SamOalea

I'd like the option to switch off the automatic face detection when the screen is tilted up for "selfie mode" . I don't understand why this is not possible to disable, it's so annoying not to be able to focus where I want.

Hi colia, I bought this one: BROTECT AirGlass Flexible Glass Protector for FujiFilm FinePix X70 . It fits perfectly on the screen of the x70 and also prevents fingerprints and dirt fairly well. I'm quite happy with it. I think you can buy it on Amazon UK.

Hi Bob, The great thing with Fuji x cameras is that you can set shutter speed quite easy and fast with the shutter speed dial on top of the camera. The best thing is you can always see what settings you are in even the camera is off. Auto ISO works perfectly and you still can change exposure easily with the exposure comp dial. I think this is why so many people like using the Fuji x cameras (beside the image quality). You cannot expect clean images in low light and slow shutter speeds with the long lens with max. aperture of 4.8 at 200mm. It's always a compromise. In any case good luck and success with your further testing.

Hi Bob, first of I don't own the 55-200 so I cannot tell anything about focus performance of this lens. However, I noticed in your settings that you shoot moving objects in aperture priority which is not wrong at all (especially with good light) but I would rather go semi manual setting a fast shutter speed (1/1000 or so), set the aperture as needed and turn on auto ISO. That should allow you to freeze the action and should provide sharper images. Also, I didn't see in your settings whether if you shoot focus priority vs. release priority in AF-C mode. The latter will release the shutter (when you push the shutter) no matter if the focus has locked on the subject or not. Focus priority will release the shutter only when the focus has locked on the subject. You may miss the moment but you'll have more likely a sharp image. I would also consider to stop down the aperture to get more depth of field especially at the long end.