The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

woof woof said:
Maybe but is it an argument worth having? Personally (and sorry to people who have seen me post this 100 times...) I think that the shallow DoF thing gets beaten to death. I'm a bit of a shallow DoF fan myself be even so I've spend most of my picture taking life trying to get more DoF not less and with f1.2, 1.4 and even f1.8 lenses it's possible to get very shallow DoF on APS-C and even MFT by using long lenses and reducing the camera to subject distance. It wont be the same picture as a FF picture taken with the same aperture and your framing will be different but it'll still be a shallow DoF picture if that's your main aim.

Anyway, IMVHO the MFT v APS-C v FF shallow DoF thing is over rated.
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a) I should have put a :p at the end...
b) Yes, thats fair enough, you can achieve it with a smaller sensor and longer lens combo BUT that means buying another lens and it also means you have different working distances. If I have X amount of working area a longer lens is going to cause issues (as you know). If my main aim is just a shallow DOF random then yes, thats fine, but my aim would be to frame my subject correctly in the environment Im in, I also dont like long distance framing, Im more comfortable closer to my subjects. With a fast lens I also get faster shutter speeds and I can always stop down anyway so its win win imo.

So it may work for some, some dont like it, but a lot do, or they wouldnt sell as many fast lenses and nobody would be shooting shallow DOF.
 
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I've got a headache trying to work out what to take for a three week trip to Thailand.

I'll probably either take just the X100T, or one of the bodies and two lenses. What would your combination be???:confused:

Bodies
X100T
XE2
XT1

Lenses
16mm
18-55mm
35mm
56mm
 
UaeExile said:
I've got a headache trying to work out what to take for a three week trip to Thailand.

I'll probably either take just the X100T, or one of the bodies and two lenses. What would your combination be???:confused:

Bodies
X100T
XE2
XT1

Lenses
16mm
18-55mm
35mm
56mm
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Tough choice..... probs

XT1
16
35
 
I'd take the D750... :D

In all seriousness i'd go with

X-T1
16mm f1.4
35mm f1.4

The same as what @twist says.

If it was me though I'd take the 56 aswell.

Easiest option would be the X100T as it's a super do it all package.
 
Swanseajack said:
I think if I remember correctly we have similar health issues Dean. I am now using a D750 after chopping the Fuji due to the delay of long lenses. I only have the 50mm f1.8g prime and a couple of zooms and for me using the prime, there's not a great deal of weight difference between the two systems. The D750 is lovely to hold for me with the deep grip and if I was shooting proffesionally I would go with the Nikon.

An example, my wifes friend called over on Sunday with her dog and with ours playing in the garden I was able to nail focus and I probably had over 90% keeper rate. I haven't gone through them all yet, but when I had the Fuji it would have been a lot less. Must say though, that I sold my XT before the last FW update so not sure if that would make difference or the upcoming one.

When funds allow I will buy another XT1 and a 35mm for days out etc............ as it was small enough for her to chuck in her handbag to save me carrying.
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The only answer really is to go and try them both, isn't it.
 
UaeExile said:
I've got a headache trying to work out what to take for a three week trip to Thailand.

I'll probably either take just the X100T, or one of the bodies and two lenses. What would your combination be???:confused:

Bodies
X100T
XE2
XT1

Lenses
16mm
18-55mm
35mm
56mm
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The x100T and splurge on the TCL and WCL for it. Brilliant travel package (I did trips with the original x100 and converters and was happy with the outcome)
 
twist said:
Worth looking at the D750, its quite a big improvement over the D700 in every way incl weight / size. Theyre about £1200 from HDEW.
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minnnt said:
Wondered how long it would take you... :D

They're £1034 at Panamoz... I know because i look every day. :LOL:
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If I was buying again I would have bought with the 24-120mm F4 lens (for £1363), which I would sell on for around £450 which has been the rate on here for the last few (although theres one now @ £430). This then brings the body price down to approx £913, if the lens sells for £450.

Edit: Sorry folks for talking Nikon on a Fuji thread, just trying to help.
 
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Cuchulainn said:
The x100T and splurge on the TCL and WCL for it. Brilliant travel package (I did trips with the original x100 and converters and was happy with the outcome)
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I know what you're saying, but with the 16mm and 35/56, the TCL and WCL would be overkill, even for me :D
 
minnnt said:
I'd take the D750... :D

In all seriousness i'd go with

X-T1
16mm f1.4
35mm f1.4

The same as what @twist says.

If it was me though I'd take the 56 aswell.

Easiest option would be the X100T as it's a super do it all package.
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:D

I did consider it, along with the 35mm siggy but there's no point having a bag full of fuji and not using it for travel!

Think I'm leaning towards what you've suggested. I might give the XE2 a whirl over the next few days and make a decision on bodies.
 
well went out for a walk around a local fishing lake at belvoir castle this morning, really struggled with the continuous shooting modes to keep track of anything that moved.. small birds were impossible and even ducks flying was difficult. not sure if i even had any keepers yet.. any tips other than buying a nikon? (i actually am tempted)
 
What are you going to shoot wide open at f1.4?? If the answer is not a lot I'd take. In bright light you are going to be shooting a lot stopped down anyway, especially landscapes, street,etc

X-E2 or X-T1 with 18-55 for flexibility
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X100T for everything else, though family moments, and as an easier package to carry when not on a photo assignment.
 
AdamTudor said:
well went out for a walk around a local fishing lake at belvoir castle this morning, really struggled with the continuous shooting modes to keep track of anything that moved.. small birds were impossible and even ducks flying was difficult. not sure if i even had any keepers yet.. any tips other than buying a nikon? (i actually am tempted)
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Practice. You will need to keep the desired focus point spot on in the focus box 100% of the time if you want to get anything, and that demands perfect technique. A small erratic moving target is going to be very hard work!
 
Just a quick one...
Has anyone got the Lensmate Fujifilm X-T1 Thumb Rest or alternative?
what do you think and can you get it in the UK?
I love the camera but apparently it gives a better position for the thumb and may provide a better grip for my monkey hands.
I don't want to go down the additional grip path as I like the size of the camera but this looks useful.

Any thoughts?

Nige
 
AdamTudor said:
well went out for a walk around a local fishing lake at belvoir castle this morning, really struggled with the continuous shooting modes to keep track of anything that moved.. small birds were impossible and even ducks flying was difficult. not sure if i even had any keepers yet.. any tips other than buying a nikon? (i actually am tempted)
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Also, I found if you kept the focus box, size two up from minimum, it was the best setting for AF. As Alan has said it, it will need practice, BIF can be hard with a DSLR. With the small birds I could manage them jumping around whilst MF a Tokina 100 -300mm F4 lens, but mounted on a tripod.

Maybe an idea to buy a monopod to help with birds? I pressume you was using the 50-140?
 
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Yeah that's the size I was using. I guess a lot of it is my technique and skill more than the camera. Just gives me a reason to get out more of I need to go practice
 
Mr Perceptive said:
What are you going to shoot wide open at f1.4?? If the answer is not a lot I'd take. In bright light you are going to be shooting a lot stopped down anyway, especially landscapes, street,etc

X-E2 or X-T1 with 18-55 for flexibility
+
X100T for everything else, though family moments, and as an easier package to carry when not on a photo assignment.
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1/4000 is a doddle to reach for me. Depends on what/how you like to shoot.
 
I take the lot,if i was going on a trip :)

Many years ago i did an assignment in Thailand,took 4 bodies 2 Nikon D4 a F3ti & a Leica M6 and lens 20mm to 300mm plus lens for the Leica :)
 
Dangerous Beans said:
Just a quick one...
Has anyone got the Lensmate Fujifilm X-T1 Thumb Rest or alternative?
what do you think and can you get it in the UK?
I love the camera but apparently it gives a better position for the thumb and may provide a better grip for my monkey hands.
I don't want to go down the additional grip path as I like the size of the camera but this looks useful.

Any thoughts?

Nige
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The Thumb grips are really use full,plus i got an hand grip for mine,didn't add to much weight :)
 
simonblue said:
I take the lot,if i was going on a trip :)

Many years ago i did an assignment in Thailand,took 4 bodies 2 Nikon D4 a F3ti & a Leica M6 and lens 20mm to 300mm plus lens for the Leica :)
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I'm going with my 4 month old son. So space is at a premium :D
 
UaeExile said:
I've got a headache trying to work out what to take for a three week trip to Thailand.

I'll probably either take just the X100T, or one of the bodies and two lenses. What would your combination be???:confused:

Bodies
X100T
XE2
XT1

Lenses
16mm
18-55mm
35mm
56mm
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When I went to Spain last year I took my 14, 35 and 55-200 with the xt1. Used the primes 90% of the time.
 
Swanseajack said:
Also, I found if you kept the focus box, size two up from minimum, it was the best setting for AF. As Alan has said it, it will need practice, BIF can be hard with a DSLR. With the small birds I could manage them jumping around whilst MF a Tokina 100 -300mm F4 lens, but mounted on a tripod.

Maybe an idea to buy a monopod to help with birds? I pressume you was using the 50-140?
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I brought a monopod for my 50-140,but saying that the IS is very good on this lens :)
 
Newsflash! XT10 ordered from Wex, £159 plus the X Pro [emoji16]

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