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The large Japanese company Fujifilm, world-renowned for its innovations in the field of photography, last year released a new camera model. Recent novelties, which were rather modestly presented, caused quite a stir among professional photographers and journalists, as well as amateurs, since they are in no way inferior even to such well-known brands as instant polaroid camera. The devices really deserve all the praise. Next in order.
External characteristics
This bestseller is branded by a manufacturer from the country of the rising sun, which is known to users thanks to such brands as fujifilm instant camera First of all, it attracts attention with its compactness. Thanks to its small size, it does not take up much space, easily fits in a pocket and is comfortable to hold in the hands. The metal finish of the case is quite restrained - it consists of aluminum, plastic inserts and a rubber grip on the right side, so that the headset does not slip from the hand.
The camera has a variety of colors - black and silver. Many users who are already using this new product recommend the second option, as the paint soon fades from the black interface and it loses its original appearance. Also, the camera is equipped with a separate button for turning on, a touch screen with a tilt function, a rotating diaphragm ring, elements for ego setting, batteries, a flash, and an automatic mode switch. There are few buttons, nothing extra. In general, everything you need is in place, and where it is expected to be used.
Image quality with precision down to the smallest detail
The Fuji X70 is equipped with an X-Trans CMOS II matrix, which allows you to capture images with high resolution and clarity. In this regard, the X70 is not inferior to any professional camera with a larger matrix. A wide-angle lens and a lens with an equivalent focal length of 28 mm also deserve attention. And an additional system with a digital teleconverter will allow you to increase the equivalent distance from 28 to 35 mm. There is no zoom function, but this does not matter if it is not about large portraits.
In addition to manual, the camera is equipped with an automatic focusing system with a speed of up to 0,1 seconds. In addition, six different autofocus modes are provided, which are ideal for shooting moving objects. The device has the possibility of continuous shooting, at high and low speed, with accurate prediction of the place of movement of the object - 8 frames per second.
Most novice photographers would be surprised that such a small camera is capable of producing such high-quality images. But it's not about size at all. The main role here is played by the matrix mentioned above. It allows you to do without an optical low-pass filter. The latter is necessary in order to get rid of the moiré effect. The built-in matrix filters make it possible to capture unfiltered light passing through the lens, reaching an unprecedented level of resolution.
The headset has a wide range of sensitivity options - the maximum threshold reaches 12800. At the same time, the picture quality does not suffer noticeably. Values 3200-6400 are the optimal choice. At a sensitivity of 12800, users noticed a purple tint on dark elements of the image. But, as it was already noted, it does not affect the quality. Also, this function can be set automatically by the camera. At the same time, the device itself rarely exceeds the threshold of 3200.
Bonus feature
Video shooting. Yes, this model has such an ability. Although few people use the video recording function on such cameras, it is still worth mentioning. Of course, this option is inferior to similar ones in many professional video cameras, but it is definitely a step above those in compact cameras. Therefore, the possibility of capturing video footage should not be underestimated. Moreover, the video is Full HD, and there is also a mode selection and different shooting styles.
According to the official specifications, a fully charged battery should be enough for 330 shots. In reality - a little less - only 300, without a flash. But considering the fact that the camera can be charged via USB from any handy source (even on the go), you don't have to worry about the battery draining quickly.
If you download a special application to your smartphone or tablet, you will be able to wirelessly and instantly transfer fresh photos. And if Wi-Fi is available, it can also be used on a home computer.
The RAW converter built into the system will allow quick viewing of images and their editing directly on the camera screen, without the need to transfer to additional headsets.
Conclusions and recommendations
Having described the characteristics of the Fujifilm X70, we can conclude that this model has combined all the qualities necessary for high-quality photo and video shooting. As for the disadvantages, there are no such inventions that could boast only merits. The main thing is that these imperfections are easily compensated by additional functions and equipment.
In conclusion, we can say that this compact instrument will be a worthy competitor in the digital equipment market.
