I have had two of these X-T200 cameras and each one I have had to return. BUT please read the update below.
The good points:
Great adaptable screen - Wonderful image colour and performance - Light in weight and many lenses to offer choice in whatever you want to photo - Responsive menu touch screen.
The bad feature:
The camera locks up or freezes when you switch from Advance Filter mode. I analysed this over a few weeks and the conclusion I made was that the software takes a long time to process images in Advance Filter mode. The culprit one is the HDR Art feature, which is unfortunate because that is the filter I like the most and one of the reasons I bought this camera. When viewing an image with HDR ART filter the lock up or freeze will happen sporadically when switching back to Auto or another mode. I used several different SDHC or SDXC cards and it was not realated to any read/write aspect. The flaw is with the Filter.
(I don't know why some people look down their noses at the use of in-camera filters as photographers are meant to be creative and the use of filters is being just that. Yes, you can spend ages in PhotoShop post imaging but usually all that does is create a picture that this camera can already do for you a lot easier.)
The HDR ART filter is a wonderful feature and I managed to take some amazing pictures with it but seven times out of ten the X-T200 would lock up and I had to remove the battery and replace it to get the camera working again. I also had the same trouble with the Fuji A7 locking up in HDR ART mode and had to return that. So, clearly, Fuji need to do some work and provide a software update or fix for this particular filter.
I also have an A5 and it may be worth noting that the A5 has a HDR ART filter which works perfectly. I think this is due to the fact that the camera asks you if you want to save the image before moving on and not automatically saving it like it does with normal images.
I really hope Fuji do solve this problem because the X-T200 is a really wonderful camera and in many ways better than my X-T3 which is a lot bulkier and heavier. The performance in other areas too is top class and I would buy it again instantly once Fuji resolve the problem. Unfortunately, I don't think they will bother as the X-T3 and their other cameras don't have the HDR ART Filter probably because a) they think so called 'real' photographers won't use it, which is silly, or b) they don't know how to fix it. Applying a save option like on the A5 might help.
If you are not interested in the Advance Filters then buy the X-T200 as its images are brilliant.
UPDATE:
I have received another one of these cameras and have monitored the situation with the HDR ART Filter and the problem seems less serious than originally thought. As long as you do not change the setting from the Creative Filter Mode to another Mode e.g. P, A, or Auto etc, too quickly, the freezing up doesn't seem to happen, The trick is to keep an eye on the orange activity light and give it time to settle. This is only a problem if you suddenly wanted to change to shooting Sport etc as if you are in no hurry the waiting time for the camera to finish creating the HDR ART shot only takes a few seconds. So, the warning is, don't switch Modes too quickly if you use the Creative Filters. Accordingly I have upgraded my rating to 5 Stars as for me the Art Filter alone is worth buying the camera.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 21.1 x 19.6 x 11.1 centimeter |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.93 Kilogram |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 5.5 x 12.1 x 8.4 centimeter |
| Item Weight | 0.51 Kilogram |
| Brand | Fujifilm |
| Colour | Silver |
| Continuous Shooting Speed | 8 FPS |
| Has Image Stabilization | Nej |
| Included Components | Kamera kropp och lins |
| ISO Range | 100-51200 |
| Max Focal Length | 45 Millimeter |
| Min Focal Length | 15 Millimeter |
| Min Shutter Speed | 1/32000 Sekunder |
| Model Year | 2020 |
| Objective Lens Diameter | 52 Millimeter |
| Part number | 16647111 |
| Size | En Storlek |
| Maximum Aperture Range | 3.5 - 5.6 |
| Typ av fokus | Automatisk fokus |
| Max Shutter Speed | 1/32000 Sekunder |
| Effective Still Resolution | 24.2 MP |
| Tillverkare | FUJIFILM |
| Artikelnummer | X-T200/XC15-45mm PZ |
| Produktens mått | 5.51 x 12.09 x 8.38 cm; 510 Gram |
| ASIN | B08444VKGN |
