The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

[AJQS]

Hey all! I was thinking of picking up a Fuji X-T10 to replace my Canon 7D as a second camera for weddings (my primary being a Canon 6D and assorted EF lenses). Would the X-T10 with XF 18-55 be any good for this purpose? I've read nothing but good reviews, but would like some honest opinions from you lot.

Cheers,
Ed

Would you normally use a lens with a max aperture of f4 at a wedding on your Canon? It's a good lens though, most definitely.

 

[Eddzz!!]

Would you normally use a lens with a max aperture of f4 at a wedding on your Canon? It's a good lens though, most definitely.

Is it not F/2.8 at the wide end? Or am I thinking of a different lens?

 

[tijuana taxi]

It is indeed f/2.8 at the wide end

 

[Eddzz!!]

It is indeed f/2.8 at the wide end

Lenses aside, how would the body stack up shooting a wedding?

 

[Stephen L]

Lenses aside, how would the body stack up shooting a wedding?

Quality-wise no problems. But you might find your hands a bit cramped after using it constantly for a while. Try handling one with that in mind first.

 

[AJQS]

Is it not F/2.8 at the wide end? Or am I thinking of a different lens?

Yes, but you'd be better off using the 18mm f2 if you're only going to use it at the wide end aren't you

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

9 days to early for £50 typical

 

[tijuana taxi]

Guessing there is a new cashback scheme, same thing happened to me in my Canon days, bummer ain't it

 

[tijuana taxi]

Looks like its just on bodies then, was hoping for another lens cashback although quite fancy a XT-10

 

[jimmyjamjojo]

Think someone said earlier it was bodys and kits, but not lenses.

 

[Al1944]

https://www.fujifilm.eu/uk/products/digital-cameras/promotions

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

whats the Raw file converter from Fuji's website like?

 

[jimmyjamjojo]

Silkypix? I didnt like it at all, but some do...

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

Thanks Jimmy,what about Iridient?

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

Thanks Jimmy,what about Iridient?

Very good but slow. If IQ is your main concern, go with Iridient. If quick, batch processing is important, look elsewhere.

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

IQ is more important,only a hobby so got all the time in the world

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

IQ is more important,only a hobby so got all the time in the world

In that case I'd go with Iridient. The author is also a very nice guy and backs his product.

 

[mickledore]

I feel like I'm missing out on something here. What are you all talking about?

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

software Mickey

 

[stupar]

"Solitary"
Solitary by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

I feel like I'm missing out on something here. What are you all talking about?

http://www.iridientdigital.com

 

[Thunderbird010]

Now need to search for another 27mm as mpb have refunded me. Only thing is keep toying with the idea of selling my xe2 as I'm missing my x100s.

 

[mickledore]

http://www.iridientdigital.com

Thank you.
What a sheltered life I lead. I never knew such things existed.
Looks like it's just for MAC which rules me out.

 

[mickledore]

Now need to search for another 27mm as mpb have refunded me. Only thing is keep toying with the idea of selling my xe2 as I'm missing my x100s.

There must be a story here.
Care to elaborate?

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

Thank you.
What a sheltered life I lead. I never knew such things existed.
Looks like it's just for MAC which rules me out.

Take a look at PhotoNinja instead:

http://www.picturecode.com/index.php

 

[mickledore]

I'm running Lightroom/CS6 at present. Doesn't look like there's much real difference in them, apart from personal preference.

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

I'm running Lightroom/CS6 at present. Doesn't look like there's much real difference in them, apart from personal preference.

Yeah, I'd say you're right. LR will will do the same, afaik.

 

[Mr Perceptive]

Now need to search for another 27mm as mpb have refunded me. Only thing is keep toying with the idea of selling my xe2 as I'm missing my x100s.

I found that I prefered my X100 over an X-E2 + 27mm, so I sold the 27mm and kept teh the X100 (and the X-E2!!!) The X100 only now gets a few outings a year but I do still enjoy using it.

 

[quango2k]

http://www.iridientdigital.com

Can someone tell me why use this rather than Lightroom?

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

Can someone tell me why use this rather than Lightroom?

Some people prefer the way it processes RAW files. I also like the layout and workflow. Just works well with my brain. Trial it and you'll soon find out.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

"Solitary"
Solitary by Stuart Pardue, on Flickr

That is one very nice shot Stuart, great light, good composition, perfect exposure, and some fine detail. "Great Stuff".

George.

 

[Thunderbird010]

There must be a story here.
Care to elaborate?

Bought a mint 27mm from them and when I tried it out it either wouldn't lock focus when switched on, not even a focus box. Or if you shot a scene with bright light then the shot after would not focus and you had to switch on and off again.

To be fair I returned it and the day after BACS refund within an hour but I don't think it had been tested properly. I've purchased a few things from them but this is the first one I have had a problem with.

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

What a sheltered life I lead.

Hmmm !!! .

George.

 

[mickledore]

Thank you. That's unusual but MPB are normally very good like that, or so I'm told. I've never had a duff one from them ....yet

 

[mickledore]

Hmmm !!! .

George.

I haven't heard of either of those programmes. Suppose I work on the theory that if what I have works then why look for alternatives. Very conservative.

 

[THIRTYFIVEMILL]

I haven't heard of either of those programmes. Suppose I work on the theory that if what I have works then why look for alternatives. Very conservative.

Nor had I until I found there were better options than DNG Converter for RAF files, which was clunky at best. Iridient was recommended to me on one of the forums so gave it a shot and liked it. Tried LR a few years back and had a twiddle a few weeks ago and it was a case of: No likey, no Lighty!

 

[G.K.Jnr.]

I haven't heard of either of those programmes. Suppose I work on the theory that if what I have works then why look for alternatives. Very conservative.

I'm of a similar theory Frank, sort of if it aint broke then don't try and fix it. Strangely enough for my personal work I still use LR 4+, I convert everything to DNG either in LR or via the Adobe DNG converter, I then do my main tweaking in LR and if necessary finish off in CS6. Works for me.

That doesn't in any way mean there's not another programme that can produce preferable results though, just that I'm quite happy with the workflow I have.

George.

 

[Andysnap]

A few from Martin Mere on Sunday. X-T1 with 50-230mm lens.

On-The-Catwalk by Andy, on Flickr

Pigeon by Andy, on Flickr

BHG-in-flight by Andy, on Flickr

Path by Andy, on Flickr

As much as I'm looking forward to getting this kidney sold so I can afford the 100-400mm, I have to say that for such an inexpensive lens the 50-230mm is admirably sharp.

Andy

 

[SsSsSsSsSnake]

Nor had I until I found there were better options than DNG Converter for RAF files, which was clunky at best. Iridient was recommended to me on one of the forums so gave it a shot and liked it. Tried LR a few years back and had a twiddle a few weeks ago and it was a case of: No likey, no Lighty!

Ive found even the photos raw converter . Same as in aperture is very good on RAF files, i do like wat ive seen of iridient last night after a little play. Any guides to using it anywhere u know of?

 

[stupar]

That is one very nice shot Stuart, great light, good composition, perfect exposure, and some fine detail. "Great Stuff".

George.

Thanks George