It has been 6-months since I bought this camera. So, I would like to share what I do like, dislike about this camera.
What I like
- Compactness and lightweight. As a rangefinder-style camera with a pancake lens, this camera is easy to carry on your travel. I often brought this camera with me on the weekends. Also, the weight of 469 grams does not bother me at all.
- Optical viewfinder. I often took with the optical viewfinder, maybe 80%. It allows me to pay attention to surroundings while composing the images.
- Picture profiles Classic Chrome and Arcos are the reasons why I have chosen Fujifilm systems. Their JPEG files out of the camera have their charm, and I liked it.
- Physical adjustments. Unlike modern cameras, this camera has a dedicated button for shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Maybe a bit personal opinion, but having physical buttons make me enjoy the photography more.
- USB charging. I have known USB charging is not new in the 20th century. However, this is my daily camera a single cable to charge and upload the photos is very convenient.
What I dislike
- Loud focus motor. The pancake lens does sacrifice AF mechanic for the size. But do not worry, it still can get the job done and very precise.
- Memory card and battery blocked by tripods. But it is not a big deal for me because I barely use this camera on a tripod.
- The lens cap is loose because there is no clip or magnet.
- A position of AF switch is easy to hit when I put the camera in or out from my pouches/bags.
- Grip, this camera has nothing to grip. I have purchased a thump rest to make it more comfortable to handle.
- This camera can be heating up very quickly and made my hand sweat and more slippery.
- Soften image at a wide-open, very close focus. I thought this is a lens design issue. I have heard that Fujifilm has fixed it in the X100V model.
In summary, this is a good camera but not an all-around camera and not for everyone. Even with some limitations, it is still fun to use.
