FUJIFILM X Half Premium Compact Camera - Silver

I’ve been into photography for years and recently picked up the Fujifilm X-Half in silver—honestly, it’s one of the best camera purchases I’ve made in a long time. I wanted something small enough to take everywhere but still capable of producing high-quality images, and this camera fits that need perfectly.Setting it up was quick and straightforward. Fujifilm’s menus are easy to navigate, and the physical dials make changing settings feel intuitive and tactile. I was out shooting within minutes of unboxing it. Despite its compact size, the X-Half feels solid in the hand and looks beautiful in silver—it has that classic Fuji style that makes you want to carry it around.What really makes this camera shine is the image quality. The photos are sharp and vibrant, with great dynamic range, especially for such a compact form. But what takes it to the next level is the film simulation mode. Being able to switch between different film looks—like Classic Chrome, Acros, or Velvia—adds a ton of creative flexibility. The JPEGs straight out of camera often don’t need any editing, which is a huge plus when traveling or shooting on the go. I’ve also started experimenting with custom film recipes, and it’s a lot of fun dialing in a look that matches the mood of the moment.I mainly got the X-Half for travel and pocket-carry, and it’s been fantastic in that role. It slips easily into a coat pocket or small bag without weighing me down, and it’s discreet enough that I feel comfortable using it in public without drawing attention. Whether I’m walking through a city, out on a hike, or just hanging out with friends, it’s always ready to go. The portability alone makes it worth it—but the fact that it takes such beautiful images makes it a camera I truly enjoy using.If you’re looking for a camera that’s small, powerful, and just plain fun to shoot with, the Fujifilm X-Half is a winner.

Honestly a bit expensive in my opinion but its a very fun & easy camera to use. This is NOT for professional photography purposes. This is made to capture life’s brightest, funniest moments & all the good times when hanging out with friends & family. In my opinion, this is awesome for traveling. I bought this for my wife since I shoot with my Sony A6700 & she has a blast using this. This camera only shoots JPEG files. Will not shoot RAW. 64GB SD Card is more than enough for this camera as it only has a 18MP Sensor. All though its software is a bit laggy, it is very simple to use & makes it even more fun to use. The X-Half app is also simple to use. If all you want to do is capture life’s little moments, great memories & have film like images to story tell, then this is the camera for you. (Great for scrap booking as well). If you want to shoot professionally, get an APS-C or Full Frame Camera & edit your images on your computer. Overall, 5 Stars for my wife & I. Hope this helps.

I really wanted to love this item and I love the style and features, but as a Fujifilm user with other cameras used like the X-E5, X-Pro 2, and others, this isn’t for me. If you don’t have any other Fujifilm cameras, it’s a fun little camera.I love the film/camera simulation mode which forces you to take pics without previews like a disposable camera is great. I just with this had an ability for bokeh, kind of hard but not impossible with a one inch sensor.The film grain option is great but I noticed it delays when transferring to my phone. It does slow sometimes which needs a more powerful chip.The optical viewfinder is good for reference but coming from a digital viewfinder, it’s hard to not want one for shooting and reviewing.Ultimately for its price, I think it’s way too much for me to justify keeping it. For $200-300 I would have kept it, but I’d rather get a X-M5. That’s why I decided to return it in hopes of a better iteration in the future.Wish list for part 2- front and back dial for shutter adjustments- APSC sensor with higher chip- F2 lens- Joystick- Digital Viewfinder- Menu/Q button, back button- Lower price

Interesting camera but not interesting enough to justify the price.The camera build quality is nice but the main build material is plastic and it feels like plastic. This is made very noticeable with the film advancement lever which is a shame for the price.The camera only outputs JPEGs which is fine but the film recipes aren't adjustable which is a shame for the price.The menu navigation isn't slow but it definitely shows that a cheaper processor was used which is a shame for the price.The built-in flash is only an LED which is a shame for the price.

Its a fantastic toy!!! Brings back the joy of last century photography. I have been using SLRs/DSLRs for a long time now, this one is fun and takes great pictures. I have the other FujiFilm cameras as well.... Becoming a fan of FujiFilm!!!

I feel as if Fuji played a practical joke on its customers. This is a terrible camera. The film feature is great but the processing feature, where Fuji thought it was cute, turns out to be an annoyance that I can’t get over it. The camera lags. The flash is so terrible, Fuji would be better off just leaving the flash out of the camera. I wanted a fun camera, and where I still use film cameras for fun, I thought this would be a great experience, it’s nothing like film.The menus and the screens of the camera are poorly designed. This camera is going back.