The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

I'm off to Lanzarote Saturday for a pre Christmas break, last time I was there I took way too much kit, XT1, Xpro 1 and 3 lenses. This time I'm thinking of going minimalist, just my X100T with WCL, its a bit of a quandary. Anyone done anything similar ? How did you fare ?

Last time I went, I took an X-E1, 16-50mm, 18/2 and 35/1.4. Used the zoom and 35 the most.
 
OK. Decision time. I've been playing around and now don't know which I like best.
Here are two different interpretations of last night's escalator. Nearly the same, but not.
Which one do YOU prefer?


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I'd go for the pink one :eek:
Just kidding, the out of focus no.2 shot works better for me.
 
It's not out of focus! It a long exposure due to the low light conditions. The treads on the escalator just kept moving.
 
Can someone give me a bit of advice please.
I have just sold most of my Canon gear and moved to FUJI XT-1 basically because of weight and portabiltiy and so for I have to say it was a great move.
There is one thing that I cannot find if it is possible or not.
On my 7D I could set the camera to back button focus on the AF-On button ( which I can do on the XT ) and also set the camera to AI servo so that while the AF button was pressed the camera would continually track focus and set the exposure when the shutter was released.
I was able to assign this to a custom function so if I was shooting a moving object I could simply switch to that mode.
Is this possible on the XT-1?

Chris

Not really, its one if the things I struggled with initially. The closest I could get, is by switching to M focus mode. This then let's you use the AF-L back button to continuous AF and you hit the shutter button to AE and take the shot. There is a pause when trying to take the shot though, and its just not as fluid as when you use a DSLR. You have to switch the Instant AF setting to AF-C in the autofocus menu to get this to work.

So just switching to M focus gets you the functionality, its just not exactly the same as a DSLR. It is much improved now though, at the start when you took the shot with the shutter button it would cancel the AF-C! At least it doesn't do that now.
 
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Last time I went, I took an X-E1, 16-50mm, 18/2 and 35/1.4. Used the zoom and 35 the most.
Similar to myself then. I think just taking one camera will make me take more pics, and maybe using the shotgun approach get more keepers ! I've an old slightly beat up Canon eos m I'm going to stick in my bag with the 22mm attached for the beach etc so I'll not sweat about sand or water getting near it, assuming it will be beach weather :eek:
 
Minnt is into weddings now. He won't be seen dead with an "Uncle Bob" camera!
Excuse my fickness but wtf is an Uncle Bob camera ? Should I be worried coz I don't have one and everybody else does and all the TP'ers will laugh at me coz I's different ?
 
Ok ignore my last message, mr Google is my friend. I'm now up to speed on all things Bobby. Just one thing though, I thought Minnt had gone to over to the N side ? Everyone knows proper wedding photographers shoot Canon, hence making Minnt Bobishly oriented ?
 
He's usually the idiot shooting weddings with Canons...

:D
Will somebody please report this post?
It's just about OK for Canon users to come in here but weekend warriors with Neyecons should be shot at dawn.
Anyone got a gun?
 
Snagged myself an XT-10 and 35mm f1.4, planning to use it as a compliment to my Leica Q to give me a (hopefully) perfect combo for 28mm & ~50mm shooting :)
 
I had the same dillema,i went for the xt-1 kit with the 18/135, on balance it seemed the better camera
 
Depends what you are going to use it for.

XT1 has more features and possibilities. If you think you might progress your photography it might be an idea to go for that.
 
I'm ready to pull the trigger but I can't decide between XT1 and XT10 - Help!!!!???? :help::help::help:
I've had an XT1 and sold it. I wanted another, but after looking at the XT10 and realising it has virtually all the features of the XT1 at half the price, it was an easy decision. I never liked the iso dial on the XT1, and while the XT1 viewfinder is stunning, you soon forget it with an extra wedge of cash in your pocket.
 
I'm ready to pull the trigger but I can't decide between XT1 and XT10 - Help!!!!???? :help::help::help:
I'd go for the XT1 otherwise if you get the XT10 you'll not be content until you get an XT1 then you'll sell the XT10, lose money and be out of pocket. Hold on, thats the kinda sh!t I usually do :rolleyes:
 
XT1 with 18-135 ordered! :) :) :)

I went mad and got the one with trendy metallic bits for extra shininess :LOL:

Seriously - thanks for all who have helped with advice, really appreciate it.
Nice one, i too got the graphite one. It's a great camera, so much so I sold my Canon 5D3 and all my L glass. I have the 35mm, the 10-24mm, 18-135 and 55-200 all XF,plus an X-pro 1 and X100T. I've really fallen for the X series cameras. Enjoy the system and the extra shininess :)
 
Oh yeah and the 18-55mm, but to be honest I don't use it much the 10-24mm and 18-135mm kind of made it redundant.
 
I'd go for the XT1 otherwise if you get the XT10 you'll not be content until you get an XT1 then you'll sell the XT10, lose money and be out of pocket. Hold on, thats the kinda sh!t I usually do :rolleyes:
I know the feeling, it always goes like that with me. But, I bought the XT10 and I am quite happy with it, it goes well with my other X cameras. Who needs another XT1 anyway.........:whistle:
 
Nice one, i too got the graphite one. It's a great camera, so much so I sold my Canon 5D3 and all my L glass. I have the 35mm, the 10-24mm, 18-135 and 55-200 all XF,plus an X-pro 1 and X100T. I've really fallen for the X series cameras. Enjoy the system and the extra shininess :)

Thanks Jim! If I get on well with the system I will probably get the 10-24 next, then maybe the 120mm macro which is coming next year I believe :)
 
I have been considering the XT1 for ages and have finally gone for it (and 18-55 lens)..after lots of research, reading all 238 pages of threads here and having questions I've posted here answered :) Massive step as I am very much a beginner and have only used a little compact camera.....I am soooo excited and can fully understand folk that have posted a picture of the XT1 box when they have purchased one!!
Any advice on a case and strap? And also when I purchased it I was asked if I wanted to take out insurance and I said no.....not sure now...again any advice on that? Thanks
 
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OK. Decision time. I've been playing around and now don't know which I like best.
Here are two different interpretations of last night's escalator. Nearly the same, but not.
Which one do YOU prefer?


FXT16127#2
by mickledore on Talk Photography


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by mickledore on Talk Photography

First one for me but both work well in different ways !
 
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