Fujifilm X70 Digital Camera (Silver)

For my review I will compare the Fujifilm X70 to the Fujifilm X100T. The X70 is similar to the X100T except it is almost half the cost. Generally, both camera can be used for the same type of photography. The X70 is best used for travel photography because of the wider 18.5mm lens. The X100T is a 23mm lens that would be better for street photography. Both cameras have a F2 Aperture. What I like about the X70 over the X100T is the size of the camera. The X70 is smaller than the X100T. For me the key size difference is in the depth of the camera. The X70 is 1.75 (D) inches and the X100T is 2.1 inches (D). I like to carry my camera in a front jacket or travel vest pocket because it is easier to access than a camera bag. If the camera is too big it will not fit in a ... MoreFor my review I will compare the Fujifilm X70 to the Fujifilm X100T. The X70 is similar to the X100T except it is almost half the cost. Generally, both camera can be used for the same type of photography. The X70 is best used for travel photography because of the wider 18.5mm lens. The X100T is a 23mm lens that would be better for street photography. Both cameras have a F2 Aperture. What I like about the X70 over the X100T is the size of the camera. The X70 is smaller than the X100T. For me the key size difference is in the depth of the camera. The X70 is 1.75 (D) inches and the X100T is 2.1 inches (D). I like to carry my camera in a front jacket or travel vest pocket because it is easier to access than a camera bag. If the camera is too big it will not fit in a smaller pocket. The biggest drawback of the X70 is that if you like to shoot in RAW format you are limited to 6400 ISO. The extended range works only for JPEG. If you want to use a lens filter you will need to get the Lens Hood LH-X70 because the X70 doe not have the threads around the lens to attach the filter to the lens like a normal lens. If you accept the limitations of the wider angle lens and 6400 ISO I think that the X70 is an excellent camera for travel or street photography. Based on what you get for the price it has a good quality F2 lens and is well built.

This is my first Fujifilm camera, and my first new digital since purchasing a Canon PowerShot G10 back in 2009. In recent years, I have become way too dependent on my iPhone, but with a new grandson and a past love for Fuji slide film, this seemed like a great new digital camera. So far, I'm very happy with my choice. Image quality is superb. Both Fuji RAF (RAW)+JPG files import into Adobe Lightroom CC (2015) without any problems whatsoever. As a new Fuji shooter, I was pleased to also discover that under Camera Calibration, Profile, Lightroom allows you to change the RAW color profile to several different Fuji types, such as Velvia, Astia, Provia, etc. So if by chance you shoot the X70 in RAW+JPG with, for example, Velvia as your in-camera film type, you can still ... MoreThis is my first Fujifilm camera, and my first new digital since purchasing a Canon PowerShot G10 back in 2009. In recent years, I have become way too dependent on my iPhone, but with a new grandson and a past love for Fuji slide film, this seemed like a great new digital camera. So far, I'm very happy with my choice. Image quality is superb. Both Fuji RAF (RAW)+JPG files import into Adobe Lightroom CC (2015) without any problems whatsoever. As a new Fuji shooter, I was pleased to also discover that under Camera Calibration, Profile, Lightroom allows you to change the RAW color profile to several different Fuji types, such as Velvia, Astia, Provia, etc. So if by chance you shoot the X70 in RAW+JPG with, for example, Velvia as your in-camera film type, you can still create a JPG in Lightroom in a different profile such as Classic Chrome or Monochome. As both a new Fuji shooter and new user of Lightroom (gave up on Apple Photos as too limiting), I find this really useful. Overall, I cannot believe how crisp and clear the images are. The lens is truly outstanding and I'm getting results I had hoped for based on pre-production review shots on the Fuji web site. I initially purchased just the camera, memory card, and Protector Filter PRF-49S. To my dismay, you cannot attach the filter to the camera without an adapter ring, which best as I can tell, only comes with the Lens hood LH-X70. I wasn't happy about it, but I went ahead and ordered the Lens hood. To my delight, the adapter, hood and filter integration is actually quite nice, and in hindsight, I am extremely glad I went ahead and got all of them. A nice side benefit is to no longer worry about the lens cap that won't fit on the hood anyhow. This combination looks great too and makes the camera look more complete. Functionality is simple and the camera is a delight to use. I cannot, however, get the Fuji Camera App or Remote App to work with my iPhone 6. The phone sees the camera and the camera sees the phone, but it won't work despite a call to tech support. I think it's the App software which doesn't get great reviews. For now, I'm just living without it because I really love the camera. Overall, I am extremely pleased with this purchase and recommend the X70 without reservation. Get the hood though if you intend to use a protect filter.

The X70 is already out of production after only about a year but I understand that this is due to Sony withdrawing manufacture of the APS-C sensor. So you will need to snap one up quickly if you want one whilst there are still a few around.The camera is smaller than the X100 (s, t, f) but larger than the X10/20/30 and does not have the latter's zoom lens. But if you want a highly portable camera with a fixed focal length lens (28mm in 35mm terms) that is half the price of the X100 family, this could fit the bill.Image quality is up to Fuji's usual high standard. I also own the XPro-1 and X20 and as you would expect from a camera sporting an APS-C size sensor, image quality is more akin to the XPro-1, which we know is equal to and better than some DSLRs.If you ... MoreThe X70 is already out of production after only about a year but I understand that this is due to Sony withdrawing manufacture of the APS-C sensor. So you will need to snap one up quickly if you want one whilst there are still a few around.The camera is smaller than the X100 (s, t, f) but larger than the X10/20/30 and does not have the latter's zoom lens. But if you want a highly portable camera with a fixed focal length lens (28mm in 35mm terms) that is half the price of the X100 family, this could fit the bill.Image quality is up to Fuji's usual high standard. I also own the XPro-1 and X20 and as you would expect from a camera sporting an APS-C size sensor, image quality is more akin to the XPro-1, which we know is equal to and better than some DSLRs.If you like the retro styling and dials instead of menus for your main settings, you'll love this camera. You have the added benefit of touch screen control if you want it. The screen also tilts up and down for overhead, low down and selfie shots. There are plenty of online reviews with technical details so I won't repeat them here.There are downsides too and for me these are:The small size of the camera and the layout of the controls mean it's not the best ergonomically. It is easy to accidentally hit the "Q" button whilst trying to get a hold for your right thumb.Battery charging is in camera unless you splash out for a separate charger but to be fair battery life is excellent and as long as you charge before you go out, you should have enough power for a good day's shooting.It's a personal thing, but I am disappointed to learn it is made in China. Even my X20, which was over £100 cheaper, is made in Japan. It just gives me that extra confidence that I have bought a well made, quality product. I don't have that same feeling with Chinese goods. Having said that, the camera is reassuringly heavy for its size and appears to be made to Fuji's high standards. Time will tell!