Not betrayed at all! In fact I look forward to this adventure with you. You are a photographer first and foremost, and not being tied to one system may open up much insight and learning for all of us. You are no longer tied to Olympus, but you remain a visionary!
I'm a Fuji user and don't and never has owned an Olympus camera, but I watch your channel. :) So for me it is like: Welcome to Fuji! .. what took you so long :)
@Quikee Yes - it is a joke: I´m living in Germany near Cologne/Rhineland - so we have carnival, making jokes just for fun...you know - it`s meant f u n n y! Robin ist absolutely free to use, what he want - like we all, surely. OK?
Always interesting to hear other views on the XF10 - especially speed of operation and autofocus. There’s nothing else on the market that compares with the XF10 when you consider the price, the size, the image quality and the battery life. JPEG’s sooc are impressive with incredible detail and clarity at this price point. I paid £214 for mine brand new. I tend to shoot at -2/3 exposure then recover then recover the shadows to my liking. The autofocus I use centre point single only and never have a problem - I do that with my Nikon DSLR as well then I pick the focus point rather than a random selection by the camera. The touch screen is anything but sluggish and the flick gestures work perfectly for me every time even with a screen protector on. I think it’s a cracker and walking round with it on a wrist strap everything is at your finger tips. I find the digital teleconverter excellent at 35mm and quite good at 50mm - nice to have the option. And that Classic Chrome - my go to film simulation. No camera is perfect and certainly not at this price point - it’s all about knowing the camera and using its strengths of which the XF10 has plenty.
For high dynamic range JPEGs, try ISO 800/DR400. Set the exposure compensation to +0.7, highlight tone to -2 and shadow tone to -1 or -2. Oddly enough, I’ve had some success with a similar technique using my OMD.
Happy New Year Robin! I own the Fujifilm X70 and I'm very pleased with it. I has the same body as the XF10 but the controls are more to my liking. It has a separate aperture ring on the lens. On the top it has a shutter speed dial and one for exposure compensation. It also has a flippable lcd screen. What I like most about it is the size and Fujifilm's film simulations. The almost silent leaf shutter is a blessing. With a leaf shutter I can use a flash on any shutter speed. Yes, X70 has a hot shoe.
Irrespective of whether the sensor has any advantage over micro 4/3, this camera makes sense from the standpoint of price, pocketability, and ability to deliver fine images. I am unaware that there is anything in the micro 4/3 lineup that is quite like this. The caveats you mention are helpful.
I carry an epl 6 with the Lumix 14 mm. It is thicker, but otherwise just as small, plus 3 axis IOS and a flip-up screen. It is fast focusing and sharp as a tack. I bought it used and paid $154 US and it goes with me everywhere.
I'm primarily an Olympus shooter(though I do have a Panny LX100.II and a GM1) but I always enjoy hearing about people's experiences with other camera systems. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year!
I have owned LX100 (first gen) and GM1 before, quick search on my blog will bring up many articles I have written about these two cameras a while back.
With the latest firmware upgrade, I don't think the autofocus is that bad at all. But with Snapshot mode, street photography is a dream on this camera!
Hi Robin, such a great review. Cameras have strengths and weaknesses but for me, they are all good, especially nowadays. That XF10's proper pocketability is one of its major strengths. Just like my GM5, which I bring everywhere, portability for me is very important. There may be larger cameras that have better autofocus than the XF10 but what's the purpose of having those if one just leaves them in the car? That's probably why Ricoh and Fujifilm saw the opportunity to make proper street photographer's cameras. Cheers.
Robin, your videos have been an of an amazing help and value to me. I highly appreciate your work and honesty. You speak about gear and as an olympus user I have enjoyed it a lot but, mainly, you speak as a photographer and about photography, no matter what brand you use. I wish you inmense luck with whatever journey you begin and keep sharing your ideas! Of course I am intrigued and will follow your work as always.
Thanks for the show of support, appreciate that. I am a photographer so naturally I love ALL cameras, regardless of brands. It is also not out of the ordinary that I explore different brands since I am a content creator! Thanks for being here!
No worries. There really is no equivalent camera, at least no compact sized camera with large image sensor and fixed wide angle lens for Micro Four Thirds yet. If there is such option, I would not have looked elsewhere
@@robinwong most reviewers "push" us to larger sensor cameras. Althought there is a difference with FF, I also find apsc difference to be negligible. Also Fuji has a niche at this period in sales and promotion.
Robin, did you try using just center focus, then recompose. Looks like the focusing is not a strong point with Fujifilm cameras at the lower end of the line. If using center works faster, it might be an only option.
most honest review!!i am between this one and the ricoh ii,the autofocus issue makes me really worried but i think i will buy the fuji eventually.Samples i saw on flickr were stunning
Happy New Year, Robin! It's so good to see you back. Thanks for your video...always interesting! I look forward to more of them on various dimensions of photography.
In my experience, using a different camera brings new insights and photos in a slightly different style and technique. I think it's a good idea to use a camera that forces you to take more time for a photo and take more time to prepare for the moment that is to come. If you practice that, you can even achieve your goal with a camera without autofocus. The Fuji is a good addition to the Olympus OM-D which in my experience also has a lightning-fast and accurate autofocus, regardless of any price or camera market segment. I wish you a very good 2021. Hope you and your family all stay healthy. For you, I wish you the best of luck in your career as a photographer in a new world without Lockdown or similar restrictions.
No AF, no go for Robin. That is just my way of doing things. MF is just too unreliable. Thanks for the well wishes. Indeed trying different camera can be refreshing, and fun at the same time. We are not running out of camera options in 2021!
Bought myself into the Fuji APS-C System too. Mostly because I wanted to have specific Systems for different shooting styles: Fuji for Landscape, Street and Portrait. Olympus for Macro and Tele shots (sometimes street too). 🙂
I loved the whole idea around X70 with good ergonomic, awesome controls, aperture dial and more👌 I hoped X80 would just make the X70 a little bit better in term of better sensor- WR etc, but instead of that we got SF10 and Fuji brought the lineup backward in term of evolution, imho. Im eagerly waiting for the X80, but dont have any high expectation on that will ever get fulfilled🤷🏻♂️
Imo the x70 was too big to compete with the Ricoh Gr series and be easy to trouser-pocket. The folding screen is too much of an extravagance in a trouser pocket camera. If you want coat pocket size, then get an x100 or eos m etc. My GRII ,like this XF-10, is in practice as pocketable as my smartphone, yet can take photos as nearly good as my 5d4 in terms of family snaps, arguably even better as I can use the flash and snap focus to take photos anywhere, anytime. xf-10 just needs faster single point focus, hotshoe, simple mode dial with user buttons, dng support, more snap focus options and a more direct way to use the flash and flash exp compensation. The lens is superb, the way it stays put unlike the Ricoh gr series which retracts and gathers dust, and is a mechanical liability compared to this Fuji.
Happy New Year Robin. My Penang cousins always say Penang is the best for nonya food of course. Good to see you playing with other brands, diversity of experience matures taste.
I'm often tempted to get a little compact camera. And then I pull my E-PL7 wearing a pancake lens out of my trouser pocket. Why the E-PL7? Inside it are the best parts of an E-M10ii. The E-PL7 (and E-PL8 which is only a cosmetic upgrade) are the last of the E-PL series that can use the VF4 EVF. And it is MFT.
Glad to see you finally able to "Break Free" and share your experience with other brands. I considered the xf10 but couldn't deal with the slow af and no ibis. I decided the TG-5 works well enough given the pros and cons.
The Tough cameras from Olympus has its place, robust, you can kill a person with it and the camera still survives. But the small image sensor and zoom lens are limiting factors, and the AF isn't that fast either on the TG.
@@robinwong if you really need to kill someone I strongly suggest something else, like a Canon 1D something or a nikon D5: it would be a much quicker affair.. 😜
You know what? For me it seems you are just released from the burdon of limited technical choice. Now the whole world of brands and cams is fully open for you. Cant wait to see more of your tests and reviews... 👍👍
Hi Robin, happy new year, continue comparing cameras like you did here , we need more tests really comparing them instead or pushing only one direction. Also it may show many user that fantastic results can be achieved even with small gear. On my end i enjoy more and more my olympus gear knowing they last so well for years, i'm not worried on it.
Thanks Robin - very informative . I really want a new point and shoot, but the focus issue with the XF 10, will make me pursue a different camera . Any suggestions for a model, under $ 490. Thanks, Jon
Thanks, Robin. 👍 I'm surprised you could find a new XF10. They are no longer available in the U.S. - unless you buy from Evil Bay. I have a Fujifilm XQ-2 (2/3 sensor, f/1.8-4.9, 24-100mm) which is very small and produces excellent Fuji colors. Maybe there will be a new XF20 or XF80 someday....? PS. I visited Penang in 1974. Lovely city; full of hippies then.
It is 2021, and trust me Penang still is full of hippies. There is plenty of XF10 selling for almost half the launch price, so it was very, very tempting. If it was selling at it's original price, I'd of course look the other way. It is worth every bit of money I have spent.
I have two Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and a series of Pro1.2 lenses, as well as two Fuji X-Pro3. But I often use Olympus cameras more often! The hybrid viewfinder function (OVF+EVF) of Fuji X-Pro3 is very good, the focus is accurate, the sharpness is also very high, the automatic white balance is also very accurate, and the restoration of the red white balance is also more accurate! Compared with the super control menu of OM-D E-M1 Mark III, Fuji's super control menu is more intuitive and easier to use! But I still prefer to use OM-D E-M1 Mark III.
Glad that you have both systems, and you still use the Olympus more. I don't intend to "switch" to any other camp, but am open to explore and try different cameras.
I dont own Olympus, or use Micro Four Thirds, but I still cannot help but enjoy this guys videos and channel. Quality videography, great topics and an amazing voice to host a channel.
My other fav camera brand, I have an X-Pro 2, an XE-1 and an XE-2... The best thing with Fuji cameras (especially my X-Pro 2) is the ability to adjust shutter, iso and aperture entirely on the camera and on the lens (mechanically) without any screen involvement what-so-ever!
Don’t Fuji xf10 has a snapshot option?.. I think most of us street photographers don’t really use auto focus try using zone focus. I think with 18.5 mm lens even at f5.6 you will get almost anything reasonably sharp.
Hi Robin. I saw the 'guess what's in my bag promo', but never guessed this. It's interesting that your first use impressions track so closely with a lot of the other reviews. I've got an XF 10 and generally had the same first results. I then spent some time reading the manual and digging deeper. And, there is a really good long video from one of the Fuji guys that really explores the cameras features. I've spent some time trying to fit how I shoot to how the camera works and have had much better results. At this point, I'm pretty happy with the camera and getting the results I expect--especially in monochrome. For street shooting, consider the 'snap' focus feature. You might be surprised at the results. As for the front ring in the lens. I use it to set the 35mm/50mm crop options. There is no question that you can tell if you've moved it. Lastly, 5 axis IS is pretty amazing on the Olys. I take more care and brace more using this camera and it really helped. Thanks for the review. I think it's discontinued now, so some really bargains on picking up the remaining stocks. Cheers JD
@@robinwong If you want a 'different' camera, that makes you think differently about how you take photographs (not pictures), get a PEN-F. So, you'll already have all the lenses you never wanted, and it is essentially an E-M5ii in wolf's clothing, but it wants you to use the camera differently. Using a different camera makes you think, so when you return to your main camera you have learnt something new. I certainly have and I've only been taking photos for about 60 years.
Beautiful people, beautiful food, what fun. I have a Fuji X-Pro 1 that I bought on a whim very cheap. It seems incapable of taking a bad picture. I haven't used it a lot, and only have the pancake lens. I can see why people like the Fuji line, but I would never try this model, I despise 28mm.
I think Fuji has some very good ideas and concepts, I just wish they get their act together, and solve some of the issues they have - AF, weird artifacts/problems with X-Trans, etc.
Hello Robin I belives there are still many like me still having Great Interest with your review. Do not feel any of betray. Its Great for You to share with us with other Camera even is not Oly. Keep it Up Robin. Allan Chin of Singapore
I have had my XF10 for just over 2 years now. I love it. The only real downside is the AF. It is a bit unreliable and may take 2 or 3 shots to get the focus in low light or at close focus range. Curiously though it does not do this all the time and will often snap into focus at the first attempt. My particular niggle though is the silly non standard filter thread. Why could they not give it a 43/46 or 49mm thread? There is no real alternative though for a pocketable camera with this IQ apart from the RIcoh GR (which although functionally better) is twice the price and has its own issues - dust. The XF10 has been criticized for not having a flippy screen like the X70 or its lack of IS, but both of these things would have increased both its size and expense, so are not really fair criticisms (arguably Fuji should have continued with X70 production or released a true successor as well as the XF10) . I always use mine instead of carrying a separate WA lens for my interchangeable lens cameras, as it is quicker than changing lenses and the lack of viewfinder positively encourages the user to try different perspectives and compositions which is very important with WA lenses. If you want a small pocketable, carry anywhere camera its this, the Ricoh or your phone. I hate my phone for photos and I can't put up with dust on the Ricoh's sensor, so for me the XF10 fits the bill and luckily its flaws are not too serious for me.
The XF10 is a great little camera, and I really don't find it 'slow' at all, in any respect except multi area AF (but I've found that to be the slowest Af on almost every camera I've used). Try single area AF, which is fine, or for truly fast street photography, one of the 2 distance zone focus settings. I've also set the custom button on the thumb grip to be AF-on, so I can set the camera to manual focus, and effectively back button focus. The focus then stays at that distance, so that might be another 'custom' zone focus distance. The image transfer by wi-fi & Bluetooth to a mobile (with the Fuji app installed) is very simple and convenient too. At around £$300, it's a bargain for Fujifilm's answer to the Ricoh GRd.
Happy new year, dear Robin! Nice to see you back! And hopefully you will get a OMD solutions contract... Thanks for that review. I see the point of a small camera for street photography. However - as in the old compact camera days: Slow functionality and slow AF always annoyed me. I would just go for the PEN or the E-M10. The latter is great for beginners, and if you wanna safe some money, you could go for a used mkii. Still top technology and ready to diverse projects due to exchangeable lenses. My opinion.
Happy New year to you too! I am happy to be back, and more interesting content coming for sure. I don't think there is any available option from the MIcro Four Thirds camp that matches what the XF10 has to offer - reeally small compact form factor, yet fitting in large sized APS-C sensor and a fixed, sharp wide angle lens.
Interesting take on affairs with the camera. I’m sure that many will find it ticks all the right boxes for their needs. But for my part, I shall not be leaving my em10 at home. For those times it isn’t the right tool , then my phone will substitute that need, as it did before I got into mft’s. Good review Robin
Thanks Carmen, yes, everyone has their own preferences and we are not running out of camera choices these days! Pick and choose what works for you and your photography needs. E-M10 is an amazing camera.
Happy New Year Robin from an Olympus user. JIP or OM digital solutions are missing a trick if they don’t engage you. You have entertained me and brought useful shooting tips on how to use my camera. Good luck for the future I’m sure you will survive but have doubts over the new owner of Olympus equipment.
Thanks. Whether JIP will have me again or not, it does not really matter, because I am still here and I am not going anywhere. I still use Olympus OM-D system as my workhorse.
For someone who wants a relatively small, full featured camera with a fixed 28mm-efl lens then I suggest one of the small m4/3 bodies + Panasonic 14mm f2.5 pancake lens. I would say it is better in most ways and still has the option of changing lenses. For people who don't want an EVF then the small Olympus E-PL7, E-PL8, E-PL9, E-PL10, Panasonic GF10, GF9, GF8. If you want an EVF too then Olympus E-M10II, E-M10IV, Panasonic G100.
Hi Robin. We are in the same boat! I shoot Olympus but I also crave for a pocketable point and shoot and bought a GR3! Love it except for the price. If u ever come down to Johor, let’s do a GR3 vs XF10!
Originally you were the more difficult Olympus TH-camrs I subscribed to for content. I just didn't get you at first. Your accent was tough. And I didn't see it your way. But for some reason I kept coming back. Eventually, I realized you were one of the best presenters for any product; but especially for one that I desired to own, and now do. I continue to view you that way today. I hope JIP notices that, too - and will get to know your true value or talent Thank you for continuing to produce content . . .
Hello from Singapore. 🙌 I've also recently bought the XF10 and even made a POV video with it. Premiering soon. 😄 I totally agree with you about the general sluggishness of the camera. But love that it actually produced interesting images because of this"weakness". Cheers!
Great video Robin. There's absolutely nothing wrong reviewing other brands, I look forward to see more reviews like this one. I'm an Olympus fan, I own the original E-M1 and you will also find in my camera bag a Fuji X-Pro1 which I adore. I use the Fuji for when I want to slow down a bit and do some B&W landscape or street shooting. I use the E-M1 as my day to day shooter. In terms of dynamic range and overall resolving output, both cameras give very similar images, of course the Olympus is much faster in just about every areas. Happy 2021 :-)
Happy New Year! Thank you for another great video. I enjoy this much more than a standard review and giving us real, and beautiful examples from your experience with the camera.
Happy New Year, and all the best for 2021. The most important thing you always says is "shutter therapy" regardless of the camera gear. Enjoy from Canada
I shoot Olympus too, for work and pleasure, but bought a used Fuji X70 last year -- something for those days when I just want something smaller than my GX85+12-32. Yes, looked at the Ricoh GR cameras too -- a bit pricey for me, considering my use. The X70 suffers from many of the same issues as the XF10, sluggish operation and slow AF. I like the tilting LCD screen and the aperture & shutter dials. But it has a couple of bad handling issues for me e.g. the power switch overhangs the front and it easy to turn on accidentally. But I'm keeping it for now, for those days I just feel like small, simple camera with fixed lens that forces me to think about composition a bit more. Kinda reminds me of the days when all I had was one camera and a fixed lens :)
Yes good on you, why not. I have the same camera as well + 11 others Olympus Nikon and Canons and few more here and there that I'm working on I buy repair and sell cameras as a hobby. You are not glued to Olympus and a well deserved experiment. I find that the auto focus is good enough to my like but low light performance is not the best, too many megapixels to start with and nothing is stabilized in the camera. This camera has leaf type shutters which is known to fail, this is interesting because I have an Olympus Pen from 1959 and the leaf shutter still works great. The Ricoh GR equivalents has problems with dust getting on to the sensor and not easy to clean since you have to dismantle the whole thing. Every camera has problems and you can compensate this to have more than one camera so you are covered in every situation. I try to explain this to my wife but she just doesn't understand. Keep telling me: why don't they make a camera that is good for everything? My answer is that is not possible. Happy new year!
New subscriber here, I bought an Olympus in big part because of your videos. Still it is good news that you are branching out and exploring new things. But I wonder, do you still think it is a good idea to invest into micro 4,3? Especially with the fate of the Olympus brand?
Happy New Year Robin! I'm glad you had the chance to have a real vacation. I don't have the Fuji, however it's good to have a point and shoot camera. Thanks for sharing!
Hello Robin. thanks for your video. I checked it out. very nice photos and documentation. I have both. Fuji and Olympus. each has good and not so good. if I had to choose a brand? I don't know which ones. i love both Robin. thank you and stay healthy. look forward to your next videos
Hello Mat KO. It's is few time that I take my first camera Olympus OM 10 MARK 3. I'm expert, I'm very interesting about fuji color and jpeg. When do you prefer use fuji then olympus?
I have an Olympus camera. I watched your videos to learn more about it. You were very good and putting out a lot of good information! So now you're not with Olympus at all. Sad. Will I watch you any more? Of course I will! I watch you because you have a lot of passion for PHOTOGRAPHY, not just a brand and THAT is what I care about. So you just keep putting out videos I will watch Robin. Have a great 2021!!!!
Would love to see future content as comparing Fujifilm to Olympus. They are, to me, one of two most liked brands, where Pentax is also very close.. As I'm still into collecting money for future camera and lens, it would be interesting to see what are the benefits and loses comparing those two brands. Also, happy New Year, Robin!
The only real problem with the XF10 besides what you mentioned, is the lack of a viewfinder. On a sunny day, in my opinion the rear screen could be unusable due to glare.
Hi, you may or may not have discovered this but under the Shooting Menu in the AF/MF setting you can select 2 different Snapshot settings which work great for street photography. The camera is set to a preset distance and aperture to give a good depth of field and negates using the cameras autofocus so making it quicker to get the shot. Really like the videos you put out, hope this tip was helpful. Have a Happy and safe New Year.
Snapshot is not that helpful. I'd rather go full manual focus and do zone focusing. If you have not seen, most of my shots where taken at less than a meter's distance from the camera (food shots, people, etc). The snapshot works better for far away subjects. This is still no excuse for poor AF performance of the camera.
Interesting, but I hope that you are reinstated to your position with the new Olympus camera organisation, as you do such a great job of promoting the cameras and have so much knowledge about them.
@@robinwong That's very sad and very short-sighted of them. Your supporters will still want to see this channel survive, anyway, so I hope you can do that.
Great review of the XF10 and Happy New Year! I just wanted to mention that while the XF10 is a good camera, I don't think it is fair to use its sensor to judge the performance of ALL other APS-C sensors in terms of dynamic range and high ISO performance. If you want to see the benefits of APS-C in terms of dynamic range, the Nikon D7200 cannot be beaten. If you want to judge high ISO APS-C performance and really see a difference, try the Nikon D500. I know those are not the type of cameras you're interested in but they represent the APS-C system better. As much as I love the M43 system, I can't help but admit that there is a (sometimes very noticeable) difference between APS-C and M43.
That very well may be (I just trust you, because i have no APS-C experience), but the point is not so much that APS-C has no benefits at all but that APS-C comes with some trade-offs, either by not being as pocketable or by not performing as well. If pocketability is a must-have, one can just stick to M43.
Up to and including the RX100 mk v, they had a faster lens which was 1.8-2.8.The later models have a 2.8-4.5 lens. They make great street cameras as they are discreet and have a tilt up/down rear screen.
Happy new year. I also believe that that aps-c is no benefit to the photographer. It has the disadvantages of full frame in terms of weight and size with no real advantage in terms of picture quality over M4/3rds. If there's a format that should die in 2021 it's aps-c. Stay safe and well.
Good video Robin. You exactly summarised why, after much research, I opted for a second-hand Ricoh GR rather than the Fuji. Amazingly, the original Ricoh GR is now quite a lot less expensive than the new XF10 but offers some great features (instant snap focus, best ergonomics).
Seems a great camera for street photography and the samples are really nice, seems a good camera. I still prefer my omd 10 for versatilty i love to take photos without the constrain of one lens. Nice video Robin,
Hey Robin, Happy (and safe) New Year! Some time ago I've got a Fuji X-M1 and when paired with XF28/2.7 it doesn't seem to be much bigger than this. I like JPGs out of the camera very much and they're probably my favorite among all brands. Together with Olympus, of course. :-) Also their X-Trans sensor really seems to be less prone to (color) aliasing according to my experience so far. All in all, Fuji is a good addition to any Olympus shooter arsenal I'd say. :-)
I am not looking for an interchangeable camera, and I want a truly compact camera, the XF10 is still smaller and lighter. XF28mm is not equivalent to 28mm in full frame, and I wanted a true wide angle. I have to disagree with X-Trans sensor, there are many issues (wax like skin tone, poor high ISO fine detail resolving). But let's not go there. If you like your cameras, then continue shooting with it.
Robin, it is great to see that you are free to explore other brands now. - I have been looking into compact setups with my existing kit and have been contemplating to get the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 pancake for my E-PL2 or E-P5. As I would only need to get the lens, this would even be cheaper than $350. I don’t know how the setups would compare size-wise? I would see the advantages that I can use existing gear, can still put on a different lens if I want to and don’t have to learn another camera interface. Of course, those Olympus cameras are quite old, too. What are your thoughts?
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Anyone felt betrayed? Don't worry, I still love my OM-D. Sometimes we want to have Vanilla instead of Chocolate.
Not betrayed at all! In fact I look forward to this adventure with you. You are a photographer first and foremost, and not being tied to one system may open up much insight and learning for all of us. You are no longer tied to Olympus, but you remain a visionary!
We will start to worry if you try a Fuji XT4 (I am joking...)
All the best for 2021 to you and all our tribe here.
I'm a Fuji user and don't and never has owned an Olympus camera, but I watch your channel. :) So for me it is like: Welcome to Fuji! .. what took you so long :)
I think it’s great that you are showing us a wider range of camera gear Robin.
@Quikee Yes - it is a joke: I´m living in Germany near Cologne/Rhineland - so we have carnival, making jokes just for fun...you know - it`s meant f u n n y!
Robin ist absolutely free to use, what he want - like we all, surely. OK?
Wow, this guy is the happyest person I have ever seen!
it's like he has just been born, amazing scenes!
Cannot stop laughing because of your comment
Always interesting to hear other views on the XF10 - especially speed of operation and autofocus. There’s nothing else on the market that compares with the XF10 when you consider the price, the size, the image quality and the battery life. JPEG’s sooc are impressive with incredible detail and clarity at this price point. I paid £214 for mine brand new. I tend to shoot at -2/3 exposure then recover then recover the shadows to my liking. The autofocus I use centre point single only and never have a problem - I do that with my Nikon DSLR as well then I pick the focus point rather than a random selection by the camera. The touch screen is anything but sluggish and the flick gestures work perfectly for me every time even with a screen protector on. I think it’s a cracker and walking round with it on a wrist strap everything is at your finger tips. I find the digital teleconverter excellent at 35mm and quite good at 50mm - nice to have the option. And that Classic Chrome - my go to film simulation. No camera is perfect and certainly not at this price point - it’s all about knowing the camera and using its strengths of which the XF10 has plenty.
I love my XF-10, I think it's a very under rated camera. :-)
Is it interchangeable lens?
No, fixed
@@Motacyclist thank you
Robin, I feel you're real Olympus ambassador whether business bosses recognise that or not.
Thanks, appreciate that. It does not matter, I appreciate the opportunities over the years, and I lost nothing. It is time to move on.
Robin Wong in Penang with a Fujifilm... Well, that was an unexpected Christmas gift 😊
haha, thanks?
For high dynamic range JPEGs, try ISO 800/DR400. Set the exposure compensation to +0.7, highlight tone to -2 and shadow tone to -1 or -2. Oddly enough, I’ve had some success with a similar technique using my OMD.
Happy New Year Robin! I own the Fujifilm X70 and I'm very pleased with it. I has the same body as the XF10 but the controls are more to my liking. It has a separate aperture ring on the lens. On the top it has a shutter speed dial and one for exposure compensation. It also has a flippable lcd screen. What I like most about it is the size and Fujifilm's film simulations. The almost silent leaf shutter is a blessing. With a leaf shutter I can use a flash on any shutter speed. Yes, X70 has a hot shoe.
You're absolutely right about the stabilization in Olympus cameras. That's the biggest saving grace that made me stuck to Olympus.
Yeap, I hope more manufacturers pay more attention on including capable image stabilization in their cameras
I absolutely love this camera. I will reach for it most of the time whenI want to have a camera with me to take some photos.
Irrespective of whether the sensor has any advantage over micro 4/3, this camera makes sense from the standpoint of price, pocketability, and ability to deliver fine images. I am unaware that there is anything in the micro 4/3 lineup that is quite like this. The caveats you mention are helpful.
My thoughts precisely. The reason I got this was because there really was no such option from Micro Four Thirds!
I carry an epl 6 with the Lumix 14 mm. It is thicker, but otherwise just as small, plus 3 axis IOS and a flip-up screen. It is fast focusing and sharp as a tack. I bought it used and paid $154 US and it goes with me everywhere.
I'm primarily an Olympus shooter(though I do have a Panny LX100.II and a GM1) but I always enjoy hearing about people's experiences with other camera systems. Keep up the good work and Happy New Year!
I have owned LX100 (first gen) and GM1 before, quick search on my blog will bring up many articles I have written about these two cameras a while back.
With the latest firmware upgrade, I don't think the autofocus is that bad at all. But with Snapshot mode, street photography is a dream on this camera!
Hi Robin, such a great review. Cameras have strengths and weaknesses but for me, they are all good, especially nowadays. That XF10's proper pocketability is one of its major strengths. Just like my GM5, which I bring everywhere, portability for me is very important. There may be larger cameras that have better autofocus than the XF10 but what's the purpose of having those if one just leaves them in the car? That's probably why Ricoh and Fujifilm saw the opportunity to make proper street photographer's cameras. Cheers.
3:26 I want what's in that wok! 🤩
Happy new year, Robin!
That was Char Kuey Tiaw (Fried flat noodles). Happy New Year to you too
This Fuji reminds me at a PEN with a Bodycap lens.
It is still smaller than the PEN and a bodycap lens! Yet it has a true 28mm F2.8 lens
Robin, your videos have been an of an amazing help and value to me. I highly appreciate your work and honesty. You speak about gear and as an olympus user I have enjoyed it a lot but, mainly, you speak as a photographer and about photography, no matter what brand you use. I wish you inmense luck with whatever journey you begin and keep sharing your ideas! Of course I am intrigued and will follow your work as always.
Thanks for the show of support, appreciate that. I am a photographer so naturally I love ALL cameras, regardless of brands. It is also not out of the ordinary that I explore different brands since I am a content creator! Thanks for being here!
Em-1 mII AND Fuji XF10 my combination since one and half years. Fantastic !
Thank you Robin! I like that you compared with m43 and give some information to m43 users.
No worries. There really is no equivalent camera, at least no compact sized camera with large image sensor and fixed wide angle lens for Micro Four Thirds yet. If there is such option, I would not have looked elsewhere
@@robinwong most reviewers "push" us to larger sensor cameras. Althought there is a difference with FF, I also find apsc difference to be negligible. Also Fuji has a niche at this period in sales and promotion.
Robin, did you try using just center focus, then recompose. Looks like the focusing is not a strong point with Fujifilm cameras at the lower end of the line. If using center works faster, it might be an only option.
Good question. I'd also would have liked him to review using snap focus mode.
most honest review!!i am between this one and the ricoh ii,the autofocus issue makes me really worried but i think i will buy the fuji eventually.Samples i saw on flickr were stunning
Nice review Robin. Can't wait for you to try something like the X-T4 😉
No money to buy one. Sorry.
Happy New Year, Robin! It's so good to see you back. Thanks for your video...always interesting! I look forward to more of them on various dimensions of photography.
Happy New Year Gilbert! I am glad to be back. More content coming for sure
In my experience, using a different camera brings new insights and photos in a slightly different style and technique. I think it's a good idea to use a camera that forces you to take more time for a photo and take more time to prepare for the moment that is to come. If you practice that, you can even achieve your goal with a camera without autofocus. The Fuji is a good addition to the Olympus OM-D which in my experience also has a lightning-fast and accurate autofocus, regardless of any price or camera market segment. I wish you a very good 2021. Hope you and your family all stay healthy. For you, I wish you the best of luck in your career as a photographer in a new world without Lockdown or similar restrictions.
No AF, no go for Robin. That is just my way of doing things. MF is just too unreliable.
Thanks for the well wishes. Indeed trying different camera can be refreshing, and fun at the same time. We are not running out of camera options in 2021!
Hi Robin. It would be nice if you could report more about the xf10 when the occasion arises. Many Thanks. Warm greetings from Germany.
Bought myself into the Fuji APS-C System too. Mostly because I wanted to have specific Systems for different shooting styles: Fuji for Landscape, Street and Portrait. Olympus for Macro and Tele shots (sometimes street too). 🙂
Me too. I did the exact same thing. ;)
I loved the whole idea around X70 with good ergonomic, awesome controls, aperture dial and more👌
I hoped X80 would just make the X70 a little bit better in term of better sensor- WR etc, but instead of that we got SF10 and Fuji brought the lineup backward in term of evolution, imho. Im eagerly waiting for the X80, but dont have any high expectation on that will ever get fulfilled🤷🏻♂️
Imo the x70 was too big to compete with the Ricoh Gr series and be easy to trouser-pocket. The folding screen is too much of an extravagance in a trouser pocket camera. If you want coat pocket size, then get an x100 or eos m etc. My GRII ,like this XF-10, is in practice as pocketable as my smartphone, yet can take photos as nearly good as my 5d4 in terms of family snaps, arguably even better as I can use the flash and snap focus to take photos anywhere, anytime. xf-10 just needs faster single point focus, hotshoe, simple mode dial with user buttons, dng support, more snap focus options and a more direct way to use the flash and flash exp compensation.
The lens is superb, the way it stays put unlike the Ricoh gr series which retracts and gathers dust, and is a mechanical liability compared to this Fuji.
Happy New Year Robin. My Penang cousins always say Penang is the best for nonya food of course. Good to see you playing with other brands, diversity of experience matures taste.
The people in Malacca would disagree, but food is always awesome here wherever they are. Happy New Year Ananda.
Bravo Robin! Goog luck and a happy new year.
Robin; Keep looking forward don't look back.
Thanks!
Happy new year, Robin! Thank you so much for the great videos.
The food pics are making me so hungry!
Go get something to eat!
@@robinwong I don't have access to the delicious Asian food seen in your photos. Is it Chinese food or other?
Happy 2021!
Hope you find what you're looking for.
Thanks, Happy New Year to you too.
Fujifilm has good tech! I grew up on Fuji rollfilm rangefinders and still occasionally grab my X10 for family snaps! Good choice Robin!
I'm often tempted to get a little compact camera. And then I pull my E-PL7 wearing a pancake lens out of my trouser pocket.
Why the E-PL7? Inside it are the best parts of an E-M10ii. The E-PL7 (and E-PL8 which is only a cosmetic upgrade) are the last of the E-PL series that can use the VF4 EVF.
And it is MFT.
Glad to see you finally able to "Break Free" and share your experience with other brands. I considered the xf10 but couldn't deal with the slow af and no ibis. I decided the TG-5 works well enough given the pros and cons.
The Tough cameras from Olympus has its place, robust, you can kill a person with it and the camera still survives. But the small image sensor and zoom lens are limiting factors, and the AF isn't that fast either on the TG.
@@robinwong if you really need to kill someone I strongly suggest something else, like a Canon 1D something or a nikon D5: it would be a much quicker affair.. 😜
@@Leptospirosi I bet you Olympus Tough vs 1D, Olympus wins. No contest.
I'm a tradesman, i own many tools. Some i like more than others. But they all have their uses. Robin I'm glad that you are forging ahead. Thanks.
Thanks Greg. More flavours to taste.
You know what? For me it seems you are just released from the burdon of limited technical choice. Now the whole world of brands and cams is fully open for you. Cant wait to see more of your tests and reviews... 👍👍
Thanks for being here and staying with me. More interesting stuff coming for sure!
Happy New Year Robin !! I hope 2021 is happy, healthy and prosperous for you.
Happy New Year Jeff!
Hi Robin, happy new year, continue comparing cameras like you did here , we need more tests really comparing them instead or pushing only one direction. Also it may show many user that fantastic results can be achieved even with small gear. On my end i enjoy more and more my olympus gear knowing they last so well for years, i'm not worried on it.
Thanks Robin - very informative . I really want a new point and shoot, but the focus issue with the XF 10, will make me pursue a different camera . Any suggestions for a model, under $ 490. Thanks, Jon
Thanks, Robin. 👍 I'm surprised you could find a new XF10. They are no longer available in the U.S. - unless you buy from Evil Bay. I have a Fujifilm XQ-2 (2/3 sensor, f/1.8-4.9, 24-100mm) which is very small and produces excellent Fuji colors. Maybe there will be a new XF20 or XF80 someday....?
PS. I visited Penang in 1974. Lovely city; full of hippies then.
It is 2021, and trust me Penang still is full of hippies.
There is plenty of XF10 selling for almost half the launch price, so it was very, very tempting. If it was selling at it's original price, I'd of course look the other way. It is worth every bit of money I have spent.
I have two Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III and a series of Pro1.2 lenses, as well as two Fuji X-Pro3. But I often use Olympus cameras more often! The hybrid viewfinder function (OVF+EVF) of Fuji X-Pro3 is very good, the focus is accurate, the sharpness is also very high, the automatic white balance is also very accurate, and the restoration of the red white balance is also more accurate! Compared with the super control menu of OM-D E-M1 Mark III, Fuji's super control menu is more intuitive and easier to use! But I still prefer to use OM-D E-M1 Mark III.
Glad that you have both systems, and you still use the Olympus more. I don't intend to "switch" to any other camp, but am open to explore and try different cameras.
I dont own Olympus, or use Micro Four Thirds, but I still cannot help but enjoy this guys videos and channel.
Quality videography, great topics and an amazing voice to host a channel.
My other fav camera brand, I have an X-Pro 2, an XE-1 and an XE-2... The best thing with Fuji cameras (especially my X-Pro 2) is the ability to adjust shutter, iso and aperture entirely on the camera and on the lens (mechanically) without any screen involvement what-so-ever!
Don’t Fuji xf10 has a snapshot option?.. I think most of us street photographers don’t really use auto focus try using zone focus. I think with 18.5 mm lens even at f5.6 you will get almost anything reasonably sharp.
Hi Robin. I saw the 'guess what's in my bag promo', but never guessed this. It's interesting that your first use impressions track so closely with a lot of the other reviews. I've got an XF 10 and generally had the same first results. I then spent some time reading the manual and digging deeper. And, there is a really good long video from one of the Fuji guys that really explores the cameras features. I've spent some time trying to fit how I shoot to how the camera works and have had much better results. At this point, I'm pretty happy with the camera and getting the results I expect--especially in monochrome. For street shooting, consider the 'snap' focus feature. You might be surprised at the results. As for the front ring in the lens. I use it to set the 35mm/50mm crop options. There is no question that you can tell if you've moved it. Lastly, 5 axis IS is pretty amazing on the Olys. I take more care and brace more using this camera and it really helped. Thanks for the review. I think it's discontinued now, so some really bargains on picking up the remaining stocks. Cheers JD
Different camera, but didn’t affect your style. Still great images with beautiful colors 👍🏼
Thanks, appreciate that
@@robinwong If you want a 'different' camera, that makes you think differently about how you take photographs (not pictures), get a PEN-F. So, you'll already have all the lenses you never wanted, and it is essentially an E-M5ii in wolf's clothing, but it wants you to use the camera differently.
Using a different camera makes you think, so when you return to your main camera you have learnt something new. I certainly have and I've only been taking photos for about 60 years.
Surprise indeed!
More surprises coming!
@@robinwong Really excited for your channel.
For street photography use pre focusing feature of the XF10
Beautiful people, beautiful food, what fun. I have a Fuji X-Pro 1 that I bought on a whim very cheap. It seems incapable of taking a bad picture. I haven't used it a lot, and only have the pancake lens. I can see why people like the Fuji line, but I would never try this model, I despise 28mm.
I am excited to see you try out other brands Robin. All the best and Happy New Year!
Glad you are doing well. Great review. Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to you too
Nice images, glad to see you try different cameras I enjoy most cameras these days and Fuji is doing some good stuff.
I think Fuji has some very good ideas and concepts, I just wish they get their act together, and solve some of the issues they have - AF, weird artifacts/problems with X-Trans, etc.
Hello Robin
I belives there are still many like me still having Great Interest with your review. Do not feel any of betray. Its Great for You to share with us with other Camera even is not Oly. Keep it Up Robin. Allan Chin of Singapore
Thanks for staying with me Allan, appreciate that!
Dude … you were just convincing me to get an Olympus E-M5 …. Now I gotta check out Fujifilm.
I have had my XF10 for just over 2 years now. I love it. The only real downside is the AF. It is a bit unreliable and may take 2 or 3 shots to get the focus in low light or at close focus range. Curiously though it does not do this all the time and will often snap into focus at the first attempt. My particular niggle though is the silly non standard filter thread. Why could they not give it a 43/46 or 49mm thread?
There is no real alternative though for a pocketable camera with this IQ apart from the RIcoh GR (which although functionally better) is twice the price and has its own issues - dust. The XF10 has been criticized for not having a flippy screen like the X70 or its lack of IS, but both of these things would have increased both its size and expense, so are not really fair criticisms (arguably Fuji should have continued with X70 production or released a true successor as well as the XF10) . I always use mine instead of carrying a separate WA lens for my interchangeable lens cameras, as it is quicker than changing lenses and the lack of viewfinder positively encourages the user to try different perspectives and compositions which is very important with WA lenses. If you want a small pocketable, carry anywhere camera its this, the Ricoh or your phone. I hate my phone for photos and I can't put up with dust on the Ricoh's sensor, so for me the XF10 fits the bill and luckily its flaws are not too serious for me.
I use my XF10 the exact way, switch to it for wide angle and leave my prime/zoom on my big camera. Love the JPGs with the film sims too
The XF10 is a great little camera, and I really don't find it 'slow' at all, in any respect except multi area AF (but I've found that to be the slowest Af on almost every camera I've used). Try single area AF, which is fine, or for truly fast street photography, one of the 2 distance zone focus settings. I've also set the custom button on the thumb grip to be AF-on, so I can set the camera to manual focus, and effectively back button focus. The focus then stays at that distance, so that might be another 'custom' zone focus distance. The image transfer by wi-fi & Bluetooth to a mobile (with the Fuji app installed) is very simple and convenient too. At around £$300, it's a bargain for Fujifilm's answer to the Ricoh GRd.
Happy new year, dear Robin! Nice to see you back!
And hopefully you will get a OMD solutions contract...
Thanks for that review. I see the point of a small camera for street photography. However - as in the old compact camera days: Slow functionality and slow AF always annoyed me. I would just go for the PEN or the E-M10. The latter is great for beginners, and if you wanna safe some money, you could go for a used mkii. Still top technology and ready to
diverse projects due to exchangeable lenses. My opinion.
Happy New year to you too! I am happy to be back, and more interesting content coming for sure.
I don't think there is any available option from the MIcro Four Thirds camp that matches what the XF10 has to offer - reeally small compact form factor, yet fitting in large sized APS-C sensor and a fixed, sharp wide angle lens.
Ooh....brown leather - looks so hip & sexy! And such a great price too vs the Sony equivalent.
Interesting take on affairs with the camera. I’m sure that many will find it ticks all the right boxes for their needs. But for my part, I shall not be leaving my em10 at home. For those times it isn’t the right tool , then my phone will substitute that need, as it did before I got into mft’s. Good review Robin
Thanks Carmen, yes, everyone has their own preferences and we are not running out of camera choices these days! Pick and choose what works for you and your photography needs. E-M10 is an amazing camera.
Happy New Year Robin from an Olympus user. JIP or OM digital solutions are missing a trick if they don’t engage you. You have entertained me and brought useful shooting tips on how to use my camera. Good luck for the future I’m sure you will survive but have doubts over the new owner of Olympus equipment.
Thanks. Whether JIP will have me again or not, it does not really matter, because I am still here and I am not going anywhere. I still use Olympus OM-D system as my workhorse.
For someone who wants a relatively small, full featured camera with a fixed 28mm-efl lens then I suggest one of the small m4/3 bodies + Panasonic 14mm f2.5 pancake lens. I would say it is better in most ways and still has the option of changing lenses. For people who don't want an EVF then the small Olympus E-PL7, E-PL8, E-PL9, E-PL10, Panasonic GF10, GF9, GF8. If you want an EVF too then Olympus E-M10II, E-M10IV, Panasonic G100.
Hi Robin. We are in the same boat! I shoot Olympus but I also crave for a pocketable point and shoot and bought a GR3! Love it except for the price. If u ever come down to Johor, let’s do a GR3 vs XF10!
Originally you were the more difficult Olympus TH-camrs I subscribed to for content. I just didn't get you at first. Your accent was tough. And I didn't see it your way. But for some reason I kept coming back. Eventually, I realized you were one of the best presenters for any product; but especially for one that I desired to own, and now do. I continue to view you that way today. I hope JIP notices that, too - and will get to know your true value or talent Thank you for continuing to produce content . . .
Hello from Singapore. 🙌 I've also recently bought the XF10 and even made a POV video with it. Premiering soon. 😄 I totally agree with you about the general sluggishness of the camera. But love that it actually produced interesting images because of this"weakness". Cheers!
Indeed, I won't be using the XF10 for professional or any demanding shoots, but casual, fun and just snapshot scenarios, it is an excellent choice.
Great video Robin. There's absolutely nothing wrong reviewing other brands, I look forward to see more reviews like this one. I'm an Olympus fan, I own the original E-M1 and you will also find in my camera bag a Fuji X-Pro1 which I adore. I use the Fuji for when I want to slow down a bit and do some B&W landscape or street shooting. I use the E-M1 as my day to day shooter. In terms of dynamic range and overall resolving output, both cameras give very similar images, of course the Olympus is much faster in just about every areas. Happy 2021 :-)
Happy New Year! Thank you for another great video. I enjoy this much more than a standard review and giving us real, and beautiful examples from your experience with the camera.
Thanks Trev, more similar styled reviews coming for other gear too.
Welcome to the Fujifilm universe!
Great review! Happy New Year, Robin!
Happy New Year, and all the best for 2021. The most important thing you always says is "shutter therapy" regardless of the camera gear. Enjoy from Canada
I shoot Olympus too, for work and pleasure, but bought a used Fuji X70 last year -- something for those days when I just want something smaller than my GX85+12-32. Yes, looked at the Ricoh GR cameras too -- a bit pricey for me, considering my use. The X70 suffers from many of the same issues as the XF10, sluggish operation and slow AF. I like the tilting LCD screen and the aperture & shutter dials. But it has a couple of bad handling issues for me e.g. the power switch overhangs the front and it easy to turn on accidentally. But I'm keeping it for now, for those days I just feel like small, simple camera with fixed lens that forces me to think about composition a bit more. Kinda reminds me of the days when all I had was one camera and a fixed lens :)
Yes good on you, why not. I have the same camera as well + 11 others Olympus Nikon and Canons and few more here and there that I'm working on I buy repair and sell cameras as a hobby. You are not glued to Olympus and a well deserved experiment. I find that the auto focus is good enough to my like but low light performance is not the best, too many megapixels to start with and nothing is stabilized in the camera. This camera has leaf type shutters which is known to fail, this is interesting because I have an Olympus Pen from 1959 and the leaf shutter still works great. The Ricoh GR equivalents has problems with dust getting on to the sensor and not easy to clean since you have to dismantle the whole thing. Every camera has problems and you can compensate this to have more than one camera so you are covered in every situation. I try to explain this to my wife but she just doesn't understand. Keep telling me: why don't they make a camera that is good for everything? My answer is that is not possible. Happy new year!
Your enthusiasm is contagious. Love your videos. Will subscribe after I finish this video. Cheers from Manila!
New subscriber here, I bought an Olympus in big part because of your videos. Still it is good news that you are branching out and exploring new things. But I wonder, do you still think it is a good idea to invest into micro 4,3? Especially with the fate of the Olympus brand?
Happy New Year Robin! I'm glad you had the chance to have a real vacation. I don't have the Fuji, however it's good to have a point and shoot camera. Thanks for sharing!
Happy New Year Victor, thanks for staying with me!
Hello Robin. thanks for your video. I checked it out. very nice photos and documentation. I have both. Fuji and Olympus. each has good and not so good. if I had to choose a brand? I don't know which ones. i love both Robin. thank you and stay healthy. look forward to your next videos
Hello Mat KO. It's is few time that I take my first camera Olympus OM 10 MARK 3. I'm expert, I'm very interesting about fuji color and jpeg. When do you prefer use fuji then olympus?
I have an Olympus camera. I watched your videos to learn more about it. You were very good and putting out a lot of good information! So now you're not with Olympus at all. Sad. Will I watch you any more? Of course I will! I watch you because you have a lot of passion for PHOTOGRAPHY, not just a brand and THAT is what I care about. So you just keep putting out videos I will watch Robin. Have a great 2021!!!!
Thanks for staying with me Dave, appreciate that. I am not going anywhere, more content coming for sure.
Would love to see future content as comparing Fujifilm to Olympus. They are, to me, one of two most liked brands, where Pentax is also very close.. As I'm still into collecting money for future camera and lens, it would be interesting to see what are the benefits and loses comparing those two brands. Also, happy New Year, Robin!
I hope your hands touch more beautiful non Olympus cameras to tell us more about. Good luck in 2021, Robin.
Thanks. Happy New Year to you too
The only real problem with the XF10 besides what you mentioned, is the lack of a viewfinder. On a sunny day, in my opinion the rear screen could be unusable due to glare.
Good pictures, 28mm focal length is underrated imo.
been to Penang, loved it
Hi, you may or may not have discovered this but under the Shooting Menu in the AF/MF setting you can select 2 different Snapshot settings which work great for street photography. The camera is set to a preset distance and aperture to give a good depth of field and negates using the cameras autofocus so making it quicker to get the shot. Really like the videos you put out, hope this tip was helpful. Have a Happy and safe New Year.
Snapshot is not that helpful. I'd rather go full manual focus and do zone focusing. If you have not seen, most of my shots where taken at less than a meter's distance from the camera (food shots, people, etc). The snapshot works better for far away subjects. This is still no excuse for poor AF performance of the camera.
Interesting, but I hope that you are reinstated to your position with the new Olympus camera organisation, as you do such a great job of promoting the cameras and have so much knowledge about them.
At this point, I think it is safe to say they are no longer interested in me. If they are, I would have received at least an email.
@@robinwong That's very sad and very short-sighted of them. Your supporters will still want to see this channel survive, anyway, so I hope you can do that.
Great review of the XF10 and Happy New Year!
I just wanted to mention that while the XF10 is a good camera, I don't think it is fair to use its sensor to judge the performance of ALL other APS-C sensors in terms of dynamic range and high ISO performance. If you want to see the benefits of APS-C in terms of dynamic range, the Nikon D7200 cannot be beaten. If you want to judge high ISO APS-C performance and really see a difference, try the Nikon D500. I know those are not the type of cameras you're interested in but they represent the APS-C system better.
As much as I love the M43 system, I can't help but admit that there is a (sometimes very noticeable) difference between APS-C and M43.
That very well may be (I just trust you, because i have no APS-C experience), but the point is not so much that APS-C has no benefits at all but that APS-C comes with some trade-offs, either by not being as pocketable or by not performing as well. If pocketability is a must-have, one can just stick to M43.
I'm llooking forward to more of your Fujiflm reviews.
Dang, a bit disappointed at the auto focus performance...but it looks like such a cool little camera
Me too, but I knew this getting the camera, so it was not a big deal. If I want fast AF, Olympus OM-D still works perfectly well
Looks like a nice camera. Shame about the auto focus and slow menu. I have a Sony RX100 mk iv that I use when I don’t want to take out the EM1 mkiii
Sony RX100 series cameras are fantastic! I might explore them soon.
Up to and including the RX100 mk v, they had a faster lens which was 1.8-2.8.The later models have a 2.8-4.5 lens. They make great street cameras as they are discreet and have a tilt up/down rear screen.
I’m sure many an Olympus user has eyed off the Fujifilm range, if not owned one or more.
I am sure many Olympus users own Canon, Sony, Nikon, Leica, or many other brands too. It does not matter what camera you use! Just shoot and have fun.
Use manual focus with front ring focus peaking in red
If I want to use manual focus, I won't buy a camera with AF.
Happy new year. I also believe that that aps-c is no benefit to the photographer. It has the disadvantages of full frame in terms of weight and size with no real advantage in terms of picture quality over M4/3rds. If there's a format that should die in 2021 it's aps-c. Stay safe and well.
Thanks for agreeing Brian, indeed, even if there are some improvements over Micro Four thirds, they are so marginally small, they can be neglected.
PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR.
Thanks, Happy New Year to you too
Hi Robin, do you know where can I get this camera today?
Good video Robin. You exactly summarised why, after much research, I opted for a second-hand Ricoh GR rather than the Fuji. Amazingly, the original Ricoh GR is now quite a lot less expensive than the new XF10 but offers some great features (instant snap focus, best ergonomics).
The Ricoh is not cheap here, even used. The XF10 is still cheaper, hence I went for it.
Happy for you man
Seems a great camera for street photography and the samples are really nice, seems a good camera. I still prefer my omd 10 for versatilty i love to take photos without the constrain of one lens.
Nice video Robin,
Hey Robin, Happy (and safe) New Year! Some time ago I've got a Fuji X-M1 and when paired with XF28/2.7 it doesn't seem to be much bigger than this. I like JPGs out of the camera very much and they're probably my favorite among all brands. Together with Olympus, of course. :-) Also their X-Trans sensor really seems to be less prone to (color) aliasing according to my experience so far. All in all, Fuji is a good addition to any Olympus shooter arsenal I'd say. :-)
I am not looking for an interchangeable camera, and I want a truly compact camera, the XF10 is still smaller and lighter. XF28mm is not equivalent to 28mm in full frame, and I wanted a true wide angle. I have to disagree with X-Trans sensor, there are many issues (wax like skin tone, poor high ISO fine detail resolving). But let's not go there. If you like your cameras, then continue shooting with it.
@@robinwong Well, I shoot Olympus primarily since the E-P1, but I do like my Fuji (and Pentax) gear too. And the tiny jewel Panasonic GM1. :-)
Robin, it is great to see that you are free to explore other brands now. - I have been looking into compact setups with my existing kit and have been contemplating to get the Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 pancake for my E-PL2 or E-P5. As I would only need to get the lens, this would even be cheaper than $350. I don’t know how the setups would compare size-wise? I would see the advantages that I can use existing gear, can still put on a different lens if I want to and don’t have to learn another camera interface. Of course, those Olympus cameras are quite old, too. What are your thoughts?
From one of your Hoosier fans I love your videos, Olympus or not. Keep up the good work. (Hoosiers-us folks from the US state of Indiana!!)