Some manufacturers seem to fail to understand what photographers of this day seek in a compact, digital package (I’m talking to you, Nikon), some choose a safe and dependable bet. Add a couple of manufacturers who don’t really know what they are doing, and you have a whole bunch of cameras which are often good, but a little… predictable? Yes, that seems to be the word. Happily, there are those who strike a certain balance between innovative technology and character to stand out from the crowd. On the expensive side, we have Leica. On the less expensive side, we have Fujifilm, which has been steeling thunder for the last whole year at the very least. Now, if there are two cameras in 2013 our team is most intrigued by, it’s the recently announced Fujifilm X100S and X20. So for those of you who feel one of these is the right tool for you, read on for the pre-order links.
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- Click here to pre-order Fujifilm X100S for $1299.95. This camera has a 35mm f/2 equivalent lens, 16 megapixel X-Trans APS-C CMOS sensor and Fujifilm’s innovative hybrid viewfinder. We are certain it will prove to be extremely popular.
- Click here to pre-order the black high-end compact Fujifilm X20 camera for $599.95, which replaces the popular X10 sporting a better viewfinder, a new 2/3″ X-Trans sensor, a fast 28-112mm f/2-2.8 equivalent lens with hybrid AF system and great build quality
- Click here to pre-order the silver-and-black version of X20 for the same $599.95 if you prefer handsome retro looks over black discretion
About Romanas Naryškin
I’m eagerly awaiting the release of both of these. Unfortunately, I’m not a huge fan of the 35mm focal length or I’d snap up an X100 right now while the prices are dropping (anything will be an upgrade over the Leica Digilux 2 I’m using as a walkabout), so I’ll be checking out the X20 as soon as it hits the stores.