The Fujifilm X70 is Eight Years Old. 

While this might be a great camera, let’s not forget about the hands it’s in. Your experience and perspective play a great role in what we see here, and as always, exceptional.

Attention Fuji! Kevin's photos perfectly sum up why this camera is amazing and why we need a refresh. I love my X70 more than any other X or GFX I've ever owned. You can carry it in a pocket for crying out loud! An X70 successor would sell like hotcakes with the love the X100 series has now.

My most beloved camera. A true companion I can carry anywhere. And it's good.

That shot at 9:15 is brilliant! I think what this video demonstrates is we don’t need the newest, fastest, greatest gear to nail the moment. I’m increasingly using older gear, and the quality and output are every bit as good as newer cameras, maybe just a bit slower.

I love that your shots have more to them than just a subject. The wider picture really tells a compelling story, there's so much going on in the frames, and yet they are absolutely beautiful.

Oh @fujifilm "please consider" bringing us a new version of this wonderful gem of a camera. Thank you Kevin for sharing these images here on this channel.

I chased this camera forever. It kept going up instead of down in price. I shoot with Fuji and Olympus because of their convenient size. I finally bought an old Olympus EPL 5 to fill the role of the x70. It has a tilt up screen and touch to focus and shoot like the x70, plus I bought an electronic viewfinder that I can snap into the hot shoe. I see a magic in Fuji that I often don't see in my Olympus images. I still lust after the x 70.

A camera I will never sell.Truly pocketable.Build beautifully with chunky and crisp dials.Everything can be changed with a twist.Tilt screen et al.Gorgeous.I have mine on show on a shelf in my office and often show people.

My X70 still going strong. Great little camera that goes in my bag when I want to travel light. Always good to see Kevin's photos for inspiration.

Lucky I had the opportunity to grab an X70 lately and I haven't gone out with the GR3 ever since. It has its problems, but what a joy to use this little beauty! Hopefully there'll be a new version with the same form factor and some upgrades. Thanks for the amazing video! 🙏

Thank you for this video, I still love my X70 too, and I really hope Fuji will hear us all and commercialise the X80 !

Leaf shutter and built in flash solid EVF mount great colors. Please Fuji…do it again.

Great video Kevin!!. The X70 never gets old!!

Bravo pour vos belles photos M. Mullins. Je possède ma x70 depuis sa mise en marché. Je l’ai échappé sur la rue. Je l’ai fait réparer chez Fuji, même si elle était vieille. Je l’aime et ne voulait pas la remplacer par une autre. Elle revenu comme une neuve. J’étais bien heureux. Salut from Canada.

Kevin, this is one off best episodes I’ve watch of your , no waffle, beautiful pictures has always and the music is the icing on the cake. Never had an x70 but I always wished the x100 series had a 18mm has standard. My main lens on my xpro2 is the 18mm f2, despite how much everyone seems to hate it.

Wunderschöne Fotografie!

I wonder why Fuji hasn’t done it yet. They are missing a trick. People buy bigger Fuji’s and leave them at home then sell them. We want the power and if the x100v but on our pocket. With IBis, and possibly a view finder. I think it would outsell the x100 personally- but I think is too invested in the x100 to do an x80. I just got the x70 a couple of weeks ago after Ricoh died. The more I pick it up the more I like it. I don’t think I would ever invest in a Ricoh as they break far too easily and are expensive to repair. Great video amazing photos. Congratulations ❤

Shockingly beautiful photos ... yes, this is a beautiful camera, as if it is in good hands. Thanks for the video, I haven't seen such beautiful, emotional photos for a long time.

All the photos were so soothing, the music played it part, and your experience in capturing human emotions as art showed so well.

I have had an X 70 for about seven or eight years and love it. Bought it used and Fuji still replaced the lens for me free of charge when it had a problem. Mine is also pretty beat up from use but keeps on ticking. I have also used the X 10 and X 30 extensively and I must say the X 10 has a quality that is unique. these days. I use an XT 30 quite a bit, but often go to the X 70 just to enjoy packing light when I’m out for the day. Thank you for your RU-vid video.

Latest statistics show that the Ricoh GR is one of the best sellers in Japan. The X100V has been incredibly popular and impossible to get hold of. It shows that the market for "pocket-friendly" cameras is there and there is a place for the X80. But my biggest suspicion is that Fujifilm doesn't want to give the X100 a competitor.

Thanks Kevin, great video and exceptional images. Geoff

Lovely images as usual Kevin. I'm sure Ricoh must be laughing all the way to the bank given that Fuji and the others have gifted them a whole segment of the market to themselves. To me the X70 was light years ahead of the Ricoh GR in terms of build quality, as your battle scarred warrior shows, and with the versatility of the tilt screen. I feel Fuji has become a bit predictable with its streamlined product lines and systematic roll out of the same features across each line. How about taking the occasional risk, although I honestly don't think it would be a risk with an X80, I think it has the potential to be a roaring success. Imagine a monochrome X80, dreamland !!! C'mon Fuji, forget the fact the X70 happened not to be a commercial success at the time, be bold and excite us again.

Great pictures! Absolutely lovely camera. My first Fuji, found it on Facebook Marketplace for about $250 but got it down to $200 (best deal of my life 🥳).

I have and still use my X30. I feel the same way about it as you do with the X70.

Probably my favourite ever camera. Stupidly sold few years ago then fortunately found another mint condition copy before the prices hiked. Also now have the V too but this little beauty isn’t going anywhere...... some of my favourite photos taken with this little gem. Beautiful piece as usual 👌🫶🙌

These are beautiful shots. My favorite, and I've seen this or another shot from that wedding, is the family walking toward stonehenge at 7:44. The leading lines and color are stellar.

The one camera I wish i never sold. Fujifilm, please bring back a new version.

Really nice tribute! Surprised to see so many shots with the WCL converter which I find to be such a useful and portable accessory. Bravo.

Where ever i travel, my x70 always accompanies me. A true pocketable apsc camera.

Посмотрел с удовольствием! Потрясающая детализация снимков. Как всегда приятные картинки, спасибо, что делитесь своим опытом и своим видением !

The X70 and the X-T1 share the same sensor, sparking nostalgia for the times I used the X-T1 with a 16mm lens for nighttime photography. The images, especially in black and white, were extraordinary, akin to capturing liquid gold. Such moments underscored the exceptional quality of sensors that remain impressive by today's standards. Regrettably, Fuji decided not to replicate these unique experiences across their other camera models. Indeed, the X-T5 and X100V are commendable cameras that offer somewhat similar experiences, yet it feels as if something essential was lost along the way. The film simulations in our newer cameras are outstanding, but there's a special essence that seems to have vanished. It's hard to pinpoint exactly what's missing, but I hold onto the hope that this unique charm might resurface unexpectedly, like an unforeseen wave that arrives with such overwhelming nostalgia and spirit, it's unforgettable.

Love my x70 and it is a good companion for my trip❤

a great little camera, in fact one of the two I use most.....the Olympus em5 for it's viewfinder, image stabilisation and lens choice and the X70 for it's compactness, stellar performance and intuitive dials...she goes with me to all family events, light travelling, street and when I want to be inconspicuous :)

Beautiful. Just beautiful work.

The photos are beautiful, as subject matters, but also the Fujifilm feel. What a superb little camera!

Tell me this is a Fuji-sponsored teaser because the X80 is coming!!! 💎🙏🏻

Great shots. That X70 has been through it!

The X70 is actually the camera that made photography something other than work for me, only three years ago. It made me enjoy taking pictures again. It goes with me everywhere. I am very fond of it. The leaf shutter sometimes sticks these days when i turn the camera on pointed down for instance.. but other than that it still works fine.

Thank you Kevin Mullins for these wonderful fotos. And while I love my other, larger Fujis I most often carry my X-E4, its small and compact and with the 27 mm pancake lens unobtrusive when walking around. Similar in concept to your X70 and I absolutely love it for what it does.

OMG! I carry mine every day!

Love my X70. The size makes it every day carry-able, and the flaws make it even better. Are you primarily JPG shooting yours with some recipes you have shared on your blogs? Your shared images are amazing and I want some of that secret sauce.

My everyday carry! Love this camera so much. I also had an X10 which for some reason didn’t last too long. But my X70 seems immortal. Thanks for doing this video giving love to the X70, and your shots are wonderful!

Beautifully captured moments - great work.

Beautiful photos and editing to present and showcase them! ✨🎈

This video has changed my life

Thank you Kevin for this reminder. A treasure of a camera. So small and still very capable. We forget we have it some place somewhere home :-)) I took mine and plugged it to recharge, thank to you. Beautiful pictures indeed. Congrats!

I've got an XT-3 and had Sony and Canon full frames, but some of my best photos have been made on the X70. Such a great camera. Would buy an X80 in a heartbeat. There is some incredible shots in this vide, but my absolute favourite is the wedding shot at 3:00 - so good!

I don't remember when was the last time I watched your channel. But I do remember your channel and website made me purchased both X70 and X100F years ago when I did my PhD in the UK. I have moved to Bali when COVID-19 was kicking :D. I rarely do photography these days due to my new job as a lecturer. I still love both of them for casual family photo. These cameras prevents me to buy new cameras as I always feel both are still sexy these days and I don't need new fancy cameras to capture my family. One thing tho, I hate the video capability of the camera, so I just bought DJI Osmo pocket 3 last week. Well, now I have a set of simple tiny cameras for both photo and video.

cracking work, an X70-2 would be good

Absolutely stunning images of people in context with their surroundings using the X-70 & its very wide focal range(s) of 14mm & 18.5mm. How is that achieved with a fixed lens? It also looks like a great lens overall. I suppose that if you're careful in keeping the camera level, that lens does a terrific job with perspective without much distortion at all... either with architectural features as well as people. Even when you're probably within 5 feet of people to make them appear larger in the frame, they still look naturalistic and without the comically lengthening of body parts normally associated with very wide focal lengths. You've done an amazing job keeping all of those wideangle elements within each frame uncluttered while still adding a great sense of surrounding context and narrative to each frame. Well done indeed, Kevin. 🤩📸

I'm amazed that your X70 has survived for this long! The nearest equivalent was the Ricoh GR, which had a widespread issue of shutter malfunction which eventually renders the camera useless. This occurs around roughly 40,000 images, and the GR II had the same shutter problem. That your X70 is still going after eight years is remarkable.

The pictures put a smile on my face. Thank you.

Lovely images Kevin, I sold mine as I never got over the lack of viewfinder, it somehow makes the shooting process isolated ❤ cheers from Oz 🇦🇺

I must say, I really enjoyed watching that collection, and as you say, a superb camera, but we should not forget the skills of the person whose hands it was in. Cheers Kev.

Your a photographer! Youve got the knack! Bedazzled by your imageds way to go.

I'm so happy to have gotten my first ever, new "used" X70 :) It's truly pocketable and I love being able to shoot "from the hip" and finding new angles - a great challenge without an EVF and more use of the flippy screen. One question I had was, have you (or anyone) tried a solution for a little more zoom / tele? I know there's a teleconverter for the X100 series yet not sure about its effects. Any solutions? (Aside from the built-in digital zoom, of course.) Thank you for inspiring us always, Kevin!

Your candid wedding photography is so wonderful. And yes, agree with your affection for this camera. I loved using it for the brief time I had it, but 28 is just not for me unfortunately.

Hell yes I want a new X70 !!! Prolly my #1 dream camera.

I recently picked up this camera and I love it!

Great camera underrated hero

Please Fujifilm give us an X80 soon!

Really nice pictures. I only recently sold the X70. It's currently not my focal length. I shoot more in the telephoto range, abstract. But for street etc. it's probably the best camera. You can only get these kinds of pictures with a camera that is as absolutely inconspicuous and underrated as the X70. Have fun with this great camera. Greetings

It's my favourite camera! It's a camera for photographers, not hipsters. I love this little camera more than any other camera that I had in the last 30 years. ❤

Good to have bumped into this video and see that there are more folks out in the world who resonate with my thoughts for X70. It came and disappeared and I found it difficult to get hold of a copy in the beginning. But I managed to get a brand new at an amazing price just before COVID, and I love my X70. Love the images from it irrespective of what I shoot. I really liked all of your images but your B&W stuck to me the most. I could also noticed that you are using a lens adaptor quite often. Thats interesting. Your presets are also pretty good ( are there any try before you buy options? ) What's your goto film simulation on. theX70?

Still a great camera too. My Olympus Trip is over 40 years old and my OM-1 over 50 years old and both still going strong. Old doesn’t necessarily mean bad.

Nice video and lovely shots Kevin. Since second hand prices for this little beast are off the charts I went with the xf 18mm f/2.0 on my X-T20. Definitely not as pocketable but still compact enough.

I've had my X70 for several years and I'm happily using your presets and settings tweaks, love the results I'm getting. Never got into the Fuji otherwise (wouldn't mind but can't justify economically because my business is based on Sonys), but if the X80 comes out, I'll be getting it. Just hope they won't add any bulk to it...

I have the older brother, XM1. Which gives you the option to change lenses and users the XTrans I sensor, sans AA filter. So very similar performance to the X70. Took with me to a trip from France, to Germany, to Czech Rep. Absolutely love the images I got. Would I like to see a successor to the X70? Probably not, there's something special about the images you get from the XTrans I & II sensors.

I have always regretted not getting an X70. At the time, I was put off by the lack of viewfinder but wish they’d have another go at it. It would sell like mad as an X80 or x70ii.

X80 oooo! Yes pleeease !!!

Inspirational series of photos. Thank you

With you, Kevin. I've long desired an update to the mighty x70. Lovely images, as always.

Stunningly good photographs Kev.

Bravo Man! :)

Didn't even know this existed. Seems like a cool camera, and I think a refresh is long overdue. With the incredible popularity, at least from what I've seen, or street photography, I'm puzzled by the lack of new compact models from historically 'small and portable' manufacturers like Fujifilm, OM System(Olympus), and Panasonic Lumix. I love my Lumix G9 and definitely plan to pick up the mark 2 at some point, but it would be great to have the newer sensor and AF system in a small body, as well.

- They shall consider! What a gem this camera. Gorgeous images

What a good photographer. Beautiful images in many styles. Yes a new X70 would be nice, with a viewfinder. Panasonic did it with the GM5.

Vraiment magnifique tes photos 🤩 respect 🙌🏻

Yes, the X70 was a sleeper that has a cult following :) I've had two... the first one fell apart from use. I made the decision to replace it as a daily carry with an X-E4 and prefer it as I can use other lenses. But the X70 remains special to me as it was the gateway drug into the Fujifilm world.

Fantastic video. You really inspire me with your photos. Are the B&W photos processed in camera or done post? Thank you.

I would love and updated X70 with the 26MP X-Trans V and latest AF. 28mm is the perfect focal length for a pocket camera like this.

Mine only lasted 3 year. 😢 It was beautiful though. I moved onto the GR III. I'd love to see an X70S.

Very nice video, Kevin. If my house were on fire and I’d gotten my wife and the cats out, I’d run in to rescue my X70 next. Seriously. I’m on my second one now and if something happens to it, I’ll just bite the bullet and buy the best used one I can find. I have more fun shooting with the X70 than any other camera I’ve ever used, and the images are exactly what I want. It’s that simple.

My man has eagle eyes for "The Shot"

Great pictures! ❤

It’s time. X80. Improved autofocus. All new film simulations. Improved video. Built in ND? They wouldn’t have to do much to update this absolutely terrific camera!! Please, Fujifilm!

Oh I would looove to see updated model with ibis and all other stuff (but I'd like them to stick with 26mp sensor rather than 40mp one)

I drove about 400kms round trip ( it’s Australia) when I found a new copy in a store a number of years ago. Well worth the drive, I love this camera.

This is one of my all time favorite cameras. I had it for about 3 years and sold it to afford my XT-3 kit, which I still have and that allowed me to keep growing lens wise within the system; but I do miss the portability and detail of this little camera. I tried a GR but I didn't like the quality and missed the tilt screen so I returned it. Then I got an X100V which I still have, and it's great, but I still feel I'd be even happier with an X70 MkII. And I feel they should retain the X70 name if it ever comes back. It wouldn't make a lot of sense doing an X80, then an X90, and then what? X90ii or X90s? I'd buy it again but its price skyrocketed even now after the X100VI has been released.

Was just thinking about how underrated this camera was yesterday! It’s unobtrusive and pretty much an extension of my arm, shame it was only released for a year

Great little camera ... still looking for one ... hv the XE2 that has same sensor and rendering is beautiful

I would LOVE an update with an X80 and would even leave the X100VI out for it....

Great, yet another awesome Fuji camera I cannot buy because it’s discontinued or perpetually out of stock.

What a seriously excellent series of images.

It rivals anything current cameras. Beautiful images.

Love these fotos !

Well done mate !

Excellent shots

It has the same sensor as the XT1, XE2 and AX100S and that XTransII renders really nice B&W jpegs. Great little camera and I love mine. Wish Fuji would bring out an X80 though, maybe with a 26mp sensor.