I used a x20 at PhotoPlus in NYC. I really wanted it to be the best thing that has ever happened to street photography, but in my opinion, it simply wasn't there.
I mated it to the excellent 23mm f/2 lens and found it was just too small for me. Keep in mind that I love the XT2 and I think that the XT2 might be one of the best cameras that I have ever handled. But a lot of that is because they made it just the right size to be controllable and put the entire magic triangle (ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed) right where they should be.
The problem with x20 is that when FUJI went smaller than the xt-2 they don't have enough space to have those controls handy anymore. I found my self uncomfortable and fumbling with the camera. And because of that I was concentrating too much on how to shoot the little bugger and not enough on composition, timing and just getting the shot. Settings on the fly were nearly impossible. Now this would have improved if I had forced myself to shoot with it for a few days, but who wants to do that when the awesome XT-2 can do it better?
Still, there's a need for a tiny camera. Like when you are with a small child, or traveling for work. If I need to go THAT small, I use a Sony RX100iii, which is better than using my phone but certainly not a DSLR.
To sum it up; I absolutely love the XT-2, but the x20 was, at best, just ok. It's just too small.
Not so secret about Fujifilm. You can hardly find any issue with any Fuji camera or lens that won't be rectified or improved in their very aggressive firmware program. In fact, my own experience with Fuji has saved me from model upgrades more than once.
I consider them to have the strongest and most aggressive firmware on the planet, with Olympus close behind. Between them they are two of the most innovative camera designers and manufacturers, bar none.!
SteveTog wrote:
I used a x20 at PhotoPlus in NYC. I really wanted it to be the best thing that has ever happened to street photography, but in my opinion, it simply wasn't there.
I mated it to the excellent 23mm f/2 lens and found it was just too small for me. Keep in mind that I love the XT2 and I think that the XT2 might be one of the best cameras that I have ever handled. But a lot of that is because they made it just the right size to be controllable and put the entire magic triangle (ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed) right where they should be.
The problem with x20 is that when FUJI went smaller than the xt-2 they don't have enough space to have those controls handy anymore. I found my self uncomfortable and fumbling with the camera. And because of that I was concentrating too much on how to shoot the little bugger and not enough on composition, timing and just getting the shot. Settings on the fly were nearly impossible. Now this would have improved if I had forced myself to shoot with it for a few days, but who wants to do that when the awesome XT-2 can do it better?
Still, there's a need for a tiny camera. Like when you are with a small child, or traveling for work. If I need to go THAT small, I use a Sony RX100iii, which is better than using my phone but certainly not a DSLR.
To sum it up; I absolutely love the XT-2, but the x20 was, at best, just ok. It's just too small.
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Might be worth considering surgery to resize down to "Trump" hands.
SteveTog wrote:
I used a x20 at PhotoPlus in NYC. I really wanted it to be the best thing that has ever happened to street photography, but in my opinion, it simply wasn't there.
I mated it to the excellent 23mm f/2 lens and found it was just too small for me. Keep in mind that I love the XT2 and I think that the XT2 might be one of the best cameras that I have ever handled. But a lot of that is because they made it just the right size to be controllable and put the entire magic triangle (ISO, Aperture, and Shutter Speed) right where they should be.
The problem with x20 is that when FUJI went smaller than the xt-2 they don't have enough space to have those controls handy anymore. I found my self uncomfortable and fumbling with the camera. And because of that I was concentrating too much on how to shoot the little bugger and not enough on composition, timing and just getting the shot. Settings on the fly were nearly impossible. Now this would have improved if I had forced myself to shoot with it for a few days, but who wants to do that when the awesome XT-2 can do it better?
Still, there's a need for a tiny camera. Like when you are with a small child, or traveling for work. If I need to go THAT small, I use a Sony RX100iii, which is better than using my phone but certainly not a DSLR.
To sum it up; I absolutely love the XT-2, but the x20 was, at best, just ok. It's just too small.
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R u referring to the X-T20 (which is the camera the OP is asking about)?
The x20 being a different (and older) camera:
https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x20
About 15 months ago I was in Best Buy and saw it, it's fantastic. I impulsively bought it, used it for a weekend, but decided to return it. Why? Because I have a D610 I bought the year before and can't justify / don't need both. Also, I feel the iq of the D610 is slightly better.
But if I had nothing, or was upgrading, I would get it because it's a great, high quality camera that produce great images. However, the lens are kinda of pricey.
I think you would be smart to consider that you will be limited to the Fuji OEM lenses, which are spectacular for the most part, but pricey, new.
Second option is that Fuji with it's focus peaking is a natural for legacy or vintage lenses used on manual focus.
I do not think you will see any third party manufacturers making compatible AF lenses for Fuji. Unlikely that Sigma or Tamron (or Tokina-one of my favorite 3rd party mfr) will ever build a lens with a Fuji XF mount. Just not in the cards for them.
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