This was still missing and now it has been leaked via Digicameinfo. The All Black Fuji X30!
This was still missing and now it has been leaked via Digicameinfo. The All Black Fuji X30!
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Has absolutely the perfect physical configuration I’m looking for in a compact – hot shoe, built-in EVF, built-in flash – but needs a minimum 1″ sensor, flip LCD and wi-fi. If not, I’m hoping the rumoured Panasonic will come close!
Fujifilm X30 has a flip LCD but its sensor is 2/3″.
Not heard rumors on this – but it seems by looking at the picture that there might be a flip LCD –
The X-30 has lost a bit of the retro look which was one of the selling points of the X10/20 – it has also lost the manual buttons on the left in back – to me that is a shame – the 2.5inch display was just fine for me – I prefer the buttons – but if the X30 has a tilt-LCD then it might have been necessary to remove buttons so folks can pull LCD out from the left –
I think we all agree that we are all disappointed that Fuji is not using a 1 inch sensor as this is a large camera in this class and has plenty space for a larger sensor and lens to match. I assume there is some improvements with the sensor but the same size 2/3rd inch sensor – I expect WIFI as that is the trend although I am not sure that most are using it with their WIFI ready cameras – I am not sure why so many are eager to have a hot-shoe on their point and shoot cameras – I never see anyone with an external flash – EVF is a different story – so Sony did right with their RX100m3 – I also think it is more important to have more manual controls and dials over a hot-shoe on cameras in this small camera class. Built in flash I can also see although not often used but can help a bit especially if they can tilt back to bounce of the ceiling – So like many of us I think we are more excited about the new Panasonic LX8. I do own the Fuji X20 and love it – but of course it could use some improvements so was looking forward to the X30 but not anymore – now more of toss between the Sony RX100m3 and the Panasonic LX8
“…I am not sure why so many are eager to have a hot-shoe on their point and shoot cameras – I never see anyone with an external flash….”
I love the hot shoe it is the single most important factor for having a X20 over other similar cameras. I use a remote wireless trigger from Yongnuo and often use off camera flash since the puny flash is only good for filling shadows in the sun.
IMHO most people who buy this tend not to see it as a generic point and shoot more like an enthusiast compact travel documentary camera.
Besides not bumping up the specs to 1″ sensor I am still on the anti-EVF camp. Played around with XT-1 and did not like it. I will take the 85% coverage of the X20 over current EVF tech any day. So thats another reason I will stick to my X20.
Lastly I think it is an immense advantage to have a small sensor coupled with a fast lens which many fail to see, which is the great depth of field that is offered by this camera even in low lit situation. For bigger sensors opening up the aperture in low light means sacrificing DOF which for street/documentary photography situations is not desirable. Though I sort of wanted a bigger sensor but if the X30 delivers good quality RAW files at relatively high ISO 800-2000 with the new sensor then it is actually a plus to have a small sensor really!
“I love the hot shoe it is the single most important factor for having a X20 over other similar cameras. I use a remote wireless trigger from Yongnuo and often use off camera flash since the puny flash is only good for filling shadows in the sun.”
Thanks bhulval – you beat me to it! I own a Canon 6D and several flashes along with the Yongnuo-YN-622-C TTL receivers and recently added their new transmitter YN-622-C-TX. Although I don’t have a non-Canon camera to test this yet, the transmitter is supposed to be able to work in “manual” (non ETTL) mode, where you can control the remote flash output power right from the transmitter/camera. Like you said, it is convenient, especially for travel, to be able to take a transmitter, single flash head, and small umbrella in order have either fill-in flash or a key light for a soft portrait. I did this with my Canon G15 on a trip to Mexico a couple years back but used a long TTL cord at the time. This ties me to the Canon system though. Seeing as Canon can never develop the compact camera I want, I am looking at other brands. Am also considering the Olympus OMD-EM10 but then I’m getting into an ILC and spending much more money and losing some of the compactness. I’m waiting to see what Panasonic is putting out.
Interesting that you do not like EVF’s. I don’t have a lot of experience with them but I can tell you that I hate looking at LCD’s in bright light and my next compact will definitely have an EVF. I’m also getting a little older now and need to hold things away from my eyes at least 16″ to see clearly so a viewfinder with information is important.
Well I too shoot using a 5Dmk2 and have been using the YN-622-C and tried it on the X20 and works like a charm in manual mode (which is fine). People give me funny looks when I am holding the camera in one hand and the flash on the other held at arms length. Crank up that leaf shutter to 1/4000 and you can beat the sun on most days.
“Seeing as Canon can never develop the compact camera I want..” ….. I think it is more like “… Canon chooses not to develop the compact camera I want…”.
I too hate the rear LCD for picture taking in any camera in any light situation (dirty diaper stance) and have been exclusively using the OVF (tried the auto switch mode…wasn’t too much of a benefit…just was using more battery juice). I prefer looking through a view finder…just not an electronic one. In todays consumer tech it is still not the real deal. Too much info (which I am sure can be turned off in options menu), just a tad bit laggy, somewhat grainy is all too distracting for me and annoying enough to settle for an OVF till the tech catches up. With the current pace of EVF tech I think I won’t be in the anti-EVF camp for too long :-).
One good thing about EVF though is in some cameras the EVF image can be turned upside down. That I think is great to learn good composition, just like old TLR cameras with inverted images. If you ever happen to get a chance try it…our brain cannot deal with the inverted image and hence focusses on the edges of shapes and it helps in creating strong compositions.
Look at the lens you see on this picture and you find out by crop factor of the 7.1 to 28.4 mm that it has a 2/3 sensor, just like those before. The lens focuses from 28 to 110 mm is FF terms. So, in some way, except some more working comfort and a more compliant body shape with EVF, nothing new at the west. Unless one brings a camera of that size with a good 1 incher and correct pricing, the super expensive Sony RX100 series will remain the leading pocketable cameras on the market. I wait now for what Panasonic brings us, but if there we will find a better pricing range is questionable.