Fuji x100

Very happy with my X100. I used it at a wedding last weekend - the registry office was near silent and yet nobody could tell I was shooting it is so quiet.

I shot RAW and Lightroom can pull the files around quite a bit without too many problems.
 
Any sample photos you guys can post? I know there are hundreds of samples out there, just good to see some from someone who is new(ish) to the camera. Seriously thinking of ordering one

Edit: Been ordered! Seriously can't wait to try this camera out after reading about it for months
 
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Go for it, you will be impressed. Theres a lot of photos on my Flickr taken with the X100 if you want to whet your appetite. Theres also a Flickr group to look at.
Heres one to start you off, its almost 100% crop!.....

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Allan
 
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Camera arrived yesterday, very impressed so far. Perfect size and weight, feels really good in the hand. Hybrid viewfinder is really good but haven't quite got the hang of the framing box moving around yet. Focus is better than I expected.

Need to get a case for it, don't fancy the leather fitted one or half case. Any normal soft cases that anyone can recommend?
 
Rob_p said:
Camera arrived yesterday, very impressed so far. Perfect size and weight, feels really good in the hand. Hybrid viewfinder is really good but haven't quite got the hang of the framing box moving around yet. Focus is better than I expected.

Need to get a case for it, don't fancy the leather fitted one or half case. Any normal soft cases that anyone can recommend?
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I've just bought a snapr 35 black rapid, the x100 fits fine even with hood attached. Had a Delsey D60 which was very snug, but too tight a fit for an x100 + filter adapter + pinch lens cap. (no chance with a hood...)

Re focussing, have a play with manual focus + autofocussing with AFL, it as a nice alternative to afs. Also ensure you have a fast enough card (mines 45mb/s write), format the card in camera, also heard people say formatting internal memory improved speed.
 
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been using one for a month now. Great camera for the price. Love the ergonomics. Only thing that lets it down is the AF. If the light is in any way challenging it struggles.
 
Rapscallion said:
I've just bought a snapr 35 black rapid, the x100 fits fine even with hood attached. Had a Delsey D60 which was very snug, but too tight a fit for an x100 + filter adapter + pinch lens cap. (no chance with a hood...)

Re focussing, have a play with manual focus + autofocussing with AFL, it as a nice alternative to afs. Also ensure you have a fast enough card (mines 45mb/s write), format the card in camera, also heard people say formatting internal memory improved speed.
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Ok thanks. Been having a look at cases quickly and I think I'll actually have to go for a fuji style fitted case, it's the least bulky without a huge strap on it. Did I read somewhere that there is a fuji copy that's actually better? Don't fancy paying £80 for camera case!

Not sure weather to bother with the hood but I would like a filter on the front and a pinch lens cap so I guess that means I need to get the hood? Want to keep it as slim as possible really since it's a compact

Thanks

edit: Looking for something along the lines of this (although it says for X10 and X100 so not sure how good the fit will be) http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110892764986
 
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Rob_p said:
Not sure weather to bother with the hood
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I was getting a fair bit of lens flare. The hood does cut this down, but not eliminate.

Just have to remember to remove it when using the built in flash so it doesn't cast a shadow.
 
I used the X100 today to capture a snap of Keith Lemon carrying the Olympic torch.

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Any other case suggestions? Think i've decided on something like the Fuji leather one but a fake copy. Something that covers the whole camera but isn't too bulky.

Also with UV filters, could I get the filter adapter and screw a UV straight into that instead of a hood? I guess so since its a filter adapter, doh!

I see a lot of people arr buying two UV filters, taking the glass out of one and using that to space it away from the lens
 
Rob_p said:
Any other case suggestions? Think i've decided on something like the Fuji leather one but a fake copy. Something that covers the whole camera but isn't too bulky.

Also with UV filters, could I get the filter adapter and screw a UV straight into that instead of a hood? I guess so since its a filter adapter, doh!

I see a lot of people arr buying two UV filters, taking the glass out of one and using that to space it away from the lens
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Hi Rob, may i point you to my classified advert for an new original fuji leather case?

I also used 2 filters, but i could not use a pinch lens cap as the front filter is the wrong way round
 
Rob_p said:
Any other case suggestions? Think i've decided on something like the Fuji leather one but a fake copy. Something that covers the whole camera but isn't too bulky.

Also with UV filters, could I get the filter adapter and screw a UV straight into that instead of a hood? I guess so since its a filter adapter, doh!

I see a lot of people arr buying two UV filters, taking the glass out of one and using that to space it away from the lens
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Rob - You can use a filter adapter, a filter, a pinch lens cap and the lens hood all together - it is what i am currently using
 
I shall soon be joining your ranks. Just won one on Ebay!
Now just need to sell my 500d and Panny GF1 to pay for it!
 
Rapscallion said:
Hi Rob, may i point you to my classified advert for an new original fuji leather case?

I also used 2 filters, but i could not use a pinch lens cap as the front filter is the wrong way round
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I've just had a look, does look very nice just way out of my price range. Will probably settle for a fake to be honest.

Ah! I was thinking of getting that set up but maybe not as I'd like to use a cap.
 
I'm getting sorely tempted by an X100. Also love the X10 but somehow the X100 is drawing me in. The force is strong in this one.

Anyway, before I take the plunge, can anyone just confirm a couple of things. Firstly is there a dedicated 'wife mode' that will deal with all of the exposure settings? I'd read about setting aperture and shutter speed to 'A' but I presume this won't also default to auto iso, auto flash etc? I only ask as I could see this replacing our compact but my wife would never use it if she couldn't just pick it up and fire off shots.

Another question, has anybody used a Lee filter system on one. Is there enough room?
 
Im also getting very tempted to buy the x100 as jessops keep breaking their promise on delivering a zeiss 24mm for my nex7. My only concern is the autofocus on the x100, some people say it's great, some say It's bad for speed & accuracy; can anyone shed more light on the focusing issue / non issue?
 
Im wondering if I'm missing a part of the battery charger....
The battery is too small for the charger (both correct models according to the manual), so I have to wedge a pound coin behind the battery to ensure it stays in contact with the charging pins.
Anyone else?!?
 
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Im wondering if I'm missing a part of the battery charger....
The battery is too small for the charger (both correct models according to the manual), so I have to wedge a pound coin behind the battery to ensure it stays in contact with the charging pins.
Anyone else?!?
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There is a plastic doofer that should come with it that makes it fit. Christ knows why they designed it like that. Pound coin performs the same function.
 
Sounds like you are without the detachable plastic bit which sits at the opposite end from the pins. Crap design, easily lost apparently.
 
Yup - I glued mine on to try to avoid losing it.

Bit of 5 min epoxy and it's not going anywhere!
 
gad-westy said:
I'm getting sorely tempted by an X100. Also love the X10 but somehow the X100 is drawing me in. The force is strong in this one.

Anyway, before I take the plunge, can anyone just confirm a couple of things. Firstly is there a dedicated 'wife mode' that will deal with all of the exposure settings? I'd read about setting aperture and shutter speed to 'A' but I presume this won't also default to auto iso, auto flash etc? I only ask as I could see this replacing our compact but my wife would never use it if she couldn't just pick it up and fire off shots.

Another question, has anybody used a Lee filter system on one. Is there enough room?
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Don't think, just buy! Honestly I must have thought about getting one for a month before I bought one. Mainly waiting for funds to allow but I read loads of reviews and looked at hundreds of photos. Straight away I loved it, so nice to hold and it puts the fun back into photography a bit if you're used to using a SLR. The day after I got it I went to a wedding so had the perfect chance to try it out. I mainly set the shutter speed to A, had the ISO set to auto with a max of 3200 and sorted the aperture/flash manually. So easy to use so should be fine for 'wife' mode once she gets used to the viewfinder. The built in flash is also really good, just adds the right amount of fill.

Few shots:

(yes they have been edited but nothing major, B&W one was done in camera)

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Cheers Rob_P. You're not helping!

Those are great images by the way.

Tempted to pick one up before I go on holiday. I see that I can get one for less than £550 from Fuji refurb with a discount code. Anybody else gone that route?
 
Haha! It'll be worth it.

Yeah thats exactly what I did, it was a refurb but looks brand new. The ONLY thing I can think of is that the box had a few light marks on it but if someone sold it to you as new you wouldn't look twice. I also got a memory card from fuji, class 10 works fine. I selected 16gb as 8gb was out of stock but they sent me an 8gb and two 4gbs so not sure who worked that one out! Bare in mind next day delivery is a tenner but it's still a bargain
 
gad-westy said:
Cheers Rob_P. You're not helping!

Those are great images by the way.

Tempted to pick one up before I go on holiday. I see that I can get one for less than £550 from Fuji refurb with a discount code. Anybody else gone that route?
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Lots have gone that route but as it is currently £629, I'd spend the little extra. However, there is no reason not to go for the refurb other than wanting it new.

Get, if possible, a high speed card - at least 45MB/s and preferably 90MB/s. That really does make a difference to the performance of the camera.
 
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Lots have gone that route but as it is currently £629, I'd spend the little extra. However, there is no reason not to go for the refurb other than wanting it new.

Get, if possible, a high speed card - at least 45MB/s and preferably 90MB/s. That really does make a difference to the performance of the camera.
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They are £599 here
http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/fujifilm-x100-refurbished.html

And a further 10% off with this code
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At £539.99, cheaper than many second hand x100's!(delivery £8.99)

ps does anybody with both a 45mb/s and 90 mb/s card notice any difference in speed of operation?
 
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Rapscallion said:
They are £599 here
http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/fujifilm-x100-refurbished.html

And a further 10% off with this code
P258BTCC467

At £539.99, cheaper than many second hand x100's!(delivery £8.99)

ps does anybody with both a 45mb/s and 90 mb/s card notice any difference in speed of operation?
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Yep that's the one I was looking at. I actually haven't seen any used ones sell for less yet so it seems like a safe bet. Got a few bits and bobs to sell to finance it but I think I might be placing an order next week.

Anybody used one of these cards? I assume it will be up to the job.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/SanDisk-Ext...8?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1340783120&sr=1-8
 
gad-westy said:
Another question, has anybody used a Lee filter system on one. Is there enough room?
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Anybody got an answer for this one? It looks like the stanard hood/adaptor would be in the way but maybe there is an alternative?
 
Just put in an order for a new x100 :) , is it worth the £69 for the lens hood? Or are there just as good alternatives out there?

Thanks
 
Ordered, thanks!

I know you guys have probably done this numerous times; anyone recommend a reasonable priced wrist strap (leather would be nice) & camera case?

Cheers :)
 
One other thing - I have a class 10 transcend 8gb card, will this be adequate in terms of write speed?

Thanks again
 
^^ thanks, just ordered that case too :)

Really looking forward to receiving my new toy, can't wait
 
Well, just placed my order. Paid the extra £2 for next day delivery so I'll get my grubby hands on it tomorrow. :)
 
gad-westy said:
Well, just placed my order. Paid the extra £2 for next day delivery so I'll get my grubby hands on it tomorrow. :)
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Once you open the box, you'll want to make sure your hands are nice and clean before you lift it out of its little satin lined bed!
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Allan
 
hobodan said:
Ordered, thanks!

I know you guys have probably done this numerous times; anyone recommend a reasonable priced wrist strap (leather would be nice) & camera case?

Cheers :)
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www.tripman.co.uk has Gordy leather wrist straps. I have one on mine and its very nice.
Allan
 
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