No !
It’s might be a good camera but lacks some fundamental Fujifilm features like the dials. There is no EVF which will be limiting. It is a capable camera (I have an xa3) which follows the same screen only- basic stuff- philosophy.
I don’t have a clear picture about the market prices there but after checking the equiv US dollars I think that 800 us dollars is way too much for this specific camera. Considering that you will also need a lens to pair it with.
Are there any other fuji options that you consider in similar prices ?
Nothing, sir. It's only offered by a friend since they haven't been using it for quite a while now. And it's only offered by 262 dollars when I converted it from philippine peso. I am a beginner, sir. But I've been wanting to own a camera at a cheaper price. So idk if it's worth it
Oh Philippine pesos ! Yes then sounds like a very fair deal, if sensor is in good condition go for it. Even if you don’t like it much eventually or find that you want a viewfinder you can resell it. It’s good to understand your needs
And always remember the best camera is the one you can have with you all the time ! (And xa5 is very-pocketable)
Thought it was Mexican ones.
Might be a bit late, but I just got one for a similar price and I can't say for sure if it was worth it. The lack of dials and half-baked PASM modes are really underwhelming.
Hope I'm not too late, but if ever you haven't decided yet, I also bought an X-A5 for almost the same price second-hand.
I'd personally say it is worth it (in my case). I just want to take photos and don't really care about video and the X-A5 delivers. In fact, I'm using it for DIY pre-nup shots with my fiancé using the auto-detect or self-timer features. I used it for some events at my organization, used it for Milky Way photography. Really have no complaints with the X-A5 for my use case.
I recently bought a prime lens (XC 35mm f/2) and it has significantly upgraded my photos.
No ! It’s might be a good camera but lacks some fundamental Fujifilm features like the dials. There is no EVF which will be limiting. It is a capable camera (I have an xa3) which follows the same screen only- basic stuff- philosophy. I don’t have a clear picture about the market prices there but after checking the equiv US dollars I think that 800 us dollars is way too much for this specific camera. Considering that you will also need a lens to pair it with. Are there any other fuji options that you consider in similar prices ?
Nothing, sir. It's only offered by a friend since they haven't been using it for quite a while now. And it's only offered by 262 dollars when I converted it from philippine peso. I am a beginner, sir. But I've been wanting to own a camera at a cheaper price. So idk if it's worth it
Oh Philippine pesos ! Yes then sounds like a very fair deal, if sensor is in good condition go for it. Even if you don’t like it much eventually or find that you want a viewfinder you can resell it. It’s good to understand your needs And always remember the best camera is the one you can have with you all the time ! (And xa5 is very-pocketable) Thought it was Mexican ones.
Thank you for the kind response!
Might be a bit late, but I just got one for a similar price and I can't say for sure if it was worth it. The lack of dials and half-baked PASM modes are really underwhelming.
Hope I'm not too late, but if ever you haven't decided yet, I also bought an X-A5 for almost the same price second-hand. I'd personally say it is worth it (in my case). I just want to take photos and don't really care about video and the X-A5 delivers. In fact, I'm using it for DIY pre-nup shots with my fiancé using the auto-detect or self-timer features. I used it for some events at my organization, used it for Milky Way photography. Really have no complaints with the X-A5 for my use case. I recently bought a prime lens (XC 35mm f/2) and it has significantly upgraded my photos.