The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

I attended the Photography Show yesterday - I couldn't resist the X-T3 kit and the XF100-400mm + T/C. The intention is for it to be a lighter weight travel set up than my Nikon D500 and AF-S 200-500mm zoom.
Had a quick play today - very impressed yet again with the Fuji glass. Now for birds in flight.....
 
Malfis said:
I attended the Photography Show yesterday - I couldn't resist the X-T3 kit and the XF100-400mm + T/C. The intention is for it to be a lighter weight travel set up than my Nikon D500 and AF-S 200-500mm zoom.
Had a quick play today - very impressed yet again with the Fuji glass. Now for birds in flight.....
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Would be very interested how the 100-400 shapes up for birds in flight, I have the xt-2 but I switched to Fuji from a Nikon D500.
 
Malfis said:
I hope to be trying BIF tomorrow - will report back if I do.
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I went to Brandon Marsh nature reserve today to try out my new X-T3/100-400 combination.
Unfortunately, for some reason, the AF C would just not focus. When I got home I talked to Fuji, and after a camera reset the autofocus worked OK - obviously I had set something up in the menus that caused the AF C to malfunction.
Here's a selection anyway.

Tree Creeper by Malcolm Fisher, on Flickr

Tree Creeper with nesting material. by Malcolm Fisher, on Flickr

DSCF2033 - 2019-03-21 at 10-13-08 by Malcolm Fisher, on Flickr
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Ladies and Gents - I am thinking of trying a Viltrox EF to XF adapter to mount a Canon 100mm on my Fuji body for macro (I sometimes use autofocus but it doesn't have to be amazing). Any experience of these? Think it would work ok?

Thanks :)
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no experience with the viltrox but the fringer adapter is brilliant.
 
dibbly dobbler said:
Ladies and Gents - I am thinking of trying a Viltrox EF to XF adapter to mount a Canon 100mm on my Fuji body for macro (I sometimes use autofocus but it doesn't have to be amazing). Any experience of these? Think it would work ok?

Thanks :)
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Fujirumours just added info on another EF-FX adapter today: https://www.fujirumors.com/gloryme-ef-fx-autofocus-adapter/
Not much info on it but someone in the comments there has chanced buying one and says they will report back.

I have the Viltrox EF-M1 for M43 on the way, it'll be much the same as the one for Fuji, only really good in S-AF - which is fine with me as it's all I ever use.
 
@addicknchips .....

Jonathan, she is becoming my firm favourite as you’re muse, another fantastic picture.
 
Sootchucker said:
Wow, those eyes just burn into your soul. Incredible image and a fantastic memory for her in future years.
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thanks for the positive feedback.
i have a very short window of time where she will listen to me or stand still - so its a case of doing as best as i can with that time and often getting a little lucky!
 
I am not sure I am convinced by the 55-200 yet.

To save filling this thread with my images, I have already shared some here.
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/norfolk-deer.693487/

Maybe I am pixel peeping, but it the images don't appear to be very sharp, more like it is slightly missing focus? Maybe I am expecting too much, my only benchmark I have to compare against is my old canon 70-200 L f2.8 IS.

Additionally the zoom creep on it is awful, half a dozen steps with is hanging from a shoulder strap ad it is fully extended which is annoying to have to keep hold of the zoom ring when walking, but I am concerned walking about with it fully extended could result in damage.
I have contacted fuji to ask if it is a known issue and if there is a fix (ie a way to tighten the zoom ring) and they have responded asking if I have proof of purchase. I do, but not by me, I bought it used at a couple of months old so not sure the best way to play it. :thinking:
 
bass_junkie83 said:
I am not sure I am convinced by the 55-200 yet.

To save filling this thread with my images, I have already shared some here.
https://www.talkphotography.co.uk/threads/norfolk-deer.693487/

Maybe I am pixel peeping, but it the images don't appear to be very sharp, more like it is slightly missing focus? Maybe I am expecting too much, my only benchmark I have to compare against is my old canon 70-200 L f2.8 IS.

Additionally the zoom creep on it is awful, half a dozen steps with is hanging from a shoulder strap ad it is fully extended which is annoying to have to keep hold of the zoom ring when walking, but I am concerned walking about with it fully extended could result in damage.
I have contacted fuji to ask if it is a known issue and if there is a fix (ie a way to tighten the zoom ring) and they have responded asking if I have proof of purchase. I do, but not by me, I bought it used at a couple of months old so not sure the best way to play it. :thinking:
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A fairer comparison would be Canon 70-200 L F2.8 v XF 50-140mm F2.8 - same effective focal lengths
 
Dave70D said:
I normally stop when she gives me that look..lol
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Haha I know what you mean, mate. Fortunately my cat just turns around and gives me the rear end ;)
 
Malfis said:
I attended the Photography Show yesterday - I couldn't resist the X-T3 kit and the XF100-400mm + T/C. The intention is for it to be a lighter weight travel set up than my Nikon D500 and AF-S 200-500mm zoom.
Had a quick play today - very impressed yet again with the Fuji glass. Now for birds in flight.....
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I have to say I struggle with BIF with the T2, but I think a lot of that is down to my poor technique rather than the camera.... I think the T3 will be better though.
 
Cagey75 said:
Time to get a little more excited for the more budget conscious Fuji shooter! FW update:
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Looks good, Keith :thumbs: If I didn`t have a 56, I think I`d be tempted.
Thanks for posting :)
 
So I accidentally bought a Canon Pro-1000 at the Photo Show (well the double cashback was too good to resist), to say I'm impressed would be an understatement, I've also bought an X-rite i1-Studio so I can create my own ICC profiles easily, and whole thing works like a dream.

Setting up the new Fotospeed Legacy Gloss paper, Image from X-T2 + 16mm
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Mailbox in Birmingham coming off the printer
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