The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

Not been on here for a while, but I'm just about to purchase an X-Pro1 and Fuji 27mm to compliment my X-T20 which I already have. I'll also probably pick up the Meike 35mm f/1.7 as I'm more of a manual focus person in general and it's supposed to be pretty sharp and cheap, so I'll give it a go. The X-T20 will probably remain my main camera for arranged shoots and the X-Pro1 with the 27mm will be my street setup.
 
Anyone regularly shoot moving subjects with their Fuji? I always struggle.

I have an X-T3 and the missus has an X-T20. Often when shooting moving items (mainly the dog running straight towards the camera) the camera slightly misses focus and focuses a few inches behind the subject leaving the dogs blurry. Admittedly the dog is running pretty quick but i try and aim for 1/2000th shutter speed so I don't think shutter speed is an issue. I usually use CH shooting, zone tracking and experiment with the pre set continuous focus profiles. Usually use the 55-200mm lens.

Anyone got any tips? What settings do you use?

Thanks
Ben
 
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benhben said:
Anyone regularly shoot moving subjects with their Fuji? I always struggle.

I have an X-T3 and the missus has an X-T20. Often when shooting moving items (mainly the dog running straight towards the camera) the camera slightly misses focus and focuses a few inches behind the subject leaving the dogs blurry. Admittedly the dog is running pretty quick but i try and aim for 1/2000th shutter speed so I don't think shutter speed is an issue. I usually use CH shooting, zone tracking and experiment with the pre set continuous focus profiles. Usually use the 55-200mm lens.

Anyone got any tips? What settings do you use?

Thanks
Ben
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Just a thought but in CH mode does the camera re-focus or use the focus point found on frame 1?
 
A couple from the South-East

Firstly, 'Prospect Cottage' which was where the English film director Derek Jarman (1942-1994) lived and made a famous garden on the shingle shore near Dungeness nuclear power station. Sadly the garden seems to have declined in recent years but nevertheless it is a very unique location.

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And then Bodium Castle - a 14th Century fortified dwelling which was built to protect the area from an invasion by France

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benhben said:
Anyone regularly shoot moving subjects with their Fuji? I always struggle.

I have an X-T3 and the missus has an X-T20. Often when shooting moving items (mainly the dog running straight towards the camera) the camera slightly misses focus and focuses a few inches behind the subject leaving the dogs blurry. Admittedly the dog is running pretty quick but i try and aim for 1/2000th shutter speed so I don't think shutter speed is an issue. I usually use CH shooting, zone tracking and experiment with the pre set continuous focus profiles. Usually use the 55-200mm lens.

Anyone got any tips? What settings do you use?

Thanks
Ben
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Focusing speed is not just about the camera, it's a camera lens combination. I owned the 55-200mm Lens and although it's a very sharp lens it's not great with fast moving subjects.
 
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Rosedale said:
A couple from the South-East

Firstly, 'Prospect Cottage' which was where the English film director Derek Jarman (1942-1994) lived and made a famous garden on the shingle shore near Dungeness nuclear power station. Sadly the garden seems to have declined in recent years but nevertheless it is a very unique location.

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Ace. Great mono and composition. :)
 
@Jelster .... Steve, I have 2 camera‘s that are both permanently set to B&W (we’ll Mono & Acros). Just love the B&W look.
 
Haven't shot much photography over past month due to usual winter crappy weather. Had a medical appointment this morning in Glasgow, such a photogenic curvaceous building with superb colours and classic angles.



Funky angles by APM Photography, on Flickr

X-T2 -- XF10-24 -- iso 400 -- @ f/7.1
 
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macvisual said:
Haven't shot much photography over past month due to usual winter crappy weather. Had a medical appointment this morning in Glasgow, such a photogenic curvaceous building with curves/colours and classic angles.



Funky angles by APM Photography, on Flickr

X-T2 -- XF10-24 -- iso 400 -- @ f/7.1
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I like this Peter, all the colours compliment each other nicely.
 
jockwav said:
My X-T3 arrived from the fuji refurb site this afternoon,very happy.:banana:
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Looking forward to hearing what you think, and more importantly, seeing your pictures :)
 
If it ever stops raining here i might get out.:D
 
jockwav said:
My X-T3 arrived from the fuji refurb site this afternoon,very happy.:banana:
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That’s a positive “Result” in my book, congrat’s & “ENJOY”.

George.
 
benhben said:
Anyone regularly shoot moving subjects with their Fuji? I always struggle.

I have an X-T3 and the missus has an X-T20. Often when shooting moving items (mainly the dog running straight towards the camera) the camera slightly misses focus and focuses a few inches behind the subject leaving the dogs blurry. Admittedly the dog is running pretty quick but i try and aim for 1/2000th shutter speed so I don't think shutter speed is an issue. I usually use CH shooting, zone tracking and experiment with the pre set continuous focus profiles. Usually use the 55-200mm lens.

Anyone got any tips? What settings do you use?

Thanks
Ben
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I have had some success with football matches using continuous low, 9 point zone box and option 3 custom setting (for accelerating and decelerating subjects.
 
Just noticed this cover missing,what part is it called & where can i pick one up from online,cheers.
 

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jockwav said:
Just noticed this cover missing,what part is it called & where can i pick one up from online,cheers.
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Is just tell Jessops. I’m sure they’ll provide one for you.
 
rick448 said:
Is just tell Jessops. I’m sure they’ll provide one for you.
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It came from fuji refurb.
Yesterday i sent them an email about the neckstrap lug connectors being missing,never noticed this at the time.
 
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