Thanks, -Dan. Oh, what a continuing disappointment! Digital camera engineering deserves better. Mirrorless rangefinder cameras with manual focus should be a done deal by now. I suppose I'm as easily seduced by novelty features and shiny new digital gizmos as most, and to be fair to all the gadget-heads who are prepared to put up with costly digital gear that looks OK on the outside but still doesn't deliver then you have to admit that Fuji's corporate profit-taking is not as mean as the rest.
I mean, it's nice to see Fuji is keeping some form of stabilising eye-level viewfinder. These are time-tested. It bears mentioning that you can get a second hand X for the price of a new X20, and that X gives you what you are asking for. Look, as much as I'd really like a mirorless digital that doesn't come with a Leica price tag I'll continue to use a standard DSLR and wait until Fuji -or someone else uses better sensors, with proper size - or at the very least APS-H to produce a usable camera that can perform for photojournalsm at an artisan cost below the badge price of the Germans.
Otherwise there's no point moving away from a so-called 'full frame' 35mm equivalent sensor DSLR, unless your personal wealth or your work or hobby can justify a good camera like a Leica. I accept I'm being cynical to make a point against the plethora of gushing reviews for sub-standard compromise digital gear, but most of the mirrorless cameras are not much better than toys that deliver passable back-lit and email images.
These cameras are not ideal for photojournalism. Alex, I'm SO enjoying your comments. I was a film shooter ss, Nikkormat FTn.
I've tried to be happy using a Leica D-Lux 5, but screen scrolling is so frustrating, as is the lack of a viewfinder. I'm a 70 yr old woman now and I want one more chance to 'meet' a camera that melds with me manual, f-stops on the lens, external shutter speed knob, full-frame viewfinder. If I can't find this 'in digital' I just might buy an old Nikkormat!!
Do you feel the Fuji XS is a fairly good choice? It's on Alamy's list of acceptable cameras. I am in my late 60's and recently bought a Fuji X-A1 and a X-E1 as lightweight more compact alternatives to my SLR gear, with a view to switching systems.
I am finding the transition a bit of a chore. The X-A1 is great indoors and in overcast conditions but difficult to use in full sun owing to the lack of hood or VF; the solution would be buy a hood or a loupe.
I guess as with everything there are compromises and I will become more competent with longer use. I absolutely love the build quality and ergonomics, much better than most of the competition. If you get the chance, try out the X-E1 or X-E2 or even X-T1 before making a decision, especially if you can get one to try for a day or two. Sure, we can have debates about rare-earth scarcity and high cost sensor manufacturer profitability and difficulties finding cheap labour in fringe junge factories to make cheap cameras and optics, as well as fitting it all in a look-alike traditional film camera platform.
But aren't image and print quality and the ability to crop more important? As is the camera's purpose as a tool to serve a photographer's eye, the picture you perceive in your mind the instant you decide to trip a shutter and use light to create an image with minimal patchwork PS 'processing'?
A camera is an instrument. It should measure against an ideal. All else follows, including economics. But, in three simple words this camera has:. Everyone's 'ideal' is different. In your comments you are coming from a perspective of a professional that is meeting technical requirements from news agencies, etc.
I don't see anywhere in any reviews or Fuji documentation that this camera is intended for that purpose. If anything, it's an expensive yet high quality point and shoot for people probably hobbyists who appreciate good color reproduction in a small, light body. It is really a great camera and I use it more and more besides or instead my Nikon s. One really serious flaw is the original battery mA - it starts to collapse after 20 photos is new! The newly bought second one manages pics with less than 10 flash photos but that is still far below useful number.
Bought now aftermarket one mA and hope it will solve my problem. My advice is to have full backup battery ready anytime! In all the reviews Fuji cameras seem to consistently put out superior images.
This kind of background blur, even at mm, is never going to isolate a subject against the background. The background is still distracting. Your picture is misleading, btw, because the background is very far away here. Put this guy against a background that is 10m away, and you'll see almost as much detail there as in the subject's face. Anybody looking for a decent background blur should buy a camera with a 1 inch or bigger sensor. This is a very detailed review, and plenty informative if you're looking to buy this camera.
I actually got the camera based on this review and the opinions in the forum. What better place to go to for camera-related stuff than DPreview? Alamy's a good place to begin.
Most on-line reviews are subjective. Agences like Alamy must maintain image quality standards to keep credibility with publshers who buy images and complete pro phojournalism stories. Cameras they approve are a good starting point. I disagree with the non pro use comment - I work for a large newspaper in Europe - I use this as a back up to my NikonD and Mamiya RZ67 when street photo style is needed for true look.
Liecas are not so expensive as you think - try hiring one. Can't imagine not having a viewfinder, but the G16's and apparently this one's aren't very good, it seems. Any recommendations for something I can both use automatically and set manually if I get the urge to really learn? Regular DPR readers know that the comment section on a camera review can be, shall we say, a bit heated at times.
Recently, something a bit different caught our attention in the Fujifilm X30 review's comments. Rodger Kingston, a happy X10 and X20 user demonstrated that the baby X-series offered everything he needed to finish a self-published book of photography.
See gallery. Update : Fujifilm UK has officially announced a service allowing certain X-series cameras to be customized with a range of different colors and body textures. The company showed customized cameras at The Photography Show earlier this week in Birmingham, UK, and partially functional pages for an 'X Signature' went up on its website, but the service is now live. Click through for more information.
We've used almost all of them, reviewed a few, and in the process we've taken thousands of pictures and formed plenty of opinions. But now it's your turn - what was the best enthusiast compact camera of ? Click through for our selection, and a chance to cast your vote. The holidays are a great time to take pictures — and they're a great time to get a camera for yourself or for a loved one. With more than 50 cameras going through the hands of the DPReview team over the year, we've seen it all or so we think.
Based on our collective knowledge we hope this guide will help you make an informed decision on which camera will fit your needs. In part 3, we look at enthusiast compact cameras. We're running around the show having meetings and trying out all the latest gear, and we made sure to stop by and say hi to Fujifilm.
Click through for a quick hands-on look at the latest products. Is it worth the hefty price tag? We take a look at the Cine, the high-end model in this series. The Nikon Z9 is the company's first camera to feature a stacked CMOS sensor, which brings a raft of new features, including blazing speed and autofocus performance to the Z lineup.
Click through for our detailed first impressions of Nikon's latest professional ILC. The Sony a7 IV is the fourth generation of the company's core a7 full-frame mirrorless camera model, and it's the most advanced yet. Click through for an in-depth look at Sony's latest full-frame mirrorless ILC. Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the grayscale or black-and-white tools built into all-in-one photo apps.
For some users, this app alone might be worth the cost of the whole collection — find out for yourself in our review. The Nikon Z mm F2.
Get all the details in our full review. These capable cameras should be solid and well-built, have both speed and focus for capturing fast action and offer professional-level image quality.
Although a lot of people only upload images to Instagram from their smartphones, the app is much more than just a mobile photography platform. In this guide we've chosen a selection of cameras that make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images, ideal for sharing on social media. If you're looking for the perfect drone for yourself, or to gift someone special, we've gone through all of the options and selected our favorites. We looked at cameras with selfie-friendly screens, wide-angle lenses, microphone inputs and great video quality, and selected the best.
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The 'Deakinizer' lens was made and popularized by cinematographer Roger Deakins when he used a modified Arri Macro lens to capture dreamy, tilt-shift like shots for the movie Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford.
NASA has published the first images from Landsat 9, a new space-based satellite designed to observe Earth in incredible detail. Geological Survey. But how much difference does the longer 40mm equivalent lens of the 'X' version make to the shooting experience? The feature set delivers everything a serious photographer might want -- except perhaps a built-in neutral-density filter and tilting flash -- but it's still pretty basic; no articulated LCD, wireless, geotagging, or even manual video controls.
While significantly improved over the X10, the shooting design is still pretty typical for this crowd, though the nice viewfinder implementation elevates it above the competition. For a complete accounting of the X20's features and operation, download the PDF manual. Conclusion There's a lot to recommend the Fujifilm X20, especially if you're looking for a more old-school shooting experience in a digital compact or want an optical viewfinder and can't afford the XS.
It delivers very good performance, a nice feel, and a streamlined interface. But its image quality -- while very good -- doesn't make it stand out from the competition, and its video disappoints.
Lori Grunin. The lens-twist-to-turn-on is getting old fast, and the feature set provides just the basics. Plus the video quality disappoints. The Fujifiilm X20 is a great choice for people looking for a well-designed photographer's camera, but the basic feature set and disappointing video might not be for everyone.
Fujifilm X20 photo samples See all photos. Shooting speed in seconds Shorter bars indicate better performance. Canon PowerShot G15 2. Fujifilm FinePix X10 0. Nikon Coolpix P 1. Canon PowerShot G1 X 1. Fujifilm X20 1. Typical continuous-shooting speed frames per second Longer bars indicate better performance. Fujifilm FinePix X10 7. Fujifilm X20 6. Nikon Coolpix P 3. Canon PowerShot G1 X 2. Canon PowerShot G15 1. See full specs See all prices.
Cameras Fujifilm. View first shot on LCD then frame second shot over the top. Q-Button Quick for instant access to shooting menus as standard. Multi-Tab menu system for easy navigation. Available in solid black or black and silver. X20 Logo engraved on front. Strap attachment rings are coated with a stainless-steel layer. Lens barrel shielded to protect from dust. You can now directly attach a protector filter to the lens. Supports external microphone. Changed the layout of buttons. Improved using the wide aperture in MF shooting.
WB shift available in any mode. Able to reset the Custom settings and Camera settings separately. All camera settings now retained when firmware is updated. Support for Eye-Fi cards. In low light scene, LCD display is sharp and clear.
After release the shutter button you can now immediately use some keys. In Manual Exposure, the histogram updates faster. In Post-viewing, eye sensor function can work. In movie shooting, Scene recognition function can work. In movie shooting, D-range expansion function can work. While movie shooting, you are now able to also capture still photos. Intelligent anti-blur function has been improved. High-resolution zoom processing is faster. High-resolution zoom range has been extended.
Easy to select the setting of continuous shooting. Landscape photography : The 28mm angle of view at the wide end of the zoom range will be useful, although it may not be wide enough to provide the dramatic coverage some landscape photographers desire. Portraits : Full optical zoom provides a focal length equivalent to mm, which is ideal for head-and-shoulders shots. The other focal lengths are wide enough for environmental portraits and some will be handy for candids.
But the camera could permit some useful group shots.
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