X-T20 Arrives

Bill Ferris · Mar 29, 2017

It's official. I can now participate in the Fujifilm X system forum as a photographer who uses the product. UPS delivered my black X-T20 kit (18-55mm), last night. I've got the next few days to get to know the system, before starting a week long backpack in Grand Canyon. The next two weeks should be quite the adventure. Wish me well.

Just a quick smartphone snap

Compared in size to the Nikon D610 with Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD

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JacquesC · Mar 29, 2017

I wish you well

Enjoy your camera and your trip, you can leave your Nikon at home !

Clive99 · Mar 29, 2017

Congratulations! Mine arrived yesterday too! Pretty excited! Nikon shooter for 20+ years - My D300 and all it's lenses are going up for sale today. I really think Fuji is doing something right - (lots of smallish nice primes! and bodies with manual controls)

Clive

Astrophotographer 10 · Mar 29, 2017

Have an excellent trip. Boy that comparison photo really brings it home how compact the XT20 is and conversely how large some DSLR setups are.

Its probably the primary reason most switched to mirrorless right there.

I already have XT2 but I must say I am tempted to check out the XT20 as I fin the smaller form appealing as mirrorless have also tended to sneak up in size and weight over the various generations.

Greg.

Bill Ferris · Mar 29, 2017

Imagine seeing this when UPS delivers your new camera...

Scrunched box containing Fujifilm X-T20 kit

After studying the mangled package a bit, I decided to document the damage and open the box to check the condition of the contents.

The X-T20 kit (black/noir with 18-55mm f/2.8-4)

Fortunately, the Fujifilm box shows not outward sighs of damage...not even a light crinkled corner. So, I unpacked the kit, fired it up and started checking functionality.

So far, so good.

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Bill Ferris · Mar 29, 2017

Astrophotographer 10 said:
Have an excellent trip. Boy that comparison photo really brings it home how compact the XT20 is and conversely how large some DSLR setups are.

Its probably the primary reason most switched to mirrorless right there.

I already have XT2 but I must say I am tempted to check out the XT20 as I fin the smaller form appealing as mirrorless have also tended to sneak up in size and weight over the various generations.

Greg.

I'm really looking forward to hiking with this camera. I'm sure there will be some growing pains - especially, considering I've only a couple of days to get comfortable with it - but my calves and quads are already sending me Thank You notes.

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FunkySpoo · Mar 29, 2017

Bill Ferris said:
Just a quick smartphone sn

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The size difference is just astounding. I have the A6000 which is also small. I see people at work (I work in a museum) lugging these giant bricks around all the time. Congrats on the new camera. Have fun with it.

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imnotmarvin · Mar 29, 2017

Bill Ferris said:
Astrophotographer 10 said:

Have an excellent trip. Boy that comparison photo really brings it home how compact the XT20 is and conversely how large some DSLR setups are.

Its probably the primary reason most switched to mirrorless right there.

I already have XT2 but I must say I am tempted to check out the XT20 as I fin the smaller form appealing as mirrorless have also tended to sneak up in size and weight over the various generations.

Greg.

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I'm really looking forward to hiking with this camera. I'm sure there will be some growing pains - especially, considering I've only a couple of days to get comfortable with it - but my calves and quads are already sending me Thank You notes.

Winger67 · Mar 29, 2017

I also went from my D90 to X-T10 when it came out for the weight/size savings for travel. Used the X-T10 but though the autofocus sucked. Last year I took the D90 on trip where I was going to watch my first rocket launch since I didn't have a telephoto for the Fuji. I really forgot how well the D90 handles and was tempted to go back to Nikon but the the X-T20 came out. Haven't shot much with the X-T20 but I'll have to say the autofocus seems much improved and now I'm ready to fully commit.

Bring a lot of batteries and have a way to charge. These things go through them pretty quick. Enjoy the trip!

hashsomeKnoppers · Mar 30, 2017

Wish you a nice trip!

Which lenses will you take with you? Just the 18-55 ?

Christoph

SkyTamer · Mar 30, 2017

Thank you Bill for the included photo comparing the two cameras/systems. Very helpful.

Cheers

Bill Ferris · Mar 30, 2017

hashsomeKnoppers said:
Wish you a nice trip!

Which lenses will you take with you? Just the 18-55 ?

Christoph

Thank you. Yes, the 18-55 is the one X-mount lens I have and I typically prefer to hike with one zoom offering wide to normal focal lengths.

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