Gen Z is driving demand for early 2000s classic compact cameras on the identical time that Fujifilm can’t preserve the new-but-retro-looking X100VI in inventory. However as I used to be looking by way of some outdated compact digital camera choices, I discovered the digital camera that meets each tendencies midway: The Fujifilm X10.
First launched in 2011, the Fujifilm X10 was designed as a compact digital camera for critical photographers that needed to pack gentle and go away the DSLR at residence. The X10’s sensor is a bit bigger than a budget compacts of that period but smaller than the X100 sequence with 12MP 2/3-inch specs. In contrast to the X100 sequence, the X10’s smaller sensor made it simpler to place a zoom lens on the entrance with a 28-112mm f2.0-2.8 lens.
A fast look on the Fujifilm X10 is all I have to see simply how lengthy the corporate has been engaged on the retro look. The X10’s leather-like wrap and prime dials really feel like a precursor to the X100VI – and in reality, Fujifilm launched the very first X100 the identical 12 months because the X10 – which coincidentally additionally had 12MP however had a bigger sensor however no zoom.
Regardless of being small, the X10 nonetheless provided some key controls for critical photographers, together with handbook publicity modes and even handbook focus. It even managed to nonetheless cram a viewfinder and a scorching shoe slot into the tiny digital camera.
Due to the decline in compact digital camera gross sales after the rise of the smartphone digital camera, Fujifilm doesn’t make the X10 anymore. However I might like to see the retro compact pattern and the recognition of the X100 sequence revive the X10 and others prefer it, just like the Fujifilm X30. Influencers are flocking to the Canon G7X sequence as a result of it presents a zoom lens that’s much more flattering than a smartphone’s extensive angle. The Fujifilm X10 has that, plus a retro look and a worth far decrease than the X100VI.
In fact, with Fujifilm now not making the X10, the worth of the used compact might be excessive, ranging from $550 (£445 / AU$875) to $675 (£546 / AU$1,074) and better for a virtually 14-year-old digital camera. That’s another excuse I’d like to see Fujifilm revive the sequence – we sorely want an reasonably priced compact digital camera with a little bit of zoom and a retro look. I’m packing for a visit the place I’m solely bringing a backpack – and I might actually love one thing just like the X30 to tuck in my bag. However, on the used worth, I’m in all probability higher off including a pancake lens to my Fujifilm X-T4.
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