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

Mirfak wrote:

Tommy TJ wrote:

The addition of a touch screen might be of use, but even with that (and the selfie screen) I can't help but think Fuji have really been quite lazy with this update a number of areas where they could and should have improved their entry model and they have failed to address the obvious points.

Agreed. There are many operational flaws, most of which were fixed on the X30, a P&S camera with a much smaller sensor. The "despised" Canon EOS M is much better operationally.

I can understand your enthusiasm for the EOS M's touchscreen capability, but seriously--"much better operationally" than the A1?

I have both the M and the A1. I love shooting with my A1. With the addition of a relatively inexpensive Clearviewer, I have a platform that gives me the benefits of stable eye level shooting with peak focusing (certainly a huge aid for focusing and composing with MF legacy telephotos) and flip screen capability, all in a smaller, lighter body than any other interchangeable lens X camera.

The Canon EOS M, conversely, I acquired at fire sale prices in order to gain a mirrorless body that would accommodate my existing stable of EF and EF-S lenses. I consider it a tool that conveniently bridges all three of Canon's current interchangeable lens mounts, but in seriously compromised (some would say intentionally crippled) fashion. Sure, you get touchscreen capability (which, btw, doesn't allow you the option of total inactivation), but no peak focusing (without having to resort to Magic Lantern), no flip screen, and 10X focusing aid magnification that, incredibly, requires no less than FOUR separate pushes with your right thumb to activate and then cancel prior to shutter release.