FUJIFILM X Half Mirrorless Camera - Charcoal Silver

Short term review is that this thing is a ton of fun and is exactly what I wanted it to be. It's great for just grabbing and going and is so small that you can pretty much carry it anywhere. The filters are fun, though some can be more of a gimmick. The Halation and light leaks are my favorite if I'm not just shooting Acros. For me, this really is hitting a ton of the analog vibes I get from shooting film, but without the issues of buying and getting film developed. My only real complaint so far is the price. I got it on sale for way less than original MSRP, but even at the reduced price, I feel like it should still be cheaper. The build quality does feel great though and doesn't feel as plastic as some people make it seem. Just in comparison to other cameras at the same price, it seems like corners were cut. It does what it was intended to do.

The Fuji X Half is honestly awful. I wanted a small, creative travel camera with Fuji colors and this thing just doesn’t deliver. The images are mid at best, indoors and outside. Autofocus is slow, hunts constantly, and feels unusable compared to basically any modern camera. The whole camera feels laggy, toy-like, and frustrating to use. It’s tiny, sure, but that’s about the only positive. At $200 it would be a fun novelty. At $650 it’s a bad decision. At MSRP it’s a war crime. I've already returned it.

I don’t think this camera is bad, in fact I had fun with it. It’s very very easy to use and produces great photos. It’s just REALLY expensive for what it is. It’s basically a fun little toy. My biggest complaint is the film advance lever. It has NO feedback, making it feel really pointless. The screen (and body) is also really REALLY small. I just couldn’t keep this camera knowing that I could spend the money on something SO much more capable

This thing is seriously fun and a joy to use. It’s so small it fits in your front pocket and you can take it anywhere. The filters and settings on top of the super efficient app to download photos makes this a no brainer. Pictures really come out super refined and elevated. Super fun to adjust the filters and experiment - no shot will be the same - and once you take the shot there’s no going back! Makes for a super unique experience. I do think the price point should be closer to $599 new. I bought used so totally worth it for me. Charcoal is a super cool color - seems durable - and I purchased a couple cook accessories from small rig to elevate the camera ergos. Highly recommended camera! Don’t believe the skeptics. My other camera is a Canon SL2 but I hardly take it anywhere due to needing a bigger bag and the need to lug around lenses. This camera is a one-stop-shop in a small, but powerful package!

honestly, i don't know why a lot of camera influencers hyped up this camera so much? i returned this camera the next day. i mean, it's okay. but definitely not worth it's price. the main reason i didn't like this camera was the picture quality. the photos it takes are pretty terrible. yeah, i understand it's trying to be one of those "retro" fun style cameras, but not for this price. the photos look close to those digital camera from the early 2000s. an older iphone has comparable photos. the "film" experience on this camera was okay, but i wouldn't buy it just to experience it. the "advance lever" is just a gimmick, and doesn't offer any kind of tactile feedback at all, like a normal film camera does. you'd be better buying a older used fuji camera, like an X-E2, or X-A5, for half the price, and still can use a few film recipes, and get way better photos out it.