At the end of May 2023, together with the latest X-S20 mirrorless camera (see our review), FUJIFILM released a brand new companion smartphone app called XApp. This new app lets you control some camera functions and transfer media. But it also makes use of some features that make their mirrorless cameras more useful as day-to-day companions. Let’s dive in! With a lousy 1.3-star rating on the iOS App Store, the old FUJIFILM Camera Remote app had a very bad reputation. The camera’s unreliable connections, outdated user interface, and lack of support for modern functions and formats were clear signs that an update was desperately needed. And FUJIFILM gave us a worthy one with the brand-new XApp. This app is not an update to the old Camera Remote App, but rather a new listing in the App Store the lets us start with a clean slate. New user interface The XApp features a minimalistic design with monochromatic color use. The user interface looks very clean and is easy to understand and use. The new user interface is a big upgrade compared to the old Camera Connect App. Image credit: CineD The main features are laid out clearly as soon as you start the app. You’ll be prompted to grant a bunch of permissions to access your photo library (required for transferring images from your camera to your phone), location (for example for geotagging), and so on. The user interface is optimized for smartphones and tablets. Image credit: CineD The XApp also...
Published By: CineD - Monday, 26 June, 2023