I have had my X10 since it first came out. I love it. I can't understand how you can knock it. You seem to be expecting it to perform like it was made in 2024. In its day it was and still is an amazing camera, Today I appreciate the retro rangefinder camera look. I still love the files it produces. As far as your autofocus performance critique it's not on par with today's autofocus systems and to expect that is not realistic. As far as the price goes since the Fujifilm X100V series has been impossible to get that has driven up the prices on both camera's. Especially since I have seen the X10 referred to as the baby X100V alternative. It is what it is and don't expect it to perform at today's standards as it's a 12 year old camera. There are many newer smaller camera's out today that are amazing. Lower your expectations on it and enjoy it for what it's capable of. Please don't take my comments as being offensive Im not trying to knock you. Thanks for taking the time to make a video on the X10 and mentioning the pro's of it. I just don.t agree with all the con's.
No offense taken! Thank you for your comment. I did compare the autofocus to some of the newer cameras because that is all I have, except for one digicam that I own. So I guess I was not fair on that. As for the image quality, I think my expectations were unfairly high because all the recent reviews I saw on this camera were raving about the image quality. All in all it is a fine camera, but it just wasn't for me.
For $350 I bought the x30 new 8 years ago as it is about to be discontinued. The reason I got it is due to the similarity of its battery with my previous f30 which has a larger capacity than that of x10 or x20. Also it has more film sims & features, and pdaf which made af fast. These series of digicams are enthusiast cams and not for pro use although could serve as backup for journalists like the f30. I'm not a pro but I appreciate the hexagonal sensor tech of fujifilm even before the xtrans which allowed better image & color rendition, and low light features than otherwise. I also like the classic p&s rangefinder type form factor & sturdy build. X30 is heavy for its size. Moreover, fuji optics has been a contender since the bygone film era. Now the novelty of x10 has to do with its rangefinder type zooming optical viewfinder which the x30 lacks making it nostalgic like the old p&s film compact rangefinders. I like my x30 a lot when I need to go compact but rather shoot with my sony dslrs or ultrazooms depends.
I am very curious about the x30. Maybe I will get it in the future because it sounds like it offsets all the negative points I pointed out on the x10. The added film simulations and the faster autofocus.Thank you for letting me know!
I do tend to post the same message to X10 reviews. To sum up, the X20 solves many of the issues that the X10 had. The X20 has a viewfinder with shooting info and focus confirmation. More jpeg options and film sims. Slightly better auto focus and face recognition. Initially I wanted to buy an X10 when they were new in 2012? but found that I was too late, so I ended up with an X20 instead. I still use the X20 today, I probably would have off loaded an X10. You can put an x10/20 in a big pocket and the X20 is still my go to 'pocket' camera. However Alex, I agree with all your criticisms of the X10, many are also relevant to the X20. The viewfinder coverage is poor. Fine detail tends to be smuged in Jpeg. Battery life is poor and the battery indicator is hopeless. Autofocus is slow and not always accurate. Its not a camera for fast action, though on the X20 there is a 'best frame capture' mode that helps a little (don't know if the X10 has the same). As a fun occasional camera, and a creative tool the X10/20 is brilliant, but not perfect by any means, and I absolutely agree with you that niether the X10 or 20 is worth the ridiculous second hand values being demanded. Glad I bought mine new. No, its not for sale......but probably an X10 would be!
Yes, after experiencing the X10, I had an idea that X20 and X30 might be significantly better (autofocus, viewfinder and film sim). I did have to be honest about my negative points about the X10, because I honestly had my hopes up way too high after seeing other reviews about it. I just wanted the people watching this to know what they are getting into when they are buying this camera. I did quickly sell my X10 after this review but I am open to trying the X30 if I can find it for a good price! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment on my video :) I really appreciate it! I am happy that you agree with me on the criticisms of this camera haha
@@AlexKimPhoto No camera is perfect. This I have concluded after 45 years of photography (a Nikon FM3a comes close though!) BUT we do have to chose what works for us, and there is no harm in pointing out that the X10 doesn't work for you.....I've seen people off load Leica's for exactly the same reason. I've had a few miss cameras myself, I bought a Nikon DF in 2014, being a past film shooter I thought I might enjoy the film-digital fusion......it was an awful camera and I quickly sold it. I'm enjoying you other posts, so here's hoping for more subscribers, you deserve it.
@@Revup1 Thank you for sharing your experience! Yes, being a past film shooter myself too, I only dreamed about the FM3a. Only heard great things about it. Your comment gave me the confidence to just keep being honest about my reviews. All cameras have little things here and there that are not perfect for the particular user. Thank you so much for checking out my other posts too! hope to see you here again, and thanks again!
Saying that a purely optical viewfinder on a 13-year-old digicam is bad because it doesn't show you digital information is a bit of a stretch. Same with the optical viewfinder view vs what is captured point. And the focus speed comments. And the complaints about the film simulations that the X10 doesn't have that weren't even invented yet. Not to be mean, but I think you miss the entire point of the X10 in 2024. Better to think of the X10 like a classic car that you drive on Sundays or as a C or D camera that you bring along with your daily carries to get the odd interest shot for socials or whatever. Your story of soloing it to a professional event like Seoul Fashion Week is both hilarious and mind-boggling in equal measure. Having said all that, thanks for sharing your opinion and taking the time to make the video!
@@gunn1ng i didnt want digital info on the viewfinder. Just some frame lines because even old film cameras have that. I also wanted this review to help those who might want to buy this camera. So i wanted to let them know that not many film simulations existed back in the days. This matters because people, especially beginner photographers, like these film simulations and buys fujifilm cameras for that reason. For some people, this might be the only camera that they will buy and own. So i think i made valid points. Anyways, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my video!
Hey Alex - thanks for the review. I am interested in knowing where people exchange used cameras in Korea. Can you share the eBay website equivalent here? I am interesting in trying out used camera gears for similar reasons but don't know where to go.
Are you familiar with Korean Alphabet? The biggest website is 중고나라, it is searchable in Naver.com Also there are two apps. 번개장터, and 당근마켓. 당근마켓 only lets you deal in your neighborhood. Be sure to deal by meeting in person. Because these days there are so many scammers especially on the biggest website. They post popular old cameras for a bit cheaper to lure you in.
@@AlexKimPhoto I am learning the korean language, getting better little by little. Thank you for your recommendations! I am very aware of the Carrot market, but like you pointed out its local to Busan where I live. I will try the other two websites to hopefully connect to sellers across korea.
I have the X30 its a lot better. Bought mine 3 years ago almost brand new. I usually use it in monochrome with a promist filter. I do get some realyy nice shots
@@AlexKimPhoto I have the X30 and I love it, but the X10 is much more beautiful. IMO it’s one of the most beautiful digital cameras. I also sold the X10 because of the crazy horrible af. I bought the X30 used I think maybe 2018 or 2019 I can’t remember, but regardless, even then I payed just over $600 for it. These Fuji cameras are getting too popular.
@@segzeeman7356 Yes the X10 is really beautiful to look at. Maybe it is the only reason I hesitate to let go of it! Wow that is a hefty price for X30! I hope it was a worthwhile upgrade from the X10.
First camera you've had with a viewfinder like thatt?!! 😂😂😂 yeah bc it's almost 13 years old dude!!! Duhhhh. You can't compare this very older camera to modern day ones.....none of that technology even existed
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I have had my X10 since it first came out. I love it. I can't understand how you can knock it. You seem to be expecting it to perform like it was made in 2024. In its day it was and still is an amazing camera, Today I appreciate the retro rangefinder camera look. I still love the files it produces. As far as your autofocus performance critique it's not on par with today's autofocus systems and to expect that is not realistic. As far as the price goes since the Fujifilm X100V series has been impossible to get that has driven up the prices on both camera's. Especially since I have seen the X10 referred to as the baby X100V alternative. It is what it is and don't expect it to perform at today's standards as it's a 12 year old camera. There are many newer smaller camera's out today that are amazing. Lower your expectations on it and enjoy it for what it's capable of.
Please don't take my comments as being offensive Im not trying to knock you. Thanks for taking the time to make a video on the X10 and mentioning the pro's of it. I just don.t agree with all the con's.
No offense taken! Thank you for your comment. I did compare the autofocus to some of the newer cameras because that is all I have, except for one digicam that I own. So I guess I was not fair on that. As for the image quality, I think my expectations were unfairly high because all the recent reviews I saw on this camera were raving about the image quality. All in all it is a fine camera, but it just wasn't for me.
Brother! 😂 7:10 sums up all the feelings about the camera! 😅
You are so right! 😂😂😂
For $350 I bought the x30 new 8 years ago as it is about to be discontinued. The reason I got it is due to the similarity of its battery with my previous f30 which has a larger capacity than that of x10 or x20. Also it has more film sims & features, and pdaf which made af fast. These series of digicams are enthusiast cams and not for pro use although could serve as backup for journalists like the f30. I'm not a pro but I appreciate the hexagonal sensor tech of fujifilm even before the xtrans which allowed better image & color rendition, and low light features than otherwise. I also like the classic p&s rangefinder type form factor & sturdy build. X30 is heavy for its size. Moreover, fuji optics has been a contender since the bygone film era. Now the novelty of x10 has to do with its rangefinder type zooming optical viewfinder which the x30 lacks making it nostalgic like the old p&s film compact rangefinders. I like my x30 a lot when I need to go compact but rather shoot with my sony dslrs or ultrazooms depends.
I am very curious about the x30. Maybe I will get it in the future because it sounds like it offsets all the negative points I pointed out on the x10. The added film simulations and the faster autofocus.Thank you for letting me know!
I enjoyed your review. You have very clear reasons for your conclusions.
@@Kids11111 Thank you so much for watching!
I do tend to post the same message to X10 reviews. To sum up, the X20 solves many of the issues that the X10 had. The X20 has a viewfinder with shooting info and focus confirmation. More jpeg options and film sims. Slightly better auto focus and face recognition. Initially I wanted to buy an X10 when they were new in 2012? but found that I was too late, so I ended up with an X20 instead. I still use the X20 today, I probably would have off loaded an X10.
You can put an x10/20 in a big pocket and the X20 is still my go to 'pocket' camera.
However Alex, I agree with all your criticisms of the X10, many are also relevant to the X20. The viewfinder coverage is poor. Fine detail tends to be smuged in Jpeg. Battery life is poor and the battery indicator is hopeless. Autofocus is slow and not always accurate. Its not a camera for fast action, though on the X20 there is a 'best frame capture' mode that helps a little (don't know if the X10 has the same). As a fun occasional camera, and a creative tool the X10/20 is brilliant, but not perfect by any means, and I absolutely agree with you that niether the X10 or 20 is worth the ridiculous second hand values being demanded. Glad I bought mine new. No, its not for sale......but probably an X10 would be!
Yes, after experiencing the X10, I had an idea that X20 and X30 might be significantly better (autofocus, viewfinder and film sim). I did have to be honest about my negative points about the X10, because I honestly had my hopes up way too high after seeing other reviews about it. I just wanted the people watching this to know what they are getting into when they are buying this camera. I did quickly sell my X10 after this review but I am open to trying the X30 if I can find it for a good price! Thank you so much for taking the time to watch and comment on my video :) I really appreciate it! I am happy that you agree with me on the criticisms of this camera haha
@@AlexKimPhoto No camera is perfect. This I have concluded after 45 years of photography (a Nikon FM3a comes close though!) BUT we do have to chose what works for us, and there is no harm in pointing out that the X10 doesn't work for you.....I've seen people off load Leica's for exactly the same reason. I've had a few miss cameras myself, I bought a Nikon DF in 2014, being a past film shooter I thought I might enjoy the film-digital fusion......it was an awful camera and I quickly sold it. I'm enjoying you other posts, so here's hoping for more subscribers, you deserve it.
@@Revup1 Thank you for sharing your experience! Yes, being a past film shooter myself too, I only dreamed about the FM3a. Only heard great things about it. Your comment gave me the confidence to just keep being honest about my reviews. All cameras have little things here and there that are not perfect for the particular user. Thank you so much for checking out my other posts too! hope to see you here again, and thanks again!
I am still using it as i purchased it with CAD$100 last year.
Nice! I would have kept this camera if I got it for that price!
Saying that a purely optical viewfinder on a 13-year-old digicam is bad because it doesn't show you digital information is a bit of a stretch. Same with the optical viewfinder view vs what is captured point. And the focus speed comments. And the complaints about the film simulations that the X10 doesn't have that weren't even invented yet. Not to be mean, but I think you miss the entire point of the X10 in 2024. Better to think of the X10 like a classic car that you drive on Sundays or as a C or D camera that you bring along with your daily carries to get the odd interest shot for socials or whatever. Your story of soloing it to a professional event like Seoul Fashion Week is both hilarious and mind-boggling in equal measure. Having said all that, thanks for sharing your opinion and taking the time to make the video!
@@gunn1ng i didnt want digital info on the viewfinder. Just some frame lines because even old film cameras have that. I also wanted this review to help those who might want to buy this camera. So i wanted to let them know that not many film simulations existed back in the days. This matters because people, especially beginner photographers, like these film simulations and buys fujifilm cameras for that reason. For some people, this might be the only camera that they will buy and own. So i think i made valid points. Anyways, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment on my video!
It is incredible that I bought it in 2021 during Covid… and it costs me that time 50€ omg
Now its 400
Thank you for this review, keep up the good work!
@@loickchardon Thank you for watching! I really appreciate it!
Hey Alex - thanks for the review. I am interested in knowing where people exchange used cameras in Korea. Can you share the eBay website equivalent here? I am interesting in trying out used camera gears for similar reasons but don't know where to go.
Are you familiar with Korean Alphabet? The biggest website is 중고나라, it is searchable in Naver.com
Also there are two apps. 번개장터, and 당근마켓. 당근마켓 only lets you deal in your neighborhood.
Be sure to deal by meeting in person. Because these days there are so many scammers especially on the biggest website. They post popular old cameras for a bit cheaper to lure you in.
@@AlexKimPhoto I am learning the korean language, getting better little by little. Thank you for your recommendations! I am very aware of the Carrot market, but like you pointed out its local to Busan where I live. I will try the other two websites to hopefully connect to sellers across korea.
I have the X30 its a lot better. Bought mine 3 years ago almost brand new. I usually use it in monochrome with a promist filter. I do get some realyy nice shots
@@gillyb44 Yes, I heard that the X20 and the X30 are a lot better. Maybe I will get the X30 in the future if it drops a bit in price.
@@AlexKimPhoto I have the X30 and I love it, but the X10 is much more beautiful. IMO it’s one of the most beautiful digital cameras. I also sold the X10 because of the crazy horrible af. I bought the X30 used I think maybe 2018 or 2019 I can’t remember, but regardless, even then I payed just over $600 for it. These Fuji cameras are getting too popular.
@@segzeeman7356 Yes the X10 is really beautiful to look at. Maybe it is the only reason I hesitate to let go of it! Wow that is a hefty price for X30! I hope it was a worthwhile upgrade from the X10.
Try a Fuji X30 ... problem solved !.
@@zaphodbeeblebrox4574 Thank you! It is definitely on my list.
First camera you've had with a viewfinder like thatt?!! 😂😂😂 yeah bc it's almost 13 years old dude!!! Duhhhh. You can't compare this very older camera to modern day ones.....none of that technology even existed