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I very much doubt you'll be happy with it, even before considering how expensive it is for what it is. Very much overhyped product. If you like the features, grab an XT5, or grab a used Xpro4.
Yeah you’re probably right. I’ve talked myself out of it several times already
It’s nice that they’ve finally added image stabilization as well.
) are huge pluses for me. I didn’t realize that I missed that little camera, so looking forward to shooting with one again (hopefully) soon.
The improvements over my X100T are quite substantial. It had the 16MP sensor which only had phase detect af pixels in the center portion of the frame. With a fixed 23mm lens (35mm equivalent) made it more difficult to compose, especially if your subject wasn‘t centered in the frame. Add to that the overall AF wasn’t great, slow to acquire and not always the most accurate I decided to sell it and keep my X-Pro2 so I could go between the 23mm and 35mm F/2 lenses. Even that suffered from similar AF issues but was better. I eventually sold it too. Having the higher resolution to allow for cropping, IBIS, a slightly sharper lens over the older one (updated on the X100V), subject detection (but not when using the OVF), and phase detection AF all over the frame are all huge improvements and I think I’d like it. The form factor/size is a big selling point. It’s light, you can slide it into a jacket pocket, you can take it anywhere. I just keep coming back to the stuck at my least favorite focal length, how often will I take it over a different camera. For the cost, I don’t think it will be often enough though I may change my mind eventually.
I know how you feel. I’ve talked myself out of buying one a few times but at the same time it would most likely be a fun camera.
You’re probably right as far as it collecting dust. Sony has a couple smaller bodies but don’t seem to get very good reviews. Not really sure about the Nikon version either. I owned the Z50 for a year or so and did like that body.
To each their own.. I think that lugging around a FF camera and a bag of lenses on vacation or casual snaps of the family absurd, and the thought of post processing those shots even more of a drag
Getting the shot composed in-camera and shooting jpeg ooc is liberating, and film sims add an element of fun that may not be everyone’s cup of tea. Sure, I can/do shoot the same stuff with my iPhone, but it isn’t anywhere near as satisfying or fun as using an actual camera.
Sure, and that's fine. But that's why we're all different. I answered the question from my perspective. I usually get my shots close, and don't spend a ton of time doing post (I'd say less than 1% of my edited shots take me more than 3 minutes to work on).To each their own.. I think that lugging around a FF camera and a bag of lenses on vacation or casual snaps of the family absurd, and the thought of post processing those shots even more of a drag
I agree with both thoughts. I would be a lot more tempted with the Fuji, though, if I took more pics in that focal range. Fuji makes some fantastic cameras and the speed and performance are quickly catching up. It’s just that it’s hard to beat the convenience of the phone for me these days on “typical” focal lengths and casual shooting. It’s going to be with me one way or another anyway.
