Thread: Fujifilm X10 Review: A Field Report

Thank you,Armanius, for the pic.I'm now getting a better idea of how it works.I imagine there is also a focus confirmation beep to go along with the green light?The large and bright EVF of my G3 has spoiled me,I'm afraid.I rarely pick up My beloved EP-1 anymore because of it.I don't know if I could go back to framing and focusing via the LCD again.Especially a,what, 2.8".

Just going on the record here to say that I have missed the, to me, diminutive X10 so much that I've just taken advantage of B&H's having it back in stock - and used the affiliate link via the front page.

Jeff, I think you and I were both using the X10 at about the same time....and now we'll both be using it again at the same time...along with not a few others here on the forum.

spinyman, I don't know where you live but B&H camera has an excellent return policy - they expect their buyers to try out the cameras. Of course, you should read their return policy carefully, but it is very good. As to the LCD screen vs OVF or EVF. I have the X100 and mainly use the EVF...but not exclusively. I don't mind the LCD at all on the X10 and find it a nice change..but the OVF is still very useable. I would urge anyone who is interested in this camera to get one and see for themselves how they like it once they're actually trying it out.

In the meantime, spinyman - why not stop over to our Welcomes and Introductions forum, when you have the time.

Originally Posted by spinyman

Jeff,
You have me seriously lusting for this handsome camera now!One of the main shortcomings of the x100 is,of course,the fixed lens.Do you think the x10 is good enough to replace the IQ of it's larger sibling,plus the added benefit of the zoom lens?
Also,what do you think of the Optical finder?

Yeah, what they said. :) I haven't have the privilege of using an X100 so have no direct experience, though my impression is that what everyone else said is exactly right. The x100 has incredible image quality and this smaller sensor just can't keep up with that. But they are also right that this camera has very high image quality for a compact - easily the best I've ever seen, and it hold up better at higher ISOs than any compact I've used or tested. I also agree that the optical finder is good for some situations but is not something I use except rarely due to the limitations mentioned.

Originally Posted by BBW

Just going on the record here to say that I have missed the, to me, diminutive X10 so much that I've just taken advantage of B&H's having it back in stock - and used the affiliate link via the front page.

Jeff, I think you and I were both using the X10 at about the same time....and now we'll both be using it again at the same time...along with not a few others here on the forum.

spinyman, I don't know where you live but B&H camera has an excellent return policy - .

Welcome back to the fold! :) And yes, I have bought lots of stuff from B&H over the years and I've never had a single problem dealing with them - they are great!

This is the one camera that I've thought could lead me away from my NEX. The review hasn't helped! Maybe once the tax return is all sorted out I can evaluate the finances and maybe even get it through the business.
Have any of the other Scots got one? I'll buy the tea and cake in return for a quick demo?

BB: "Just when I try to leave, they pull me right back in ...."

Paraphrase from Godfather III, a movie that I have yet to watch.

Welcome back BB!

That was a fine review. Very convincing for the reviewer to actually buy the camera!
-Tim

Originally Posted by Tim Monterey

That was a fine review. Very convincing for the reviewer to actually buy the camera!
-Tim

But the question is, are YOU getting one? :)

And welcome to the forum!

Originally Posted by Armanius

But the question is, are YOU getting one? :)

And welcome to the forum!

Jeff,

I was on my way to buy a Canon S95 and then was swayed by the lens specs of the Oly XZ-1, even though it was bigger and $70 more expensive at the time. I chose not to buy the X10, even though its sensor grabbed my attention, because it cost twice as much as the S95, and was even bigger than the XZ-1. I am having a lot of fun with the XZ-1. I liked your reviews of the XZ-1 and X10 a lot, and generally agree with your conclusion that the X10 is a better camera, except this: I liked your XZ-1 pictures better than your X10 pictures. Maybe you just had a better day at the office when shooting with the XZ-1, but the XZ-1 pictures seem to have more presence, and pop, and generally seem more emotive.

Armanius, Thanks for your friendly welcome,

-Tim

The 'white orbs' or 'white discs' issue wasn't addressed, but pretty impressive all the same. DPReview stated that the latest frimware upgrade didn't help that issue at all!