Fuji x100

gad-westy said:
Of the mainstream brands, I think Cokin are considered to be the least good with Lee at the top and hitech in the middle. I don't think Cokin are bad though and certainly offer decent VFM. You tend to find that the trade off with the cheaper stuff is that they don't stack well. I certainly found that with Hitechs.
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The stacking is where the cokin lenses failed in the reviews i read....

Would the lee 85mm filters fit the future fuji 18-55 , or at the 10-24?

Would like the smallest filter that will fulfill my future needs (thinking about the xe1)

And 1 more question - when in manual metering, how do i get the control lever to change shutter speed in part stops, it is currently changing aperture?
 
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Rapscallion said:
The stacking is where the cokin lenses failed in the reviews i read....

Would the lee 85mm filters fit the future fuji 18-55 , or at the 10-24?

Would like the smallest filter that will fulfill my future needs (thinking about the xe1)

And 1 more question - when in manual metering, how do i get the control lever to change shutter speed in part stops, it is currently changing aperture?
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I think for a 10-24 you'd probably want 100mm filters to avoid vignetting. Assuming you're thinking about the an XE1? At 18mm, the 85mm filters would probably be fine.

Regarding the incremental shutter speed adjustment, I think you use the back wheel but don't quote me on that.
 
gad-westy said:
I think for a 10-24 you'd probably want 100mm filters to avoid vignetting. Assuming you're thinking about the an XE1? At 18mm, the 85mm filters would probably be fine.

Regarding the incremental shutter speed adjustment, I think you use the back wheel but don't quote me on that.
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Cheers for the filter info. In 2 minds about my future direction in camera's. Love my x100, so much so that i havent used my d300s since june. Took it out of the bag this week and it felt huuuuuge. Its saving grace is the choice of lenses, controls and speed, just not sure if the size penalty is worth it. Perhaps the xe1 will be the answer....
 
Rapscallion said:
Cheers for the filter info. In 2 minds about my future direction in camera's. Love my x100, so much so that i havent used my d300s since june. Took it out of the bag this week and it felt huuuuuge. Its saving grace is the choice of lenses, controls and speed, just not sure if the size penalty is worth it. Perhaps the xe1 will be the answer....
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I personally love having both the DSLR and X100. The X100 is a breath of fresh air and for most things is all I'd realistically need. I do a lot of mountaineering and it's great to have a camera so small and light that I still want to use. I do however find that the D700 just works faster and as you say, sometimes, you need other lenses. What I do like about the X100 vs. any other 'compact' camera I've ever used is that you never ever feel like your image quality is going to be compromised by using that instead of a DSLR. Makes it much easier to leave the DSLR at home.
 
gad-westy said:
I personally love having both the DSLR and X100. The X100 is a breath of fresh air and for most things is all I'd realistically need. I do a lot of mountaineering and it's great to have a camera so small and light that I still want to use. I do however find that the D700 just works faster and as you say, sometimes, you need other lenses. What I do like about the X100 vs. any other 'compact' camera I've ever used is that you never ever feel like your image quality is going to be compromised by using that instead of a DSLR. Makes it much easier to leave the DSLR at home.
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I suppose the wide variety of cameras is a good thing, though for somebody who overthinks a purchase, the choice can be paralysing...

Here's the picture i took yesterday that made me think about getting a filter set for the x100 (grad filter in Lightroom saved the day on this one):-
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[/url] Sunset over Cardiff by /Cud, on Flickr[/IMG]
 
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kokolino23 said:
Can I ask for some advice on Night Photography, please? What settings do I need to choose? I haven't got any external flash to my x100 and all I've tried so far failed. I just can't get any pics during the night ?!
Thank you very much indeed!
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All sorts of definitions of night photography. Are you talking about long exposures on a tripod or dramatic flash photography?

If it's the latter you're almost certainly going to need an external flash. The built in flash is decent as a fill light sometimes but I wouldn't want to rely on it to light a whole scene.

If it's the former (and I apologise in advance if I'm teaching my granny to suck eggs here), then you're probably going to want to use a tripod. Set iso to 200 to get things nice and clean. Focus on something contrasty about a third of the way into your scene. Initially try leaving your shutter speed on A for auto but if the camera is underexposing, you can take control by switching it to 'T' and adjusting your shutter speed using the rear dial. Ideally you'd use a remote cable release or the self timer to avoid camera shake.

Hope that's of use.
 
Phall82 said:
It depend what you mean. What is the problem at the moment? Is it focus, camera shake, too long exposure etc? Also what type of photography, is it landscapes or just photos of people and other things?

Taking photos at night usually requires a tripod or flash. If the camera is set to a high ISO setting, f/2.0 and flash on then that's all you can do really without using a tripod or external flash, unless I'm missing something.
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It seems to be long exposure and I don't know how can I avoid it.
It's mainly photos of people and other things.
 
kokolino23 said:
It seems to be long exposure and I don't know how can I avoid it.
It's mainly photos of people and other things.
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Avoid what exactly? Can't quite work out the problem. Do you have a bad image you could upload with exif data?
 
Rapscallion said:
I suppose the wide variety of cameras is a good thing, though for somebody who overthinks a purchase, the choice can be paralysing...

Here's the picture i took yesterday that made me think about getting a filter set for the x100 (grad filter in Lightroom saved the day on this one):-
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[/url] Sunset over Cardiff by /Cud, on Flickr[/IMG]
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Great view, I'd enlarge and bang that up on the wall.
 
I should get mine this week with any luck, and I can't wait. I've had such a bad run in with Jessops over the last 2 months, and I've been waiting over 2 weeks now for this.

To start with I ordered a Sigma 30mm F1.4 and I waited till day 42 until I cancelled the order. I then ordered an X100, only to be waiting a further 2 weeks. They finally told me on friday it would be with me tomorrow (Saturday) and it didn't arrive, so fingers crossed it will be here tomorrow!? Needless to say I'll be putting in a formal complaint.

Are there any useful tips you guys and girls can give me to get a grips with it any quicker?

I can't wait to start shooting with it. :)

Matt.
 
Badger_GT said:
Are there any useful tips you guys and girls can give me to get a grips with it any quicker?

I can't wait to start shooting with it. :)

Matt.
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A bit laborious but probably one of the best things you could do is just read through this thread. Full of great info.

One tip that you or may not like, I leave the focus selector permanently on manual. You can then use the AFL/AEL button to focus, just like back button focussing on a DSLR. It also means you get full range of focus so that you never have to switch to and from macro mode. It does slow things down sometimes but I like this set up.

Other thing, religiously check the exposure compensation dial. It's so easy to adjust it without realising.

Meant to add, that I've had a poor experience with Jessops and a Sigma lens myself. Waited several weeks before cancelling my order. Read about loads of similar issues subsequently.

I hope the X100 turns up soon, I'm sure you'll ind it worth the wait.
 
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A tip that has helped speed things up for me is assigning ND filter to the function button.

This may not apply to you but I didn't realise until I bought camera that f2 is limited to 1/1000 and I tend to shoot in daylight and like to use f2 and f2.8 and was finding it annoying to have to switch on ND filter. With it assigned to fn button it is now a quick button press to toggle on/off.

I don't think there is that much to get to grips with really. I use raw so nothing to fiddle with any film types or settings and any other functions I use have buttons.
 
gad-westy said:
A bit laborious but probably one of the best things you could do is just read through this thread. Full of great info.

One tip that you or may not like, I leave the focus selector permanently on manual. You can then use the AFL/AEL button to focus, just like back button focussing on a DSLR. It also means you get full range of focus so that you never have to switch to and from macro mode. It does slow things down sometimes but I like this set up.

Other thing, religiously check the exposure compensation dial. It's so easy to adjust it without realising.

Meant to add, that I've had a poor experience with Jessops and a Sigma lens myself. Waited several weeks before cancelling my order. Read about loads of similar issues subsequently.

I hope the X100 turns up soon, I'm sure you'll ind it worth the wait.
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I had this setup on my DSLR and have tried to figure it out on my x100. This would make a massive difference to me as I'm finding I'm toggling macro. I've read this section of the manual a few times but I just can get the AFL/AEL to focus the camera and the shutter to take the shot, it keeps refocusing. What's the secret?
 
Just re-read your post. Focus selector to manual I never did that. Will give it a try.
I've got ISO set to the fn button and ND set to the RAW button, if that helps anyone else?
 
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Having the two assignable buttons is a nice touch once you know what your two most common setting changes are. (assuming you don't need the raw button for it raw purpose)
 
It works great! Love the distance measure bar, who knew, a great way to verify that you got the right subject in focus
 
ernesto said:
Having the two assignable buttons is a nice touch once you know what your two most common setting changes are. (assuming you don't need the raw button for it raw purpose)
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It is indeed handy though I somtimes wish there was one more. I shoot jpeg on the X100 and like to switch between black and white and colour so I have fn assigned to that and the raw button assigned to iso. I wish I had an extra one to assign to ND or even better if the camera could automatically use the ND filter.
 
Yes, a third would be handy. I was thinking the same about the ND filter and there should at least be an auto ND setting that activates on max shutter speed (I know I would use it). Presumably a simple enough firmware update as well.

I was using JPEG for the first few days but when doing a back to back comparison with raw I switched to raw only. Recoverability of highlights being the main reason.
 
Buy yourself a couple of rubber 'O' rings, one to fit around the Exp. Comp. dial and one to go on the thread of your soft release button. They both provide enough friction to prevent the dial turning so easily and the soft button unscrewing itself, (well, I think it's going to work , only just got one in situ).
 
Badger_GT said:
I should get mine this week with any luck, and I can't wait. I've had such a bad run in with Jessops over the last 2 months, and I've been waiting over 2 weeks now for this.

To start with I ordered a Sigma 30mm F1.4 and I waited till day 42 until I cancelled the order. I then ordered an X100, only to be waiting a further 2 weeks. They finally told me on friday it would be with me tomorrow (Saturday) and it didn't arrive, so fingers crossed it will be here tomorrow!? Needless to say I'll be putting in a formal complaint.

Are there any useful tips you guys and girls can give me to get a grips with it any quicker?

I can't wait to start shooting with it. :)

Matt.
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That's exactly (almost) how I got my X100. I ordered a Sigma 50mm f/1.4 through Jessops and after a month of being told it hasn't arrived in stock but expected a week or two later each time, I cancelled the order and put the money towards my X100.

The crafty buggers at Jessops may be on to something here to double your outlay! :-)
 
Farno said:
Just re-read your post. Focus selector to manual I never did that. Will give it a try.
I've got ISO set to the fn button and ND set to the RAW button, if that helps anyone else?
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Same here. I've only just changed the RAW button to ND recently and it's so much quicker to use rather than fiddling through the menu.
 
Who has bought the wide angle converter? I'm going up to Hammerfest in January and was thinking that i'll need something a bit wider than the 35mm to get some nice landscapes and aurora pics..... thought about buying a 5D mkii just to use on that trip and selling again but that's probably more hassle than its worth......
 
After having my X100 for 3 months my DLSR has been collecting dust, I have made the decision to sell my DSLR, lenses, filters and array of camera bags. Then use the money to get an X10, half cases for both cameras, spare batteries, etc. This will leave me with a nice light weight kit and some spare change.

Has anyone gone down this road and regretted it?
 
PoddingtonThomas said:
After having my X100 for 3 months my DLSR has been collecting dust, I have made the decision to sell my DSLR, lenses, filters and array of camera bags. Then use the money to get an X10, half cases for both cameras, spare batteries, etc. This will leave me with a nice light weight kit and some spare change.

Has anyone gone down this road and regretted it?
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I have been waiting for a d700 or d300 replacement for some time now. Bought my x100 in june and didnt use my d300s until a week ago. Now it feels massive, so much so that i am questioning my future direction in equipment purchases after seeing how much more i carry my camera with me when its small and good quality.

But i look through my older pictures that i like the most, and a lot of them need something as flexible as a dslr, eg my smoke photography with off camera flash, macro, long exposure start photography.

So i think i am set on keeping to DX rather than going to FX. The lenses esp wide angle lenses which i am more likely to carry on a walk in the country are significantly lighter. Now if nikon made its own version of the xe1 that could possibly be an answer, but that ain't gonna happen. The other camera that interested me was the pentax k01, but i really dont want to invest in another system, and it could do with losing a few pounds.

SO here i am with the D600 out, looking amazing and also, relatively cheap, and after waiting over a year for its launch, am not looking like buying one at the moment.

That is all!
 
PoddingtonThomas said:
After having my X100 for 3 months my DLSR has been collecting dust, I have made the decision to sell my DSLR, lenses, filters and array of camera bags. Then use the money to get an X10, half cases for both cameras, spare batteries, etc. This will leave me with a nice light weight kit and some spare change.

Has anyone gone down this road and regretted it?
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I have and no!! not regretted it at all. It's liberating loosing the DSLR!
 
travellingcello said:
Who has bought the wide angle converter? I'm going up to Hammerfest in January and was thinking that i'll need something a bit wider than the 35mm to get some nice landscapes and aurora pics..... thought about buying a 5D mkii just to use on that trip and selling again but that's probably more hassle than its worth......
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I'm thinking of getting one too (though no reponse to a wanted ad in classifieds yet...). I haven't seen anyone write a bad thing about it (except that they wish it was either a bit wider or a telephoto converter). But now I am being tempted by an X-pro1, in which case I might leave the x100 as is and get a wide-angle for the x-pro1.
 
ianmarsh said:
I'm thinking of getting one too (though no reponse to a wanted ad in classifieds yet...). I haven't seen anyone write a bad thing about it (except that they wish it was either a bit wider or a telephoto converter). But now I am being tempted by an X-pro1, in which case I might leave the x100 as is and get a wide-angle for the x-pro1.
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I haven't seen a bad review either, but I'm a bit worried 28mm won't be wide enough for me - I used to get along fine with 24mm on FF and have never owned a 28mm lens because I felt it probably wouldn't be a very useful focal length. At the time on my dslr I had 24mm and 50mm covered.

I have thought about switching to the X pro -1 but am reminded that it is still a good £900 used and then the fuji lenses for it are really very expensive, so for me its definitely a no go. I would much rather reinvest in a Canon 5DII and use some of my manual lenses which would end up much cheaper than buying into the X Pro-1 system which I still see as being somewhat obscure.

In that light though, the WCL-X100 converter seems like a bargain.... effectively a new lens for £240.
 
I've a 24/50/85/100 set on my 5d2 so 28/35 on the x100 gives me full coverage of 24-100mm. But I used to have a 17-40 on the 5d2 so I too think I'd like something wider.

The X-pro1 would double up with a 50 and 85 equivalent at some point but the portability of the Fuji's are wining me over.
 
I know the feeling. Wonder sometimes if i love the technology more than taking pictures. Fuji have really set the pace IMO of producing great cameras that feel good to hold and use. Makes you want to buy more....which I guess is the point :lol:
 
I think I have had 15 different DSLRs from three different manufacturers in the last seven years and God knows how many lenses. Now I'm starting on Fuji's range and I've a feeling I might have to try medium format at some point. I still take mediocre photos of course!
 
Hahaha I know how you feel, my 'progress' so far in the last 5 years has been like this

D70 > D80 > D300 > D700 > GF1 > GX1 > OM-D > X100

So I now have a less flexible camera than when I started! That said, I am in love with the X100 and not having the option of buying lenses is liberating. At last count I have gone through over 40 lenses with the various cameras above and only really used 5 of them regularly so have wasted a heap of money, space and time. I've also made a pact with my wife that if I buy another camera or lens in the next 12 months then she is allowed to paint our bedroom pink so that should be enough incentive for me to keep the credit card tucked in my wallet.
 
ricky1981 said:
Hahaha I know how you feel, my 'progress' so far in the last 5 years has been like this

D70 > D80 > D300 > D700 > GF1 > GX1 > OM-D > X100

So I now have a less flexible camera than when I started! That said, I am in love with the X100 and not having the option of buying lenses is liberating. At last count I have gone through over 40 lenses with the various cameras above and only really used 5 of them regularly so have wasted a heap of money, space and time. I've also made a pact with my wife that if I buy another camera or lens in the next 12 months then she is allowed to paint our bedroom pink so that should be enough incentive for me to keep the credit card tucked in my wallet.
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I have wasted loads of money on cameras and lenses too. The digital camera I kept the longest was a Nikon D50. My X100 is coming a close second now and I have no plans to sell it. Along with my X10 and small bag, I have all I need and it doesn't get in the way when I go out
The only thing I would like is an EVF on my X10 and I would keep these forever ( well, at least another year or so).
Allan
 
Loved my X10...still miss it and will probably get another when they fit that EVF to the next model :bonk:
 
topgazza said:
Loved my X10...still miss it and will probably get another when they fit that EVF to the next model :bonk:
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Well if they did that it would be an amazing camera - I probably would have bought the x10 instead of the x100 if it also had the electronic vf, as that killed the x10 for me.
 
A number of people have mentioned that. Which is probably why Fuji did it but I would have thought the fixed lens on the X100 and sensor would have been enough to separate the two models/use
 
Hi All,
Joined your ranks today with a Black X100.
Just waiting (it seems forever) for the battery to charge.

C
 
Excellent new...and you'll get some stunning shots in the Borders. I'm interested to see if you do them what any any landscape shots look like with that fixed lens as I preferred a zoom of some kind . Its one of the reasons I decided on the X10 but I suspect it wouldn't have been a problem
 
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