Fujifilm X-S10 Everything you wanted to know
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- A detailed, hands-on review of the features and operation of the Fujifilm X-S10, including tests and demonstrations of focus, exposure (including ISO) and colour science.
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This is part one of two.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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0:00 Intro
0:59 Sample photos
1:14 Focus
3:03 Low light focus
3:55 Face/eye detect
4:38 IBIS for stills
5:18 Exposure settings
6:17 ISO tests
7:50 Custom settings
8:40 Program shift
9:00 Manual focus
10:25 Colour science
11:30 White balance
12:25 Colour tuning
12:55 Dynamic range settings
14:47 Filters
15:15 Playback
15:42 Flash
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This is basically the best video explaining all the settings on this camera.
The way you explain it, is very calm and precise!
Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words!
Detailed and well-explained as usual! We're so lucky to have you.
So nice of you to say, thanks for commenting.
an amazing in depth review - thank you Maarten, can't wait to buy it !
My pleasure! Thanks for taking the time to post your kind words.
Having watched your review, I feel like I have tried the camera myself. It really *is* everything I wanted to know. Thank you!
I'm so glad! I appreciate your kind words.
Many thanks for your prompt reply. Looking forward to part 2 of this video. Stay healthy.
Part two is here; czcams.com/video/3QYk422Y3S4/video.html
I have that kit on order. I am floored by the capabilities of this camera! Thank you for the excellent demo!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for your kind words.
This is both a great tutorial for the X-s10 and a great tutorial for photography/camera settings overall.
Thanks, always nice to know viewers appreciate my work.
i always love how you review every camera. very detailed. that's what i need before deciding to buy a camera. thanks! :)
Happy to help! Thanks for your kind words.
I did try reset, but this time I realized I needed to move the cursor to OK. Success! THANK YOU! You’re a life-saver!
Glad you've worked it out.
Your channel and your videos are absolutelly amazing! very well done. vey high quality material. Thank you so much and God bless you!
A real pleasure to read your kind words, thank you!
I am sure you are a great person. ❤ Love your videos! I don't do photography, I just enjoy watching. I learn new things which is great! 😁
Thank you so much!
This is the video that brought me to your channel. It made this camera manageable for my limited photography skills. It also introduced me to the excellent way you communicate and present. I love my XS10 in large part to you. Thank you Maarten! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
Thanks for your kind words and wishes. It's always nice to know that I've helped a fellow photographer on their journey.
I'm still shooting my X-Pro2, and I'm loving the way that the Fujifilm cameras are evolving, there's a lot of useful features here at an excellent price! Thanks so much for your videos, they always hold great information for a photographer. It means I don't need to go check out the camera myself! You explored the important bits. Cheers!
Thanks, nice to know I provided useful information and that you appreciate my work. Thanks!!!
Looks at the moment that these rangefinder style Fujis are now gone for good which is a pity. Par for our times unfortunately.
What a GREAT review! Thanks for your work man.
I always appreciate kind words from my viewers. Thanks!!
Maarten....you are a CZcams treasure. Thank you for all that you do. Having just purchased an XT-3...i'm here just to see what i'm going to be missing out on.
Thanks for the kind words - hope you find what you're looking for. My view is that it's not enough to make a change.
XT3 is the better camera, the only thing you miss out on is IBIS
@@amitchandra2179 And although it provides some benefit in stills, its video benefit is small.
@@amitchandra2179 not quite that simple. X-S10 also has better AF, a smaller form factor, and a fully swiveling screen. I would go X-S10 if I bought a new camera, even though the price is similar now.
I'm so happy to see your video! You were very helpful! Take care!
It was a pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for commenting.
Dude love your story teller style, now you're my go to guy for my gear, I will even revisit and sure will like your videos for my current gear, I might even discover a thing or 2 that Iv'e missed!
That's very kind, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Now I can go for XS10 with no doubt . Great reviews and I'm glad I found out ur channel at right time .👍
Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated.
I like the way he explains the camera functions.
Always nice to know that my videos are appreciated, thanks!!
Thank you! Just bought it and you’re detailed info was helpful 👍
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for commenting.
Just purchased this camera, thanks for the videos!
Thanks for letting me know, I appreciate the kind words.
Thanks again for this great review 👏 waiting now for buy it
A pleasure to read your kind words. Thanks for commenting.
got my x-s10 today will be following your advice
Always nice to know my videos are useful.
Great detailed review as always. Thanks! Still deciding if I should pick this up as a sub-body...
Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.
Echoing Column Wheel: you are top 2-3 CZcams reviewers. Always unbiased, informative, & presented in a very enjoyable manner. You make fellow Canadians proud. Question: XT4 or XS10 for non-professional walking around situations & why.
If you like physical controls, the best video and a more substantial camera (I do) then the X-T4; otherwise the X-S10 is ideal for the less committed photographer who's more concerned about composition than technical details.
Excellent review as always...
I appreciate your kind words, thanks!!
Just in case you haven’t heard it today Maarten, you are _so appreciated!_ I refer to this video often. My first Fujifilm is the x-s10 from the Nikon ecosystem, and the learning curve is tough. You make it so simple!
Thanks again!
Thanks for your kind words, always nice to read that my videos are appreciated.
@@MaartenHeilbron is there any mode dial in xs-10.. set for aperture priority etc.?
@@bharatdrishyam2186 The X-S10 has a mode dial with P A S M settings.
One of the best reviews I have watched. Thank you
Wow, thanks! Kind comments like yours make it a pleasure to create these videos.
@@MaartenHeilbron hello, thanks to your reviews I have now purchased an XS10. Indeed you can use a dial button to change the aperture on the XF 10-24 in mode A on the lens. I am trying to set the Fn-D dial to change the exposure compensation in M mode, which is the last option of that dial menu. However, the button keeps only changing the film simulation even in M mode. Is there something in the menus that I am missing?
@@Edmonotone I'm lost. Which dial are you trying to change? I don't understand the Fn-D Dial. Is it the front or rear dial on the right, or the dial on the left? Then you refer to a button - which button?
@@MaartenHeilbron According to the Fujifilm X-S10 manual, the top left dial is called the Fn-D dial. The default setting for that dial is "film simulation". You can change that setting in the SET UP> BUTTON/DIAL SETTING>FUNCTION (Fn) SETTING Menu. When you highlight the Fn-D (Green) dial, the last item on the menu is Fn-D with 3 options: option 1 = DEFAULT, option 2 = DEFAULT with Exposure Compensation (represented by an icon) WHEN SET TO M, and option 3 = NONE. My issue is that when I select option 2 and set the camera on M (manual), and rotate the dial (Fn-D) the camera does not change the exposure but keeps changing the film simulation. I am talking about the Fujifilm X-S10, which you are addressing in the video.
Here's the update. And my apologies for not understanding the specifics of this earlier.
Now that I have the camera back in my hands - Yes, in the Function Dial setting menu, the dial is indeed called Fn-D, a mention not included in the manual. The manual (p254) is also quite confusing about the options that can be selected.
When I set the dial to "EV when set to M", and set the mode dial to M, the icon above the EV graph on the left of the screen changes to indicate that the Fn dial is now the control point and it does, indeed work to change the EV.
However, I believe that in addition to manual exposure and aperture, you also have your ISO set manually. Unless you use AutoISO, there is no exposure compensation adjustment.
EV is not a fourth exposure adjustment, rather it adjusts one of the three exposure variables (aperture, shutter and ISO) to make its adjustments. When all three are manual, there is no setting that EV can control, and the dial reverts to film simulation selection.
I hope this helps.
After using phone cams and pocket cams for years, I bought this as my first big cam. It's going to be a fun summer.
Hopefully, the fun starts now.
Excellent! I had to stop and rewind myriad times while I was following along and thinking about my settings, but that’s ok. Loving this camera, appreciate your guidance.
Glad it helped! Always nice to read kind words from an appreciative viewer.
Very nice camera, glad you pointed out the extensive in-camera raw development options and the possibility to save the raw file alongside the various filters....hope Sony listens....
I've been on Sony's case on this issue for years. Everyone else saves a JPEG with the effect alongside RAW, no idea why Sony's engineers can't figure this out.
Hi Maarten, I figured it out! I did a reset, and checked menu settings one at a time. When I changed ISO from Auto 3 to L80, "shooting + motion" and "continuous + motion" greyed out. When I returned to Auto 3, they became available again. Yay! Cheers, Steve
Thanks for the update! One more thing to add to the odd behaviours list.
I recently discovered your channel and it has become one of my favorite camera channels! Amazing content. I’m still undecided if I should get this camera or the a6600. I mainly shoot video with some light photography. On paper, the specs of the X-S10 look amazing but I’m used to the Sony AF. On the other hand, the horrible rolling shutter of the a6600 is making think more of this camera. I’m losing my hair over this. Lol.
I feel that either are a good choice. Yes, Sony's focus is better, but the Fujifilm 200 Mbit video data rate is superior. Consider what you are shooting before you either make focus speed or rolling shutter a major factor in your decision.
Most video is shot with a constant distance to the subject, and manual focus is the better solution (for either camera).
As for rolling shutter, you are unlikely to actually see the effect in typical video work. Only when you pan quickly is it noticeable.
Hope this helps.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks, always nice to hear from you.
@@MaartenHeilbron Me too, I like to see your work and the S10 is just a nice product that could be a small wish ...
Thanks Maarten been of great help because my X100 V is quite similar... Cheers.
Great to hear, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Thank you very much, Maarten. Your videos are always informative and pleasant. As a beginner (especially one with an affinity for Fuji), I find your channel to be endlessly helpful. I'm aware that this is an unsolicited opinion, but I think you should consider more in-depth tutorials and user guides. I think you will find an enthusiastic audience. Cheers!
Thanks for the kind words, they are appreciated. Do you have any "in-depth" suggestions?
@@MaartenHeilbron It would be nice to get some guidance on how and when to use different techniques for focus and exposure (for instance, when is single focus more useful/ effective than continuous?). I understand that this is mostly something that only comes with experience, but it'd be helpful to have a strong foundation. Thanks!
@@dhritimanbatchu Good suggestion. Have you watched this: czcams.com/video/mu_iDi0VfvA/video.html
@@MaartenHeilbron Lovely. Thank you so much. As I said, I'm a beginner so this definitely isn't the last time you'll hear from me. I know I phrased it like it's a threat, but I'm sure you understand the sentiment.. haha.
You look marvelous.
Thank you dahling! And so you you (mwah, mwah).
Even though your comments are perfect, it would be fun at the end giving a bit more of your feelings on the camera you analysed versus brothers... Thanks again for your great videos!
There are reasons I don't do that. I don't get to review all cameras, and those judgements may change over time - so if in this video I told you that I preferred one model, that may change within weeks when I review another.
As my videos are viewed for a long period of time (often 3-5 years) I don't feel that my judgement three years ago would be valid today.
As a result, I produce each as a standalone, with the hope that the viewer will make the final decision, based on their needs and preferences.
I am still disappointed that Fuji did not continue with a XT-40. The X-S10 is a XT-40, but they changed unfortunatly the handling. For me it's a pity.
Thank you for your detailed information. It's a pleasure to listen to you!
Thanks for the kind words and adding your observations. That disappointed me too. I like the form factor and the controls.
Nice to hear from you, and thanks for joining this channel as a member. Please do send an email so I can white list you.
Great video. This is exactly what I was looking for. As an X-T30 user (and previous X-T10 user) I've grown so used to the manual dials that I was scratching my head as to how the program mode dials work these days. I really don't *need* the X-S10 but the idea of having in camera stabilization, and combining that with a zoom that has decent stabilization, intrigues me for travel.
Glad it was helpful! Always nice to read that viewers appreciate my videos.
You just described my exact case. I'm an X-T30 user, and have just picked up an X-S10. I love the grip and the IBIS... but yeah, it's going to take me a while to adjust to the PSAM concept. The regular Fujifilm way seems much simpler and more intuitive...
Yes, using a dial to select the mode seems an unnecessary step.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks, Maarten, for replacing (and exceeding by far) the manual that comes with the camera. (In my case, that's seven manuals so far.) Greetings from Vienna to Toronto (had the questionable joy of connecting through Pearson last month).
Always nice to hear from viewers who appreciate my work. And please accept my apologies for our most dreadful airport, which does no honour to the Prime Minister who's name it bears. Then, when you have a moment, please say hi to my fans in Vienna. You might also have some ice-cream at Dremel (one of my top five).
Thank you very much for this. I just found a good deal on an X-S10, to replace my X-T20.
Glad I could help! Thanks for your kind words.
There are lots of very good camera reviewers on CZcams. But if you have allocated some money, like myself, to buy a new camera, Maarten's reviews are all you need before purchasing your new gear. Unlike other reviews, this chanel spares great deal of time for user experience, navigating you through menus, settings and so on. For a serious buyer who wants to hear from a professional, this is all you need. His English is also easy to understand for international watchers like me.
I'm so glad to hear that you appreciate my style and content. Thanks for taking the time to comment.
You've always reminded me of Mr. Rogers, the American TV legend. Today's red sweater makes it even more obvious. Thanks for this great video.
Thanks. Sadly, no songs, no King Friday.
Great video as always, appreciate it. I’m sure I’ll be watching it many more times when I get my X-S10. I’m counting down the days until the 19th! I just picked up an XF 60 lens and I’m really looking forward to having the IBIS to help with handheld shots.
Semi-related but I returned my new X-T30 to get the X-S10 so I picked up an open-box X-E3 to hold me over. What a great little camera that is! I think it deserves much more recognition when we talk about the best beginner Fuji camera. The X-E3 is a better choice than the X-T200 and X-A7 IMO.
Thanks for your kind words and your update. I agree - the X-E3 is a great carry for street candids and travel.
What do you think about the autofocus between those 2 cameras?
Does the IBIS make a big difference when using prime lenses in decent light?
@@ozwrangler.c I think they're about the same, with some advantage to the X-S10. (we're talking about the X-E3 and X-S10 right?) Before you consider the three year old X-E3, do check Fuji rumours for information about possible updates this year.
Thank you
Always my pleasure, thanks for the kind words.
Fantastic, but so much to remember.
Thanks - I do try to make my videos as detailed as the camera requires.
Hi Mr Maarten, I hope that you and yours are more than well.
I am happy to see your chanel grow and people steadily appreciating your beautiful and instructive efforts.
Once you helped me choose my Fuji.
Now a friend of mine is torn between the XT-30 (with the 18-55 zoom) and the X-S10 (with the 16-80 zoom).
She is finishing her art studies and this is going to be her first camera. She asked me to help her and I am asking for your help on this, since you have so much experience. Please let me know... Take care... :)
Very good video/tutorial, it looks like a great camera, but I’m keeping my X-T4 with the XF 16-80 (Hahaha). Always great to see you Maarten. Stay safe.
Thanks - nice to hear from you also. Stay healthy.
La X T 4 es de lo mejor que tienen ahora en Fuji. Yo tengo la X100V ( que tiene el mismo sensor de la tuya ) y para llevarla siempre conmigo es fantástica... Viva Boca!!!
@@marionmolina2225 Gracias por agregar tus pensamientos.
At 11.39, it is possible to add any of the Fuji film simulations to the RAW files in Adobe Camera RAW. In the ACR Basic tab, on the right of the drop-down profile menu, there is an icon that takes you to further profiles. Under Camera Matching, all the Fuji film simulations are available, if your RAW file is a RAF (raw fuji). You can then compare the Fuji film simulations on your RAW file, and use any that please you.
Good tip, thanks for adding this note.
Thank you for this follow-up review Maarten. Makes me wonder which kit buy, X-T3, X-S10, or the Canon EOS RP for hobbyist use.
They all seem like good choices - so you'll have to decide based on your wallet, the feel in your hand and your brand/design preference.
Somehow IBIS has been a feature of rather advanced cameras. Probably expecting it in a beginner-level model is unrealistic, but we definitely need more models with IBIS at least in a mid-price range. Looks like Fuji goes in a right direction in this regard.
Well, maybe. It remains a feature that I feel most photographers have expectations that are too high (particularly for video) have little real use for and don't understand well.
❤️ detail and practical examples in your reviews
I’m torn between xs10 and xt30
Better autofocus for moving subject (outdoors) would bias me one way or another...
Do you think the xs10 has quicker autofocus than xt30 (in good light)?
It does, but not by much.
Such a informative useful video! Thanks a ton, do you by chance know how to turn the filters off once you’ve got them on? Thank uu
Turn the mode dial to a position other than "filter".
Thank you for all the good information that you give us. I learned a lot from you. I have a Fuji X-S10 and trying to get my screen to show the F stops. I used to have all the aperture settings on my screen and now it is gone. What did I do wrong and how can I see it again on my screen? Thank you
Is your lens set to A? Does the setting appear when you soft-press the shutter key?
@@MaartenHeilbron finally I figured out how to set my lcd screen where I can see the changes. Now when I set it to A or other settings, I can see the F stops. I also didn't know how to use the dial to change the aperture without seeing it on the screen. Thank you for the reply.
I’m still waiting for your guide and review on the a7c Maarten..hihi
I hope to have the review unit soon. Thanks for your patience.
Enjoyed watching this really useful review! One question regarding IBIS - is the IBIS on S10 with OIS on lens turned off comparable to a camera without IBIS (say T30 or E4) but with a stabilized. lens (say the 18-55 or 16-50). How much of a difference does this make to videos?
Thanks for your kind words, appreciated. I haven't tried to figure that out. The OIS is suitable for stills, combined with the DIS, it's marginally useful for video.
Excellent video, thank you!!! Between the 18-55mm f2.8-4 and the 16-80mm f4, which lens would you recommend for a complete beginner to pair with this camera for all around (non-professional) use, for both photo and video?
Both have advantages. Operationally, I prefer the 16-80.
Hello sir.
I've just found your channel and I'm already watching the third video in row.
I feel like founding a hidden gem!
I'm buying a new camera very soon and my two options are the xs10 and the xt3.
Not gonna lie, I like the xs10's ease of use, ibis and flip out screen.
But my main goal is the best video quality, so my question is, is the 4K 30 10bit that superior from the 8bit of the xs10?
I won't be using any external recorders and I think with the fujifilm pict.profiles I could avoid heavy grading.
Less time in front a pc, and more in the action, is always a plus.
And 4K 60 although liked, not really needed.
I am really looking forward to your reply.
Have a nice day and stay safe,sir.
It was a pleasure to read your kind words. In a number of ways the X-T3 offers better video quality, even without an external recorder.
He is a Gem, “hiding in the light!” A Gentleman and a Scholar. He knows what he speaks of.
Fantastic review. Exactly was I was looking for. Quick question.. I’ve read reports of the 16-80 and other larger lenses ‘rubbing’ your finger knuckles with the x-s10 due to the bigger grip. Did you have any problems with it?
No problems, but it's definitely tight and there is contact.
Hi Maarten.. I'm rewatching your video trying to understand how my new XS10 works. I have one question for you ..which dial are you referring to when you say "front dial"?..I'm going to have to watch your 2 videos at least 100 times to get it all figured out! Thank you so much for what you do!
The dial on the front side of the camera, just under the shutter button. Thanks for your kind words.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks Maarten!
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Thanks for your kind emoji.
Hi, Maarten. I’m new to your channel, but am mighty impressed by your reviews and photography knowledge. Keep up the superb work! I had been ‘torn’ between the Fuji X-T3 and X-T30 before learning about the X-S10. There’s only EUR 100 in the difference where I am body only, but that price about doubles when looking at body & lens bundles. But now, with the imminent arrival of the X-S10 (and with the X-T4 being priced firmly outside my price range), I find myself feeling more confused than before... 😅 This purchase (to mark a special occasion) would mark my first system purchase in 8 years. I’m mostly looking for a system I can both learn photography beyond the basics and to grow into. I shoot travel and street photography mostly, with video making up about 10-15% of my overall needs. Any thoughts for a confused newbie?! Best wishes.
If you are serious about the technology and practice of photography, you're better off with the X-T3's physical controls. If you're more concerned with the art and composition then the X-S10 might be the simpler to use model.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks, Maarten. I really appreciate your time. Either way I suspect I’ll not be disappointed!
@@MaartenHeilbron I'm exactly in the same situation than @Patrick O'Donovan. Only one question, especifically what advantages does the xs10 have over the xt3? Is its size really an advantage? And as for the rest of the physical and software characteristics? Thank you so much for your wonderful and elegant way of explaining everything.
@@j.durendez7725 The size is an advantage for me. More clearance for the lens, more physical controls - and I'm a fan of Fujifilm's non-PASM style. The firmware is close to identical. Thanks your kind words.
As a X-S10 owner I have found these videos very helpful so thanks for making them. A question I have that I would be grateful for any help is, in video mode (M,S), I can only adjust aperture using one of the camera buttons, the lens aperture ring does not work, is this standard , can it be fixed?
Thanks for your kind words. You should be able to adjust the aperture in Manual mode, but not shutter. In video mode, if Movie Optimized Control is on, you will not be able to use the lens ring to set aperture.
Hi Maarten... I'm really enjoying your video series on the Fuji XS10. I'm new to photography (at 65) and the XS10 will be my first camera since film SLR in the 80's. A question for you: you said you programmed the video play button for something else, so pardon my ignorance but then how would you start the video recording? Thank you very much for your videos!
Thanks for your kind words. Sorry, should have included that detail. I only shoot video in video mode, and in that mode, the shutter release button starts (and stops) video recording.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you Maarten!
Think D-Range Priority controls both Dynamic Range and the Tone Curve, hence these get greyed out. Dynamic Range on its does much less, but together with the Tone Curve adjustments (i.e. D-Range Priority) the results seem more HDR-like. (Took me a very long time to understand this!)
Thanks for mansplaining.
Haha well as I said it took me a very long time to figure out, sold an X-H1 partly because it had D-Range Priority and it was confusing me, and now sold an X-T20 partly because it doesn't have D-Range Priority - having now understood how it works / what it does... so hoping it might help someone :)
Of course Fujifilm should be the ones explaining it better - even just listing the D-Range Priority first in the menu, followed Dynamic Range and Tone Curve with slight indents, would help....
@@martonltd Understood.
Hi Maarten, I've watched many of your videos. Lots of helpful information! Some of it is over my head (for now). Just started using my X-S10 today, my first non-point and shoot camera. It's a lot easier than I thought! One quick question. In the IS menu, "continuous + motion" and "shooting + motion" are greyed out. Earlier today they weren't, and I can't figure out which setting I changed to cause this. Any ideas? I'll probably keep it setting at "shooting only", but still wondering about the others that are greyed out. Thanks! Steve
I wish that Fujifilm provided more detail about those exclusions in the menu. They may be related to mode (some options available with video) or to the current lens (not all lenses have stabilization).
That's awesome review, one of the best deep and clarified I have ever seen!!. Thanks. I was wondering to buy my first camera, I love travel and I will use for street, nature and landscape photography the most. After checking Olympus OM D 5 Mark II, Fuji XT20, XT- 30, and even SONY A 6400, I am confused. I do not how important it is Weather sealing or Ibis for travel. What of this options would you recommend?. it will be the XF 16-80 f.4 a good option in case I will choose Fuji? Thanks
Thanks for your kind words. You are over-stressing on minor issues like stabilization (useful for a few situations) and weather sealing (marginally useful in very limited conditions - if you are a reasonably cautious photographer not intent on shooting in rainstorms, a non-weathersealed camera is fine). Don't let either of those drive the decision. Yes, the 16-80 is a good all purpose choice, usable but not great for video.
@@MaartenHeilbron I really appreciate your advice, for me video is not important so I will go with those lens. Thanks
Thank you for the video! Quick question. Do you know if you have to use the Fuji web streaming software or a capture card to stream with this or does my computer recognize it as a web cam? Thank you again for the detailed review. Dave
As I said (in part two) I was not able to make it work, even with Fujifilm's assistance.
Thank you for the quality information you provide. Need your help in my deliberation on choosing an additional camera body for my lumix g9. Looking for the short term and debating between the sony a7c and fuji xs10
I'd recommend that you buy another G9 or similar. (GX85?) Matching colour reproduction between brands is difficult.
Thank you
Very detailed and thorough.
1. How do you find the shutter buttons 1st click and 2nd click tactile feeling compared to something like the XT30? I've seen a couple of reviews where they say it's either a hair trigger or needs a harder push.
2. Do find the power collar easy to turn and turn off/on? I heard it doesn't have a good grip and is a bit hard to turn.
3. Is there enough room between the grip and the 16-80 so the back of your fingers don't touch the lense?
Thanks for the kind words. Good questions - but you really need to hold the camera yourself to make sure that it meets your preferences.
1) I found this a better balance than the X-H1, and about equal to the X-T3, X-T30. It did not inadvertently take images, nor did I find it too hard to get either the soft press or the release.
2) Yes, it's easy, it's exactly right for me.
3) It's very tight, and there is always contact.
Thank you Maarten. Agreed on holding the camera in store. I think it will be a good upgrade to my XT30 which I just sold and I think I'll preorder. Seems to meet my needs alot better and I love the new large grip at last. It will a very popular camera for Fujifilm. Cheaper than the Sony A6600 and a much better apsc lens line up. Keep up the great work. You are the most detailed reviewer on youtube and shows that you truly use the cameras extensively.
@@soupnazi81 Thanks for your kind words, they are appreciated. And, yes, nothing beats holding the camera to assist making your decision.
This was an amazing review! Would you reccomend this camera over the Xt3 for someone trying to do both video and photography?
The X-T3 is the better camera for video.
@@MaartenHeilbron what about for photos?
@@RodolphosTechchannel I prefer the controls of the X-T3, but for quality they are equivalent.
@@MaartenHeilbron i will but xt3 then 😁
Wow, what an amazing precise view of camera, i am confused btw xt4 & s10, like the new battery but like the custom mode and grip more. Any chances of x-s20 with new battery?
I wish I knew what Fujifilm's plans were.
Good video. I tried the camera, and the space between the grip and a larger lens, like my 16-80 Fujinon, was uncomfortable. Did you find your hand/fingers rubbing against the lens body with larger lenses?
Thanks for your kind words. Not rubbing, but definitely contact.
Thank you! Is the 16-80 well balanced on such a small camera?
I just bought a X-H1 and when the X-S10 was announced I thought "oh no", but now I don't regret it. X-H1 feels a bit more like a pro tool :)
It is very nicely balanced. I would not regret the X-H1 (I own one, it's my primary video camera) nor would I upgrade from the X-H1 to the X-S10.
I would have bought that camera instead of XH1 for sure, if only it had been released several months earlier.
Because of size? As a photographer with analog experience, I prefer the physical dials and don't need a PASM dial.
Wb should be the button next to the finder.
Excellent suggestion.
I got an xs-10 as you recommended, thank you! I couldnt find how to take long exposure photography with xs-10. Could you share if you know?
In manual mode with the mechanical shutter, the shutter duration can be set (using the rear dial) up to 15 minutes. In bulb mode, up to 60 minutes can be used while holding down the shutter release.
Great Video.
Please help me. I can't use "Focus Peak Higlight".
Do I need some setting on X-S10?
Thanks
Are you in manual focus mode?
Hi Maarten. Thank you for your great videos. They have been very informative and illuminating. I am shopping online for an X-S10 and am not sure which lens to go with. Both the f4 16-80mm and the f2-4 18-55mm get very good reviews. I want to be able to do night sky photography near Temagami and am wondering if the f2-4 would be preferable to the f4. I think the f4 would be a better all-round lens, but would I then need to get something else to capture, for example, Milky Way images? Any thoughts on this would be very much appreciated. Thanks from about an hour west of Toronto.
The trick to night photography rests primarily with the length of exposure (not longer than about 20s with these lenses - read about the 500 rule ) and your ISO tolerance. Your best investment is a good solid tripod for long exposures.
One tip - opening your aperture wide will not provide clear pinpoints of light, the more you can close the aperture, the sharper the stars will be. Either lens is a reasonable choice - but do remember that the focal length is based on 35mm full frame, not the crop sensor (1.5x) on the Fujifilm X cameras. This means that 16 actually becomes 24.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thank you very much for your quick response. I am looking at tripods as I type this out. Greetings from Guelph.
@@Cocoburner Always happy to help. Guelph? Please say hello my friends there, including Aislin and Andrew.
@@MaartenHeilbron When I meet Aislin and Andrew I will pass on your greetings.
@@Cocoburner Thanks, appreciated!
A very nice video indeed. I'm planning to buy a camera next month and am confused between Fuji xs10, sony a6400 and a dslr like canon 850D.
1) is it worthwhile buying into a dslr system when every company is focussing on mirrorless?
2) is mirrorless the way to go for someone who is more interested in photography than videography?
Thank you in advance
Thanks for your kind words.
1) There remain several advantages to DSLR style cameras - primarily in operation. In quality, they are equivalent.
2) While mirrorless is clearly favoured for video, it is less so for stills, as the optical viewfinder can be a faster and more accurate way to see the scene before taking the image.
I hope this helps,
Carrying a Canon 80d DSLR around my neck made me want the lesser weight and size of mirrorless
I do 90% stills
@@ozwrangler.c Canon's SL series are smaller and lighter with nearly the same quality and features. The initial weight advantage of mirrorless has pretty much evaporated.
Thank you,Maarten! got the x-s10 recently,the only problem with settings I have is how to assign the front dial and the top right dial with new functions. Can't find it in the settings. Am I blind?🤔 thank you!!
Thought I mentioned that, there is no custom assignment available for the front dial. Maybe in a firmware update? They've just posted a new one and I haven't checked yet.
hello Maarten . I going to get x-s10 to match with my Xt-4 as my second camera for filming . I know that x-s10 has more complicated settings menu to safe in modes stills/movie and also to use Custom settings C1-C4. I hope I will not get lost into it during the video sessions digging in manual how to change and set proper settings if for example I wish to try shoot on manual lens . Thanks for any tips if you have any .
I don't think that the new settings should have any effect, particularly as you plan to match them.
Hello, thanks for the videos. Im doubt for the buy xt3 or x-s10, photo is my priority, Which should I buy?. Thanks from spain.
What kind of photographer are you? If you're a casual snapper interested mainly in composition, then the X-S10 is perfect. If you like the technical aspects and often use manual settings, you'll prefer the X-T3.
Hi Maarten. Thanks for video , I just received it yesterday and I’m setting it with your help . I have only one question for you . Does your xs10 make this quiet but noticeable humming sound like little fan inside camera ? ....My IS is turned off 🤷🏻 . Thank you again
I appreciate your kind words. Yes, not many notice it, but if you read through the comments here, you'll find a few others that also are sensitive to it.
@@MaartenHeilbron 🙏thank you Maarten for response . ..it looks I just have to learn to live with this 😉
Hello Maarten. A question re: stabilization. Do you know if the IBIS is used when a stabilized lens is attached? In other words, would the stabilization performance be any different between this camera and an XT-30 if both are using a stabilized lens?
Yes, they complement each other. A camera without internal stabilization but with a stabilized lens will not provide the same results as a camera that has both.
wow thanks, i bought this camera, my last was x100, wich lens you used, and wich lens suggest as zoom best
Thanks for your kind words. I think the 16-80 pairs well with this camera.
Great video thanks. I am definitely want to try this camera. Do know where is this camera manufactured is in Japan?
My review unit was made in China.
@@MaartenHeilbron thank you for the prompt reply. I guess we are not going to find stuff made in Japan anymore. Maybe higher end once.
@@jithendrasilva4802 The4 GFX 100S is made in Japan, as are the GF lenses.
Awesome review once again...how does the xs 10 compare to the xt3? Right now both cameras are the same price. I like the fact the xt3 is weather sealed. In terms of image quality for stills what do you prefer and what would you buy in 2020? Cheers
Image quality is very comparable. With the new firmware update, I'd take the X-T3 primarily for the better video features.
@@MaartenHeilbron What video features are better on the Xt3? Doesnt the xs10 have IBIS?
@@joezubin5086 Higher data rate. The in-body stabilization is of marginal assistance (good for static handheld shooting only) that if stabilization is a requirement for your videos, only a tripod or gimbal will provide the stabilization you need.
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for the reply, so does the xs10 have any improvement over the xt3? The feature that struck out to me was the flippable screen, and idk if thats worth choosing the xs10 over the xt3
@@joezubin5086 Right, thank will be your decision whether or not that's of value in your practice.
Brilliant review, Maarten👍 Could you please help me with display settings on x-s10: before shot i make exposure settings (f, ss, K) but display doesn't reflects them live. I only see the result of my settings after I've made a shot. And I have to change them if they were not proper. On my canon I don't have such issue, I see all my exposure settings live. Hope there's some settings I've missed.. Thanks!✊
Thanks for your kind words. I assume you're using manual mode. The settings that control the preview are "Preview Exp.WB" and "Natural Live View". Both should be on to preview those settings.
@@MaartenHeilbron appreciate your reply! Will try this settings, thank you!✊
Dankeschön, Maarten!
I wonder... Could I assign the front dial to control shutter and the rear dial to control ISO (or vice versa) in M mode?
Either can control the shutter, neither can control ISO. Download the manual from Fujifilm's web site to get all the details.
@@MaartenHeilbron Dankeschön for sharing your deep insights.
If the lense has an aperture ring is the front command dial also used to dial in aperture? (If so, which one overrides the other?) Or is the front command dial only used for aperture when this ring is not on the lense?
The front dial only works when the aperture ring on the lens is in the A position.
Between the Fuji XS 10 and the Sony a6600 what one would you recommend for photography in wildlife and landscape?
I'd recommend either. Sony might be a little faster for autofocus.
Hello Maarten, hope all is good with you. I just purchased a Fujifilm 10-24 for my X-S10, also a polarizing filter and a 4-stop ND filter. I have a question. Is there any way to get exposures longer than 15 minutes in camera on my Fujifilm X-S10? Thanks! Cheers, Steve
The maximum bulb duration is 60 minutes.
Thanks, Maarten!
Maarten, I have my S10 set to turn off the camera after 2mintes. But how do you get it to turn on again quickly? When I press the shutter it takes two or three presses and about 10 seconds to get anything on again.
Turning it off and on again might be faster.
I have a question for you brand new to photographry shooting on an xe3 but I am interested in getting another camera also I am mainly interested in photos but I may want to expand into video just to mess around here and there would you recommend S 10
Or xt3 Since they are very close in price nowadays?
The X-T3 is the better camera, if you don't mind the size.
However, first make sure that you've run into some block with the X-E3 (still an excellent street and travel camera) and you understand exactly what feature/function you're missing that you hope will be possible with the X-T3.
Help! I used to be able to see the battery indicator and the histogram on the LCD. Now, I can see them only in the EVF. They are tuned on in Disp. Custom Setting, along with other things. If I turn off Large Indicators Mode on the LCD, I get NO indicators. EVF display works fine. What am I doing wrong???
I assume pressing the DISP key does make them appear. Have you tried resetting the camera? That's my last resort when something like that happens.
Does Fuji X-S10 has the same HDR 800 Plus feature like the X100V, XPRO-3 and XT4?
Did you watch the video? 12:55 - all DR settings explained and demonstrated.
Hello Maarten: I have used your video settings with no problems on the X-S10. Still having issues with the manual mode though: the exposure compensation adjusts automatically. Would you know why? in looking at other reviews, there has been complaints about FujiFilm's menu being complicated. Do you know if the X-T4 is easier since there are more dials? Is it a little more substantial in built also?
This is my first mirrorless camera from a Nikon D700. I wanted to go lighter which is why I went towards a APSC camera, also I wanted a camera being close to the size of the old film cameras, such as the Nikon F2, 3, 4.. Yesterday, I called B&H Video, considering returning the X-S10. They had suggested the idea of trying Nikon because the menus are similar. If you have any thoughts, please share.
There is no exposure compensation in manual mode, and as this is a common problem, I made a video to explain: czcams.com/video/oVT_H7ZeARw/video.html
The X-T4 is easier, if you prefer manual dials to adjust exposure settings. It's also a bit more substantial.
@@MaartenHeilbron Yes, I actually listened to your video on Exposure Compensation. I am aware of manual mode not having compensation, yet, I see the exposure compensation changing on its own. I went into the menu to see how to stop it. I will listen to your video again. I could have missed a part you explaining why the camera does this when in manual mode. Thank you.
@@sallybillman3593 In manual mode it is showing you the exposure reading.
thank you for the video....i am trying to figure out if its possible to have "normal" speed stops on the camera - 1/125 1/500 1/1000 and so on because the camera is showing excect speed in very confusing to me way. i come from film shooting and prefer working with the speeds i know. thank you
Fujifilm is just going to accuracy (i thought it was impressive). If you don't want that then control the aperture manually. Those kinds of intermediate settings just weren't possible in the past - but they don't have any intrinsic value. Not sure you'd be able to tell the shutter speed (except in extreme cases) by looking at the image, so ?
@@MaartenHeilbron thank you
@@MaartenHeilbron thank you very much. i also was trying to figure out if there is an option to have the focus point displayed after taking the shot like in dslr cameras, its usally a small red squre displayed on the taken image showing the excect place the focus is. thank you again
Hello!Can I save white balance shifts to custom presets with X-S10?Regards
You can.