Anyone else intrigued by the new Fuji X20 and X100s

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As I was attending a recent trade show and deciding what new gear to try out, I had a chance to play a little with the X20.
It feels good in the hand, seems reasonably responsive in many ways but I still didnt' get the impression the AF was super fast. Faster than many for sure.

OTOH, the user interface would take more time for me to get used to compared to Canon, Nikon, Pentax. Not a bad thing, just another learning curve.
But then.. The XE-1 started to really appeal to me more. Just as that was settling onto my future-considerations list, I see rumor that Fuji may introduce an entry-level X-mount.

http://photorumors.com/2013/04/21/new-fuji-entry-level-mirrorless-camera-with-x-mount-to-be-announced-this-summer/

Good thing I'm waiting anyway. :)
 
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#89
@ dswatson83 - I like your reviews alot, very informative. Please keep it going ;)

I have to disagree with you about X100S in low light @ ISO6400. At ISO6400 on x100s in low light, the noise looks like ISO16,000 - ISO20,000 to my 5D III and RX1.

I do like the IQ, AF speed and retro looks of X100s. ;)
 
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#90
Am I missing something or the Fuji X100S Image quality is on pair with full frame cameras regarding high ISO performance, despite the fact that is using an APS-C sensor.....

This camera is really that good?.... in real life situations?
 
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nicku said:
Am I missing something or the Fuji X100S Image quality is on pair with full frame cameras regarding high ISO performance, despite the fact that is using an APS-C sensor.....

This camera is really that good?.... in real life situations?
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I have one and I really like it. Noise is very good and even a bit attractive at 3200. It kills my 5d2 for noise and also AF in the dark. It is excellent in that regard. IQ is better on the 5d2 overall ie the look and texture of the image and I'd say its approximately equivalent to the 7d/Rebels etc. That evaluation is of course, subjective.

Despite the fixed focal length, out and about its a very versatile camera.
 
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#94
I've had my X100S for almost a month and I like the IQ a lot. Since Fuji has designed the camera without an anti-aliasing filter and randomized the sensor pattern, it is incredibly sharp. I have the most fun with it shooting in B&W / JPEG, as my walk about camera. I find the menus too illogical and controls very fiddly (as someone who enjoys having a custom menu) for me to rely on it where time is of the essence. Maybe time on task will make me more proficient!

I have also noticed that it is quite easy to accidentally bump the power switch on, even when placing it in a bag or case. It is a small pain to keep removing the lens ring to attach the lens shade and keep all parts safe, and thinking I may just put a nice B+W filter on it and leave to hood on all the time. The "Q" menu makes life much easier, but it requires me putting on my reading glasses to see which film mode I wish to select.

All of this being said, it's the most fun camera I've used in decades and I take it everywhere I go! I have brought it with to a few events and weddings and love the silent leaf-shutter and how well it handles low light, intimate moments. If I were to be heading over to Italy tomorrow, I would happily take the X100S as my only camera :)
 
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#95
I was handling the X20, sort of liked it... but not really - feel and ergonomics just weren't quite right for me. And those menus will take some time to get used to as well.

X-E1 was more appealing and then rumor of an even lower cost body coming... so I waited.
Glad to see the X-M1 has arrived, tho bummer, it lacks a viewfinder.
Will have to handle both X-E1 and X-M1s again to see which I would prefer.
Since shooting with D800E and K-5 IIs I really like the no AA filter crispness and the Fuji's are looking to provide similarly good results and will likely have a bit less false-color problems than the AA-less-Bayer types.

yup, 2013's a very good year for camera tech geeks. :)
 
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StanFoxworthy said:
All of this being said, it's the most fun camera I've used in decades and I take it everywhere I go! I have brought it with to a few events and weddings and love the silent leaf-shutter and how well it handles low light, intimate moments. If I were to be heading over to Italy tomorrow, I would happily take the X100S as my only camera :)
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Couldn't agree more! The Fuji X100s is awesome! Ever since getting one, my 5d mkiii has been collecting dust.
The Fuji is just so much fun, I take it every where, it makes me want to go out and walk the streets and just take random photos.
http://elindaire.zenfolio.com/p403951323
It handles great, looks great, the image quality is awesome, I can use ISO 6400 without a worry, manual focus is fun with split image and focus peaking, and the hybrid VF is awesome!
 
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Eli said:
StanFoxworthy said:
All of this being said, it's the most fun camera I've used in decades and I take it everywhere I go! I have brought it with to a few events and weddings and love the silent leaf-shutter and how well it handles low light, intimate moments. If I were to be heading over to Italy tomorrow, I would happily take the X100S as my only camera :)
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Couldn't agree more! The Fuji X100s is awesome! Ever since getting one, my 5d mkiii has been collecting dust.
The Fuji is just so much fun, I take it every where, it makes me want to go out and walk the streets and just take random photos.
http://elindaire.zenfolio.com/p403951323
It handles great, looks great, the image quality is awesome, I can use ISO 6400 without a worry, manual focus is fun with split image and focus peaking, and the hybrid VF is awesome!
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Great images Eli, looks like you are really enjoying it! I'm looking forward to a motorcycle trip in August, and the X100s will be the only camera I bring. Cheers!
 
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