A few more thoughts on the X-S10

After a few days with the X-S10 I'm pleased with the purchase but its taking a lot of getting used to - after the last few years with Fuji X series many things just work differently - some better some worse and others just different.

The general ergonomics work well for me with a couple of exceptions that I wasn't expecting - I like the deep grip but its not a major improvement on the X-T30 with the Metro Case grip. In fact the X-T30/Metro Case combination works better in some ways with the pronounced thumb rest at the rear of the camera. I do, however, like the forward position of the shutter button - find its easier to use the camera one handed which is my preference with smallish lenses.

Haven't noticed any problems with the gap between grip and lenses - including the 16-80 f4 that I bought as a kit with the X-S10.

The main problem is the rear command dial which is for exposure compensation in most mode dial settings. Its very easy to turn and its located just where my thumb rests. I'm constantly turning it without noticing. It doesn't seem to have a lock and can't be turned off - hopefully I'll learn to avoid moving it. A firmware lock from Fuji would be much appreciated - perhaps with a function button to lock/unlock.

Other posters have complained about the build quality - but I have no complaints.

Battery consumption is dramatically greater than with other X series cameras - in the past I could wander around for hours with a single battery and still have plenty of power left. Not with the X-S10 - have to carry another battery. perhaps I'll get used to turning things off but I'm reluctant to go without using the rear screen or AF boost mode.

IBIS - as expected - is brilliant especially for movie making. In the past - for stills - I've tended to use the auto minimum shutter speed (with auto ISO) - have to rethink that now.

I like the instant movie button.

Haven't yet spent the time to set up the new custom settings options on the main dial - but like the flexibility this gives - most everything except movie settings can be stored using these.

Autofocus seems to match the X-T3 after the most recent firmware update and I'm pleased about that.

We seem to have lost the shortcut to format the card - have to go through the menu now.

My conclusion is that the X-T30 (with a firmware release to upgrade AF) would be as good as the X-S10 - except for the IBIS - but perhaps that is enough.

Greybeard2017 wrote:

After a few days with the X-S10 I'm pleased with the purchase but its taking a lot of getting used to - after the last few years with Fuji X series many things just work differently - some better some worse and others just different.

The general ergonomics work well for me with a couple of exceptions that I wasn't expecting - I like the deep grip but its not a major improvement on the X-T30 with the Metro Case grip. In fact the X-T30/Metro Case combination works better in some ways with the pronounced thumb rest at the rear of the camera. I do, however, like the forward position of the shutter button - find its easier to use the camera one handed which is my preference with smallish lenses.

Haven't noticed any problems with the gap between grip and lenses - including the 16-80 f4 that I bought as a kit with the X-S10.

The main problem is the rear command dial which is for exposure compensation in most mode dial settings. Its very easy to turn and its located just where my thumb rests. I'm constantly turning it without noticing. It doesn't seem to have a lock and can't be turned off - hopefully I'll learn to avoid moving it. A firmware lock from Fuji would be much appreciated - perhaps with a function button to lock/unlock.

Other posters have complained about the build quality - but I have no complaints.

Battery consumption is dramatically greater than with other X series cameras - in the past I could wander around for hours with a single battery and still have plenty of power left. Not with the X-S10 - have to carry another battery. perhaps I'll get used to turning things off but I'm reluctant to go without using the rear screen or AF boost mode.

IBIS - as expected - is brilliant especially for movie making. In the past - for stills - I've tended to use the auto minimum shutter speed (with auto ISO) - have to rethink that now.

I like the instant movie button.

Haven't yet spent the time to set up the new custom settings options on the main dial - but like the flexibility this gives - most everything except movie settings can be stored using these.

Autofocus seems to match the X-T3 after the most recent firmware update and I'm pleased about that.

We seem to have lost the shortcut to format the card - have to go through the menu now.

My conclusion is that the X-T30 (with a firmware release to upgrade AF) would be as good as the X-S10 - except for the IBIS - but perhaps that is enough.

As I've gotten older and my hands less steady, IBIS has become more and more important. I traded in an X-T1 and X-T2 body recently when I purchased my X-T4.  Also replaced my trusty Sony RX100 with an RX100v which has IS.  My X100t is relegated to outdoor daytime photography.  I've simply lost too many pics inside wonderful old churches on our European wanderings to slow shutter speeds and my shaky hands.

I didn't come to Fuji for vintage looks and controls but I liked their total lens choices / price / and weight for what need.

But later on I started to appreciate vintage controls.

But I'd definitely like C1C2 C3 mode, being smaller with IBIS. My next camera would be that series. Currently using X-T20