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Okay, so having read every word on the internet, and watched some pretty dodgy YouTube footage, I've pre-ordered a Fuji X20 (due with me 12th March) as my 'keep in the pocket' camera. It was a toss up between the X20 and a Sony RX100, which has a larger sensor, but tries to fit 20 million pixels on it, and doesn't have a viewfinder. X20 is bigger - which is bad, especially for my pocket, but has a fast lens all the way to tele, which is good. (Another reason I didn't go for the Sony).
Anyway, being a sad git early adopter, I'll post thoughts and images up here when it arrives. And if it's crap, good old Mr Internet will take it back within 7 days, and we can all pan it.
Watch, as they say, this space.
Or... watch this: http://www.trustedreviews.com/fujifilm-x20_Digital...
ETA Price is £499, not £599 like it says above.
Anyway, being a sad git early adopter, I'll post thoughts and images up here when it arrives. And if it's crap, good old Mr Internet will take it back within 7 days, and we can all pan it.
Watch, as they say, this space.
Or... watch this: http://www.trustedreviews.com/fujifilm-x20_Digital...
ETA Price is £499, not £599 like it says above.
Edited by GetCarter on Sunday 3rd March 14:27
I have taken the opportunity to buy an X10 now that the X20 has been announced.
Very good price now from the Fujifilm shop for a refurbished camera.
So far I am very impressed - it just feels right and the image quality is excellent.
I find a viewfinder is essential, and there seem so few cameras with one these days.
I'm sure the X20 will be an excellent camera for you.
Very good price now from the Fujifilm shop for a refurbished camera.
So far I am very impressed - it just feels right and the image quality is excellent.
I find a viewfinder is essential, and there seem so few cameras with one these days.
I'm sure the X20 will be an excellent camera for you.
Good man - I want one of these so will be keen to hear how you get on. 
1e35 said:
I have taken the opportunity to buy an X10 now that the X20 has been announced.
I was very tempted by the X10, but there were a few things that bugged me about it. The X20 seems to have addressed most of those, so I'm going to hold out for the new version.Hoddo said:
Had not seen the other thread. Shall keep my eyes open for updates.
It was mentioned on the thread about the NEC tog exhibition. Beano kindly went to the Fuji stand and asked!I was a bit miffed not to get it this week, as the light here is fab at the mo, still - all good things , etc.
I'll keep you in the loop.
I tested the x10 for a week or so. Coming from a dslr I simply couldn't get used to not being able to change aperture and shutter in a blink.
I think I'm going to wait for the X100s to be in the shops, so I can get my hands on the controls to see what I think of that.
I don't use zoom lenses anyway, so wouldn't miss that.
I think I'm going to wait for the X100s to be in the shops, so I can get my hands on the controls to see what I think of that.
I don't use zoom lenses anyway, so wouldn't miss that.
Mmm - X20! Felt good in this bear's paws. Really nice piece of kit from handling perspective and quite quick compared to other compacts. I predict it will do well; very well, if "street prices" easy it down by 20%
Absolutely. I've been b
hing for ages that I can't find anything that I consider user-friendly in that sense. Plumped for a Nikon P7000, regretted it mostly since, but it's not too bad if you're using Aperchewer Priority (I use hardly anything else, in practice) with a quick flick of the thumbwheel. Only a dSLR lets me use a lens' aperture ring as God meant us too, though!
allen l said:
Coming from a dslr I simply couldn't get used to not being able to change aperture and shutter in a blink.
Absolutely. I've been bhing for ages that I can't find anything that I consider user-friendly in that sense. Plumped for a Nikon P7000, regretted it mostly since, but it's not too bad if you're using Aperchewer Priority (I use hardly anything else, in practice) with a quick flick of the thumbwheel. Only a dSLR lets me use a lens' aperture ring as God meant us too, though!We regret to inform you that your order will take longer to fulfill than originally estimated. Our supplier has notified us that there is a delay obtaining stock for the following items you ordered on March 03 2013.
"FujiFilm X20 Digital Camera (12MP X-Trans CMOS II With EXR Processor II, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.8 inch Premium LCD"
We are awaiting a revised estimate from our supplier, and will email you as soon as we receive this information.
"FujiFilm X20 Digital Camera (12MP X-Trans CMOS II With EXR Processor II, 4x Optical Zoom) 2.8 inch Premium LCD"
We are awaiting a revised estimate from our supplier, and will email you as soon as we receive this information.
Edited by GetCarter on Monday 25th March 15:16
Has it arrived yet? I went into a local dealer last week to ask when they were getting them in, and he said their first batch had already been in and gone out, more coming this week. I've just bought a bunch of new SLR gear and the cashback cheque from Canon will nicely cover an X20. I can't quite justify an X100s sadly...
tog said:
Has it arrived yet? I went into a local dealer last week to ask when they were getting them in, and he said their first batch had already been in and gone out, more coming this week. I've just bought a bunch of new SLR gear and the cashback cheque from Canon will nicely cover an X20. I can't quite justify an X100s sadly...
Mine is en route. due WedEdited by GetCarter on Monday 25th March 14:55
Camera made it to the local station... just gotta hope it got there before the postie!
Reviews are now coming in: http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6197/fujifilm-x2...
(Apart from lack of ND filter)...this is high-end compact camera perfection. We've got a lot of love for the X20, and it's given us a lot of love back. The high-end compact camera hierarchy has a new champion: all hail the Fujifilm X20.
Reviews are now coming in: http://www.pocket-lint.com/review/6197/fujifilm-x2...
(Apart from lack of ND filter)...this is high-end compact camera perfection. We've got a lot of love for the X20, and it's given us a lot of love back. The high-end compact camera hierarchy has a new champion: all hail the Fujifilm X20.
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