GetIntoGear
126 PRACTICAL PHOTOGRAPHY
Star of the
si lver screen
F
UJIFILM’S
range of X-A
cameras is
known for its
unintimidating
ethos and ease of
use, paired with solid image
quality and compact design.
The latest update, the X-A7
remains a feature-rich
proposition, though adds
in a large 3.5in screen to
appeal to smartphone users.
Main features
Housing a 24.2MP APS-C
CMOS sensor, 4K video at
30fps and ISO range of
100-25,600, it provides a
capable base for its secret
weapon – the rear vari-angle
180° tilting screen. This 3.5in
touch LCD aims to create a
simple gateway for current
smartphone users and
vloggers, with an easy to
navigate ‘Smart’ menu for
applying photographic
effects and techniques.
As well as this stand-out
addition, you’ll also find
staples of video production,
such as a 2.5mm microphone
jack and Full HD at 60fps
or 4K at 30fps. Stills
shooters can draw on the
6fps continuous shooting
speed, 117-point phase
detection AF system with
eye and face recognition,
and range of traditionalFilm
Simulation modes for better
colour processing.
Handling & build
With a heavy emphasison
challenging smartphonesas
the dominant camera inyour
li fe, the X-A7 cuts a rather
trim figure. It weighs in at
only 320g, plus lens.
Kirk Schwarz looks at the latest X-A series body, with its
24 .2MP sensor, updated video specs and a huge screen
th at aims to take the hard work out of photography.
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OPENING DIALOGUE
With an emphasis on touch
controls, it’s reassuring to see there’s
also a brace of physical control dials for
simple manual adjustments.
3 KITTEDOUT
AlongsidetheX-A7
comes the XC 15-45mm
f/3.5-5.6 power zoom lens.
It gives a great walkabout
focal length, and even offers
image stabilisation.
FUJIFILM X-A7
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KIT PRICE
£699
VIDEO
4K
IMAGE RESOLUTION
24.2MP
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IN FASHION
As with all Fujifilm
offerings, the X-A7 is rather
fashionable. You can even
choose between silver
and graphite top-plates
to suit your style.
2 ACTING FLASH
The pop-up Super
Intelligent flash analyses
the scene and supplies just
the right amount of power
for a perfectly illuminated
shot – great for taking the
guess work out of flash
photography.
