first few XT-20 shots...

Peter108

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Sharing some first shots I am fairly pleased with - shot with the XT-20 and 35mm F1.4 and 18-55mm. Still getting used to a little less DOF with this sensor size (moved from M43) Such a joy to shoot with. All SOOC jpgs.

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Nice! The 35 f1.4 is an ancient design (by Fuji X standards) but it hasn't really been bested optically at that focal length. It's still a top-3 "must have" lens as far as I'm concerned, and maybe for some people it's in the #1 spot. Helluva compliment for a 1st generation lens, 5(?) years on.
 
Nice shots, Peter!

I shoot m43 and wonder if you are able to answer a question. I like the tilt/touch screen on my E-M10 & use it often, especially when shooting from the hip. Does the touchscreen on the XT-20 work like the m43 touch screens, when taking a picture? In other words, can you set it to both focus and take the picture(at the same time), when you touch the screen. In reading online, I haven't been able to get a definitive answer. It appears that touching the screen, on the XT-20, will only adjust focus, but then you must also press the shutter to actually take the shot. Any clarification, you could provide, would be appreciated.

I joined this forum because I was interested in the XT-20, but couldn't resist a factory re-furb sale, plus an additional 20% discount; so bought a PEN-F(very nice camera, at an even nicer price) instead. Since the PEN-F purchase, I won't be looking at Fuji anytime soon, but am still interested how their touchscreen is implemented.

Good luck with your XT-20! By all accounts, it appears to be a very good camera.
 
^ An indirect, not-too-helpful answer of sorts: I know that with Fuji's remote camera app on phones, when I'm controlling and shooting the XT1 with my iphone, I can tap once to focus and shoot. So you'd think that Fuji would make that an option on newer touch screen cameras too...
 
^ An indirect, not-too-helpful answer of sorts: I know that with Fuji's remote camera app on phones, when I'm controlling and shooting the XT1 with my iphone, I can tap once to focus and shoot. So you'd think that Fuji would make that an option on newer touch screen cameras too...

Thanks, Kyle. Yeah you'd think, but I suspect not, in the case of the XT-20.
 
Nice shots, Peter!

I shoot m43 and wonder if you are able to answer a question. I like the tilt/touch screen on my E-M10 & use it often, especially when shooting from the hip. Does the touchscreen on the XT-20 work like the m43 touch screens, when taking a picture? In other words, can you set it to both focus and take the picture(at the same time), when you touch the screen. In reading online, I haven't been able to get a definitive answer. It appears that touching the screen, on the XT-20, will only adjust focus, but then you must also press the shutter to actually take the shot. Any clarification, you could provide, would be appreciated.

I joined this forum because I was interested in the XT-20, but couldn't resist a factory re-furb sale, plus an additional 20% discount; so bought a PEN-F(very nice camera, at an even nicer price) instead. Since the PEN-F purchase, I won't be looking at Fuji anytime soon, but am still interested how their touchscreen is implemented.

Good luck with your XT-20! By all accounts, it appears to be a very good camera.
Youtube is your friend:
And yes, you can click and shoot with the touchscreen on the X-T20, just like on a M43 camera. The soft button on the top right corner changes from OFF to SHOT to AF to AREA.
SHOT focuses and shoots
AF focuses on touch
AREA simply moves the point without focusing, similar to point selections on Olympus.
The only thing really missing is the touchpad functionality when shooting using the EVF. When the screen is off you cannot adjust the focus point on the X-T20, but you can on all Olympus cameras since the E-M10 Mark II.
 
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Thank you, Alex! That's really nice to know, if/when I decide to switch to Fuji.

Now, they just need to incorporate the tilt/touchscreen & IBIS in one camera.....then they will really have my attention. I know not everyone needs these features, but I am so used to having them on my m43 cameras, that I don't think I'd want to move to a system that doesn't.
 
Thank you, Alex! That's really nice to know, if/when I decide to switch to Fuji.

Now, they just need to incorporate the tilt/touchscreen & IBIS in one camera.....then they will really have my attention. I know not everyone needs these features, but I am so used to having them on my m43 cameras, that I don't think I'd want to move to a system that doesn't.
Just FYI, I used to shoot Olympus - have an em1, and just sold a pen f and em5 mii- and I'm not missing the lack of Ibis is at all. The 10 24, 18 55, and 55 200 i use have great lens image stabilization. The primes up to 56 imho do not need one if you have good technique at holding the camera.
 
Nice shots, Peter!

I shoot m43 and wonder if you are able to answer a question. I like the tilt/touch screen on my E-M10 & use it often, especially when shooting from the hip. Does the touchscreen on the XT-20 work like the m43 touch screens, when taking a picture? In other words, can you set it to both focus and take the picture(at the same time), when you touch the screen. In reading online, I haven't been able to get a definitive answer. It appears that touching the screen, on the XT-20, will only adjust focus, but then you must also press the shutter to actually take the shot. Any clarification, you could provide, would be appreciated.

I joined this forum because I was interested in the XT-20, but couldn't resist a factory re-furb sale, plus an additional 20% discount; so bought a PEN-F(very nice camera, at an even nicer price) instead. Since the PEN-F purchase, I won't be looking at Fuji anytime soon, but am still interested how their touchscreen is implemented.

Good luck with your XT-20! By all accounts, it appears to be a very good camera.

Thanks - yes, you can set it to both focus and capture at the same time - or just focus. so as far as i can tell yes, it has the same implementation when taking shots. It does not have any other screen based controls - like changing settings (I can't remember if the E-M10 has or not?) I'd love a pen-f one day for an extra small package but right now am loving the fuji vibe. They are both fantastic bits of kit.
 
Just FYI, I used to shoot Olympus - have an em1, and just sold a pen f and em5 mii- and I'm not missing the lack of Ibis is at all. The 10 24, 18 55, and 55 200 i use have great lens image stabilization. The primes up to 56 imho do not need one if you have good technique at holding the camera.
ME too - i thought i would miss IBIS but so far so good!
 
ME too - i thought i would miss IBIS but so far so good!
Yep. The only things that I noticed are still better on Olympus cameras are:
- Focus peaking accuracy - all my Fuji lenses and my X-T2 do not get to the level of peaking I reach with almost every m43 lens I have. So for macro works I think m43 still wins.
- Single focus accuracy - not totally reliable on Fuji, but not terrible
- feature content, like focus stacking , live composite, high resolution shot
But man, my X-T2 grounds all the Olympus cameras I have had in terms of:
- fast operation (also thanks to all the controls being right there where they should be)
- ergonomics - but I had to add a grip to my X-T2 to reach that
- EVF - absolutely gorgeous on the X-T2
- LCD screen
- Menu system
And I find the Fuji system superior in terms of quality to price ratio, since I was able to get the 23 f/1.4 and the 56 f/1.2 at a considerably lower price than what similar offerings cost in the m43 system.
So I am 95% satisfied, with that 5% missing that can be easily fixed with firmware updates. Just need to wait.
About IBIS - it surely helps to adapt lenses from other systems (long zooms for examples), but I do not have lenses to adapt. At shorter focus lengths I have no issues. Not very interested in handheld 5-second long shots, so I am good.
 
Thank you, Alex & Peter, for your responses.

Some more info about how & what I shoot. I have the excellent 12-40 f2.8, but hardly use it. I find myself using primes, almost exclusively. My most used(by far) is the 17 f1.8, followed by the 45 f1.8 & the superlative 75 f1.8. I also really enjoy shooting at night, especially because I don't need to use a tripod.

Below are some examples of why I like the tilt/touchscreen(candid street/street portraits) & why I like IBIS(night shots). All shots were taken handheld & unsupported. I am also a member of the sister m43 forum(different user name) & most of these have been posted there, as well.
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Nice set. Looking at the shutter speeds you used, I am pretty sure you would be able to live without image stabilization, unless you have really shaky hands.
The only issue is that it would be hard to replace the 75 mm, which you seem to use a lot. Also the size of your PEN-F + primes kit is certainly smaller than any Fuji kit.
 
Thank you, Alex. I'm sure you're probably right about not needing IBIS, at least most of the time. I do find it to be a security blanket, however, in that I don't really worry that I'll get a decently sharp shot.

Yes, a fairly small overall size is important to me and is the primary reason I got into m43, in the first place. That's why my interest in the XT-20. By shooting almost exclusively primes, I think the size would be manageable enough.

The 75 f1.8 is certainly a unique lens. Like my PEN-F, it is a factory refurb, purchased at a very nice discount, from Olympus. It may be an unusual focal length for the street, but I've grown to really enjoy using it. You're right, there's nothing equivalent from Fuji and it is the one lens that may keep me in m43.

I am surprised you find camera operation to be faster on the Fuji. I would have thought it to be a more deliberate shooting experience. I find Olympus's twin dial setup extremely efficient and quick, and can't imagine anything any faster. I guess we all have individual preferences, when it comes to camera operation, however.

Thanks once again, for your input, Alex. I very much appreciate it.
 
The XT2 and XT20 both have more dials than the olympus cameras and they can do exactly what Olympus cameras can do and more. the big
difference is with the aperture control, which is on the lenses with Fuji, so just as accessible. But thanks to the extra dials what Fuji has you gain better access to ISO and exposure compensation control. Then we get three auto ISO modes that basically are the main reason for the extra speed. You set the minimum shutter speed, and just change the aperture. And changing between the three different auto iso is one click away. Need a specific shutter speed? The shutter speed dial can be changed from A or T to that value in a fraction of a second, without 300 turns of the rear dial AND without having to have the camera on. I guarantee you, my XT2 operates faster than my old PENF.
The only true advantage of the PENF was the size and articulated screen, and of course the IBIS in specific situations like night shooting of still subjects without tripod.
 
This is how my X-T2 is configured in my usual shooting.

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And when I need to have more control, or quickly move to specific settings, with camera off I change aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation dial to what I want. Same for the focus dial (to go from S to C for example). Note that if the shutter dial is on T, the rear dial behaves like the Olympus rear dial, with full control over the shutter speed.
 
This is how my X-T2 is configured in my usual shooting.

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And when I need to have more control, or quickly move to specific settings, with camera off I change aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and exposure compensation dial to what I want. Same for the focus dial (to go from S to C for example). Note that if the shutter dial is on T, the rear dial behaves like the Olympus rear dial, with full control over the shutter speed.

Wow, Alex! Just when I've convinced myself that m43 is the best option for me, right now, you post this wonderfull photo, that details everything that's really neat about Fuji. GAS is back! Thanks a lot for that....not!
 
Thank you, Alex & Peter, for your responses.

Some more info about how & what I shoot. I have the excellent 12-40 f2.8, but hardly use it. I find myself using primes, almost exclusively. My most used(by far) is the 17 f1.8, followed by the 45 f1.8 & the superlative 75 f1.8. I also really enjoy shooting at night, especially because I don't need to use a tripod.

Below are some examples of why I like the tilt/touchscreen(candid street/street portraits) & why I like IBIS(night shots). All shots were taken handheld & unsupported. I am also a member of the sister m43 forum(different user name) & most of these have been posted there, as well.

Lovely set! I had the 75mm twice and totally loved it - nothing quite like it in Fuji land. -maybe the 90mm f2 is closest though it will be a while before i can afford that. For me this whole move was about handling and enjoying the process - rather than quality or features. I just love taking photos with this camera (and i loved my E-M1 too!) but this hits the spot even more...Enjoy your gear whatever it is. There is no perfect kit - just the right one for you.
 
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