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In all but one photo the camera focused correctly where the central AF area was pointed: on background centered subjects. In an earlier post I recommended pre-focusing on main (off-center) subjects...

My X10 behaves in the same way when turning on in bright light. I'm guessing the aperture begins wide open rather than stopped down for Fujiilm's own reasons. Maybe they considered that most often,...

It appears that your AF was using a center focus point, and your subjects were falling outside of the AF area. You might try pre-focusing on the main subject, half pressing the shutter (or pressing...

These are very good photos. I appreciate your simplified approach, when experiencing a place is primary, rather than the photography of it.  Sometimes raw twiddling in post is very enjoyable too,...

You might check out DXOMark for sensor comparisons on those three cameras. They could provide you a helpful lab-based, side-by-side comparison of sensor headroom if those three cameras are in their...

Generally speaking for IQ only, my impressions are that Canon and Panasonic have the edge in sharpness, and some people prefer the color rendition of Canon. Panasonic can do some strange things...

The X10's EXR ability to use ISO 100/DR 400 at M size is pretty major for me, and partially for that reason, joachim5.

The half-press sets autofocus, shutter speed, aperture, and DR determination (If on Auto DR). A lot happens in that fraction of a second. Holding half-press and then full pressing at the best...

I view my work primarily on a 21 inch diagonal iMac monitor and submit monthly digital images for our photography club's viewing at a maximum of 1024 pixels on the long side. Theoretically a 2...

I found the EOS M AF to be very slow, even after the firmware upgrade.

Good advice... thanks. I think I'll hold and wait. The X30 might have a larger sensor, too.

I've noticed very sharp X20 samples, much sharper than my X10 when searching by image. But in those samples I've seen shadows and some highlights clipped. This might be an emerging style among...

Would those who have made the switch care to comment, for those considering it?

Try a Canon G15 out for size.

Prime: I'm shooting M size Jpeg originals and editing in Aperture (3.4.5) as well. Though my camera is an X10 the sensor and processor matches yours. In my observations Auto Enhance changes White...

My first DSLR was a Sony. It was more reasonably priced, had good handling, and Sony makes the sensors for both Nikon and Canon anyway!

Tack sharp! Nice work.

Yes, and having a manually-operated zoom is a plus for others (including me). It's faster and more accurate than the electronic rocker switch type.

I read option three to mean the longest shutter speed one can handhold. Minimum ISO I interpret to mean manually setting the closest possible ISO to base. My camera sufficiently takes care of all...