Do you like film photography? Me too. Do you enjoy populating your Instagram feed with movie photos? Me too! Analog is somewhat attractive about photography, and in recent years, we have seen an increase in its popularity, a trend that is making a comeback (such as oversized blazers and baggy jeans).
It is only natural that camera manufacturers meet with time and make modern film cameras. Fujifilm has done all this … but in a way none of us has expected. I am talking about Fujifilm X Half, which is a kind of camera, which is contrary to any other in its current lineup, and it gets away from the track beaten with a combination of digital and film photography.
What do I mean by this, you ask? Well, X Half takes regular photos like any digital camera, but it also has a dedicated film camera mode that simulates the spirit of analog. When I spent a few hours with the pre-launch of the camera, a couple of Tom’s guide readers said that it was a gimmick. Now that I have reviewed the camera, I say: So what? It’s fun, it is so much funAnd I am here to tell you why.
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Togling the film camera mode on Fujifilm X Half is a piece of cake. There are two touchscreen displays on the back: round, vertical touchscreen let you swap between 13 film simulation recipes and several filters, while rectangular 4×3 screen offers you access to camera settings and gallery.
To enable the film camera mode, just swipe down on the rectangular screen and tap on it. Then you choose your role (36 shots, for example) and film simulation or filter, adjust ISO and et Voila! The screen displays a shot counter and you will need to use the lever to the right to push the roll-on-the-traditional film on a traditional film camera.
Also, like other film cameras, you will not be able to see those photos until you finish the roll, connect the camera to your smartphone and use it. X half app To ‘develop’ the film. And do you know what? I enjoyed it a lot. It is pleasant to watch his ‘film role’ load on his phone and show every photo that shows ‘developing’, it is pleasant.
Fundamentals of analog photography also apply here. Some photos look great, some photos are unusable and some are incomplete, and I like it. The photos of X Half become beautiful with the effects of the film-life (thanks to the film Sims), and you can also increase the effects of the grain.
Why can’t we just have fun?
I love Fujifilm X Half Testing. I think this is a Nifty Little camera (literally, it’s too small) for someone who wants to access Fuji’s magnificent film simulation cuisine and filter, and a concert, a festivals, or a no-frills camera while traveling, while traveling.
But the purist you would believe that this is a toy camera and it is not worth the money. Look, I get it. It’s not In fact Film photography. X half is not the cheapest, for retail sales $ 849 , £ 690Its sensor takes only 17MP photos, and the video is limited to FHD/48P. No, it is not a stacked camera when it comes to pure imaging capabilities, but why should everything be done?
The ethos of Fujifilm here is that glasses are not always everything, and I see that. It is not always about how many megapixels you have or do you have a body image stabilization. Sometimes, and this time in particular, it is about a snatching camera that a child can also use. X is half Pure fun, nothing more nothing less.
