The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

nog said:
Best of luck getting the knee fixed, I have just had an op on Achilles followed by 3 weeks in full leg plaster and now another 5 to 6 weeks of half leg plaster, not much fun.:(
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Thanks. Hope you get out and about soon.
This has been troubling me for some years and blew up last June. It's taken till now to get an appointment to see someone who knows what they are talking about:(
 
No offence intended @Raymond Lin

I think if you wanted, nay NEEDED to use the Fuji for weddings (as other pros do) you'd adjust your shooting habits and think a way around the problem.

I'm a creature of habit myself and sort of get where you're coming from.

Old habits die hard is a very true saying.

Terry.
 
GreenNinja67 said:
No offence intended @Raymond Lin

I think if you wanted, nay NEEDED to use the Fuji for weddings (as other pros do) you'd adjust your shooting habits and think a way around the problem.

I'm a creature of habit myself and sort of get where you're coming from.

Old habits die hard is a very true saying.

Terry.
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I think I can shoot a wedding with the Fuji, I am not saying it is not possible, plenty of pros do. What would bug me I think is I know I can do certain things quicker on the Canon and if I ever am in a situation where i missed a shot because i didn't change that dial quick enough....that would be my fault not getting the shot by the choice of a camera.

I couldn't possibly do that to my client, a choice that i made resulted in missing a shot. It seems preposterous but I need to know I have taken every pre-cautions possible to minimise errors, whether it is user or equipment.

It is one thing to already have the Fuji already and shoot with it and not selling and change system, it is quite another when I already have the Canon gear.
 
mickledore said:
Try operating a 5D3 with 70-200 f2.8 attached using only one hand. Think I'd pay money to see that!!!
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Or a 1d3 and a 100-400L

My biceps are only just settling down after years of doing the above.

Reminds me I must get that Fuji 100-400 out of the box, I've not even looked at it yet.
 
Raymond Lin said:
It's not about habit, it is you NEED 2 hand to change settings. Even if i am used to it, I still need 2 hands, the process require 2 hands.

Try this, put the camera to your face and change the ISO without taking your eyes from the EVF. with left hand holding another body.

If you can do that within 1 second without losing grip/dropping the camera I take my hat off to you sir.
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with the xt20 1 handed it takes a couple of secs but if say you needed to go from 200-800the xtra time is the back wheel movement but just moving up to say 400 a sec is possible with practice
 
badboy1984 said:
I'm going all Fuji, trying to sell all my Nikon FX body and lens at the moment. Planning to add 2 lens to my collection and keep the cash. Adding the 56mm f1.2 prime and a long zoom. Not sure do i want the smaller lighter option like the 55-200 or the 50-140mm f2.8? What do you guys think.

One of my nikon lens i'm selling is the 70-200 f2.8 VR1.
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If you're doing commissioned work then 50-140. If just personal then I'd say 55-200. I used to have the 50-140 then sold it. Then I ended up getting the 55-20" which I have now and it's a very capable lens. I do landscapes so don't need the wide aperture for what I do. Your choice at the end of the day but that's my story :).
 
YoshiK1 said:
QUESTION: Is it possible to use Fuji X mount lenses on a Canon body (either EF/EF-S)?

I've got an X-T2 with a few lenses but also have a Canon 70D IR converted but I have no lenses. You see where I'm going with this?

Everytime I try to Google the answer it's always EF lenses to Fuji bodies so I'm assuming the answer is no but am ever hopeful.
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Just a thought, you can adapt loads of older manual focus lenses to work on Canon DSLRs with simple mechanical adapters, retaining focus and aperture control.

Compatible mounts include Pentax K, M42 screw mount, Nikon F, Olympus OM, Contax/Yashica, Leica R

Fuji lenses simply won't work as there's no focus or aperture control, and the flange thing (hehe!) means you'd be restricted to macro range anyway.

Why not pick up some old Fujinon M42 lenses?
 
Mr Perceptive said:
There are plenty of ways to convince yourself that a camera system is not for you, loads of contributors on these forums can attest to this.

There are also plenty of Pro's out there shooting with Fuji's.

There is no perfect camera for every scenario.

No-one is right, no-one is wrong, we just all like different things, and if operating the camera one-handed is a mandatory requirement for Raymond, then that's that.
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Liked, unliked and reliked as well as quoted for truth in the purple bit!
 
BacktotheFuji said:
Just a thought, you can adapt loads of older manual focus lenses to work on Canon DSLRs with simple mechanical adapters, retaining focus and aperture control.

Compatible mounts include Pentax K, M42 screw mount, Nikon F, Olympus OM, Contax/Yashica, Leica R

Fuji lenses simply won't work as there's no focus or aperture control, and the flange thing (hehe!) means you'd be restricted to macro range anyway.

Why not pick up some old Fujinon M42 lenses?
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If I'd be spending money I may as well buy a Canon lens. I only need a 10-18mm or something so only need to spend money on a single lens. Would be nice to use what I have if I could have though.
 
Just passed 1000 posts in this thread folks :D
I'm looking forward to this rumoured Pro XT body :D
 
BacktotheFuji said:
Dammit. I have a load of Amazon vouchers and NatWest have just offered me 10% cashback on Amazon purchases. I really don't need an X-T20, but... #awks
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Scrub that, it's only £673 at Digital Rev now :o
 
I'm really confused with this Raymond. I often have 2 bodies with lenses with me when I'm shooting, an X-T1 & a T2. Both have straps, and I have a bag, at no time do I ever feel the need to shoot one handed (My pictures are bad enough as it is, god forbid I help the camera shake as well!)

I just can't see you issue, I use an R strap on the T2 (it often has the 100-400 connected) or an old TP strap on the T1. Both will go over my head & shoulder if required, allowing me to hold the body with both hands, professional or not, that's how we hold cameras.....
 
BacktotheFuji said:
Scrub that, it's only £673 at Digital Rev now :eek:
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I don't think DigitalRev are one of the importers that pay tax and duty, so I did a quick check for you.

Total customs value (CIF): £673.63 This is the amount that customs values your import at
- Duty: £70.73
- VAT: £148.87
Total import duty & taxes due: £219.60 This is the amount that needs to be paid to customs
- Product, shipping & insurance: £673.63

Total landed cost: £893.23
This is the total cost of importing, including product, shipping, insurance and import duty & taxes at exchange rate of 1 GBP = 1.25 USD

Fuji XT-20 has an import duty rate of 10.5% and VAT rate of 20% .​
 
Raymond Lin said:
Holding my other camera/tripod/bag/lens.

It's not about what it is doing, it is about if I can and not missing a shot. The point is I need to remove as much obstacles as I can, speed up the process as much as I can. The Fuji, as nice as it is, the design of the camera lean itself to this slower process of changing settings.
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Perhaps slow down a little. You are much more likely to nail that shot if you are holding your camera the way it's intended to be held. With both hands.
 
addicknchips said:
Perhaps slow down a little. You are much more likely to nail that shot if you are holding your camera the way it's intended to be held. With both hands.
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The bride is walking down the aisle....slow down a bit would mean she would have walked all the way down and i am still fiddling.

BTW, I DO hold it the proper way, left hand under the lens, elbows tucked in. But what I am walking about is should the moment arise that I need to take it with 1 hand and need to change settings with 1 hand. I can.

It's like my example on why do you need a back up camera? Just in case.

Why do I need the option to be able to change settings with 1 hand? Just in case.

In a wedding it is all about minimising missing the shots. I am taking it to a higher level.
 
JohnN said:
Fuji XT-20 has an import duty rate of 10.5%
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I was under the impression that digital camera bodies were duty free. Even if I'm correct the VAT still brings it to slightly more than UK price.

I've heard of grey sellers paying back the VAT when charged but not sure how keen they would be if they find out you intentionally declared the true value, which as the importer you are required to do.
 
YoshiK1 said:
If you're doing commissioned work then 50-140. If just personal then I'd say 55-200. I used to have the 50-140 then sold it. Then I ended up getting the 55-20" which I have now and it's a very capable lens. I do landscapes so don't need the wide aperture for what I do. Your choice at the end of the day but that's my story :).
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That is a very good question. I don't do any commissioned work anymore like sports stuff. Thats why i'm selling my nikon fx gear. I mainly do landscape, street and family live portraits. Thats why i want to add a 56mm f1.2. Mainly want the zoom to use occasionally when needed. The 55-200 seems small and light to carry around too which is a bonus. Whats the focus speed like for that lens when use on the XT1?
 
badboy1984 said:
That is a very good question. I don't do any commissioned work anymore like sports stuff. Thats why i'm selling my nikon fx gear. I mainly do landscape, street and family live portraits. Thats why i want to add a 56mm f1.2. Mainly want the zoom to use occasionally when needed. The 55-200 seems small and light to carry around too which is a bonus. Whats the focus speed like for that lens when use on the XT1?
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The 55-200mm performs very well on the X-T1. Great IQ from wide open, quick focus and incredible optical stabilisation :)
 
JohnN said:
I don't think DigitalRev are one of the importers that pay tax and duty, so I did a quick check for you.

Total customs value (CIF): £673.63 This is the amount that customs values your import at
- Duty: £70.73
- VAT: £148.87
Total import duty & taxes due: £219.60 This is the amount that needs to be paid to customs
- Product, shipping & insurance: £673.63

Total landed cost: £893.23
This is the total cost of importing, including product, shipping, insurance and import duty & taxes at exchange rate of 1 GBP = 1.25 USD

Fuji XT-20 has an import duty rate of 10.5% and VAT rate of 20% .​
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Ah that's a shame. I'm sure they used to pay all import costs :(
 
JohnN said:
I don't think DigitalRev are one of the importers that pay tax and duty, so I did a quick check for you.

Total customs value (CIF): £673.63 This is the amount that customs values your import at
- Duty: £70.73
- VAT: £148.87
Total import duty & taxes due: £219.60 This is the amount that needs to be paid to customs
- Product, shipping & insurance: £673.63

Total landed cost: £893.23
This is the total cost of importing, including product, shipping, insurance and import duty & taxes at exchange rate of 1 GBP = 1.25 USD

Fuji XT-20 has an import duty rate of 10.5% and VAT rate of 20% .​
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You need to clear that up.
Digital rev have paid all the charges when I have bought from them. I have not had a penny more to pay. i bough a canon body and lens from them some while ago at some £1200 all in. and a Fuji X30 the same way.
 
Terrywoodenpic said:
You need to clear that up.
Digital rev have paid all the charges when I have bought from them. I have not had a penny more to pay. i bough a canon body and lens from them some while ago at some £1200 all in. and a Fuji X30 the same way.
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The question is when - I know they used to pay before (I only found out because I bought from their eBay store and they wouldn't pay as it wasn't via the website directly - I wasn't happy but understood), but checking their current T&C it says.

EDIT: I just tried calling and their office is closed - just missed it as it closes at 11. I had already PM'd them here asking.
EDIT 2: And now via email.

8. Customs

By purchasing a product through the Site, customers outside of Hong Kong authorise DigitalRev Limited to make arrangements for clearance of customs on their behalf for the products they have ordered.

When ordering goods from DigitalRev Limited, overseas deliveries may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once the package reaches the specified destination. Any additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you, unless an Import Handling Charge is included in the price of the goods. Customs policies vary widely from country to country, so you should contact your local Customs officer for further information. Additionally, please note that when ordering from DigitalRev Limited, you are considered the sole importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which you are receiving the goods. Your privacy is important to us and we know that you care about how information about your order is used and shared. We would like our international customers and customers dispatching products internationally to be aware that cross-border deliveries are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities.​
 
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JohnN said:
The question is when - I know they used to pay before (I only found out because I bought from their eBay store and they wouldn't pay as it wasn't via the website directly - I wasn't happy but understood), but checking their current T&C it says.

8. Customs

By purchasing a product through the Site, customers outside of Hong Kong authorise DigitalRev Limited to make arrangements for clearance of customs on their behalf for the products they have ordered.

When ordering goods from DigitalRev Limited, overseas deliveries may be subject to import duties and taxes, which are levied once the package reaches the specified destination. Any additional charges for customs clearance must be borne by you, unless an Import Handling Charge is included in the price of the goods. Customs policies vary widely from country to country, so you should contact your local Customs officer for further information. Additionally, please note that when ordering from DigitalRev Limited, you are considered the sole importer of record and must comply with all laws and regulations of the country in which you are receiving the goods. Your privacy is important to us and we know that you care about how information about your order is used and shared. We would like our international customers and customers dispatching products internationally to be aware that cross-border deliveries are subject to opening and inspection by customs authorities.​
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As far as I know it has always said that in the T&C's But they also quote all inclusive for the UK, The T&C's cover al foreign sales. So it is confusing but well worth checking.
 
Raymond Lin said:
The bride is walking down the aisle....slow down a bit would mean she would have walked all the way down and i am still fiddling.

BTW, I DO hold it the proper way, left hand under the lens, elbows tucked in. But what I am walking about is should the moment arise that I need to take it with 1 hand and need to change settings with 1 hand. I can.

It's like my example on why do you need a back up camera? Just in case.

Why do I need the option to be able to change settings with 1 hand? Just in case.

In a wedding it is all about minimising missing the shots. I am taking it to a higher level.
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I think a back up camera is more about common sense. well i guess you better stick with canon, just in case.
 
Raymond Lin said:
The bride is walking down the aisle....slow down a bit would mean she would have walked all the way down and i am still fiddling.

BTW, I DO hold it the proper way, left hand under the lens, elbows tucked in. But what I am walking about is should the moment arise that I need to take it with 1 hand and need to change settings with 1 hand. I can.

It's like my example on why do you need a back up camera? Just in case.

Why do I need the option to be able to change settings with 1 hand? Just in case.

In a wedding it is all about minimising missing the shots. I am taking it to a higher level.
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I admit to using auto ISO a lot, and in this use case I would likely have the ISO dial always set to auto if I'm not specifically using a set value, so it removes the need to change when taking a quick shot. I have min shutter max ISO value already set and just use the exposure comp dial to quickly get the shot as I want in the EVF.

The one thing that drives me mad with Fuji, are the end caps. I know some wedding togs leave them off in the bag, but with Canon I didn't add they are so quick and easy to get off. I always find my Fuji caps sticking when I'm trying to do a fast lens change!
 
addicknchips said:
I think a back up camera is more about common sense. well i guess you better stick with canon, just in case.
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Common sense for me is not to move to a system where it would take me longer.

As I have stated earlier, if you are in a position where you are heavily invested in Fuji there is little reason to sell up to change just for this. I am already heavily invested in Canon, it would be silly for me to change to Fuji and lose my workflow, amongst other things.

As I said, for me. You might shoot differently.
 
Raymond Lin said:
Common sense for me is not to move to a system where it would take me longer.

As I have stated earlier, if you are in a position where you are heavily invested in Fuji there is little reason to sell up to change just for this. I am already heavily invested in Canon, it would be silly for me to change to Fuji and lose my workflow, amongst other things.

As I said, for me. You might shoot differently.
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If I were in your shoes I'd stick with what you know (Canon) until I'm completely comfortable with a new system. There's no doubt that a Fuji system would be capable of doing very well as a wedding kit, but when you're up against time pressure and trying to catch the moment, you need a system that is second nature. If that means Canon for you then stick with it. By all means use a Fuji for personal work until you've become comfortable with it enough to take the plunge for the paid stuff!
 
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