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Review on πŸ“· Fujifilm XQ1 12MP Digital Camera Silver - High Resolution Images with 3.0-Inch LCD Screen by Fredrick Edwards

Revainrating 5 out of 5

Same sensor as the Fuji XF1 but without the flaws the XF1 is a win-win!

I was one of the few who liked the Fujifilm XF1/Blk 12MP digital camera Fujifilm XF1/Blk with 3" LCD ( black) and I've never had the lens flaw that everyone else is complaining about. I couldn't get used to the XF1's manual on feature. As far as I can tell the XQ1 has the same sensor. It's a damn camera. A good one I get bokeh effect not only in manual mode but also in a simpler mode with Pro Focus mode.You can take great shots of animals by freezing them in action as the focusing is very fast.The images are sharp , colorful and crisp. It shoots good quality video too. Great for low light shots, I rarely need the flash. I've tried Canon's nemesis the S110 as well as the S100 and it works great While they are good cameras, I still prefer the Fuji XQ1 over them, mainly because the user interface is easier to use. Maybe it's because I started with Fuji and it's easy for me to understand Fuji menus. Another important reason is that the Fuji simply performs better in low light - whatever Canon I've tried, low light = grainy photos. Although it's a small camera, it's quite heavy, but not heavy enough to carry around. it accompanies me every day. And while the buttons are small, they're well-placed and easy to use with your thumbs without hitting the wrong button. Despite the lack of a viewfinder, I have no trouble seeing the screen on a sunny day. A great camera for everyone, even if you don't know how to operate a camera with PASM controls on the grip, you can still achieve "almost" professional looking results with this camera. It's like a soapbox on steroids.

Pros
  • Bright Fujinon lens with 4x optical zoom F1.8-4.9 (25-100 mm)
Cons
  • No instructions