Old but gold? The Fujifilm X70 in 2020 (Review)

Поделиться
HTML-код
  • Опубликовано: 23 ноя 2024

Комментарии • 113

  • @djimpulse
    @djimpulse 4 года назад +16

    I use mine almost every day! I’ve thought about buying a used x100f, but the x70 is just so convenient.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +3

      dj impulse Yeah, regarding size it’s simply unbeatable. But I will also think about the X100V because of the issues I have with the X70. But I would like an X80 even more. Thanks for watching!

  • @majorbigss1
    @majorbigss1 4 года назад +4

    The thing with fuji noise is that it doesnt ruin an image, it just adds character like 35mm film.

  • @rickt.223
    @rickt.223 4 года назад +3

    Bought my X70 new and have loved it ever since. I use it anytime I travel and when I feel like taking street photography. It’s a great camera.

  • @73smoo
    @73smoo 4 года назад +8

    The X70 taught me the basics of photography. I bought it when I knew nothing other than the fact that a large sensor is a good thing. In the beginning I shot in automatic modes but always things happened I didn't like. Then I started to learn about aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
    Therefore I think this camera is quite good for smartphone shooters like I was who want to know what “real photography“ is like. For them it's also ok
    that it hasn't got an EVF. The drawback is that it does many things worse than a smartphone. I think that is the reason why it was not as much sold as Fuji wanted.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      That’s right. It has some issues. But I still like it, especially in M mode. Thanks for watching!

    • @welllightedryan
      @welllightedryan 2 года назад

      You just perfectly described my current situation and have almost convinced me to spend way more than the 400 mentioned in the video to buy this camera used. I still haven’t seen a single negative review.

  • @ponglong
    @ponglong 3 года назад +3

    I just bought a mint second hand X70 yesterday. I regretfully sold my Ricoh GR II earlier this year during lockdowns, shortsightedly as there was nowhere to go and now I miss it. Since I have an Fujifilm X-T3 as my main camera but being too big, the Ricoh was great. This time I went to try the X70 and hopefully will have a good comparison in future. The ergonimics and the size of the Ricoh were a lot better, but the X70 is still pocketable, aesthetically good looking and takes similiar images to my X-T3 with 18-55mm lens. I hope I can keep this thing for a long time!

  • @Poverello2001
    @Poverello2001 4 года назад +2

    I’ve bought an X70 the first day it became available and I’m still shooting with it today. It has its quirks, but has great image quality and great build quality. I’m an old school stills guy, so I rarely use it for videos. It simply has everything I want in a camera and fits in my pocket. It’s a great little camera.

  • @evtimstefanov8377
    @evtimstefanov8377 10 месяцев назад +1

    Great video! I've got an X70 myself in amazing condition but it it works only in electronic shutter as far as i can understand even if I chose the mechanical one. Do you happen to know why? Thanks in advance!

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  10 месяцев назад +1

      Are you sure? The X70 has a „leaf shutter“ with is completely silent. Do you wouldn’t hear the difference…

    • @evtimstefanov8377
      @evtimstefanov8377 10 месяцев назад

      @@Jayshooter_photo Yeah, that's what it was, i found a bit after that. Thank you!

  • @cthery4866
    @cthery4866 4 года назад +3

    I bought a new x70 in 2019, primarily for travel, and I was really happy with it (past tense because, well, travel...). During the past months shooting inside the house, mostly my cats, I am using my husband's Sony A7iii and I am blown away by how strikingly clear the Sony shots with continuous animal eye AF are compared to my old x70 (also using AF). I still look forward to traveling with my little x70 again, and I guess this is a perfect opportunity to practice using manual AF.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +1

      Hey. Sorry, somehow I missed your comment here. You know that it's of course unfair to compare these AF System. :D Sony is well known to have one of then best (if not THE best) AF in the A7. ; ) But yeah, manual focus (and Zone Focussing, have a look at my video) with the X70 is fun, try it! Thx for watching.

  • @kenneth61
    @kenneth61 4 года назад +2

    I bought my X70 for over three years ago. Experimented with my workflow over the years with raw-files converters and other programs, I think I finally find my workflow. Since I bought the latest iPad mini 5 I import raw-files for develop in Photo or Affinity Photo. I´m almost blended about the sharpness and colors every time. The camera itself its very compact, maybe too compact for my fingers. I sometimes struggling with controls both on lens and camera because they are too thin. Otherwise the tiltscreen is a must for me, mostly in low hight photos, and 28mm (eqv) its not for my like, soon as you tilt it is difficult to compose.
    As a 35mm shooter with my OM 4 decades back I really thinking about the X100V as a replacement.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      kenneth61 Hey Kenneth. Thank you for sharing your story with the X70. Yes, the compactness is not only an advantage and the struggle with the AF is real. I decided to test the X100V now instead - even if it’s Screen is not fully articulating. We’ll see... thanks for watching!

  • @acqua8m
    @acqua8m 3 года назад +2

    X70が販売終了になる直前に、少し無理をして購入したのですが、買っておいて本当に良かったです。その後、X-T30とX-T4も購入しましたが、X70をとても気に入っているので手放すことはないと思います。今も毎日持ち歩いています。

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  3 года назад

      もう所有していませんが、後継者が欲しいです。

  • @RomainTaillefer
    @RomainTaillefer 3 года назад +1

    Dreaming for an X80 with stabilisation, better AF and snapshots !!! It will be a Fuji lovers MUST HAVE and will sell like crazy. C'mon Fuji DO IT

  • @lamaludwig1470
    @lamaludwig1470 2 года назад +1

    Yes, it's a great camera and I agree to everything you said. And add: It's the perfect backup camera for vacation!

  • @SGG003
    @SGG003 4 года назад +9

    I had an X70 and sold it, then regretted it ever since. Luckily I found a brand new one a couple of months ago in my local camera shop so I jumped on it! So happy to have one again for all your reasons mentioned. Could this possibly be the camera with the highest ' sold then bought back again' rate?! Lol. Great vid, cheers.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Samuel Gozna Haha. I don’t think they have statistics about that... Thanks for watching...

    • @majorbigss1
      @majorbigss1 4 года назад

      Im about to add in to that statistic.

  • @hermessonofzeus4462
    @hermessonofzeus4462 4 года назад +2

    I love my x70. Fuji quality that fits in your pocket. I do wish it had ACROS though. Great for documenting family life. I take my x70 out more than my xt2. Thanks for the vid. I enjoyed it . Cheers from Australia.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +1

      Cheers back to Australia! Sorry, missed your comment somehow.

  • @Jd10401
    @Jd10401 4 года назад +1

    This is the camera I wanted to buy brand new. I picked the X100F since the X70 was discontinued.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +1

      S KEBIR So, what about the X100V now? 😉 At least with tilting screen...

  • @steveallen5104
    @steveallen5104 3 года назад +1

    I had one, sold it for some reason and instantly regretted it. Have recently purchased another and couldn't be happier. In Lightroom I process in Colour with Classic Chrome profile, then in Googles' Free Nik Silver Efex Pro plugin, I apply their ACROS film profile to create beautiful B/W images.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  3 года назад

      Sounds nice! I am still hoping for an X80 that has all the beautiful Filmsims on board... thx for watching!

  • @gisele6961
    @gisele6961 4 года назад +2

    I love this camera, and took my most popular photo ever with this little gem

  • @francescoaltamura6541
    @francescoaltamura6541 4 года назад +1

    I bought an X70 in mint conditions just yesterday and I'm super happy with its image quality and full metal body. In my opinion it's one of the most beautiful and coolest cameras together with the Olympus Pen-f, Olympus om-d 5 and 10 MK1&2, and obviously the X100 family... well may be some Leica, but they are out of my "radars".

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Have fun with it and thank you for watching!

    • @kcx2678
      @kcx2678 Год назад

      How much was it when you bought it (mint condition)? If I may ask.

    • @francescoaltamura6541
      @francescoaltamura6541 Год назад +1

      @@kcx2678 - I don't remember exactly, but certainly in the range between 300 and 350 Euro. As of today, prices of second hand cameras like the X70, XE3 and all X100 serie raised too much.

    • @kcx2678
      @kcx2678 Год назад

      @@francescoaltamura6541 Thanks for the reply. Appreciate it. I’m planning to buy the X70 but yes, the prices are too high. An X80 might not happen though. You had a great deal buying the camera when the prices weren’t crazy yet. What a steal!

  • @duanemcclun
    @duanemcclun 3 года назад +1

    This is the first time I've watched one of your video's and it was a very well thought out and informative video.
    Would you still choose a X70 over a GR iii?
    Thanks
    Duane

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  3 года назад

      Thx for the kind feedback, Duane. I have not very much experience with the GR but my impression was, that the GR iii is much better regarding performance. I recommend having a close look at both of them. Thx for watching!

    • @duanemcclun
      @duanemcclun 3 года назад +1

      @@Jayshooter_photo
      Thanks for the reply!! Not many channels reply back so by replying that was a class act on your part.

  • @devinchong442
    @devinchong442 3 года назад +1

    great info, but the flashing to black between vid clips was giving me a headache

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  3 года назад

      I know. Sorry, I won’t do that again...and I didn’t. Thx for watching anyway.

  • @anneisele4013
    @anneisele4013 4 года назад +1

    Like your video! Bought mine a few days ago used. It was really hard to find one. Which kind of filters do you recommend for this camera?

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Hey, Thx for the kind feedback. I never used filters together with this camera, but ND is always useful for some occasions. Thx for watching.

  • @warrenbarnes9653
    @warrenbarnes9653 3 года назад +1

    Though I do realize that the X-70 sensor is much larger, I wonder whether the images are better than from a modern iPhone in most situations. What do you think? Thank you./Warren

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  3 года назад

      Yes, I would definitely say that. But the X70 is a little bit outdated regarding performance. Thx for watching!

  • @wtr4397
    @wtr4397 3 года назад +1

    Good Evening. I just purchased a used version. It is still a very handy and excellent choice. Nice video. Regards....Wayne

  • @Enrique-the-photographer
    @Enrique-the-photographer 4 года назад +1

    Nothing wrong with old cameras Jay, I recently bought my second X-T2 at a great price. As you say, sometimes it’s nice to have a small camera that you can keep in a pocket, but to me not having a viewfinder is a deal breaker, not to mention that I shoot jpegs (yes, i know) and when I’m using it for street photos I really like the acros simulation, so that’s another negative. Nice video and thank you for continuing to make them in English (or Spanish if you like, I do both LOL).

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Enrique Thank you! I also shoot JPEGS. I only use the RAW if necessary... all images at the end of the video are out of cam jpegs.
      Muchas gracias!

  • @denniss.6765
    @denniss.6765 2 года назад +3

    Wenn Fuji eine X80 rausbringen würde, würde ich dafür sogar die X100V verkaufen.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  2 года назад +1

      Soweit würde ich nicht gehen, aber kaufen würde ich eine X80 vermutlich trotzdem. 😊

  • @KwyjiboVanDeKamp
    @KwyjiboVanDeKamp 3 года назад +1

    Hab die X70 auch. Geile Kamera! Die Naheinstellgrenze von 10cm ist auch der Hammer. Der Autofokus bzw. vielmehr das Objektiv ist hingegen echt langsam, aber irgendwie geht es schon. Ich hoffe, Fujifilm bringt eines Tages einen Nachfolger mit aktuellster Technik raus. Ein sexy Aufsteck-EVF als Option wäre auch eine feine Sache.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  3 года назад +1

      Ich fürchte, die X-E4 (tolle Kamera!) ist als Nachfolger-Hybrid für die X-E3 UND die X70 gedacht.

    • @KwyjiboVanDeKamp
      @KwyjiboVanDeKamp 3 года назад

      @@Jayshooter_photo Durchaus denkbar, aber hoffentlich nicht Tatsache! 😢

  • @ryans_life
    @ryans_life 4 года назад +1

    Brilliant video and camera Jay. I can't wait to add it to my collection of Fujis 😉🙃

  • @hakanlindhen500
    @hakanlindhen500 Год назад

    Hi Jay? I have an X70 and can’t understand if it is possible to disengage focus from the shutterbutton. To use back button focus instead. /Håkan

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  Год назад

      The fastest way is to zur the front switch to M and use the AF-L/AE-L Button. If you hold the Dip./Back button for 2 secs you can assign the AF-On Function to the AF-L/AE-L Button. I hope this helpful.

  • @romblik6005
    @romblik6005 4 года назад +1

    Hello! I have a little strange question, but maybe you can suggest an answer. Fujifilm x-e3 with 27/2.8 lens will be much wider, then x70? And Fujinon 27/2.8 versus x70 lens better or not? Sorry for my english... I would be very grateful for your answer.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +1

      Hey Rom. No, the 18.5mm lens of the X70 (a 28mm equivalent) is mich wider than the the 27mm 2.8 (a 40mm equivalent). It's a wide angle compared with a "normal" focal length. Is this helpful? BR, Jochen

    • @romblik6005
      @romblik6005 4 года назад +1

      @@Jayshooter_photo, Sorry, I put it wrong. I meant the size of the camera. The X-70 is very compact and I wonder if the x-e3 is also compact with the small 27 / 2.8 lens? Or the x70 still be more compact, then x-e3 with small lens?

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +2

      The X70 is unbeatable regarding compactness, mostly because of the missing viewfinder. That was one of my personal resons to sell it. The X-E3 with the pancake is the most compact solution with viewfinder you can find from Fuji and in addition it’s performance is much better. And: you can add lenses later if you want.

    • @romblik6005
      @romblik6005 4 года назад +1

      @@Jayshooter_photo, thank you so much!!! This is exactly the information I needed. Good luck!

  • @lainesjuswin9481
    @lainesjuswin9481 4 года назад +1

    Hallo, habe deinen Kanal gerade entdeckt und gleich mal abonniert...
    Ich habe die x-Serie gerade für mich entdeckt mit der x10. 😉
    Werde mir aber noch die x20+x30 genauer anschauen, da gerade bei der x20 auch Einstellungen und der Fokuspunkt im optischen Sucher angezeigt wird, was mir bei der x10 fehlt.
    Trotz des winzigen Sensors ist die Bildqualität auch nach 9Jahren sehr beeindruckend, wenn genug Licht vorhanden ist, bzw man mit künstlichen Lichtquellen umgehen kann.
    Da lasse ich gerne mal meine X-T Serie im Schrank und ziehe mit der kleinen los...
    Sie hat übrigens eine Naheinstellgrenze von 1cm, was sehr interessant ist.
    Im übrigen sind ältere Kameras weitaus interessanter und werden über die Jahre besser, da Bearbeitungsprogramme heute die Bildqualität Puschen und die Möglichkeit erhöhen kreativer zu sein.
    Alte Sensoren sind nicht perfekt und es wird noch nicht so viel schön gerechnet auf der Prozessor Seite...
    Gerade das kann eine Art der Fotografie, weg vom Perfektionismus sehr unterstützen. 😉

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Hey Laines. Vielen Dank für Dein ausführliches Feedback. Mit der X-Serie habe ich - bis auf die X70 - keine Erfahrung, aber ich stimme Dir natürlich zu: Was vor ein paar Jahren hervorragend war, muss heute nicht schlecht sein. Danke fürs Abo und fürs Zusehen! Viele Grüße.

  • @arisultanik
    @arisultanik 4 года назад

    Hello, Thanks for the video and the film simulation settings you added. Are there any other settings you suggest when going out for street photography? Such as ISO or Pohotometry? Thank you.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Yes, but I am using the X100V mainly for street. ruclips.net/video/HorZIQyVMpc/видео.html
      Thx for watching!

  • @Kalinforrinco
    @Kalinforrinco 3 года назад +2

    “The touchscreen […] which was totally unusual for 2016…”
    *Laughs in Samsung NX500.

  • @MrJed_s
    @MrJed_s 4 года назад

    The X70 was my entry into the Fuji world, and I absolutely love that camera. Now that I also have an X-T20, I do like using the EVF, but being able to flip up/down the screen with one hand and take a quick snap with the X70 was awesome. Mine's currently up for sale though as the X-T20 is fairly compact, but now I'm having second thoughts :/ Great video about a great camera!

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Don’t sell it (if possible). You’re gonna miss it. I also sold mine and bought this one back again. I will sell it only if an X80 is released. 😉 Thanks for watching.

  • @jerryjones7838
    @jerryjones7838 3 года назад +1

    Thank you for the excellent video.

  • @rawkista
    @rawkista 4 года назад +1

    zone focusing made the pics look soft

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      rawkista Sorry, I don't understand the connection here.

  • @StrangerSinTV
    @StrangerSinTV 3 года назад +2

    Why do you leave black frames in every cut? It’s very off putting

  • @chinmayeed
    @chinmayeed 2 года назад +1

    Hello my friend! This is Rahul Deshpande from India. Thanks for the great video. I have been struggling recently between Xt10 + 18f2 and X70 .. which one to choose ? Both are compact Xt10 being 2cm taller, length is almost the same. Your or (anyone here)view on this will help.
    Thank you

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  2 года назад +1

      Unfortunately I don't know the X-T10 so I cannot be helpful as decision maker... Sorry.

  • @Ronney-Aragundi
    @Ronney-Aragundi 4 года назад +1

    excellent video thank you !!! much blessed!

  • @sherwinh1661
    @sherwinh1661 4 года назад +1

    Hello! I am thjnking about getting this but wonder how does this compare to the iPhone ? I have an iPhone 11 - should i get this.?

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      If you want to stay casual, keep your iPhone. If you want to have more control, an entry into "real" Photography and a specific Fuji Look including the famous Film Simulations, go and get one, if you find one cheap. Thx for watching!

    • @sherwinh1661
      @sherwinh1661 4 года назад +1

      @@Jayshooter_photo i just found one about 350 usd should i get it?

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      350 is okay, if it’s in a good condition. But again: Think about what you want to do with it. It’s not as casual shooting as an iPhone, even if it has the Auto-function.

    • @sherwinh1661
      @sherwinh1661 4 года назад

      Jayshooter I have an xpro 2 and I want to do some moody shots with a tiffen promist filter on smaller camera like x70

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +1

      Sherwin H Okay, then go for it. 😃

  • @haliffnor
    @haliffnor 4 года назад +1

    Im interested to buy a used x70 but i dont know if it is still worthy in 2020 since it has 17 megapixel or should i buy xf10 with 24 megapixel? Can u help me to decide that.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад +1

      I never have been interested in the XF10 because it's lacking Acros AND a tilting screen. I would go for an X70 if I had to decide between these two. Maybe an X-T20 is an option? Thx for watching.

    • @haliffnor
      @haliffnor 4 года назад

      Thanks for your replied. I think i should get x70 since a lot of people say it is the best travel camera.

    • @andreika6681
      @andreika6681 3 года назад

      @@haliffnor i have x70 (and coolpix a, that i had 3 yrs before getting x70, and it also still a fine tiny apsc cam in 2021 for me, same iq as x70 but even cheaper, you can find 'em for 200). x70's images are a but too muddy to my liking (using rx1 mk2 spoiled my eyes a bit), but yeah, the size is great, *and* no moving lens - is yet another + for being invisible. otherwise, as a travel cam i prefer rx100 mk5, iq is just the same as x70, it only ~50-100€ more bought used (~400e) but the zoom is sooo much better for much more that just close range street situations... + at any rate, it all depends so much on where you travel... travelling to a tropical jungle you'd be better off with tg-5, oh, and in a sandy desert x70 will end up getting dust on sensor (nobody talks about, but after a while many x70 do have spots on sensor (and it's a huge pain in the butt to clean the sensor, you'll have to open the whole thing). fuji's fanboys like dark contrasty street stuff, these spots aren't that visible and some are even clueless they have 'em. oh, if you're ok with x70's iq, yet another good travel opt - dirt cheap old nex 5n, same iq as x70, touch screen. just get 35mm f1.8 and yourr iq will be even better than x80... + with a 80€ worth 18-55 in the pocket you're covered much better in angles and distances...

  • @NikiDorian
    @NikiDorian 4 года назад +1

    I think Acros is available in Capture One.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Yes it is. But for me personally it's important to have it "out of cam" because I shoot Jpeg in my Street Photography.

    • @NikiDorian
      @NikiDorian 4 года назад +1

      @@Jayshooter_photo Absolutely.. I'm so disappointed that Fuji is not supporting their older cameras, especially the x70.

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Affectionful Cat I think the possibilities are limited. Especially Acros is known to be in need for a better processor. It’s a shame anyway.

    • @andreika6681
      @andreika6681 3 года назад

      + in nik tools

  • @jimwocha4949
    @jimwocha4949 4 года назад

    Great review Jay. Does it have WiFi?

    • @Jayshooter_photo
      @Jayshooter_photo  4 года назад

      Yes! fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x70/connection/wireless/index.html

    • @jimwocha4949
      @jimwocha4949 4 года назад +1

      Ok,thanks. Will see if I can pick one up 2nd hand.

  • @ronyzmiri
    @ronyzmiri 3 года назад +1

    But where do you find one....

  • @welllightedryan
    @welllightedryan 2 года назад +1

    Great, no nonsense review. I love Germans for product reviews 😂 Thanks!

  • @pottiezluc8693
    @pottiezluc8693 Год назад +1

    Merci/thanks from Brussels ! - L u c