Fujifilm X70 Rumors

[Patrick FR]

RUMOR COMEBACK--- Fuji will make the X70. More on FujiRumors: http://www.fujirumors.com/rumor-comeback-fujifilm-will-launch-the-x70-little-sister-of-the-x100-series-with-a-new-lens-trusted-source/

[RadBadTad]

So is this basically just an X-E2 with a fixed lens then?

 

I guess the only real difference between the X-Pro1 and the X100 is that it's a fixed lens, so that makes sense.

[Maurice]

Not at all, it doesn't have a EVF.

[RadBadTad]

On, no good point. So not EVEN an X-E2. Darn. Hopefully that will make it really tiny, and inexpensive, I suppose?

 

I know the GR does pretty well as a pocket camera, but my personal priorities mean I would never be able to use a camera without a viewfinder. 

[ShutterNot]

I have the Coolpix A, and that is just a tad sharper than the X100. Hope FUJI manages to actually improve on what the GR and Coolpix A are capable of. Hard to imagine how. This could be a looser.

[CRAusmus]

I'd like to see different versions of it like the RX100 series by Sony.  It could be an X70 with pop up flash.  Than an X70ii with a pop up viewfinder, etc...

 

But professional capabilities are a must like the GR and RX100 series cameras.

[val]

All I want is a X40 with a properly updated sensor

[Tom]

The current problem of Fuji: They have no new technology available. So they take the existing for knitting new niche models. The world ( and I ) waiting for new top models. 

[joshinthecity]

If they're playing with stuff like this instead of creating my X-Pro2. I'm going to be miffed.

j.

[r o b e r t]

well, i wouldn't mind a 50mm at f2 in my pocket. let's do it Fuji 

[jlmphotos]

I feel that Fuji is diluting the camera line, and it's efforts.  I wish they focused on updating the aged X-Pro1, and I also wish they upgraded the X-T1 to 24 or 30 Megapixels.  Yes, I know the argument about more megapixels isn't a good thing, but I shoot a lot of stock with the X-T1 and my D800.  Quite frankly I would love to dump the D800 and the Nikon lenses.  However, even though 39% of my sales are X files, as opposed to 20% D800 I still would like some more pixels to make the X-T1 files larger and more attractive to potential buyers -- plus, it'll save me some backaches down the road as I won't feel guilty about not taking the D800 out on shoots.

But, that's just me talking...

Best all.

J

[j.f0]

Miss the Fuji dials on the top and the aperture ring on my Nikon Coolpix A. Fuji, please do it. A smaller body without viewfinder and specs of the X100(T). 

[Patrick FR]

an update: http://www.fujirumors.com/fuji-x70-already-in-the-hands-of-selected-photographers-for-testing-new-source/

[milandro]

I just wonder whether trying to cover all bases won’t result in fuji shooting itself in the foot.

[adam_a_88]

hope it still has a 23mm fixed lens...

[milandro]

if, as Patrick said, the specs are the same, minus the EVF, then I don’t see how it wouldn’t have the 23mm

[Roguie]

I would be very interested in this X70. I hope for it to be in the line of he Ricoh GR / Nikon Coolpix A ... A camera that in fix focal length and pocketable. I long for a great small pocketable Fuji camera. Perfect for on the the go and traveling from A to B between jobs. This will go up against smart phones (iPhone 6) ... But personally I would also go for a 'camera' rather than a phone.

[milandro]

there is a market for any camera, I guess.

 

However having a camera like this with no EVF but just the LCD positions it into a very small niche , methinks.

[adam_a_88]

there is a market for any camera, I guess.

 

However having a camera like this with no EVF but just the LCD positions it into a very small niche , methinks.

 

A Fuji hot-shoe optical viewfinder would be a nice solution to that - just as Ricoh offer for the GR. Would probably cost a fair bit, but i'd probably be tempted!

[milandro]

Adding an EVF as an accessory to the camera will have its retro charm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

but what would be the point if you can buy a X-100t with the EVF and the OVF already? Adding an accessory will probably make the camera more expensive than the one with both EVF and OVF.

[Tolga]

Hi Guys, at when time can we expect the announcement of the successor of the X100T ?

[adam_a_88]

My guess would be 10.00 AM (CET) 

[adam_a_88]

Adding an EVF as an accessory to the camera will have its retro charm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

but what would be the point if you can buy a X-100t with the EVF and the OVF already? Adding an accessory will probably make the camera more expensive than the one with both EVF and OVF.

 

Well i think an OVF only accessory would make more sense - that way you can bring something new to the EVF or LCD-only range of x-cameras. But i see your point that in introducing an accessory like this you start to blur the line between different cameras and what features they offer. I guess your example also applies to adding an OVF to the X-E2 (why not just get an X-Pro). 

 

Options are a good thing though, i personally like the ability to add accessories depending on what, where and when i shoot - for example adding the hand-grip to my x-e2 when using larger lenses or loosing it once a smaller prime is attached for a lighter more discreet package.

[milandro]

Options are a good thing but there is a point in which you start competing with yourself when you take two customers who would have bought a Fuji camera already but by offering yet another model you push one towards one model and one towards another.

 

It is a complicated thing but the most stupid thing that a company can do is to become their own competitors.

[Patrick FR]

Fujifilm X70: Coming with 16MP X-TransII sensor for less than $1000 and with a New Lens!

 

http://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm-x70-coming-with-16mp-x-transii-sensor-for-less-than-1000-and-with-a-new-lens/