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new XA2: what good is a selfie screen with no touchscreen.

Started Jan 15, 2015 | Discussions thread
StevenN Senior Member • Posts: 1,551
Fuji dropped the ball

I'm kind of disappointed with the new X-A2. It doesn't have one thing on it that would make me upgrade from my X-A1. Do they seriously think that people are going to shell out money because the camera can take "selfies?" If I wanted to take selfies with my X-A1, I'd simply set the self timer, hold the camera at arm's length and take the shot. The 16mm lens would ensure I'd get what I wanted in the frame.

But then again, I guess the X-A2 is aimed at beginners and amateurs and not photo enthusiasts. It just happens to be a very capable camera.

I'm not upset that Fuji didn't change the sensor. I like the X-A1's Bayer-type sensor just the way it is.

In all, probably the only thing that would have persuaded me to trade up my X-A1 would have been an EVF -- if they could fit one on the X30, they could fit one on the X-A1. I would even have given up the pop-up flash for the EVF.

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