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Fantastic Option in 2019

Started Jun 13, 2019 | User reviews thread
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Skyler King
Skyler King Regular Member • Posts: 162
Fantastic Option in 2019
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This is such a fantastic camera, even in 2019! I bought this camera in absolutely pristine condition for less than $300, which included a grip, extra battery, etc. I purchased it more just to "try it out" and see if I liked the form factor, to help me decide if I would like using the X-T3. 
Well, it didn't take me long to be really, really impressed with this camera. Sure, there is only one card slot, but... that's still surprisingly common. Just ask Canon and Nikon mirrorless what I'm talking about 
The mechanical shutter only goes up to 1/4000th, but again, that is still pretty common for a lot of non-flagship mirrorless cameras. If you need a faster shutter speed, the electronic shutter will do the trick, as it goes up to 1/32,000. 
Here is what to focus on; You get a very rugged, solidly built magnesium alloy, weather sealed camera with physical controls for exposure compensation, shutter speed, and ISO. You get a big, bright, beautiful 2.36 million dot viewfinder that is 0.5" with 0.77x magnification. You get a 3", tilting screen with over 1 million dot resolution. You are able to shoot 1080p60 video for nearly 30 minutes straight, per clip. You get a dedicated SD card slot on the side of the camera, rather than placing it next to the battery. You get nearly all of the latest film simulations from Fuji (all except for Eterna, which will likely be added at some point). You get the X-Trans sensor array with 16mp and NO AA FILTER! This means that images are incredibly vibrant and sharp, even by 2019 standards. You even get WiFi connectivity! The 8fps burst rate also beats a lot of cameras that are current, as well. 
Seriously, this is a fantastic camera. I am so happy with it that I actually sold my X-T30 and kept the X-T1! I use my X-T1 as a secondary camera, alongside my X-H1. However, I am being completely honest with you when I say that it is nearly impossible for me to tell the photos apart. I always have to double check the files to see which camera I used to take a particular photo, as that is just how well the X-T1 still performs, image quality wise. 
It seems like you can now get these cameras for a song and a prayer. Definitely one of the best bargains you will find. I cannot recommend this camera highly enough. Don't think about it, just do it!

 Skyler King's gear list:Skyler King's gear list
Samsung EX2F Canon EOS 5D Nikon D200 Olympus PEN E-P1 Olympus PEN E-P3 +10 more
Fujifilm X-T1
16 megapixels • 3 screen • APS-C sensor
Announced: Jan 28, 2014
Skyler King's score
4.0
Average community score
4.4
bad for good for
Kids / pets
great
Action / sports
good
Landscapes / scenery
unrated
Portraits
excellent
Low light (without flash)
great
Flash photography (social)
excellent
Studio / still life
excellent
= community average
Fujifilm X-H1 Fujifilm X-T1 Fujifilm X-T3
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