The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

ASH said:
+1(y) The second one is my favourite. I think it would be even better if you cloned the bird out.
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The Oystercatcher has been a dilemma from the first time I saw the image. I like the triangle it forms with the boats and I think it also adds to the story. But, I can also appreciate that it might be a distraction for some although it has grown on me. :)
 
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Dale. said:
The Oystercatcher has been a dilemma from the first time I saw the image. I like the triangle it forms with the boats and I think it also adds to the story. But, I can also appreciate that it might be a distraction for some although it has grown on me. :)
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This is what I love about photography, we can take something different from an image. I now look at it slightly differently now you mention the triangle. But for me I'd still rather it without the bird. (y)
 
It's in a club competition this week, I hope the judge is on the same page as me. :LOL:
 
Nod said:
Looking at Mr Perceptive and Mikledore's shots from motor sport, it looks like the X-T2 is catching up in some respects (although tracking while panning isn't that taxing on an AF system) but the high ISO capabilities of the D750 are almost certainly still a street or 2 ahead of the X-T2. For static wildlife, the X-T1, 100-400 and teleconverters does pretty well, although BiF are a challenge! (That's probably my technique as much as the system's shortcomings though!)
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Nod, some of my panned shots are several images into a sequence, where the car was tracked as I moved the camera, my panning isn't great but when it worked, it worked well.

I also took a couple of sequences of cars coming offset towards me, perhaps at 30 degrees, with a high shutter speed, the camera nailed the focus every time.

Whilst I appreciate that it may not be up to DSLR standards, the X-T2 is a long way ahead of the X-T1 in this regard, and certainly usable for the type occasional tracking that I do, that GK Jnr is taking them to an F1 event also speaks volumes.

With regard to high ISO capabilities v the D750, the same pixel resolution on an PAS-C sensor will never match that of an FF sensor, the laws of physics indicate that, but on several occasions I've had ISO 12800 images from the X-T2 that are more than useable, which would never happen with previous generation Fuji's. Again in this regard the camera is a step up.

The DSLR v Mirrorless debates will rage on (I suspect for many years), and really it still depends on what you shoot the most and what sort of physical size package you require, but all I can say is that the X-T2 has moved the performance of the Fuji Mirrorless cameras on by a significant amount (just to be clear I've not used an X-Pro2), combined with some really decent glass,it is now a maturing system.
 
I was very fortunate to be able to get involved with Jack Lowe's Lifeboat Station Project yesterday here in Aberystwyth. I won't bore you with a flood of pictures but if you'd like to have a look at them, they're all HERE on my Flickr page. :)

In short, Jack Lowe is the grandson of The actor Arthur Lowe (Dad's Army). He's touring around every RNLI station in the UK and Ireland with a 111 year old large format camera, capturing images on 12x10in glass plates.

With the exception of the shot of the actual glass plate, all of the images in the album were shot on the X-T2 and both the 16-55mm f/2.8 and 50-140mm f/2.8



 
If anyone's still after an XT2 and doesn't want to go down the Hong Kong route. Amazon France have some in.
 
Dale. said:
The Oystercatcher has been a dilemma from the first time I saw the image. I like the triangle it forms with the boats and I think it also adds to the story. But, I can also appreciate that it might be a distraction for some although it has grown on me. :)
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Think I mentioned this in your original post I much prefer it with the bird in, but then we all different :-)
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Nod, some of my panned shots are several images into a sequence, where the car was tracked as I moved the camera, my panning isn't great but when it worked, it worked well.

I also took a couple of sequences of cars coming offset towards me, perhaps at 30 degrees, with a high shutter speed, the camera nailed the focus every time.

Whilst I appreciate that it may not be up to DSLR standards, the X-T2 is a long way ahead of the X-T1 in this regard, and certainly usable for the type occasional tracking that I do, that GK Jnr is taking them to an F1 event also speaks volumes.

With regard to high ISO capabilities v the D750, the same pixel resolution on an PAS-C sensor will never match that of an FF sensor, the laws of physics indicate that, but on several occasions I've had ISO 12800 images from the X-T2 that are more than useable, which would never happen with previous generation Fuji's. Again in this regard the camera is a step up.

The DSLR v Mirrorless debates will rage on (I suspect for many years), and really it still depends on what you shoot the most and what sort of physical size package you require, but all I can say is that the X-T2 has moved the performance of the Fuji Mirrorless cameras on by a significant amount (just to be clear I've not used an X-Pro2), combined with some really decent glass,it is now a maturing system.
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If I could be bothered, I'd do some direct comparison shots at the same settings etc.. I'm sure the X-T2 is significantly better than the X-T1 but for the time being, I'm happy running the 2 systems side by side and picking the (perceived!) best tool for the planned job. Maybe in 2 years time I'll get an X-T2 that someone's chopping in against the X-T3 - or just go for the X-T3 having skipped a generation!!!
 
The first pic is a belter, passed down that way many a time and now wished i could take pix like your sunset
 
Spiritflier said:
I was very fortunate to be able to get involved with Jack Lowe's Lifeboat Station Project yesterday here in Aberystwyth. I won't bore you with a flood of pictures but if you'd like to have a look at them, they're all HERE on my Flickr page. :)

In short, Jack Lowe is the grandson of The actor Arthur Lowe (Dad's Army). He's touring around every RNLI station in the UK and Ireland with a 111 year old large format camera, capturing images on 12x10in glass plates.

With the exception of the shot of the actual glass plate, all of the images in the album were shot on the X-T2 and both the 16-55mm f/2.8 and 50-140mm f/2.8



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I have followed Jack for a little while on Instagram so have been seeing his project in full flow. Some serious dedication and a great project. Great shots!
 
Still one of my favourite shots from the X-T1 and the only time i have ever used it in pitlane while working.

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ashtennisguru said:
@Dale.

Was much processing required on either?
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The 1st is more or less SOOC. I checked levels which were fine but I did lift the shadows a little.

The 2nd image had a little more work, mainly levels and also tidying up some birds that were flying about. :)

jimmyjamjojo said:
Nice job dale.

Are these stitched, cropped, or pano mode?
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Both are crops Jimmy. :)

Thanks everybody for the comments on them. (y)
 
chrism_scotland said:
Managed to get a few shots with the XT2 today, headed out to fly my drone but was too windy!
View across to Bass Rock from the far East side of North Berwick (Fuji XT2 & 16-55)
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Nice.
Spent Friday in North Berwick, the wifes birthday ! We moved down to Dunbar later in the day, but what a change in that place.....major investment is needed there.
 
MrFoto said:
Great day, from Hong Kong to London faster than royal mail delivers me something from just down the road. Go figure. I look forward to posting images from my new toy shortly.

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Glad to hear you are getting yours delivered, they have completely messed mine up!! They said there was a courier delay but obviously there wasn't as you are getting yours and ordered after me, they have knocked another £20 off the order so I cant complain and should have it for Friday now.
 
Thunderbird010 said:
Glad to hear you are getting yours delivered, they have completely messed mine up!! They said there was a courier delay but obviously there wasn't as you are getting yours and ordered after me, they have knocked another £20 off the order so I cant complain and should have it for Friday now.
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Good news and bad news I guess. Anyways, you save £20, I have the camera sitting on my desk. I really want to bail on work this afternoon.

Just had a look at the grip. Anyone know why that is made in China? I thought Fuji made everything in Japan.
 
I've just returned from close on two weeks in "Singapore" on a working/vacation jaunt, covering the F1 (working), and some time on vacation with my wife.:)

I must admit that I was somewhat surprised to see just how many X-T2 units with battery packs were being used by established pro' shooters at the F1 so soon after its release. Most of these togs were using them as a try out along side their main DSLR cameras with a few that had changed over completely. The general feeling and comments of those that I spoke to had nothing but praise for the X-T2 units with regards to general usability, auto focus, tracking, and frame rates, and competing very favorably with their usual DSLR cameras.

At the moment I don't actually have an X-T2 of my own but I did get to use one once again for a while and my personal opinion is still the same as it was the last time I used one, that these units are easily good and quick enough for any type of sports photography that you want to throw at them. As a company as soon as we are able to switch (ie when everything is in plentiful supply) from our current working setup to 100% Fuji then we will do so.

Just thought some of you might be interested in my thoughts should you have any doubts about these cameras for demanding action photography.(y)

George.
 
T_J_G said:
So, what's high ISO like on the XT2?
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I only needed to go up up to 6400 Tim, and the images were extreemly good and very clean. Of course there was a little bit of noise beginning to creep into the darker areas but nothing to stop the images from being perfectly usable for any situation. I'd have been quite comfortable with pushing the ISO beyond that should I have needed to.(y)

George.
 
Sorry for the numpty question, but I've been considering getting my first ever Fuji but one thing that bugs me on the XT10 and XE2(s) that I've been considering is that you have to press a button before the dpad will move the AF point around. Is there a setting that allows you to directyl use the dpad to move the AF point without having to press an AF activation button first?
 
snerkler said:
Sorry for the numpty question, but I've been considering getting my first ever Fuji but one thing that bugs me on the XT10 and XE2(s) that I've been considering is that you have to press a button before the dpad will move the AF point around. Is there a setting that allows you to directyl use the dpad to move the AF point without having to press an AF activation button first?
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If you hold down the individual dpad direction for a few seconds it gives you the option to customise that button as moving the focus area. Do that for each button e.g. Up, down, left & right.

Or the xpro 2 and xt2 both have dedicated joysticks that's so the job perfectly.
 
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