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Hi guys i have been off for ages,my wife went through cancer treatment but now has the all clear.
Anyway i think i might be looking for suggestion on a fuji fixed lens with really good qualitiy & sharp images.
I have the Canon GX1 Mk3 at the moment,nice camera,but i have always wanted to try the fuji stuff,so any recommendations please.:)
 
You can't get anymore high end than the X100F. Mine goes everywhere with me (except the loo). It's the only camera I really use these days. Image quality really is excellent. You could also try a second hand X100T if you wanted to try something a bit cheaper.
Pleased your Wife has the all clear.
 
It has to be the X100F!

I mostly use my X-T2 with the 23mm f2 lens, so probably should have just got the X100F...
 
Has to be the X100F - its what got me away from Nikon, I even took this on a recent trip (work with some pleasure thrown in) to San Francisco and Vegas.
 
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You can't get anymore high end than the X100F. Mine goes everywhere with me (except the loo). It's the only camera I really use these days. Image quality really is excellent. You could also try a second hand X100T if you wanted to try something a bit cheaper.
Pleased your Wife has the all clear.
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Thank you Mark
 
Thanks guys the X100F does look good.
 
jockwav said:
Hi guys i have been off for ages,my wife went through cancer treatment but now has the all clear.
Anyway i think i might be looking for suggestion on a fuji fixed lens with really good qualitiy & sharp images.
I have the Canon GX1 Mk3 at the moment,nice camera,but i have always wanted to try the fuji stuff,so any recommendations please.:)
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Excellent news for you both! I know only too well how difficult it can be with a sick partner, mine is going through the wars for the past year or so and I've basically been her nurse.

On the cameras, there's an X100T in classified right now going for a very good price - the F has some extra bells and whistles and a newer higher res sensor, but from what I've seen/read the difference in end output is negligible.
 
Thanks Keith,yes it is hard watching your loved one going through all this,will have a look at that.
 
The X100F is a real swiss army knife camera, it is quite a step up from the X100T (@cagey) but whether you think the price difference is worth it is up to you.

The X-Trans3 sensor is a significant step up from the previous X-Trans sensors, its better at high ISO, and despite being much higher resolution somehow makes the best out of the lens.

The joystick (IMHO) is worth the price difference alone - it really makes the handling sublime.

The extra buttons/dials make it much more configurable, you have to use the Q menu less

Its quite a bit faster (quicker processor) in both AF and card write, and as a bonus you get the ACROS film simulation which is impressive especially at high ISO

The bigger battery gives more real world life and is compatible with Fuji ILC cameras.

I know some of these might seem small steps, but adding them all up results in a much better handling camera. I find the X100 series cameras have a habit of getting out of the way enabling you just to take photos.

(The negative is the poor Q button position, but you can get over this!)

If funds are available I'd go for the F everytime, and if I had to sell all my cameras bar one, it would be the F that stays.

Oh and Silver is for hipsters and Black for Pro's :D
 
Thank you David for a nice run down on theX100F,i might keep my eye open for a second hand one or convince the wife for a new one.:)
 
:D:p
 
Has anyone bought an X100F from E-Infinity, and if so, do you know if you can register it with Fuji for warranty etc?
Thanks
 
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Has anyone bought an X100F from E-Infinity, and if so, do you know if you can register it with Fuji for warranty etc?
Thanks
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No you can't because it doesn't come with a UK warranty, hence the lower price
 
On the fuji refurb site they are saying £899,hmmmm:)
 
There's a nice X100F in the classifieds for £750
 
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The X100F is a real swiss army knife camera, it is quite a step up from the X100T (@cagey) but whether you think the price difference is worth it is up to you.

The X-Trans3 sensor is a significant step up from the previous X-Trans sensors, its better at high ISO, and despite being much higher resolution somehow makes the best out of the lens.

The joystick (IMHO) is worth the price difference alone - it really makes the handling sublime.

The extra buttons/dials make it much more configurable, you have to use the Q menu less

Its quite a bit faster (quicker processor) in both AF and card write, and as a bonus you get the ACROS film simulation which is impressive especially at high ISO

The bigger battery gives more real world life and is compatible with Fuji ILC cameras.

I know some of these might seem small steps, but adding them all up results in a much better handling camera. I find the X100 series cameras have a habit of getting out of the way enabling you just to take photos.

(The negative is the poor Q button position, but you can get over this!)

If funds are available I'd go for the F everytime, and if I had to sell all my cameras bar one, it would be the F that stays.

Oh and Silver is for hipsters and Black for Pro's :D
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I'm well behind on the models to be fair, I owned the X100s a couple years back and wasn't blown away [more by the camera technically, the output was lovely and spurred me on to switch to Fuji at the time, was shooting Nikon] but that does sound like some nice upgrades
 
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I am definately on the look out for one now,made up my mind.:D
 
mdpF2 said:
Has anyone bought an X100F from E-Infinity, and if so, do you know if you can register it with Fuji for warranty etc?
Thanks
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Can't speak for Fuji, but when I thought there was a problem with my Canon, E-infinity told me to take it to a respected UK repairer and they'd foot the bill. In the end it was ok (odd metering issues, which seemed to clear up when I reverted to Canon-only glass), but I got quick replies from E-inf and I think they take customer relations seriously.

Having said that, I'd look at a firm such as HDew first, as they are based in the UK. My next canon will likely come from them. Not sure if they handle Fuji.

Fantastic news about your wife, Jock!
 
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Thank you WD40,it has been a hard thing to go through watching her suffer & holding back the tears.
I have bought cameras from HDew before,excellent to deal with,but i don,t see any fuji stuff on their site,will keep looking around.:)
 
Well my wife got told this morning that the cancer has returned to the outside of her lung & is inoperable.
They have given the choice of having chemo or not & they are talking in terms of maybe a few years,maybe not.
Because of her other issues it is more risky to the heart if she takes it,so that is a big decision.
So she is going in to a ward in 2 weeks to have a first time treatment & see how we feel about it afterwards.
I just don,t know what to say to my wife to try & ease her distress.
 
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so sorry to hear your news. The only advice I can offer is my Mum had inoperable terminal cancer and she tried one round of chemo which she hated but not everyone reacts the same way so I think you've made the right decision to try it and see where you go from there. I have no other words, sorry.
 
Thanks Matt,it is a big decision.
 
Oh, man.......what news.

All I can do is wish you both more good times than any other sort and hope active health is as long as possible.

PS an old colleagues husband was diagnosed out of the blue with lung cancer. He was fortunate enough to get what I recall as 'Proton Knife' treatment. His prognosis was uncertain but 4-5 years later he is stable and active.....though I gather there is still some uncertainty in longer term. Maybe there are more doors, treatment wise, that could be pushed open for your wife?
 
Golly James. My thoughts are with you and your Mrs.

I can only imagine what you will both be going through. I think I'd start by saying something like I love you and I'll always be with you and I hope you can take some comfort and strength from that. I'd also say that she could ask anything of me no matter how personal or how she'd think I may react... I'm talking about personal needs here that we all have that may be embarrassing for even a spouse to ask.

If the worst outcome becomes unavoidable I think I'd talk about a bucket list but not in those words, I want to make sure that any want, need or wish she has could be fulfilled in the time left if at all possible. I'd also want to hold myself together as much as possible and be strong for her.

It's a hard life and world at times but those of us who are lucky enough do get a little happiness and I think I'd want to hold on to that thought as long as possible and be grateful for the time together. All the best to you both.
 
@jockwav
No can PM you but can I just describe what happened with one of my oldest friends......of 40 plus years. She had been unwell for some years with her condition finally reaching crunch time in December 2017.

She and her husband had had plans to do so many things but he with her insistence delayed his retirement.....his regret was that he did not retire early and do the many things together they hoped to do. I don't know what your age is or your personal circumstances but regrets are for "tomorrow" and enjoying life & time together should come first as much as, where/when possible, you can.

All strength to both of you for your times ahead.
 
Hi James;

I so feel for you all right now..! I'd a slight blip on the medical screen myself for about 16 months, positive thinking and close family/friends helped us through through dark times.

The MacMillan nurses are fantastic and most willing to help as much as they can, seek them out..! Try have your wife to have massags as often as possible.

It's so not an easy journey, I simply hope and pray for everything to be fine for your wife and yourself, it can be good relief to talk about things I find.......let it out...!

Best wishes;
Peter
 
macvisual said:
Hi James;

I so feel for you all right now..! I'd a slight blip on the medical screen myself for about 16 months, positive thinking and close family/friends helped us through through dark times.

The MacMillan nurses are fantastic and most willing to help as much as they can, seek them out..! Try have your wife to have massags as often as possible.

It's so not an easy journey, I simply hope and pray for everything to be fine for your wife and yourself, it can be good relief to talk about things I find.......let it out...!

Best wishes;
Peter
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I think that telling people how you feel, talking about things and accepting help doesn't come easy to many people but in the times to come the chances are that people will offer help and I think offers should be thought about and possibly accepted.

Again, thoughts are with you both.
 
Thanks to all of you,unfortunately the doctor said it was terminal & nothing will stop it at this stage.
We are both 70 now & been together a long time,we will just have to hope it is longer than we were told it might be.
 
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