Fujifilm XF1 12 MP Digital Camera - Lightning Deal

Fujifilm XF1 12 MP Digital Camera - Lightning Deal · **1 Like**

Fujifilm XF1 12 MP Digital Camera for $150 at Amazon until about 3:30PM Eastern Std. Time.

F1.8 on the wide end.

Fuji XF1 Lightning Deal

mee · 12-02-2014, 07:54 PM

Neat camera but slow to use. Not a top pick for a grab it and shoot type point and shoot. The On/Off is built into manually pulling out and then twisting the lens. Image quality is decent, however.

That said, I'd probably go for an S110 if I was looking for a faster point and shoot.

OnTheWeb · 12-03-2014, 11:38 AM

Originally posted by mee

Neat camera but slow to use. Not a top pick for a grab it and shoot type point and shoot. The On/Off is built into manually pulling out and then twisting the lens. Image quality is decent, however.

That said, I'd probably go for an S110 if I was looking for a faster point and shoot.

Fuji's were my first cameras so I'm kind of addicted. I still love the e900 (aka. "The brick"), F30, S200exr, S100fs and others. They just feel and work naturally to me for what I shoot and I like Fuji colors and the Astia, Provia, Velvia options. There's probably something wrong with me

For $150, it's just something I can take with me when I don't want to grab my Pentax gear or don't want to get my Pentax stuff damaged on certain hikes.

**Spodeworld** · 12-03-2014, 02:28 PM

DxO Marks gave it essentially the same rating as the MX-1. That's odd given that this appears to have a much larger sensor.

robtcorl · 12-03-2014, 03:12 PM

I found an Amazon deal late last year on one for $180.
Loved the images, but tired of the lens twist on/off and zoom.
After buying a MX-1 for $200, I recently sold the XF1 on eBay for what I paid.

**Spodeworld** · 12-04-2014, 07:34 AM

robtcorl - How does the low light IQ between the two compare?

robtcorl · 12-04-2014, 08:39 AM

Originally posted by Spodeworld

robtcorl - How does the low light IQ between the two compare?

Hard for me to say since I don't do much low light, both are good IMO.
I will say though the Pro Low Light feature on the XF1 is great for stills, and a nice feature.
It combines 4 rapid shots to reduce noise.
The MX-1 at full optical zoom is f2.5, and I think the XF1 is about f4.

A pretty good review is found here:
CoffeeGeek • An Early Look at the Fuji XF1

**Spodeworld** · 12-05-2014, 05:47 AM

So, seems like a nice little camera, but not necessarily an upgrade if you already have the MX-1, even with the larger sensor.

OnTheWeb · 12-11-2014, 09:03 AM

Originally posted by Spodeworld

So, seems like a nice little camera, but not necessarily an upgrade if you already have the MX-1, even with the larger sensor.

So now I'm sitting here with unopened Fuji XF-1 and Olympus XZ-2 cameras sitting in front of me... I can't keep both, and I don't know which one to open

robtcorl · 12-11-2014, 10:32 AM

Originally posted by OnTheWeb

So now I'm sitting here with unopened Fuji XF-1 and Olympus XZ-2 cameras sitting in front of me... I can't keep both, and I don't know which one to open

The XF1 that I had worked beautifully, but some Amazon reviewers said they were getting a 'lens control error' after a period of time.
Didn't sound like Fuji's CS was much help either.

Biro · 12-11-2014, 08:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OnTheWeb

So now I'm sitting here with unopened Fuji XF-1 and Olympus XZ-2 cameras sitting in front of me... I can't keep both, and I don't know which one to open

I have an XF-1 and I'm very pleased with the image quality. No problems with it, either. I get lots of remarks about the "cool camera," too. But... even with the two-thirds sensor, the lens stops down very fast. The XZ-2's lens stays much brighter for much longer and external controls are generally superior. I prefer the XF-1's manual zoom but I could certainly live with the XZ-2's power zoom. I'd open the Olympus box first.

GoneToTheDogs · 12-13-2014, 08:42 AM

The XZ-2 can be configured to allow control of the zoom from the control ring on the lens. It works well; better in my hands than that little rocker switch at the shutter release button.

OnTheWeb · 12-14-2014, 01:29 PM

I've only had the XZ-2 a couple days. It's a powerful little beast that has a lot to like. The lens is so fast you can shoot stuff you normally wouldn't and get decent results. It has a quality feel to it and focuses very fast. There is not competition in the sub- $200 price range, and with the configurable lens ring it offers a lot of flexibility to the user.

Now I'm off to go and find the XZ-2's SCP (super control panel menu) that I heard about.

Biro · 12-14-2014, 08:16 PM

Originally posted by OnTheWeb

Now I'm off to go and find the XZ-2's SCP (super control panel menu) that I heard about.

See if this works on the XZ-2... it does on most of Olympus's better cameras:

Turning on the Olympus Super Control Panel | atmtx photo blog

saladin · 12-14-2014, 11:58 PM

Digidirect in australia is a bricks and mortar store and can sell you an XF1 with case for $AU199. Not that i bought one of course, because my daughter wrote Santa a letter asking for a camera so its really his problem........

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12-02-2014, 07:54 PM	#2
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Neat camera but slow to use. Not a top pick for a grab it and shoot type point and shoot. The On/Off is built into manually pulling out and then twisting the lens. Image quality is decent, however. That said, I'd probably go for an S110 if I was looking for a faster point and shoot.

12-03-2014, 11:38 AM	#3
OnTheWeb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 791 Original Poster	Originally posted by mee Neat camera but slow to use. Not a top pick for a grab it and shoot type point and shoot. The On/Off is built into manually pulling out and then twisting the lens. Image quality is decent, however. That said, I'd probably go for an S110 if I was looking for a faster point and shoot. Fuji's were my first cameras so I'm kind of addicted. I still love the e900 (aka. "The brick"), F30, S200exr, S100fs and others. They just feel and work naturally to me for what I shoot and I like Fuji colors and the Astia, Provia, Velvia options. There's probably something wrong with me For $150, it's just something I can take with me when I don't want to grab my Pentax gear or don't want to get my Pentax stuff damaged on certain hikes.

12-03-2014, 02:28 PM	#4
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	DxO Marks gave it essentially the same rating as the MX-1. That's odd given that this appears to have a much larger sensor.

12-03-2014, 03:12 PM	#5
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	I found an Amazon deal late last year on one for $180. Loved the images, but tired of the lens twist on/off and zoom. After buying a MX-1 for $200, I recently sold the XF1 on eBay for what I paid.

12-04-2014, 07:34 AM	#6
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	robtcorl - How does the low light IQ between the two compare?

12-04-2014, 08:39 AM	#7
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by Spodeworld robtcorl - How does the low light IQ between the two compare? Hard for me to say since I don't do much low light, both are good IMO. I will say though the Pro Low Light feature on the XF1 is great for stills, and a nice feature. It combines 4 rapid shots to reduce noise. The MX-1 at full optical zoom is f2.5, and I think the XF1 is about f4. A pretty good review is found here: CoffeeGeek • An Early Look at the Fuji XF1

12-05-2014, 05:47 AM	#8
Spodeworld Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: New Joisey Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,370	So, seems like a nice little camera, but not necessarily an upgrade if you already have the MX-1, even with the larger sensor.

12-11-2014, 09:03 AM	#9
OnTheWeb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 791 Original Poster	Originally posted by Spodeworld So, seems like a nice little camera, but not necessarily an upgrade if you already have the MX-1, even with the larger sensor. So now I'm sitting here with unopened Fuji XF-1 and Olympus XZ-2 cameras sitting in front of me... I can't keep both, and I don't know which one to open

12-11-2014, 10:32 AM	#10
robtcorl Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: St Louis, MO Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,606	Originally posted by OnTheWeb So now I'm sitting here with unopened Fuji XF-1 and Olympus XZ-2 cameras sitting in front of me... I can't keep both, and I don't know which one to open The XF1 that I had worked beautifully, but some Amazon reviewers said they were getting a 'lens control error' after a period of time. Didn't sound like Fuji's CS was much help either.

12-11-2014, 08:26 PM - 1 Like	#11
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Originally posted by OnTheWeb So now I'm sitting here with unopened Fuji XF-1 and Olympus XZ-2 cameras sitting in front of me... I can't keep both, and I don't know which one to open I have an XF-1 and I'm very pleased with the image quality. No problems with it, either. I get lots of remarks about the "cool camera," too. But... even with the two-thirds sensor, the lens stops down very fast. The XZ-2's lens stays much brighter for much longer and external controls are generally superior. I prefer the XF-1's manual zoom but I could certainly live with the XZ-2's power zoom. I'd open the Olympus box first.

12-13-2014, 08:42 AM	#12
GoneToTheDogs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Reading, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 148	The XZ-2 can be configured to allow control of the zoom from the control ring on the lens. It works well; better in my hands than that little rocker switch at the shutter release button.

12-14-2014, 01:29 PM	#13
OnTheWeb Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 791 Original Poster	I've only had the XZ-2 a couple days. It's a powerful little beast that has a lot to like. The lens is so fast you can shoot stuff you normally wouldn't and get decent results. It has a quality feel to it and focuses very fast. There is not competition in the sub- $200 price range, and with the configurable lens ring it offers a lot of flexibility to the user. Now I'm off to go and find the XZ-2's SCP (super control panel menu) that I heard about.

12-14-2014, 08:16 PM	#14
Biro Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,200	Originally posted by OnTheWeb Now I'm off to go and find the XZ-2's SCP (super control panel menu) that I heard about. See if this works on the XZ-2... it does on most of Olympus's better cameras: Turning on the Olympus Super Control Panel \| atmtx photo blog

12-14-2014, 11:58 PM	#15
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	Digidirect in australia is a bricks and mortar store and can sell you an XF1 with case for $AU199. Not that i bought one of course, because my daughter wrote Santa a letter asking for a camera so its really his problem........