Fujifilm X70 16.3 MP Digital Camera - Black

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The small touch screen sort of works like an iPhone, but not completely. It's OK as cameras go, but nowhere near as good as an iPhone.

The most important feature of the camera is its sensor. The APS-C sensor in the Fujifilm X70 is the second generation X-Trans CMOS found in the likes of Fujifilm X-T1, or the Fujifilm X-T10. It offers 16 megapixels of resolution and a maximum native ISO of 6400. It is not the most advanced image sensor you’ve ever seen, certainly not by today's standards. But the photographs it delivers are truly beautiful. Thanks to the X-Trans matrix, the processor, and Fujifilm’s “magic,” it gives us beautiful, organic-looking photos. When shot in monochrome, the higher ISO values give us artifacts that more resemble grain instead of your traditional digital noise. As mentioned above, the 28mm focal length is ideal for shooting interiors, providing a little more coverage than 35mm without the exaggerated distortion of 24mm or wider lenses. I shot this in the Seven Stars Pub in Brighton and angled the camera carefully so it was square with the walls to minimize distortion.

Eight programmable function buttons, which includes the four unmarked central rear control buttons. Continuous AF in movie mode is fairly reactive but the movement of the lens elements as they change from one focus point to another is quite audible and will surface in the audio of your recorded footage in a quiet setting. Speaking of customisable buttons, there is one that is so inconspicuous you may not even notice it. Function Button 7 (Fn7) protrudes very little and has no markings, but because it is located where your thumb sits when you support the camera with your left hand, it is actually quite useful. Natively, it changes the control ring settings but you can change it to your preferred function. Function Button 7 is in an odd yet very useful position.

It has a great lens and the same great sensor as most other larger Fuji cameras, so its images look just like those from all the other Fuji cameras. Now over the years I have owned and used many cameras for street photography, usually however finding each one has a shortcoming in at least one department, which for me stops it from being the perfect street tool. So when the X70 was released I managed to get one on loan from Fujifilm UK to try out. By the end of the two-week loan period I loved it so much I went out and bought one! The X70 also comes with S-AF (single) and C-AF (continuous) modes, which are accessible from the round dial on the front of the camera. The former is for static subjects while the latter is for subjects in movement.I have used this camera as my second camera at a small wedding along with my Fujifilm X-T2. The wide-angle and discreet style of the Fujifilm X70 allowed me to shoot up-close and candid images. The amount of detail captured is nowhere near what most cameras today can achieve. But the images are still lovely and a joy to edit, print, and look at. The dynamic range is sufficient for most uses and the Classic Chrome film simulation is beautiful for those everyday images of family trips, holidays, and/or street captures. 'It’s Not Just a Phase!' However, I must point out that I have used this camera for a broad range of photographic opportunities. The Velvia setting, along with +2 COLOR, gives much bolder colors for great results in nature and landscapes. As you'll see under Compared, it's as vivid as I get from Canon DSLRs.

At F/2.8, the subject sharpness is evident in the middle of the image. Corners and edges have a slight softening that you can hardly notice. If you do find yourself missing a viewfinder, however, there is the option of purchasing the VF-X21 optical viewfinder, which I hope to try out with the X70 soon. I then set my focus aid to ‘focus peaking’ using the red outline; as for me this shows up more clearly. Using the focus scale I set this to 2 metres, as I find this is about how close I normally am to my subjects. However the f8 aperture ensures that everything is in focus from quite a bit closer then that and certainly a lot further away too. The 16MP resolution of the X70 is more than enough for a variety of applications, from landscapes to portraits to street.We’ll start this off with a comparison of the two Fujifilm models: X70 and XF10. What’s similar and what’s different? Which one is better? Of the two, which should you buy? Above left: X70 with 35mm digital tele-converter, above right: X70 with 50mm digital tele-converter

I’ll start with the X70’s coverage, equivalent to a fixed 28mm lens. Above is my standard test view in Brighton, UK, where 28mm is ideal, but I had my concerns about how useful it would be in other situations. After all, 28mm comfortably delivers wide-angle rather than general-purpose coverage, while the f2.8 focal ratio isn’t anything to get particularly excited by. Surely a more flexible specification for a fixed lens compact would be 35mm with a brighter aperture, such as the 35mm f2 equivalent of the X100 series. Adding to the discreet nature of the camera is the electronic shutter, which makes it possible to shoot at speeds up to 1/32000 in complete silence. However, it disables the use of flash and the extended ISO values. As with any electronic shutter, rolling shutter may occur with fast-moving subjects and banding will be present in certain artificial light conditions. The mechanical / electronic shutter menu

Now, OK, nobody wrote that the pictures weren’t good, but handling, controls, focus performance, speed… were supposed to be so poor that Fuji was all but requested to take it off the market. I've only have the camera a week and i know its going to be my favorite one to date, buy with confidence ! Read full review The latest iPhones have optical image stabilization for great results hand-held in dim light, while the Fuji X70 does not. The bigger sensor of the X70 makes it about even hand-held against the iPhone in dim light for subjects that hold still, while the X70 is better at catching action in low light where stabilization can't help you. I started out with the X10- a Bayer, and was happy with that for a couple years, than got a XA1, also Bayer, with some great glass- 35/1.4, XC16-50, and 50-230. Later I got the 60mm for it's close up (not real macro but that's okay) capabilities Still happy with that but would like to upgrade to the XA3. When the X70 came out I couldn't wait for the XA3, so splurged on the X70 and have never regretted it. It takes a bit of getting used to the fixed lens but have really had great fun the last couple of months. The IQ is great, especially in low light and for street photography. Some of you may be wondering how it compares to its main rival, the Ricoh GR II. Well, we managed to get our hands on one for a couple of weeks and the comparison will be online very soon.