The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

Ha ha you folk making me think about spending more money than I have.

Definitely going to stick with primes and 12mm for landscapes is going to be far better than the 18mm I am restricted by at present.
 
chrism_scotland said:
Looking to add to my 14mm and consider the primes rather than 16-55 this time - whats the opinions on the Viltrox glass?
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The 85mm is really nice.
I'm planning on going for the 23 and 33 too.

If you want a shot of the 85 before you buy give me a shout you can shoot some frames with mine then go away and analyse them
 
imattersuk said:
You Fuji boys are creating a GAS pandemic LOL
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Here let me help.

My mates just bought an X100V as he was between that and X-T4 but I got him to get the V. Now that I lusted after the X-T4 again since I sold mine to get the V I've went and bought an X-T4 with 10-24, 18-55 and 50-140. Because I've bought my X-T4 but convinved the mate to get the V, he's just went and done the same in buying the X-T4 lol whoops. C'mon join the party, what you getting? :p
 
YoshiK1 said:
Here let me help.

My mates just bought an X100V as he was between that and X-T4 but I got him to get the V. Now that I lusted after the X-T4 again since I sold mine to get the V I've went and bought an X-T4 with 10-24, 18-55 and 50-140. Because I've bought my X-T4 but convinved the mate to get the V, he's just went and done the same in buying the X-T4 lol whoops. C'mon join the party, what you getting? :p
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More Sony glass before the X100V
 
Cagey75 said:
The 10-24 is a lens I was never interested in, until recently. I was never a WA shooter but when i had the 16mm I really enjoyed it and the odd time I wished it was a little wider. A nice cheap alternative though is the Samyang 12mm F2, nice lens for the money that one, MF only but at that FL manual focusing is a cinch
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My most used lens currently. My 10-24 is a real workhorse, goes out almost every day in the bag. I don't always get the camera out, but when I do locally, it's almost always with the 10-24.

I shot these with it today. We were out walking and came across this place. Fiddleford in Dorset, it has a "stepped weir".

Fiddleford 1 by Steve Jelly, on Flickr

Fiddleford 2 by Steve Jelly, on Flickr

Fiddleford 3 by Steve Jelly, on Flickr
 
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Marc said:
I suppose I should rejoin this thread as, after selling my Fuji gear 2 years ago, I've just ordered the (last) X100F from WEX. Good price as well I think, £769 compared to Amazon's £977!

@db247 Just watched your YouTube review. (y)
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Lovely lovely. Do share the YT link?
 
Yes i got my 85 from him

My bag has the 18-55, 50f2, 27 and now the 85mm viltrox... so the 23 or 33 are a little harder to justify

i think the Rokinon 12mm is on the cards though
 
Colmer's Hill, Dorset. My first visit to this locartion, I can see some lovely iages here if the weather conditions are right. This is effectively a test shot for me, but it's acceptable I think.



X-Pro2; XF10-24 @ 21mm; ISO 400; f13; 1/60 sec
 
I'll have to check that place out Jim, I'm still finding places down here!!
 
stupar said:
Ha ha you folk making me think about spending more money than I have.

Definitely going to stick with primes and 12mm for landscapes is going to be far better than the 18mm I am restricted by at present.
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It’s a nice lens, the Samyang 12mm, and good value for money. Fun to use as well. I’ve been tempted to get the 10-24 a few times, especially with the recent, very generous, cashback but decided not to. I dont often shoot that wide so it’d just be a bit expensive for a once in a while use. The 12mm is cheaper and lighter.
 
Does anybody here use the extended dynamic range settings on their X body, and does it make much difference?
 
Jelster said:
I'll have to check that place out Jim, I'm still finding places down here!!
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You need to park in a small layby at the end of Quarr Lane, then walk along the lane about 50m where you'll see a track that veers off to the left a bit, the footpath goes up on to Quarry Hill (the lane is Quarr Lane, the hill is Quarry Hill). Go through the gate, follow the footpath straight up the hill, keeping the trees to your right. When you get to the top of the hill you need to go right along the pathways and eventually you'll see a gate (metal) to go through, here's where you find decent viewpoints. You can see all the tracks etc on google maps, in satellite view.

I think there is another viewpoint on the other side of Colmers, but not quite sure where.
 
FlyPhot said:
Colmer's Hill, Dorset. My first visit to this locartion, I can see some lovely iages here if the weather conditions are right. This is effectively a test shot for me, but it's acceptable I think.



X-Pro2; XF10-24 @ 21mm; ISO 400; f13; 1/60 sec
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Awesome location, nice pic as well. That’d be a great spot on a misty morning.
 
Jelster said:
Does anybody here use the extended dynamic range settings on their X body, and does it make much difference?
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I've not used it however if I understood how it works correctly then there's no point in using it IMO. All it does is tries to protect the highlights when it detects a bright scene and it tones down the sensor output by a stop or two. You could easily just stop down the scene a stop or two by yourself. Yeah this setting does it automatically but what happens if you forget and there's scenes that you don't want it to happen to but it does.
 
bl0at3r said:
Couple of snaps whilst out walking today with the beloved V....

The Conservation area of Southend on Sea is very peaceful. This used to be a church but is now some kind of dance school. Classic Chrome.


Conservation Area by The Development, on Flickr

This used to be a bowling green but is now a tea room.


La Petite Petanque by The Development, on Flickr

And this is a nice little public gardens. Classic Chrome.


Prittlewell Gardens by The Development, on Flickr
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Very nice set of landscape style Fujigraphs Alan, with #1 being my fav'.

George.
 
Jelster said:
Does anybody here use the extended dynamic range settings on their X body, and does it make much difference?
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Good question, and I'm still trying to find a full explanation* about this. Lots of quick-n-simple explanations that don't quite give me enough of an understanding to work out the best approach. Given that we don't have separate RGB histograms (really Fuji?) and none at all for live view (at least in my X100S - idiotic Fuji!) and that we only get highlight clipping in Playback mode (WTF Fuji!), ISTM there's a real risk of blown highlights.

So I think DR is more-or-less required for those shots with minimal think time (street, candid, chaotic, etc) and where clipped highlights aren't part of the style. I'm scratching my head at the moment. Would love to hear more about how TPers are using DR.

* (What I have found are dozens of half-informed arguments on DP Review forums about using DR and AutoISO. It immediately degenerates into ETTR/ETTL confusion.)
 
goldtop said:
Good question, and I'm still trying to find a full explanation* about this. Lots of quick-n-simple explanations that don't quite give me enough of an understanding to work out the best approach. Given that we don't have separate RGB histograms (really Fuji?) and none at all for live view (at least in my X100S - idiotic Fuji!) and that we only get highlight clipping in Playback mode (WTF Fuji!), ISTM there's a real risk of blown highlights.

So I think DR is more-or-less required for those shots with minimal think time (street, candid, chaotic, etc) and where clipped highlights aren't part of the style. I'm scratching my head at the moment. Would love to hear more about how TPers are using DR.

* (What I have found are dozens of half-informed arguments on DP Review forums about using DR and AutoISO. It immediately degenerates into ETTR/ETTL confusion.)
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I was just wondering if this would help, rather than shooting 5 or 7 exposures and blending some of them in LR. I'm very comfortable using this method, shooting 7 frames from -2.5 to +2.5, and selecting 3 or 4 to blend for my final output. Most of my landscapes are done this way, unless they're long exposures which are always single frames.
 
Well I tried the original X100 but just can’t get on with it, even though it’s about the same size as an X-T30 it just feels wrong. A thumb grip might help but I can‘t do with the spinny wheel control and can hardly ever hit the OK button unless I use the edge of my thumb nail. It just feels too fiddly and there aren’t enough controls without digging into menus.

Ah well, back it goes.

PS - I know an X100V would address most of these points but just shut up ok ;)
 
goldtop said:
Good question, and I'm still trying to find a full explanation* about this. Lots of quick-n-simple explanations that don't quite give me enough of an understanding to work out the best approach. Given that we don't have separate RGB histograms (really Fuji?) and none at all for live view (at least in my X100S - idiotic Fuji!) and that we only get highlight clipping in Playback mode (WTF Fuji!), ISTM there's a real risk of blown highlights.

So I think DR is more-or-less required for those shots with minimal think time (street, candid, chaotic, etc) and where clipped highlights aren't part of the style. I'm scratching my head at the moment. Would love to hear more about how TPers are using DR.

* (What I have found are dozens of half-informed arguments on DP Review forums about using DR and AutoISO. It immediately degenerates into ETTR/ETTL confusion.)
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Jelster said:
I was just wondering if this would help, rather than shooting 5 or 7 exposures and blending some of them in LR. I'm very comfortable using this method, shooting 7 frames from -2.5 to +2.5, and selecting 3 or 4 to blend for my final output. Most of my landscapes are done this way, unless they're long exposures which are always single frames.
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I mentioned before but it just protects the highlights really so you'd be best just stopping down the exposure. See the below link for an explination of what it does.

https://www.jmpeltier.com/fujifilm-dynamic-range-settings/

Mr Bastable said:
Well I tried the original X100 but just can’t get on with it, even though it’s about the same size as an X-T30 it just feels wrong. A thumb grip might help but I can‘t do with the spinny wheel control and can hardly ever hit the OK button unless I use the edge of my thumb nail. It just feels too fiddly and there aren’t enough controls without digging into menus.

Ah well, back it goes.

PS - I know an X100V would address most of these points but just shut up ok ;)
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Not sure why you're putting it off :P
 
Jelster said:
My most used lens currently. My 10-24 is a real workhorse, goes out almost every day in the bag. I don't always get the camera out, but when I do locally, it's almost always with the 10-24.

I shot these with it today. We were out walking and came across this place. Fiddleford in Dorset, it has a "stepped weir".

Fiddleford 1 by Steve Jelly, on Flickr

Fiddleford 2 by Steve Jelly, on Flickr

Fiddleford 3 by Steve Jelly, on Flickr
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Ooh cracking shots Steve, I had earmarked this place to go to, but never made it but your great shots make me want to visit! Is there access at all times or is it on NT land?
 
Ok, more advice needed - I am driving to Manchester at the end of the month (I live on the south coast) - so if I had a few extra days to travel a little further for photography, any suggestions? Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland? Scotland will be the next trip but a little too far this time.
 
weebleswobble said:
Ok, more advice needed - I am driving to Manchester at the end of the month (I live on the south coast) - so if I had a few extra days to travel a little further for photography, any suggestions? Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, Northumberland? Scotland will be the next trip but a little too far this time.
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The Lake District is the easy choice. If you’re a NT member even better as you’ll save on parking fees. It’s a truly spectacular place, the only downside is that the weather can drain your enthusiasm if it’s that horrible grey drizzle. I had a week there a couple of years back and took (and deleted) about three photos over the whole time. It wasn’t even ’good bad weather’ (if that makes sense!) Just the luck of the draw I guess.

Around Manchester, Salford Quays is worth a look. The Imperial War museum is a nice building to photograph and the view across the water is a classic pic from the area.

If you’ve never been there though, I’d make a beeline for The Lakes. Keswick is a good base.
 
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