I copped an x-e3 last year for ₹35,000 ($420 usd). I love it. It came with a 7artisans 35 1.2 lens. It is my first camera It has honestly been the best purchase of my life.
I made picture book of my first trip to Rome with this camera. The picture colors, the image quality, the handiness and the retro looks made it my "go-too travel baby" for more than a decade. Last summer the lens got stuck, could not retract! I am still pondering weather to repaired for $ 400,00 or purchase another for the same price. I've since purchased the Leica D-Lux 8 but my Fujifilm X10 is still missed!
I have an X100s. Bought it used about 6 or 7 years ago. I love it. Goes most places with me. The fixed focal length is both a drawback (obviously less focal lengths) and a boon (less focal lengths so you use your feet or make the best of the focal length as it is). My main camera is a Nikon but I really love the Fuji interface. The knob for exposure is just a joy to use.
The X10 was my first mirrorless camera. What a joy to use! But yesh it's kinda slow for what I liked to do at the time of its hype, which was shoot friendly gatherings in not so bright evening indoor settings. I sold it and now I miss it. I'm now with a more capable but less joyful partner, the Lumix LX100II. It's like leaving your childhood friend for a financially stable future. Haha.
Used Fuji prices are INSANE right now. I recently paid WAY too much for a used XE2s but I gave up on prices returning to anything reasonable and I really wanted it for daily carry. I would definitely buy an X10 for 100 to 150 USD... perhaps prices will eventually return to sane levels.
I've been interested in the X series since the first announcement but already having cameras I didn't buy and kept dreaming of an XPro. I bought the X20 to try the system and just loved it. I then, convinced by Fuji, bought xt2, xpro3, xt4. I still have the x20 in perfect condition and still love it, it's a compact camera yet so capable and sooooo sexy!!!
the x10 was the start of my Fuji journey and I still miss it. I got a Xpro 2 thinking it was somehow the next version just because they look similar. I love my XP2, but I have fond memories of the x10 - especially since it is a good pocket camera.
Heh! I gave my girlfriend this camera back in 2011 or 2012 so she had a small camera for when we travelled. She doesn't use it any more. Perhaps it is time for some «eminent domain»
Looks very nice. For that price though I'd probably go for an M43 camera -- was going to say Panasonic GX80 but I see that's jumped a lot in price too in the last year :-/
I absolutely loved my X10. I bought it new and after using the LUMIX LX3 for years before, the X10 was a joy to use. Sometimes I found it a bit frustrating because of its speed , the IQ was not good but to be honest that was probably my fault and not the camera. So I added a Sony RX100 m2 to my pocket which produced better images but was not so nice to use.. it’s more like a mobile, but it’s so small I use it as a back up when I travel light. Then on the journey of small cameras I added a Fuji X100F that is amazing and I still use, a Richoh GR2 that I absolutely loved but has now worn out and awaiting me to rebuild, as it very temperamental, but I can forgive this when it works as it is a monochrome monster and then decided to make the jump to a Leica Q which is another level and deserves the hype. Then got back into film and DSLR with the best lenses I could find used. Anyhoo, Last weekend I saw a X10 in a shop secondhand and was amazed at the price. Thought I need to dig mine out. Luckily I have kept all my cameras on my journey, so the X10 and LX3 will be coming back into use again this weekend to have fun capturing images. Great channel, I have subscribed 🥳
It's crazy how Fuji's camera prices have skyrocketed lately, I guess it's because of the X100V's . The hype around the X100V seems way overblown, even though they're decent cameras. It's like everyone's scrambling for alternatives now, driving up prices (including the X10). I had the 100F for a bit, loved it, but selling it was a mistake in retrospect . I guess I'll pre-ordering the 100R, to avoid this mess.
Good video. 👍🏼 I bought a new X10 a year or two after it was introduced. Not long afterward my wife got one, also. Great little camera, my first Fuji. Subsequently got an X-T10 and an X70, and my X10 got less use. I decided to sell one of the X10s and put the proceeds toward an X100F, figuring hey, we have a spare. We did some traveling and each time paid a neighborhood kid to come in and feed the pets while we were gone. One day I got an itch to shoot with my little X10…and as most readers have guessed by now, it was gone. So was our dog sitter. It’s doubly depressing, because not only did we lose a camera that held sentimental as well as tangible value, but also we’d known this guy since he was little and trusted him. I’m hoping, and have pretty much convinced myself, that he brought buddies or a girlfriend over to hang out while we were on the road and one of them palmed the camera without his knowledge. Regardless, the moral here is if you find a camera you like, keep an eye on it. And don’t hold your breath waiting for used Fujifilm prices to go down.
That's quite unfortunate what happened to your last X10. I hope at least the person who put their hands on it didn't do it to make a quick buck and it actually sparked a passion for photography, although I doubt it.
I can’t see the prices changing unless film gets cheaper, which I don’t think it ever will. Fujifilm digital cameras have been the most recommended alternative to film and the flood of videos on even the XE1 recently have nudged up those prices too. A friend was recently able to swap his GFX 100S for a Leica M240 and 28mm lens because the Fujifilm medium format cameras have also gone up. The genuinely forgotten cameras are the Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX 6. The G6 has some surprisingly clean shadows in jpeg and a beautiful grip. The tight lines in its plastic construction make it feel like moulded wood. Very sharp displays and great ergos. Solid battery life too. NEX 6 has excellent AF and superb EVF for its time. USB charging makes it a bit more suited travel. Both can be had for less than £200.
Used to have Sony NEX 3 I think. Lovely little camera if somewhat frustrating menu system. Can’t afford Fuji anymore- LUMIX and Sony and even Canon GX seem reasonable options
I bought my X10 two years ago for under 100 euros (current prices are absolutely unjustified and ridiculous). First I thought I'd love it for all the positive things you mentioned. HOWEVER, after I while I found myself not enjoying the shooting process. It is really slow and navigating through the menues can become quite frustrating very quickly. In the end, I fully gave up on this beautiful yet for me uninspiring camera. The sensor is great though, especially in the high DR 6MP mode. As an entry into photography, I would rather look for an old DSLR (Nikon for example).
100€ for the x10? Man this makes me sad. Started out with an A6000 and really thirsted for a compact camera for my commute to work. Fuji is all I want design wise but I really don't want to pay a premium because of the trend. Damn, now it's 250€ well used. In the end I got a Google pixel 8 pro instead. It has a 1/1.31" sensor for the main- and a 1/2.6" for the 5x telephoto camera and is always with me anyways.
I love my X10, I’ve had it since new, a great camera for hiking, casual shooting etc. I wish Fuji would do an updated version. A Modern sensor and processor could really achieve some great results with an updated version of the EXR tech.
Check out the panasonic lx100 or lx100 ii. It's about the same size, has lcd and evf, physical shutter and aperture and exposure comp dials, has a wider aperture. The lx100 gets you 12 mp at all aspect ratios with no resolution loss, the lx100 ii gets you 17 mp. It's a M43 sensor as well. It doesn't have a flash or tilting lcd but.. do you really use those 90% of the time? I guess the flash could be useful. Oh and it shoots 4k video and has image stabilization lol! It's a ridiculous package. It fits in a coat pocket or baggy pants. You can get smaller but you can't get a smaller camera with equal features.
I agree Tom, a super camera. overlooked perhaps because of the x100 I bought my X10 when it was released (sorry not wanting to sound smug) and I was knocked out how good it was still have it and use it. It was not exactly cheap when it was launched, interesting how the s/h price is high. Because its great that's why :)
Got interested in photography again, and found this little gem on a buy and sell app in PH last year. Got mine for $70 dollars and seeing these videos now, I think that that purchase was a steal.
I've had mine for about a decade and I love it. I paid a couple of hundred dollars for it used at that time. Now, here in Canada, they're running at $450-$700, which is crazy. Still, it's simply so much pure FUN to shoot.
I'm just here to say guys: keep the faith. I managed to get one a few weeks ago for...40€ Sold "as is" of course, but actually the only defect is the viewfinder which has the blur issue. But it works and it's amazing indeed
I'm thinking about getting one as well, but how do you manage to send photos to your phone since the camera doesn't have Bluetooth nor wifi connection, do you use a card reader or a sd wifi card ?
I bought an X30. It works without any noticeable lag and has an EVF (not optical) viewfinder. I have multiple full frame and aps-c bodies but the camera I most use is my X30. Did I say that it is a wonderful camera ? 🙃
As others have said the x20 overlays focus and shooting parameters and its much faster af. I have the x20 and the xf1 and still use to this day together with the nikon 1 v1,v2,v3 and j5 cameras. Enjoy your vids, just go out there and shoot. Its like a mini e-x1? Oneday if you get time also look at the Panasonic LC1 or DigiLux2 please
@@BartoszRybacki0 The 100V has been exceptionally popular, due in part to it's compact size. And look at the prices for the x10, x20 and x30 on the second-hand market. An updated X10 would sell well.
I have a x30, that cam introduce me to manual photography its just a joy to use i have better cams image quality but the handling on this one just gravitates to me I take it every where only if they upgrade the sensor i would ask for better travel cam.
Haha! It was clearly fate! I've always wanted to try out the X20. I've heard very good things. It's just too pricey at the moment. Maybe in the future though.
@@TomCalton I got lucky cuz I bought mine here in Brazil about 1 and half year ago for the equivalent of about 200USD, which seems like a bargain for it nowadays. I love carrying it around and the photos I take from it are way better than the ones from my Galaxy s23.
I bought an X20 brand new back in 2013. I got the silver/black version because it looked better than the plain black version. I bought a few accessories for it, a dark brown leather half case by Sqinno, a black leather adjustable length neck strap by Cam-in, a silver hot shoe cover/thumb grip by Lensmate, and a Mirrorless Mover 5 camera bag by Think Tank. I loved that camera, and took it on holiday and weekends away over the next 2 years. Unfortunately, on a trip to Torquay, somewhere along the water front, in one of the shops or in the tourist information office, I took the camera in its bag off my shoulder and put it down on the ground....and then forgot to pick it up again. I never saw the camera again. I'm still mourning it's loss now, all I have to remember it is the empty box it came in.
I remember a few years ago looking for the x70 and it was going used for $1300 which was insane considering what you can get new for that. It’s still going between $900-$1300 had to look.
Wonderful review, and I agree with you. I went to buy an x10 when they were new. Sadly it was 2013 and they were all sold out and I had to buy an x20 instead! I love the x20 and can highly recommend it, some say it solved the shortcomings of the x10, and certainly I don't think I would have coped with the lack of viewfinder info in the x10, something I find essential in the x20. My only gripe, using FX cameras all the time, is that the x20 tends to blurr some of the details in a shot, but what can you expect with a 12mp 2/3 sensor? Its fantastic to use, intuitive, and built to last. I don't care how much the 2nd hand value increases with the x20 it will not be for sale.
I've heard a lot of good things about the X20. However, the Fuji hype has made that way out of my budget unfortunately. Maybe someday I'll get my hands on one for a review though 😁
@@TomCalton like you I don't understand the hype, great camera but no way worth whats its going for 2nd hand. I also bought a Nikon FM3a new in 2004, now I could get double what I paid for it....why?.....its not for sale either, no matter how much my wife nags! I do sell my cameras on, just not those 2.
@@powbobs Ahh your just jealous... but yes that probably does go a little way to explain why certain cameras command a premium due to rarity. My point is WHY are certain cameras more desirable? There are more capable, cheaper options than an X20 or an FM3A, so why are these SO sought after? Its not just rarity pushing up the price. I personally wouldn't buy either at the current values, so it begs the question, who would and why?
The x20 improved the viewfinder and AF speed. Fuji needs to give us a modern version of this camera with the fixed mechanical zoom, that would be awesome!
Its nice to see that he mention when its sooc versus edited. A lot of these videos, no mattet the camera model post sample.images that are heavily edited raws and try to make them pass as sooc with a title like "this 10 year old digicam looks like film" or some bs like that.
I have an X10 since new too. As someone mentioned, an updated version would be great. I am always worried about the on off method though i.e. by twisting the lens.
It’s just a switch and less likely to break than motorized zoom lenses. It’s easier to turn on and off with gloves on than the tiny power switches on other cameras of this type and allows more precise control of the zoom.
Got one a few weeks ago, to get for a low price a hint on the Fuji experience. I found there is an update available that transforms the raw button to the quick setting menu more recent Fuji camera has. Give it a try :)
I have the X30, bought it new and it is a wonderful little camera which produces good qualities images and is probably worth more now than I paid for it. I also have an X100T which is another great camera which I bought new at a great price and again is worth more now than I paid for it. Why Fuji discontinued the X30 and never developed a successor is a mystery to me. The build quality of these little cameras is superb, far better than most compact cameras available now. I own a Panasonic TZ200 which is a great camera capable of high quality images with a zoom range from 24 to 360mm and a 1” sensor, its build quality isn’t as good as the Fuji’s though.
Photos look super nice and they're edited to look like old film photos which is also cool. So my question is on this new wave of pocket cameras that are all like 12mp cameras with a standard in body lens. What's the major difference in this verses using your iPhone or something? I mean if I think pocket camera I think my iPhone that's high MP and it's always in my pocket. I am not one to say let's compare it to a $$3000 professional camera body because everything has its place. But at the end of the day, what are you gaining from a pocket camera vs your iPhone?
LOL , I like to search by typing " X10 " more ........🙃🙃🙃 . I agree with you , I had this model since 2012 but still something kept me from selling it even though I am using 2023 more high tech cameras only .
I still have mine that I bought in 2013 for about $350, even have the receipt for it. and mine is in mint condition. Im glad to know if I want to sell it ill get the money back in full. LOL! but i wont, the jpegs coming out of this camera are great! velvia is a favorite of mine and the back and white just magical.
I owned it's compact little sister, the xf1, liked it a lot. After a couple of years the ribbon cable failed, which was a common problem and there were no parts available for repair. It was a pricey piece of gear to die from a design error and not be supported. I'm still unhappy with Fujifilm.
Great camera back in the day some of my personal favorite images were taken with a modest X10. But with current prices higher than an Olympus E-M5 mk ii or Panasonic LX-100 it’s a hard pass for me.
@@andreatilli6227 Yes, I would say they are better mainly because they have much larger m43 sensors, better IQ and more modern viewfinders. Great compact, it’s just the X100v hype has inflated nearly all Fujifilm prices.
Unfortunately, the delay factor makes this camera a no-go for someone like me who wants to be able to pull it out of their pocket or fanny pack, and quickly get the shot. Any suggestions for a pocket size camera? That is super quick ? Ideally full frame.
It would be greater if it had more wide lens... For me it is more desible. And if stays with fuji, i would say, that xe series is pretty good for their sizes and image quality you get. And of course it's more versatile
I love size / form factor of the X10 / X20 / X30, but the weakest link is the on / off switch being built into the lovely little lens. A lot of the examples seem to get listed as spares and repairs because of this. The other problem is the price that they currently for on Ebay. I ended up buying a XE-1, kit lats and an 18mm f2 for £180 ... Bargain.
Nicest camera I ever owned. I foolishly got on the bandwagon of more, bigger, supposedly better etc. - X20, X30, X-T30 - but really, I wish I still had that X10. “Life was simpler then.”
I very nearly bought the X10, but other things got in the way sadly. I wish I did now. It is a little gem. A couple of years later I got something similar which was at a great price, and it too is a gem. Well worth looking out for one, but even now they fetch good money. That camera is the Pentax MX-1, similar handling, write speeds etc, but just really wonderful photographs from it.
This was my first Fuji camera years ago. I still have it today and it still takes great pictures. I was converted to Fuji. Today I have an X-E1, X-E2 and X-S10 in addition to it and I love all of those cameras and they inspire me to take more pictures.
I bought this just recently from eBay for a little over $400. in “ Mint-in- Box”. condition. Considering it was $800 when it was first released and my camera is practically new, I feel I did alright. It is my first Fujifilm camera. I like it but still am in the “getting used to it” phase. I like the fact that the images are sharp but not over sharp like modern cameras. If you can get one almost brand new, then a higher price is still worth it. How much are you willing to pay to get the shots you WANT? For me, the answer is whatever I can afford!
The hype isnt dying anytime soon fuji had no market share for years so not like a ton of these cameras are available as second hand to drive down prices. The x10 is prone to failure as well so paying $400 is risky at best. For those saying they got it for $100 well I mean that is true it used to go for nothing two years ago got mine at auction for $89 and that was relisted no one wanted it.
I owned the X30 and while it was a good travel companion I wouldn't say it was pocketable. The X70 on the other hand is very pocketable but loses the benefits of having a zoom lens.
Since all the hype started around Fuji the knock on has been increased prices of everything Fuji, which is frustrating for budget conscious consumers. I could have bought this lovely camera for £99 a few years ago, so £240 now feels ridiculous. The x20 similarly is now rare and expensive. As for the x30, it’s way out of price range. And boy oh boy do I now regret selling my XE1&2 !
I gave my like new X30 to a young lady in a 3rd world country and as I knew she would never be able to afford a camera on this level she was a natural with it and she still is a way better photographer than Ill ever be. Do I miss it? Yes but I quickly bought a XE2s with the kit lens and a few manual lenses and I still miss the X30 with its control ring built onto the fixed lens. The X30 also has a slightly larger sensor and quite a few more film simulations. In all fairness at the time I gifted my X30 I was caught up in the high megapixel hype and for a fun filmic camera my X30 was the most fun camera that I have ever owned. Im sure the X10 and X20 are very similar in the fun factor. I always liked the Idea of lomography and this camera had that quirkyness to it and I never once shot it in raw as I wanted to stay with the JPEG film simulations like when I would be happily stuck with whatever pictures were produced with the many different brands and types of films i used in my old Minolta, Pentax and USSR built Zenith 35mm cameras. That was to me the surprise and fun factor of the X30. by the way this was a fun video to watch and thank you for making it.
I owned an X10 for about 8 years but finally sold it because of the OVF limitations. When I bought it, I did not realize how often it would be necessary to frame with the screen, not the OVF. There’s no parallax correction for closeup shooting, it only shows 83% of the actual image so tight framing is impossible and at the widest focal length the lens barrel and hood can be seen in the finder. It’s nothing like the finders in 35mm rangefinder cameras I used in the film days. The followup X20 added a heads-up display of shutter speed, aperture and focus point which is a huge improvement. It came out two months after I bought my X10. The followup to the X20 was the X30 which switched to an EVF and tilt screen so actually that’s the most desirable version although it’s a small amount larger. They all share the same lens and 12MP sensor and the IQ at low ISOs really is fantastic. I've made 16x20 prints of my shots and they look great.
It's too bad that cameras getting good reviews go through the roof IDK if it's the sellers jacking the price up after seeing a good review or supply and demand of people all looking for the camera at the same time the same thing happened to film cameras you used to get them for almost nothing You are right that the camera is probably a hundred dollar camera
Your "X10" search incident, reminds me of my first night on the World Wide Web. I typed in Amateur Radio and got a whole lot of other amateur stuff. Not as bad though as a church going couple I knew who wanted to upgrade their bathroom and searched for" showers". As an aside, I have an X10 and I love it.
I'm a faithful X30 user and I love the versatility and quality of this line. The X30 shoots RAW + JPG with no problem in processing performance.
I really wanted to get the x30. Then i saw that it now goes for $500 used. Noped tf out and am now looking for an x-e2 instead.
I agree. The prices on used x30 is crazy. I went with the xe2 instead and i am not regretting it one bit. Really great camera 👍
Xe1 for that matter if you don't care about AF performance.
All Fujifilm cameras have gotten expensive.
I see X-e2’s now go for $400-500+.
I copped an x-e3 last year for ₹35,000 ($420 usd). I love it. It came with a 7artisans 35 1.2 lens. It is my first camera It has honestly been the best purchase of my life.
One year ago I missed out an x70 selling for like 250€ on a second hand website.
I then bought an X10 for 50€ less 😢
Couldn’t agree more….I got my excellent condition X10 about 18 months ago for £200. Easy to use and delivers great results.
sold my x20 ages ago for not even 100 usd. my phone is 100x better.
I made picture book of my first trip to Rome with this camera. The picture colors, the image quality, the handiness and the retro looks made it my "go-too travel baby" for more than a decade. Last summer the lens got stuck, could not retract! I am still pondering weather to repaired for $ 400,00 or purchase another for the same price. I've since purchased the Leica D-Lux 8 but my Fujifilm X10 is still missed!
I have an X100s. Bought it used about 6 or 7 years ago. I love it. Goes most places with me. The fixed focal length is both a drawback (obviously less focal lengths) and a boon (less focal lengths so you use your feet or make the best of the focal length as it is).
My main camera is a Nikon but I really love the Fuji interface. The knob for exposure is just a joy to use.
The X10 was my first mirrorless camera. What a joy to use! But yesh it's kinda slow for what I liked to do at the time of its hype, which was shoot friendly gatherings in not so bright evening indoor settings. I sold it and now I miss it. I'm now with a more capable but less joyful partner, the Lumix LX100II. It's like leaving your childhood friend for a financially stable future. Haha.
Used Fuji prices are INSANE right now. I recently paid WAY too much for a used XE2s but I gave up on prices returning to anything reasonable and I really wanted it for daily carry. I would definitely buy an X10 for 100 to 150 USD... perhaps prices will eventually return to sane levels.
I really hope they do.😅
I've been interested in the X series since the first announcement but already having cameras I didn't buy and kept dreaming of an XPro. I bought the X20 to try the system and just loved it. I then, convinced by Fuji, bought xt2, xpro3, xt4. I still have the x20 in perfect condition and still love it, it's a compact camera yet so capable and sooooo sexy!!!
the x10 was the start of my Fuji journey and I still miss it. I got a Xpro 2 thinking it was somehow the next version just because they look similar. I love my XP2, but I have fond memories of the x10 - especially since it is a good pocket camera.
I also have an X-Pro2 and absolutely love it. It's my fun weekend camera. The X10 is just as fun but way more portable.
I still have my X20 . Perfect travel camera.
battery life makes it useless. i even make my own external battery for it. still, phone pics look better.
I owned one from its very first year of made. And I wish Fuji could bring out same type of camera with apc c sensor size !!!
Heh! I gave my girlfriend this camera back in 2011 or 2012 so she had a small camera for when we travelled. She doesn't use it any more. Perhaps it is time for some «eminent domain»
@@SivertAlmvik looking to sell it?!
@@maxpatrickhaynes2194 No, not right now :)
Looks very nice. For that price though I'd probably go for an M43 camera -- was going to say Panasonic GX80 but I see that's jumped a lot in price too in the last year :-/
I have the X30. Such a gem for traveling.
I absolutely loved my X10. I bought it new and after using the LUMIX LX3 for years before, the X10 was a joy to use. Sometimes I found it a bit frustrating because of its speed , the IQ was not good but to be honest that was probably my fault and not the camera. So I added a Sony RX100 m2 to my pocket which produced better images but was not so nice to use.. it’s more like a mobile, but it’s so small I use it as a back up when I travel light.
Then on the journey of small cameras I added a Fuji X100F that is amazing and I still use, a Richoh GR2 that I absolutely loved but has now worn out and awaiting me to rebuild, as it very temperamental, but I can forgive this when it works as it is a monochrome monster and then decided to make the jump to a Leica Q which is another level and deserves the hype.
Then got back into film and DSLR with the best lenses I could find used.
Anyhoo,
Last weekend I saw a X10 in a shop secondhand and was amazed at the price. Thought I need to dig mine out.
Luckily I have kept all my cameras on my journey, so the X10 and LX3 will be coming back into use again this weekend to have fun capturing images.
Great channel, I have subscribed 🥳
It's crazy how Fuji's camera prices have skyrocketed lately, I guess it's because of the X100V's . The hype around the X100V seems way overblown, even though they're decent cameras.
It's like everyone's scrambling for alternatives now, driving up prices (including the X10).
I had the 100F for a bit, loved it, but selling it was a mistake in retrospect . I guess I'll pre-ordering the 100R, to avoid this mess.
blame it on the influencers
Good video. 👍🏼 I bought a new X10 a year or two after it was introduced. Not long afterward my wife got one, also. Great little camera, my first Fuji. Subsequently got an X-T10 and an X70, and my X10 got less use. I decided to sell one of the X10s and put the proceeds toward an X100F, figuring hey, we have a spare. We did some traveling and each time paid a neighborhood kid to come in and feed the pets while we were gone. One day I got an itch to shoot with my little X10…and as most readers have guessed by now, it was gone. So was our dog sitter. It’s doubly depressing, because not only did we lose a camera that held sentimental as well as tangible value, but also we’d known this guy since he was little and trusted him. I’m hoping, and have pretty much convinced myself, that he brought buddies or a girlfriend over to hang out while we were on the road and one of them palmed the camera without his knowledge. Regardless, the moral here is if you find a camera you like, keep an eye on it. And don’t hold your breath waiting for used Fujifilm prices to go down.
That's quite unfortunate what happened to your last X10. I hope at least the person who put their hands on it didn't do it to make a quick buck and it actually sparked a passion for photography, although I doubt it.
@@waider That’s an evolved way of thinking about it. I hope that’s what happened.
I can’t see the prices changing unless film gets cheaper, which I don’t think it ever will. Fujifilm digital cameras have been the most recommended alternative to film and the flood of videos on even the XE1 recently have nudged up those prices too. A friend was recently able to swap his GFX 100S for a Leica M240 and 28mm lens because the Fujifilm medium format cameras have also gone up.
The genuinely forgotten cameras are the Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX 6. The G6 has some surprisingly clean shadows in jpeg and a beautiful grip. The tight lines in its plastic construction make it feel like moulded wood. Very sharp displays and great ergos. Solid battery life too. NEX 6 has excellent AF and superb EVF for its time. USB charging makes it a bit more suited travel. Both can be had for less than £200.
Used to have Sony NEX 3 I think. Lovely little camera if somewhat frustrating menu system. Can’t afford Fuji anymore- LUMIX and Sony and even Canon GX seem reasonable options
I bought my X10 two years ago for under 100 euros (current prices are absolutely unjustified and ridiculous). First I thought I'd love it for all the positive things you mentioned. HOWEVER, after I while I found myself not enjoying the shooting process. It is really slow and navigating through the menues can become quite frustrating very quickly. In the end, I fully gave up on this beautiful yet for me uninspiring camera. The sensor is great though, especially in the high DR 6MP mode.
As an entry into photography, I would rather look for an old DSLR (Nikon for example).
100€ for the x10? Man this makes me sad.
Started out with an A6000 and really thirsted for a compact camera for my commute to work.
Fuji is all I want design wise but I really don't want to pay a premium because of the trend.
Damn, now it's 250€ well used. In the end I got a Google pixel 8 pro instead. It has a 1/1.31" sensor for the main- and a 1/2.6" for the 5x telephoto camera and is always with me anyways.
@@Neeverseen Don't be sad - the X10 is really not that great. It looks pretty but it is a pain to operate IMHO.
I love my X10, I’ve had it since new, a great camera for hiking, casual shooting etc. I wish Fuji would do an updated version. A Modern sensor and processor could really achieve some great results with an updated version of the EXR tech.
What's the difference between the X10 and the X20?
x10 is a fun little camera, I've not used mine enough to get the best out of it yet.... But I do like it!
I have an X10. Jacket pocket only.
I have a Ricoh GR digital for trousers pocket.
Check out the panasonic lx100 or lx100 ii. It's about the same size, has lcd and evf, physical shutter and aperture and exposure comp dials, has a wider aperture. The lx100 gets you 12 mp at all aspect ratios with no resolution loss, the lx100 ii gets you 17 mp. It's a M43 sensor as well. It doesn't have a flash or tilting lcd but.. do you really use those 90% of the time? I guess the flash could be useful.
Oh and it shoots 4k video and has image stabilization lol! It's a ridiculous package.
It fits in a coat pocket or baggy pants. You can get smaller but you can't get a smaller camera with equal features.
I agree Tom, a super camera. overlooked perhaps because of the x100 I bought my X10 when it was released (sorry not wanting to sound smug) and I was knocked out how good it was still have it and use it. It was not exactly cheap when it was launched, interesting how the s/h price is high. Because its great that's why :)
Love that I have 2 of them! One was for €40 and the other in a neater condition for €130. Love this gem!!
Sell me one pls
Got interested in photography again, and found this little gem on a buy and sell app in PH last year. Got mine for $70 dollars and seeing these videos now, I think that that purchase was a steal.
I've had mine for about a decade and I love it. I paid a couple of hundred dollars for it used at that time. Now, here in Canada, they're running at $450-$700, which is crazy. Still, it's simply so much pure FUN to shoot.
I found one in a used camera store for about $600. What can we do? Nobody makes advanced compact cameras like these anymore.
I'm just here to say guys: keep the faith.
I managed to get one a few weeks ago for...40€
Sold "as is" of course, but actually the only defect is the viewfinder which has the blur issue. But it works and it's amazing indeed
I'm thinking about getting one as well, but how do you manage to send photos to your phone since the camera doesn't have Bluetooth nor wifi connection, do you use a card reader or a sd wifi card ?
I bought an X30. It works without any noticeable lag and has an EVF (not optical) viewfinder. I have multiple full frame and aps-c bodies but the camera I most use is my X30. Did I say that it is a wonderful camera ? 🙃
As others have said the x20 overlays focus and shooting parameters and its much faster af. I have the x20 and the xf1 and still use to this day together with the nikon 1 v1,v2,v3 and j5 cameras.
Enjoy your vids, just go out there and shoot. Its like a mini e-x1?
Oneday if you get time also look at the Panasonic LC1 or DigiLux2 please
What is the best camara you recommend for vlogging?
I wish Fuji would release an updated version of this camera.
There are at least 2 updates.
@@BartoszRybacki0 There are two updates, and the last one was in 2013.
@@bordersofelmet right. But... we have smartphones. Sales would be low. Price would be high.
@@BartoszRybacki0 The 100V has been exceptionally popular, due in part to it's compact size. And look at the prices for the x10, x20 and x30 on the second-hand market. An updated X10 would sell well.
How large can you make prints and still maintain a crisp high quality image? Thanks for your amazing vids!
I have a x30, that cam introduce me to manual photography its just a joy to use i have better cams image quality but the handling on this one just gravitates to me I take it every where only if they upgrade the sensor i would ask for better travel cam.
Just so handy, unintrusive and a conversation starter for people who knows and respect that "old school" retro looks!
I was just cleaning my x20 and this video pops up! Gotta love the timing! The x10/x20 are amazinG!
Haha! It was clearly fate! I've always wanted to try out the X20. I've heard very good things. It's just too pricey at the moment. Maybe in the future though.
@@TomCalton I got lucky cuz I bought mine here in Brazil about 1 and half year ago for the equivalent of about 200USD, which seems like a bargain for it nowadays. I love carrying it around and the photos I take from it are way better than the ones from my Galaxy s23.
I bought an X20 brand new back in 2013. I got the silver/black version because it looked better than the plain black version. I bought a few accessories for it, a dark brown leather half case by Sqinno, a black leather adjustable length neck strap by Cam-in, a silver hot shoe cover/thumb grip by Lensmate, and a Mirrorless Mover 5 camera bag by Think Tank. I loved that camera, and took it on holiday and weekends away over the next 2 years. Unfortunately, on a trip to Torquay, somewhere along the water front, in one of the shops or in the tourist information office, I took the camera in its bag off my shoulder and put it down on the ground....and then forgot to pick it up again. I never saw the camera again. I'm still mourning it's loss now, all I have to remember it is the empty box it came in.
I remember a few years ago looking for the x70 and it was going used for $1300 which was insane considering what you can get new for that. It’s still going between $900-$1300 had to look.
This was my first real camera and made me a FujiX fan. I wish i still had it.
I got an X-30 which I am now finding a wonderful beast, but I am looking at complimenting it with an X-10 or X-20 as a more basic carry around camera.
Wonderful review, and I agree with you. I went to buy an x10 when they were new. Sadly it was 2013 and they were all sold out and I had to buy an x20 instead! I love the x20 and can highly recommend it, some say it solved the shortcomings of the x10, and certainly I don't think I would have coped with the lack of viewfinder info in the x10, something I find essential in the x20. My only gripe, using FX cameras all the time, is that the x20 tends to blurr some of the details in a shot, but what can you expect with a 12mp 2/3 sensor? Its fantastic to use, intuitive, and built to last. I don't care how much the 2nd hand value increases with the x20 it will not be for sale.
I've heard a lot of good things about the X20. However, the Fuji hype has made that way out of my budget unfortunately. Maybe someday I'll get my hands on one for a review though 😁
@@TomCalton like you I don't understand the hype, great camera but no way worth whats its going for 2nd hand. I also bought a Nikon FM3a new in 2004, now I could get double what I paid for it....why?.....its not for sale either, no matter how much my wife nags! I do sell my cameras on, just not those 2.
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The part where you said you won’t sell your FM3a explains why they’re so expensive.
@@powbobs Ahh your just jealous... but yes that probably does go a little way to explain why certain cameras command a premium due to rarity. My point is WHY are certain cameras more desirable? There are more capable, cheaper options than an X20 or an FM3A, so why are these SO sought after? Its not just rarity pushing up the price. I personally wouldn't buy either at the current values, so it begs the question, who would and why?
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I don’t understand the accusation of being jealous.
The FM3A is expensive because many consider it the best compact film camera.
The x20 improved the viewfinder and AF speed. Fuji needs to give us a modern version of this camera with the fixed mechanical zoom, that would be awesome!
I agree!
@@TomCalton X30?
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Its nice to see that he mention when its sooc versus edited. A lot of these videos, no mattet the camera model post sample.images that are heavily edited raws and try to make them pass as sooc with a title like "this 10 year old digicam looks like film" or some bs like that.
I got mine 1year ago at 50$ before any reviews hyping them up. I’d say it’s a steal 👌🏻
I have an X10 since new too. As someone mentioned, an updated version would be great. I am always worried about the on off method though i.e. by twisting the lens.
It’s just a switch and less likely to break than motorized zoom lenses. It’s easier to turn on and off with gloves on than the tiny power switches on other cameras of this type and allows more precise control of the zoom.
Thank you for a crystal clear review 😊 I think I am ready to buy this on in fb marketplace from a co-photographer hehe 😅❤
Got one a few weeks ago, to get for a low price a hint on the Fuji experience. I found there is an update available that transforms the raw button to the quick setting menu more recent Fuji camera has. Give it a try :)
Great tip, thanks for sharing!
I own it since many years i love it for pictures and movie good Mike. Discret good luminous optic .
my old man had one of these a couple of years back, didn't get on with the lack of evf and lack of speed.
I have the X30, bought it new and it is a wonderful little camera which produces good qualities images and is probably worth more now than I paid for it. I also have an X100T which is another great camera which I bought new at a great price and again is worth more now than I paid for it. Why Fuji discontinued the X30 and never developed a successor is a mystery to me. The build quality of these little cameras is superb, far better than most compact cameras available now. I own a Panasonic TZ200 which is a great camera capable of high quality images with a zoom range from 24 to 360mm and a 1” sensor, its build quality isn’t as good as the Fuji’s though.
Nice intro to the X10, Thks mate !
My pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it 😄
Photos look super nice and they're edited to look like old film photos which is also cool. So my question is on this new wave of pocket cameras that are all like 12mp cameras with a standard in body lens. What's the major difference in this verses using your iPhone or something? I mean if I think pocket camera I think my iPhone that's high MP and it's always in my pocket. I am not one to say let's compare it to a $$3000 professional camera body because everything has its place. But at the end of the day, what are you gaining from a pocket camera vs your iPhone?
LOL , I like to search by typing " X10 " more ........🙃🙃🙃 . I agree with you , I had this model since 2012 but still something kept me from selling it even though I am using 2023 more high tech cameras only .
Just so handy, unintrusive and a conversation starter for people who knows and respect that "old school" retro looks!
I still have mine that I bought in 2013 for about $350, even have the receipt for it. and mine is in mint condition. Im glad to know if I want to sell it ill get the money back in full. LOL! but i wont, the jpegs coming out of this camera are great! velvia is a favorite of mine and the back and white just magical.
I owned it's compact little sister, the xf1, liked it a lot. After a couple of years the ribbon cable failed, which was a common problem and there were no parts available for repair. It was a pricey piece of gear to die from a design error and not be supported. I'm still unhappy with Fujifilm.
Had an x20, never liked it for some reason. Eyepiece image was too small magnification. Just can’t use lcd for taking photos ,
Great camera back in the day some of my personal favorite images were taken with a modest X10. But with current prices higher than an Olympus E-M5 mk ii or Panasonic LX-100 it’s a hard pass for me.
Would you say those are better cameras? and why
@@andreatilli6227 Yes, I would say they are better mainly because they have much larger m43 sensors, better IQ and more modern viewfinders. Great compact, it’s just the X100v hype has inflated nearly all Fujifilm prices.
Unfortunately, the delay factor makes this camera a no-go for someone like me who wants to be able to pull it out of their pocket or fanny pack, and quickly get the shot.
Any suggestions for a pocket size camera? That is super quick ? Ideally full frame.
caveat... the hot shoe thumb grip interferes with the mode dial...
So the sensor is less than half the size of the one in rx100. 😢
sensor size doesn't really matter for an EDC that you'll mainly be shooting during daytime
and that is a problem because...?
So why does that matter? You know what you are buying.
Where can i buy one?
Can tell me wich brand thumb up rest you use with x10
It would be greater if it had more wide lens... For me it is more desible.
And if stays with fuji, i would say, that xe series is pretty good for their sizes and image quality you get.
And of course it's more versatile
I love size / form factor of the X10 / X20 / X30, but the weakest link is the on / off switch being built into the lovely little lens. A lot of the examples seem to get listed as spares and repairs because of this.
The other problem is the price that they currently for on Ebay. I ended up buying a XE-1, kit lats and an 18mm f2 for £180 ... Bargain.
I wish I still had my X10
Yes! Bought the X30 early this year and it has been in my pocket everyday. Very underrated
Awesome!
Nice info , I’ve a X20 and had from 2014 still using it and much prefer it to my iPhone 😊
I just sold one, was good. Nice lens. But the sensor could be a little more modern ;)
Nicest camera I ever owned. I foolishly got on the bandwagon of more, bigger, supposedly better etc. - X20, X30, X-T30 - but really, I wish I still had that X10. “Life was simpler then.”
great video, but the irony is that videos like these make the demand (and prices) spike up!
The GX80 is well worth it. For can get it with the kit lens do so. You can sell it for a good price (but it’s very underrated as it is)
I absolutely love my x10! Great video!
Thanks!
I very nearly bought the X10, but other things got in the way sadly. I wish I did now. It is a little gem. A couple of years later I got something similar which was at a great price, and it too is a gem. Well worth looking out for one, but even now they fetch good money. That camera is the Pentax MX-1, similar handling, write speeds etc, but just really wonderful photographs from it.
This was my first Fuji camera years ago. I still have it today and it still takes great pictures. I was converted to Fuji. Today I have an X-E1, X-E2 and X-S10 in addition to it and I love all of those cameras and they inspire me to take more pictures.
If you are about to choose one?:D
Just bought one for my partner and myself. We were looking for exactly this type of camera, thanks for the great review!
Awesome! I hope you enjoy it! And thanks for watching and commenting ☺️
This is great, thank you! Many of your sample photos are stylized (black/white, low saturation, etc.) Did you do that in-camera or in post? tia!
Ha Stamford! I thought so, grew up there. :)
I bought this just recently from eBay for a little over $400. in “ Mint-in- Box”. condition. Considering it was $800 when it was first released and my camera is practically new, I feel I did alright. It is my first Fujifilm camera. I like it but still am in the “getting used to it” phase. I like the fact that the images are sharp but not over sharp like modern cameras. If you can get one almost brand new, then a higher price is still worth it. How much are you willing to pay to get the shots you WANT? For me, the answer is whatever I can afford!
Can you make a video about Olympus Pen EPL-1? Really like your content, thank you for making videos.
Thanks for the suggestion. I'll definitely look into it for you 😊
Ide love to see a video where you compare a plethora of prime lenses vs the samyang/tamron 35-150
The hype isnt dying anytime soon fuji had no market share for years so not like a ton of these cameras are available as second hand to drive down prices. The x10 is prone to failure as well so paying $400 is risky at best.
For those saying they got it for $100 well I mean that is true it used to go for nothing two years ago got mine at auction for $89 and that was relisted no one wanted it.
All true, but the X30 is the one to get. Real EVF. Same excellent lens.
Stamford. Lovely location.
It really is 👌🏻
Wow! Still $550 to $750 used here in the states! 😱
I owned the X30 and while it was a good travel companion I wouldn't say it was pocketable. The X70 on the other hand is very pocketable but loses the benefits of having a zoom lens.
Since all the hype started around Fuji the knock on has been increased prices of everything Fuji, which is frustrating for budget conscious consumers. I could have bought this lovely camera for £99 a few years ago, so £240 now feels ridiculous. The x20 similarly is now rare and expensive. As for the x30, it’s way out of price range. And boy oh boy do I now regret selling my XE1&2 !
I gave my like new X30 to a young lady in a 3rd world country and as I knew she would never be able to afford a camera on this level she was a natural with it and she still is a way better photographer than Ill ever be. Do I miss it? Yes but I quickly bought a XE2s with the kit lens and a few manual lenses and I still miss the X30 with its control ring built onto the fixed lens.
The X30 also has a slightly larger sensor and quite a few more film simulations. In all fairness at the time I gifted my X30 I was caught up in the high megapixel hype and for a fun filmic camera my X30 was the most fun camera that I have ever owned.
Im sure the X10 and X20 are very similar in the fun factor. I always liked the Idea of lomography and this camera had that quirkyness to it and I never once shot it in raw as I wanted to stay with the JPEG film simulations like when I would be happily stuck with whatever pictures were produced with the many different brands and types of films i used in my old Minolta, Pentax and USSR built Zenith 35mm cameras.
That was to me the surprise and fun factor of the X30. by the way this was a fun video to watch and thank you for making it.
I just found one local, in good condition, for 120 eur, I immediately called to reserve it. It is such a jewel.
Enjoyed the video! Thanks!
I have an X30 and I take it everywhere!!
Nice!
I owned an X10 for about 8 years but finally sold it because of the OVF limitations. When I bought it, I did not realize how often it would be necessary to frame with the screen, not the OVF. There’s no parallax correction for closeup shooting, it only shows 83% of the actual image so tight framing is impossible and at the widest focal length the lens barrel and hood can be seen in the finder. It’s nothing like the finders in 35mm rangefinder cameras I used in the film days. The followup X20 added a heads-up display of shutter speed, aperture and focus point which is a huge improvement. It came out two months after I bought my X10. The followup to the X20 was the X30 which switched to an EVF and tilt screen so actually that’s the most desirable version although it’s a small amount larger. They all share the same lens and 12MP sensor and the IQ at low ISOs really is fantastic. I've made 16x20 prints of my shots and they look great.
I had an X10. It broke down one night and was going to cost £450 to get it fixed. Great camera.
I'm sorry for your loss 😔
It's too bad that cameras getting good reviews go through the roof IDK if it's the sellers jacking the price up after seeing a good review or supply and demand of people all looking for the camera at the same time the same thing happened to film cameras you used to get them for almost nothing
You are right that the camera is probably a hundred dollar camera
Probably fogging from temperature change... i.e in an air conditioned cafe or car then running outside to the heat.
I bought this camera for $8 at a thrift store
Your "X10" search incident, reminds me of my first night on the World Wide Web. I typed in Amateur Radio and got a whole lot of other amateur stuff. Not as bad though as a church going couple I knew who wanted to upgrade their bathroom and searched for" showers". As an aside, I have an X10 and I love it.
Prices still too high so I eBay'd X10 just for the hell of it.
i have the same one, can you share me your film simulation recipes? :)
I have this camera and I wish they would just updated the sensor and processor to 2023 standards.
I want one now😂, the photo's are awesome
Thank you 😊