Fujifilm X70 for Wedding, Street and Social Photography

[@jiminnewcastle]

I've watched many reviews of this X 70 and I think this is one of the best. With some impressive examples of what it can do in the right hands.

[@sonpois]

Not always easy to find a reviewer who is also a great photographer. Thank you for this great review and images. Probably going to buy this one

[@osoperezoso2608]

One of the best Fuji videos I've ever seen on youtube, hands down. More of this please! Whenever you get a chance. Maybe next time with the X100F?

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks. Wasn't a format I thought people would be interested in.....but maybe I was wrong :-)

[@bytomw]

I honestly love this review. It feels much more down to earth than any others I have watched. Great stuff Kevin.

[@montysphotos]

Thanks! Excellent photos. I used an X70 for a year as my only camera. I loved it!

[@salvatorepagano4786]

Simply the best pictures i ve seen all over youtube.

[@martinohesse]

This is gold for me! I don't have an X70 and it's kinda difficult get one in Mexico today, but I own a GR III that I was planning to take me with for a wedding, this video has helped me to know how I may take advantage of that little camera....

[@kevin_mullins]

I'm glad you found it useful. Thanks.

[@teamhazardous201]

Really shows what you can do when a good photographer is holding the camera. I like the idea of having a camera like this for a lot the wide angle duties while having the main camera handle the mid and telephoto duties. Allows you to carry less weight.

[@hermessonofzeus4462]

Thanks Kevin, another great video. Nicely balanced with relaxed candid commentary and relevant information. I really appreciate the time and effort you put into the supporting information on your f16 blog. When you have a family, free time is at a premium so thanks for taking some of your time to put it all together. The images are lovely as always.

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Brad. Appreciate your comment.

[@Ganeshgautama]

iam a fuji fan, i have an xt2, an xt10, an x70 and i had a x100t.... i sold my x100t and keep my x70 as my "always with me" camera.... much more pocketable and as good as the x100t.... its the most underrated fuji camera and i hope to see an x80 with the new sensor and better af.... and if possible with a f2 lense

[@kevin_mullins]

Let's hope Fuji keep the love for the X70 range.

[@Ganeshgautama]

Kevin Mullins if we trust fujirumor.... fuji will release an x80 second half of 2017

[@謝旼珊-c8f]

Ganeshgautama did you lose image quality from the benefit of size? I'm wandering between x70 and x100t, really do like the pocketable of x70 but am afraid losing details in terms of image quality

[@Ganeshgautama]

Maggie Bear hello, I dont see any lost in term of image quality... the x70 is for me as good as the x100t

[@Ganeshgautama]

Maggie Bear if you want so see what we can do with an x70 look to the pictures of kevin Mullins or Bert stephani here flic.kr/s/aHsks6owZF

[@anjapoehlmann]

I'm obsessed with this camera and am trying to get one but the price tag is so steep considering how old it is now... Love the images you created with it though!!

[@jamesborley4579]

Awesome video. I'm shooting a wedding this August using my new XT4 taking the XF 16-55, XF 80mm and Laowa 9mm - all f2.8. However after watching this my x70 will be staying with me at all times. I can't wait to use it.

[@zatoichiable]

the photos are alive and sincere. Great work.

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you for your kind comments.

[@nobitaadidas]

Come for the review... Stay for the pictures. You're awesome sir

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you, Chi - very kind.

[@Michael-ps7ji]

Thank you for this fantastic review. It really shows what the camera is capable of coming from an actual professional.

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Michael.

[@BEairsoftTV]

Great work Kevin, I also love my X70 a lot!

[@asapjpeg2901]

I hope Fuji releases X80, I’ll be the first person to grab one. And by the way your pictures are amazing.

[@Lainer1]

As always, I love your videos. If I didn't have the Ricoh GR I would hop on this. I love the sharp lens on my Ricoh and the snap focus. It's my absolute favorite camera. I want to love this Fuji, because of the tilt screen and leaf shutter, I may get it, but it's redundant for me right now, and that Ricoh, well I'm just IN LOVE with that camera. Best compact I've ever owned. I've owned so many of them too.

[@kevin_mullins]

I've heard lots of great things about the snap focus on the Richoh.

[@judyonzen]

Thanks much! Not just for x70 review but also your works...love your shots. Coz feel so genuine. Espacially for people photos. They did not pose for the camera. Not staged. Your shots bring viewers into their world. Composition/content first! That is what i am looking for in photography and art. I would love to get fuji x70 for this kind of images. Thanks for sharing.

[@billthornhill8408]

This was a fun video to watch Kevin, enjoyed your talk through of the images and how they were captured. Do more like this when you're able mate 😉

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Bill.

[@stevelink21]

Happy New Year, Kevin! As a Fujifilm X-T3 landscape and product photographer, I am extremely pleased with the image quality I get from this camera, combined with the stellar, sharp Fujinon XF optics. However, I am researching a small, light "travel camera", as I don't want to expose my X-T3 system to the vagaries of landscape photography in a beach/ocean setting. For that very limited, occasional use, I was considering such cameras as the Fuji X70, Sony a6000 kit, Panasonic LX100II, or possibly the Oly OMD-EM1 II, or Sony RX100V. However, based on other test reviews of the X70 (or even the fixed 28mm lens of the X-T100x series), more than one have said that the fixed 23 or 28mm fujinon lens just is not that sharp, especially when compared to that on the Ricoh GR series. My MAIN criteria are image SHARPNESS and detail retention, and ability to retain such detail when possibly printed to 20x24". (Thus, my hesitancy to go m4/3.). Plus, I'd like to keep total budget for both camera and lens to around $1000. And, FYI, I'm a stills guy, so don't shoot video. Based on this, which system would you recommend for maximum sharpness/compact form factor? Thank you!

[@Promikes]

Your photos are gorgeous friend... really this is level

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

with the success of current camera's autofocus systems, it is easy to forget how effective zone focus can be in a rangefinder type camera. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up ;-)

[@kevin_mullins]

+smalltalk.productions - thanks :-)

[@photowalk.podcast]

Super film Kevin. Excellent images, easy delivery.

[@kevin_mullins]

Cheers, Neale

[@NewsMoto]

Great wedding photos sir!!! Keep it up!

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you :-)

[@lashesfordaze]

Shame Fuji has abandoned this gem of a camera. I do believe there is a market for an updated version of this camera.

[@InvokeReflection]

Great video, Kevin! I use a Ricoh GRII but dayum, those Fuji colors are amazing.

[@kevin_mullins]

Cheers Will.

[@khoavutrandang8090]

Thanks for your sharing! I am using a X70 now, and it really great for daily life photography. I can shoot without getting people noticed just fit in my pocket..

[@kevin_mullins]

Yup, the X70 is a great camera.

[@MrPw20]

Great Video Kevin, more like this, please.

[@passcomcompass2623]

great channel, genius wedding shots, definitely one of the masters why didn't i find this earlier

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks for the kind words Yeung Marvin

[@7775Kevin]

Liked the shots a lot Kevin. Good work.

[@kevin_mullins]

Cheers, Kevin :-)

[@ss-xq9bg]

wow I like all the photos. I wish I can take the pictures like that... Thank you for sharing.

[@kevin_mullins]

Anybody can take the pictures that they find interesting. Enjoy :-)

[@selfman]

Your photos are amazing! Great job sir!

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you so much 😀

[@KoltovichLAB]

A small camera in the hands of a good photographer = a masterpiece! Вы очень хорошо рисуете светом!

[@sonnybrown4758]

Wow. These photos are amazing. Well done.

[@fazerchef]

Nice job Kevin I have the X70 and love it, I use it all the time, it's fabulous for food photography with nice close up crisp images and I've also had a foray into street photography when I get the time , I also have the fuji S1 but hardly use it now and getting to decide if I only take the X70 on my holidays. But great video, keep them Coming. .

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Paul - yes, I can imagine it's pretty good actually for relatively close up stuff.

[@jennifermedia6288]

Thanks Kevin, I've just been looking at getting one of these as my second and street and everyday instead of my xt2 ( which I love btw) I sold my x100s and xt1 as wanted to thin down and get the xt2 but now want a smaller one

[@kevin_mullins]

X70 might be the perfect answer then. If you can find one......

[@RohamBroccoli]

Good photograph taking good images with any camera. And you are the proof. Nice job mate

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank you, Roham.

[@ShawnBrezny]

Enjoyed the video. You have a keen eye with Weddings, love the photos!

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Shawn.

[@everfree198102]

Amazing photos!

[@neci4832]

Las fotos muy buenas okey gracias

[@antonioquadroni8524]

As always ... a great one!

[@SalwanJBinni]

Beautiful shots!

[@cronas2]

I use an X100s at weddings, but as you have found, sometimes not quite wide enough. Interested in the "zone focusing" you talk about... have you a link for this ? Many thanks.. making me want to buy a X70 more and more now.

[@kevin_mullins]

I don't have a video myself but it's essentially a manual focusing technique where you focus at (say) 5ft to 10ft and know that everything in the "zone" will be in focus. Lots of info on the web if you search.

[@cronas2]

@@kevin_mullins ah, that's like hypofocus. Cool

[@mk1photography62]

It’s strange Kevin I had a dalliance with some Sony cameras (bit of a mistake) guess what ? Getting a mint used X70 again! All the best Mark

[@photomorti]

what a wonderfull review and amazing pictures!

[@teleaddict23]

Your images remind me of Martin Parr's photos. Very good.

[@kevin_mullins]

I love Martin Parr and his work is way above mine, but thanks for the compliment.

[@theLupyo]

Very nice shoots

[@j.franciscox3318]

Awesome photos. I have an X70 since 2016 and there are only less than 100 photos in it. Haven't fully figured out how to use it, any suggestions for a noob?

[@TokranInami]

Wow, really nice video and great pictures! I was about to wait for the succesor of the X70, but now i think about getting one right away :-)

[@kevin_mullins]

Go for it :-)

[@TokranInami]

Budget's a little tight right now, have to wait for a good offer on ebay :-)

[@hackerockmedia]

I finally got an X70 thanks to this video... and the settings you mention on your website... My question is, for an occasion like this: a wedding, what do you use to carry the WLC-X70, since is it something heavy and bulky to carry in your pocket or jacket? Do you have a small bag for everything? (I have assumed that you were going as a guest and not as a photographer, in which case it would be obvious that you would bring a suitable bag for the photographic equipment) Thanks in advance 😊

[@kevin_mullins]

I would probably just put a strap on it and have it over my shoulder if a guest. For my weddings that I shoot professionally though, yes, I've got a bad.

[@RuiPina]

Hi. Love the wide angle. What lens do you used to bring from 28mm to 21mm equivalent? Thanks

[@kevin_mullins]

It's the Wide Angle Conversion lens.

[@jahzzii7]

love it,man. thank for the video

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks' Jose.

[@questionmark6204]

WOW. NOW THIS IS A GREAT REVIEW OF THE CAMERA! DANG! Do you have flickr or something? where can we follow you and your photos? As a beginner I am blown away!

[@kevin_mullins]

You can see my work on f16.click or www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk :-)

[@walnutstreetphotography1145]

Thanks for making this video! Super helpful!

[@frombrandon]

Great video! I'm loving my X70. I would like to see a firmware update for this little guy, but seeing as how it's been discontinued, I'm not holding my breath.

[@kevin_mullins]

Well, they occasionally run FW updates for older cameras. I'd love the ability to switch off the LCD completely.

[@poppyseed5056]

these photos are so beautiful theyre making me want this camera and to take pics under my arm haha

[@coolguy5212]

Very useful video. Thank you.

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks.

[@vladyavorov3605]

Great job!! I am getting one!

[@absurdchaos2759]

How I can check shutter counter in x70?

[@elinmalmedal2200]

Awesome video! You should change the title, though. I almost didn't watch it because I thought it was going to be a technical settings overview (of a camera that I don't own). Instead it was a super inspiring video for any photographer, that made me want the X70. Or at least a 14 (21) mm lens.

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Elin - and fair point re the title. It's supposed to accompany the blog post too.....but maybe I'll change it like you said.

[@RomainTaillefer]

Cmon Fuji bring us an X80 with stabilisation better AF and snapshots like on the xf10 !!! It will be a Fuji lovers MUST HAVE and will sell like crazy

[@teleaddict23]

These photos look like genuine film. Never seen that from a digital camera. Amazing colours. Did you use the film emulation for these shots and what one?

[@kevin_mullins]

The great thing about the Fuji cameras is the film simulations. They offer an amazing starting point for images.

[@paprhat]

Do you still feel that way about the camera in 2019 since the xf10 is barely a replacement for this camera. I'm considering this or the GRII since they're comparable. I also shoot a X-Pro2 as my main camera. I really want a small carry everywhere camera. I don't like smartphone cameras at all. No heart. Thanks in advance for your reply!

[@dwnchrs]

thank you! please, make a video (or tutorial) with X70 settings!

[@kevin_mullins]

Check out the blog link accompanying this video.

[@walnutstreetphotography1145]

I'd love it if you made a video about how you're chronicling or cataloging your work. I've been trying to figure out what to do with all my images so they don't get lost (besides my client work which I keep in drives and in galleries for them)

[@kevin_mullins]

That's a good idea, Noah. I'll have a think.

[@walnutstreetphotography1145]

Kevin Mullins thanks!

[@zhan2ar]

great review for a camera. Thanks a lot! were you using the WCL-X70 for these photos that taken at the wedding? or these were made with body camera without any additional "upgrade" such as wde angel lense or using viewfinder optical one? Thanks

[@kevin_mullins]

Honestly, I can't remember - it was a long time ago. However, I did use the WCL a lot so it's certainly possible.

[@ipa137]

Great review. I'd be really interested in hearing your thoughts on the xf10 and how it compares. Have you had a chance to use it?

[@prifreds]

Excellent pictures Kevin ! I am just curious about the organic and vibrant looks of your colo(u)r pictures. Did you do any post processing to get those looks or it is one of the built in film simulations? Thanks.

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Mike. Most of these are either Classic Chrome or Velvia JPEGS. I then increase the saturation a little and make sure I'm happy with the images.

[@cyrfung]

The colors look so nice. Is it close to out of camera color or was it edited to your style?

[@maxsaby]

Magic, thanks for sharing

[@walnutstreetphotography1145]

PS Are you doing any private coaching? I really just want to shoot documentary style but not sure how to adjust my company to do that, while still making $$$

[@kevin_mullins]

Hi Noah, yes. I do workshops here in the UK but also offer sessions over Skype too. Check out my website www.kevinmullinsphotography.co.uk for me information.

[@walnutstreetphotography1145]

Kevin Mullins thanks! Your pricing is way more reasonable than I thought!

[@sherwinh1661]

hi kevin love your photos so much and tempted to get the x70!. I own an xpro2 and iphone 11 pro. Do you think i should get the x70 in 2020? i worry it is too similar to the iphone. please help!

[@kevin_mullins]

I just got a new X70 :-)

[@romblik6005]

Hello. Thank you for amazing photos. I am not photographer, but I want little camera for every day. What do you think about Fuji xf10? Is xf10 have many differences in comparison with x70? Sorry for my english...

[@kevin_mullins]

XF10 is a good camera but not the best in low light. But I have one and I do like using it. Very, very small.

[@rustichub1914]

may i know did you shoot with raw or jpeg?

[@vpr5562]

were the pics SOC with some filters or bit made in LR?

[@sucaymiranda]

Can your settings for these frames?

[@mr_nick]

What camera that you used to take this vlog? Thanks.

[@kevin_mullins]

Filmed on X-T2.

[@wokethoughts2186]

Are these shot in RAW and post processed or straight of out camera using film simulation jpegs?

[@liri2209]

very nice work !

[@kevin_mullins]

Thank You

[@gerald9798]

Great video! How would you rate this with your x100s?

[@ncjvandoorn]

Great video, many thanks!

[@kevin_mullins]

Cheers

[@erikpettaway7659]

Excellent Video

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Erik

[@joeincident2043]

Do you use any kind of preset for the beach and swimming pool shots or just edited it yourself? Great video by the way, love it!

[@kevin_mullins]

They are all variant tweaks from the Velvia or Classic Chrome preset. Cheers.

[@mtboydiary]

Kevin, what film simulation you using?

[@mjones410]

nice review Kevin, now if only the X100 screen would flip

[@kevin_mullins]

Thanks, Matt. Personally, I'd hate the X100 to have a flip screen. Though I know there are plenty of people who would like it.

[@tunaaydogdu8741]

Hi I'm looking for a camera for taking photos with my friends and family and take photos of the scenes i like so i want a camera that i can carry around with me all the time but at the same time i want it to be enough for getting into photography coz it's going to be my first camera and it will show if i would go on with photography. Also i would shoot videos so thats important for me and a lot of people suggested sony a6000 but I'm not sure about it coz i don't really think I'm good at editing and it's colours are kinda seems cold to me. So what would you suggest? Thanks already. Also I'm a student so I'm not looking for expensive ones.

[@paulv8453]

Maybe I can give you my 2 cents. I'm a huge Fujifilm fan. I own many of them but one of my favorite little cameras is a Panasonic G6. It's a micro 4/3 camera but takes amazing 1080p video and take amazing stills as well. They go for about $300 USD used on eBay. Super easy to use, colors are good, kit lens has image stabilization & the video auto focus is amazing. Check out this KZbin video done with the kit lens here kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGnFl4x-m8aVp7M. Also check out this Instagram user instagram.com/levfel/ he uses both the G6 & a Canon 80D but he shows what the G6 can do. I hope that helps. Don't use Fujifilm for video. If all you're looking for is a camera for stills, then Fujifilm is it.

[@tunaaydogdu8741]

Paul V. Okay then i look up to g6 cause i don't think ill be doing still photography much, cause mostly i want to capture moments like when I'm with friends i would just take a photo or just shoot a video, i wouldn't say lets take a photo and pose. But also i would like to improve my photography skills like i would like to do some street photography. And it sounds like g6 can do these. Thank you sooo much for the suggestion and even giving an answer.

[@cloro-8243]

sweet

[@philby1]

Was considering this but I think this is discontinued now. looking forward to seeing what the next version will be like. May be the one to go for.

[@kevin_mullins]

I think you can still get hold of the X70 from some places. I have no idea on whether the line will be continued though.

[@philby1]

I've been hearing rumours of an F80 with the 24MP sensor. I think the main reason they discontinued the X70 wasn't because it was unsuccessful but because the manufacture stopped making the 16Mp sensor.

[@-grey]

These photos are why I use my piece of junk iPod camera for. When you don't care about IQ, and are just going for creativity. X-70 helps that it also has the IQ. I ended up going for the XE2-S as my junk pocket camera just to get that variety of focal ranges if I want. That and it was about £350 cheaper.

[@JohnyTechReview]

Just bought one. Found your video randomly. Amazing shot. Were these jpeg or raw you shoot

[@kevin_mullins]

Most of these are JPEGs but edited slightly.

[@aizeahs.g5593]

how much?

[@Bellroysg]

Thoughts on the xf10?

[@kevin_mullins]

Never used it, I'm afraid.

[@Meljoy00]

I like yr matter of fact manner of talking

[@Ganeshgautama]

You must have a giant jacket pocket to be abble to put the x70 with the wcl in your pocket ^^

[@kevin_mullins]

Not really. The Camera sits nicely in a jacket pocket on it's back - with the lens pointing upwards. It's actually easier to pull the camera out that way too.

[@chocosansa4179]

first! thanks kevin! x100f or x70 on image quality?

[@kevin_mullins]

They are both X-Trans so quality is comparable. However, X100F has a bigger MP count and is X-Trans III so I would say you will get better image quality, though probably not by a huge amount, from the X100F.

[@chocosansa4179]

Kevin Mullins i feel bad paying $1300 fot the x100f then :( i should have bought the x70 and save some money but overall x100f is a great camera but too pricey

[@chocosansa4179]

Kevin Mullins btw, did you spot meter on all the photos? how do you spot meter when shooting from the hip? thanks

[@kevin_mullins]

I wouldn't feel bad. The X100F, overall, is a much better camera and has a far better feature set. Re spot metering, I'll meter according and half depress the shutter button to lock that metering in. Then wait.

[@chocosansa4179]

Kevin Mullins thanks kevin! I appreciate all your help! i love your work and your creativity! did you apply some minor adjustments in the b&w? lightroom or silver fx pro?

[@nycekix]

Your that creep in the black leather jacket for the x100f??

[@kevin_mullins]

It’s “you’re”..... and thanks, you know how to make somebody feel pretty shit.

[@nycekix]

Kevin Mullins lol I’m just messin My man

[@gotcharamsys]

Fujifilm is fire ... it will still compel you to do a review of the Instax mini for weddings and street photography 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@syahmirahman0303]

please show your setting for x70..thanks :)

[@kevin_mullins]

Follow the link in the notes and you'll see a full blog post about the settings :-)

[@k-rpen8719]

👍

[@sami_can]

PS makes all photo perfect....

[@kevin_mullins]

Ps?

[@avenson]

Photoshop? I don’t think so..it can improve it but not make it perfect. A bad photo is a bad photo. Hands down to Kevin for these wonderful photo!