The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

I was happy with the photos I was taking my EOS5D MkII, but found myself taking just the camera and whatever lens I thought would be suitable with me when I was likely to be walking and carrying any distance, due to the size and weight. Frequently, I found myself in situations when I realised that the lens I needed was in the car and too far away to get, so before last Christmas, I had considered selling all of the Canon kit and buying a bridge camera, such as the Panasonic FZ1000.

After some consideration, I released that I would soon miss the versatility of a DSLR and forgot the idea until I saw an article about the X-T1. I did some reading and managed to find a used example in mint condition in my local camera shop. Money changed hands and after a short while, I was converted.

I thought I would be slightly reluctant to part with the Canon, a brand to which I had remained loyal since the early 70's when I had an FTb, followed by an A1, T90, EOS100 (35mm) and EOS5 (35mm), but all of my Canon kit went on eBay and was soon sold and the resulting funds went towards adding to my X-T1 with 18-55mm lens. A 10-24mm, a 55-200mm, new filters, memory cards, spare batteries and vertical battery grip were secured, together with a smaller and lighter gadget bag. I also succumbed to temptation and bought a 23mm lens, too.

I recently returned from a holiday in Southern France, when the camera and lenses were given a good workout. I have to say that I have no regrets whatsoever about moving away from the Canon. The optical quality of the lenses is superb and the camera is a joy to use. I am aware that there are certain drawbacks, such as focussing on moving subjects, but as my main interest is landscapes, it is not really a concern. The only difficulty I found was that the effect of a polarising filter was not as easily visible in the viewfinder as with the Canon, but there may be an easy solution and I would welcome any tips that may help with this.

Thanks to Fuji, my interest in in lifelong hobby has been rejuvenated and I now find myself looking forward to finding excuses to get the camera out of the bag!!
 
jakeblu said:
Some decent images there mate. Is the the 18-135 really that big, was thinking of getting one.
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Compared to the 18mm, yes. Compared to a 24-120 Nikkor, no. IMO the 18-135 balances nicely in/on the left hand with a naked body (camera not photographer!). Makes a very good walkabout/holiday lens. Still looking forward to a native telephoto option (beyond 230mm).
 
jakeblu said:
Some decent images there mate. Is the the 18-135 really that big, was thinking of getting one.
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Thanks, it's big, but it's all relative I suppose, at the wide end it's ok but it does stick out quite a bit at the 135mm end. I've had a Tamron super zoom in the past, but the Fuji is light years ahead in quality. Compared to my 24-105mm L on my Canon it's not so big lol Only way to know for sure is go to your local camera shop and try it on you camera.
 
Malco said:
I was happy with the photos I was taking my EOS5D MkII, but found myself taking just the camera and whatever lens I thought would be suitable with me when I was likely to be walking and carrying any distance, due to the size and weight. Frequently, I found myself in situations when I realised that the lens I needed was in the car and too far away to get, so before last Christmas, I had considered selling all of the Canon kit and buying a bridge camera, such as the Panasonic FZ1000.

After some consideration, I released that I would soon miss the versatility of a DSLR and forgot the idea until I saw an article about the X-T1. I did some reading and managed to find a used example in mint condition in my local camera shop. Money changed hands and after a short while, I was converted.

I thought I would be slightly reluctant to part with the Canon, a brand to which I had remained loyal since the early 70's when I had an FTb, followed by an A1, T90, EOS100 (35mm) and EOS5 (35mm), but all of my Canon kit went on eBay and was soon sold and the resulting funds went towards adding to my X-T1 with 18-55mm lens. A 10-24mm, a 55-200mm, new filters, memory cards, spare batteries and vertical battery grip were secured, together with a smaller and lighter gadget bag. I also succumbed to temptation and bought a 23mm lens, too.

I recently returned from a holiday in Southern France, when the camera and lenses were given a good workout. I have to say that I have no regrets whatsoever about moving away from the Canon. The optical quality of the lenses is superb and the camera is a joy to use. I am aware that there are certain drawbacks, such as focussing on moving subjects, but as my main interest is landscapes, it is not really a concern. The only difficulty I found was that the effect of a polarising filter was not as easily visible in the viewfinder as with the Canon, but there may be an easy solution and I would welcome any tips that may help with this.

Thanks to Fuji, my interest in in lifelong hobby has been rejuvenated and I now find myself looking forward to finding excuses to get the camera out of the bag!!
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Same as myself, my first proper camera was a Fuji ST605N, which I loved, but I traded it for a Canon A1 and I've been a Canon fan ever since. I love my Fuji kit, and like you it's re-ignited my passion for photography. I can't bear to move my 5D3 on and all my L glass, apart from anything the financial hit would be hard to bear. It's a real shame though as the Canon gear has hardly seen daylight in over a year.
I love the Fuji X for travelling, my kit of choice is my XT1, 18-55, 18-135 and now I've the 10-24, together with my X100T this covers all my holiday/travel requirements, plus it all fits (just) in my Thinktank retrospective 5.
 
That's good to hear @Malco looking forward to seeing some of your images.(y)

George.
 
jimgallaher said:
Same as myself, my first proper camera was a Fuji ST605N, which I loved, but I traded it for a Canon A1 and I've been a Canon fan ever since. I love my Fuji kit, and like you it's re-ignited my passion for photography. I can't bear to move my 5D3 on and all my L glass, apart from anything the financial hit would be hard to bear. It's a real shame though as the Canon gear has hardly seen daylight in over a year.
I love the Fuji X for travelling, my kit of choice is my XT1, 18-55, 18-135 and now I've the 10-24, together with my X100T this covers all my holiday/travel requirements, plus it all fits (just) in my Thinktank retrospective 5.
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another ex 5D3 (and bag of heavy L glass) owner here. ... moved over to XT-1 a few months back purchased the XT-1 & 23mm for starters just to get the feel of the camera with a single 35mm equive lens
very happy and use it much more now.
 
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+1 on what he said :). Its a great shot, and although I'm a fan of mono shots, in this case colour is so much better IMO.
 
macvisual said:
Tim;

Although I don't own a XF 56mm f1.2 lens or even a Fuji camera, this would make me rush out and buy the 56mm f1.2 lens because of the EXCELLENT capture above, amazing shallow focus on Amelia's eye's, that would look really FABULOUS enlarged to at least 30"x20" (inch) and framed proudly on a wall.

The Bokeh is brilliant.....!

Sublime my friend --- wOOOw


Best wishes;
Peter
Central Scotland
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Wow, Thanks Peter, funny this is the least favourite of the three I've recently uploaded. But I do appreciate the kind comments. Although my wife doesn't like the shots "where you shoot too low down and the grass goes all fuzzy" so it may not make a wall :rolleyes: just read your latest post, the XT1 seems to be 'my' camera it works how I want ti and it may have it's shortcomings but it feels just 'right' to me, if that makes sense?

Thanks Jim and David for the kind words. :)
 
macvisual said:
Tim, apart from your X-T1, do you own any other Fuji X body...? How long have you owned the X-T1...?....liking it ok..?

I used to have both a X-Pro1 and X-E1 and then moved to the Sigma DP Merrill system, excellent but a tad restricting if I'm brutally honest.
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Never used another X body, had the XT1 for a while not too sure on exact timings but probably at least 6 months. As above, I just get on with this camera, set it to aperture priority, AUTO ISO and I'm on my way. I LOVE the wifi being able to ping pictures to my iPad or phone to send to people and also used the inbuilt editing quite a bit (before transferring across). So less time at a computer transferring and editing and more time shooting.

Oh and @Ruffmeister get one bought...
 
Peter - I would also consider the X-T10 too. I part ex'd my XPro1 in for one and it's felt a great leap forward.

@T_J_G I didn't think 56mm would be much of a usable length for me but I've been using a Helios 44-2 58mm recently on and off and I rate the focal length quite a bit.
 
I just bought it because of the f1.2 and use it for that, I tend to use the 35mm more regularly but pull out the 56mm for special occasions!
 
OK so I have some accessories on the way - a GGS glass screen protector (love these things) and I have purchased some slim Jacobs black ND4 filters (there's still loads on ebay for £3.00 or so). Tried two NDs stacked earlier and reduced the shutter speed by about 4 stops as expected. IQ looks fine but will try this out properly tomorrow :)

I need more accessories now!
 
macvisual said:
Tim, apart from your X-T1, do you own any other Fuji X body...? How long have you owned the X-T1...?....liking it ok..?

I used to have both a X-Pro1 and X-E1 and then moved to the Sigma DP Merrill system, excellent but a tad restricting if I'm brutally honest.
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Ive been waiting for this Peter,although your Merril pics are superb,I had a feeling it may feel restrictive to you :)
 
Maver!ck said:
First trip out with my new X-T10 so thought I stick a couple of shots up here. Nothing special, just a dander out to give it a test run. Haven't even got a 'setup' done yet.
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Great to see that it's been outdoors for a second time now Lionel (y)
 
@Maver!ck Some good shots there Lionel, I especially like the last two. I think the third one would look good in mono
 
macvisual said:
So after a good nights sleep and more thoughts and internet reading I've decided to aim for the X-T1 and XF 56mm combo (helped of course by Tim's truly exquisite 'Amelia' capture).

My three Sigma DP Merrill's and a light meter up for sale to help fund my Fuji purchase etc...

:)
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You just can't keep away from the Fuji's Peter, welcome back into the fold. :)
 
macvisual said:
Is that Moira close to Lisburn, Co. Antrim? I'm originally from Newtownabbey now living in Central Scotland.

Love the colours and composition on those Lionel.
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Yeah Moira is not far from Lisburn (my home town) I don't know it particularly well, I generally only go there during barbecue season to visit McCartneys butcher.
 
macvisual said:
So after a good nights sleep and more thoughts and internet reading I've decided to aim for the X-T1 and XF 56mm combo (helped of course by Tim's truly exquisite 'Amelia' capture).

My three Sigma DP Merrill's and a light meter up for sale to help fund my Fuji purchase etc...

:)
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Excellent choice Sir!, the X-T1 is an absolute stunner and the 56mm is just sublime.

But if I may, have a good look at the X-T10 before pulling the trigger. I part ex'd an X-E1 body for one last week at Cambrian Cameras (top firm) and have been astounded at just how good it is. I have compared the IQ with my X-T1 and there is not a jot of difference. So unless you need a weatherproof body, a faster buffer and an ISO control ring, the little X-T10 will do (most) of what the X-T1 does and leave muchos lens tokens over for the 56mm.

But getting rid of the pesky Merrill's? I love them to bits but agree that they can be a tad limiting... I always take a book with me and read a chapter just to while away the time as they process a shot! But what results.

In any case, although you will at times miss the superb sharpness of the black bricks with a lens stuck on, you will love that X-T1.

(I think we may have crossed paths on RPF prior to me exiting last October).
 
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