The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

ShinySideUp said:
Does it come with luggage?. I'm always on the lookout for a new bike. Adventure bikes are so tall but no one makes sports tourers anymore. I have a 2009 Triumph Sprint ST. The only alternative is the Honda VFR800 but the service intervals on that are rubbish, 4000 miles, which is just silly these days, I'd have to have a service before I went on a European tour (remember them?) and another one as soon as I came back. I don't want an adventure bike but I am running out of choices and this one looks nice.
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As standard I believe no luggage, an extra apparently. There's a slightly cheaper 850cc version by Triumph not long released at under 10k.
The fabulous long in the tooth VFR800 has recently been dropped from their range due to Euro-5 emissions! Along with the Crosstourer and Crossrunner. The world's gone mad with emissions blooming laws...!

What about a V-Strom 650cc, a brilliant all-rounder....!

mac
 
macvisual said:
As standard I believe no luggage, an extra apparently. There's a slightly cheaper 850cc version by Triumph not long released at under 10k.
The fabulous long in the tooth VFR800 has recently been dropped from their range due to Euro-5 emissions! Along with the Crosstourer and Crossrunner. The world's gone mad with emissions blooming laws...!

What about a V-Strom 650cc, a brilliant all-rounder....!

mac
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VFR is still on their website.

Looked at the V-Strom, I might take that for a test ride when COVID restrictions allow.
 
rick448 said:
Very nice, just been looking at components on Overclockers UK, whicg=h is where I used to frequent when I was into all this, wow... prices have gone up somewhat.. I think a GFX100S will be first :)
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OcUK has never been the cheapest supplier. I find Scan (or Ebuyer) to be cheaper. The problem at the moment is supply, especially for GPUs, so there's a fair amount of price-gouging going on.
 
I haven't bought a new SD card for a long time and things have moved on and got a little more varied, if not a little confusing. I want to do a little video and I want to use RAW for my photographs as well. I want to use Sandisk cards but there are so many now; any recommendations as to a good type, size and speed for my new X100V?
 
Just been catching up with the thread and have seen mention of a rumoured X-H2. Seems to have been a rumour for a very long time, is it any closer to reality?
My X-H1 is still doing fine, slow to focus in some situations (like motorsports, which I've done so much of over the last year.. !) but I do wonder about an upgrade at some stage, purely for stills. Is the X-T4 a good way to go, assuming the X-H2 remains a rumour for another few years...?
 
stevewestern said:
Just been catching up with the thread and have seen mention of a rumoured X-H2. Seems to have been a rumour for a very long time, is it any closer to reality?
My X-H1 is still doing fine, slow to focus in some situations (like motorsports, which I've done so much of over the last year.. !) but I do wonder about an upgrade at some stage, purely for stills. Is the X-T4 a good way to go, assuming the X-H2 remains a rumour for another few years...?
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Still just rumour, using the H1 myself but have no AF issues because anything I shoot usually moves slower than I do :D [bar our new kitten, but I've given up on action shots of cats, too unpredictable!] Would love to see a H2, though doubt I could afford one for a while yet, if the release price of the H1 is anything to go by. It is the only APSC release I would have real interest in though.

What improvements would you like to see? besides better AF? For me, higher res/new BL sensor, much better touch screen - [I might use tap tap to select focus point more often as it should be quicker], lose the Q button [or place it somewhere I don't have to switch it off!] improved ergos, though it's already pretty comfortable that can always be improved - , improved IBIS and other than that higher res LCD and improved evf would also be very nice.
 
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stevewestern said:
Just been catching up with the thread and have seen mention of a rumoured X-H2. Seems to have been a rumour for a very long time, is it any closer to reality?
My X-H1 is still doing fine, slow to focus in some situations (like motorsports, which I've done so much of over the last year.. !) but I do wonder about an upgrade at some stage, purely for stills. Is the X-T4 a good way to go, assuming the X-H2 remains a rumour for another few years...?
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In yesterdays Fujicast Podcast they interviewed Andreas from Fuji UK, he said that teh X-H2 will happen but it won't happen unless there is a step change - suggesting new sensor/processor/faster AF, so we just have to wait until that is a reality
 
Cagey75 said:
Still just rumour, using the H1 myself but have no AF issues because anything I shoot usually moves slower than I do :D [bar our new kitten, but I've given up on action shots of cats, too unpredictable!] Would love to see a H2, though doubt I could afford one for a while yet, if the release price of the H1 is anything to go by. It is the only APSC release I would have real interest in though.

What improvements would you like to see? besides better AF? For me, higher res/new BL sensor, much better touch screen - [I might use tap tap to select focus point more often as it should be quicker], lose the Q button [or place it somewhere I don't have to switch it off!] improved ergos, though it's already pretty comfortable that can always be improved - , improved IBIS and other than that higher res LCD and improved evf would also be very nice.
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i'd like Fuji to really make it the flagship pro camera for x-mount. not an x-t4 in a pro body with an aging sensor. I'd really like to see them throw everything at it but also be realistic with the price.

it does feel like the x-h1 was quickly forgotten about by Fuji and the firmware updates it received were more bug fixes than upgrades.

better IBIS
FULL touch screen
new sensor
new focus system
similar body
bigger battery
20fps without a crop
4k 60p
 
addicknchips said:
new focus system
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Although I'm a Fuji fan, this is currently where they are lagging especially with regard to Sony and Canon. IMO the tracking algorithms and the CAF need significant rework - the eye detect on my little Sony ZV-1 is far superior to that on any Fuji body I've used - it just sticks without hesitation.

I think that stops of IBIS will be limited by the lens mount size, and there is also a question mark over optical lens resolution, I believe that the X-mount family was designed for 30-36MP lenses, so anything pushing the upper limit of this may mean that the lens become the resolving issue.

The battery will be a given , it will be the X-T4/GFX100S battery in any new X series flagship
 
addicknchips said:
i'd like Fuji to really make it the flagship pro camera for x-mount. not an x-t4 in a pro body with an aging sensor. I'd really like to see them throw everything at it but also be realistic with the price.

it does feel like the x-h1 was quickly forgotten about by Fuji and the firmware updates it received were more bug fixes than upgrades.

better IBIS
FULL touch screen
new sensor
new focus system
similar body
bigger battery
20fps without a crop
4k 60p
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It was brushed aside, but tbh, it's the only way I could get one! The massive price drop helped me do so and I'm glad I did go for it. I wouldn't trade it for an X-T4 [well, I would, but I'd sell the XT4, buy another H1 and a lens with the change :ROFLMAO: ] Much prefer the default grip and the shutter, the T4 doesn't really offer me anything extra as I don't shoot anything fast moving, I guess better face detect and it probably produces a slightly cleaner image at higher ISO - I stopped comparing things like that a while back though

I'd like all of the above too, not fussed about video, the odd time I do shoot I'm at 24p anyway
 
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Cagey75 said:
It was brushed aside, but tbh, it's the only way I could get one! The massive price drop helped me do so and I'm glad I did go for it. I wouldn't trade it for an X-T4 [well, I would, but I'd sell the XT4, buy another H1 and a lens with the change :ROFLMAO: ] Much prefer the default grip and the shutter, the T4 doesn't really offer me anything extra as I don't shoot anything fast moving, I guess better face detect and it probably produces a slightly cleaner image at higher ISO - I stopped comparing things like that a while back though

I'd like all of the above too, not fussed about video, the odd time I do shoot I'm at 24p anyway
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i pre ordered, paying full whack with the battery grip. i love the handling of it and the near silent shutter. the last wedding i shot with Fuji was with 2 gripped x-h's. the only let down was the tracking.
 
ShinySideUp said:
VFR is still on their website.

Looked at the V-Strom, I might take that for a test ride when COVID restrictions allow.
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I have short legs and I found the 650 V-Strom very comfortable and not too tall. In fact, if I were to get another bike, that would be one of the first I tried.
 
Cagey75 said:
It was brushed aside, but tbh, it's the only way I could get one! The massive price drop helped me do so and I'm glad I did go for it. I
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I found myself in a similar situation. The price drop is the reason I have one. Fuji may not have made a margin out of my X-H1 purchase directly - but it cemented me into the Fuji ecosystem and I have spent significantly more on lenses as a result.

I was surprised by how much I liked the X-H1. I was concerned that it would be too large - but it's a lovely bit of kit to hold and use.

That said - I'm not so bothered about the concept of the X-H2 - partly because I have no plans to upgrade my bodes - but also I suspect I would be happy with the X-T4 or any likely successor to it.
 
addicknchips said:
i pre ordered, paying full whack with the battery grip. i love the handling of it and the near silent shutter. the last wedding i shot with Fuji was with 2 gripped x-h's. the only let down was the tracking.
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I remember when it first came out, I had just switched to M43 [mainly for IBIS] and was a bit miffed, because here Fuji had added IBIS [I liked adapting old lenses a lot at the time and IBIS makes those lenses that bit more useful], but it was well beyond my budget [wasn't it something close to 2K? body only] Once it dropped to what I deemed acceptable I sold my M43 gear to get a used, but like new one. Always preferred the 'Fuji look' to M43, but M43 is a much more budget friendly system by far. Or at least was, with the likes of Viltrox and apparently Sigma on the way, it is getting to be a bit friendlier.
 
Dryce said:
I found myself in a similar situation. The price drop is the reason I have one. Fuji may not have made a margin out of my X-H1 purchase directly - but it cemented me into the Fuji ecosystem and I have spent significantly more on lenses as a result.

I was surprised by how much I liked the X-H1. I was concerned that it would be too large - but it's a lovely bit of kit to hold and use.

That said - I'm not so bothered about the concept of the X-H2 - partly because I have no plans to upgrade my bodes - but also I suspect I would be happy with the X-T4 or any likely successor to it.
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I don't feel I need a H2, I'm fine as is, only shooting very casual these days for one, but I'd like to see what's on offer. I was happy when I shot with an X-T1 and Xpro1, I was less bothered about the latest and greatest, just wanted to learn and enjoy shooting. But G.A.S hit, as it does with us all at some point, I think I'm well passed that now though, back to just enjoying what I got. Fancier gear really is just cream on top when you can get it
 
Thanks for all the replies, and sorry for the rather generic reply - I'm just getting over covid (didn't see January at all, and still needing 18 hours sleep a day minimum) but I too would love to see a proper flagship X-H2. Aside from better AF and battery life, maybe a new sensor and no q button I'm easy to please, as long as price isn't too awful.

I'm afraid thats all from me now, time for bed again..
 
Cagey75 said:
I remember when it first came out, I had just switched to M43 [mainly for IBIS] and was a bit miffed, because here Fuji had added IBIS [I liked adapting old lenses a lot at the time and IBIS makes those lenses that bit more useful], but it was well beyond my budget [wasn't it something close to 2K? body only] Once it dropped to what I deemed acceptable I sold my M43 gear to get a used, but like new one. Always preferred the 'Fuji look' to M43, but M43 is a much more budget friendly system by far. Or at least was, with the likes of Viltrox and apparently Sigma on the way, it is getting to be a bit friendlier.
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£1,899 with the grip and batteries :facepalm:
 
stevewestern said:
Thanks for all the replies, and sorry for the rather generic reply - I'm just getting over covid (didn't see January at all, and still needing 18 hours sleep a day minimum) but I too would love to see a proper flagship X-H2. Aside from better AF and battery life, maybe a new sensor and no q button I'm easy to please, as long as price isn't too awful.

I'm afraid thats all from me now, time for bed again..
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Rest up and forget the photos for now, you'll get back to it ;) stay safe, Spring is here now, usually March before there's anything decent out there to photograph anyway.

addicknchips said:
£1,899 with the grip and batteries :facepalm:
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Ouch! I never bothered with the grip, I thought I might eventually as I had grips on the XT1 and the G80, but I've not once felt the need on the H1. I get decent battery life, only ever need one spare in the bag. If I was shooting more regular I might get the grip but that won't be anytime very soon.
 
Cagey75 said:
Ouch! I never bothered with the grip, I thought I might eventually as I had grips on the XT1 and the G80, but I've not once felt the need on the H1. I get decent battery life, only ever need one spare in the bag. If I was shooting more regular I might get the grip but that won't be anytime very soon.
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The grip was thrown in with my X-H1 package - which got me the extra batteries and it acts as a dual charger.

The only scenario I really have for using the grip on the camera would be if asked to do a family event or wedding - but we haven't had any of those in the last year.

I have five batteries for two bodies - I rarely use more than three over a full day if out in the street or landscape. I don't really find the 126 size battery an issue - but I don't do video. One of the things that would put me off upgrading to the X-T4 or successor is the need to deal with yet another battery type.
 
Battery life depends on usage, lots of shots taken quickly and you can get 900+ RAW+JPGs out of a single battery, take a few shots, but fiddle about reviewing on screen or using the EVF a lot (or long exposures) and you can get less than 100 shots out of battery. I've munched through 3 fully charged batteries in a day before.
 
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ShinySideUp said:
I haven't bought a new SD card for a long time and things have moved on and got a little more varied, if not a little confusing. I want to do a little video and I want to use RAW for my photographs as well. I want to use Sandisk cards but there are so many now; any recommendations as to a good type, size and speed for my new X100V?
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Hi. I've not got the X100V but I use SanDisk in all my cameras. The Ultra range should be fine for what you want.
 
Hi Fuji folk. (Mods. I hope this is allowed.)
If anyone has moved over from Nikon and still has some "Legacy" Nikon lenses with an aperture ring. I have a Kipon adapter up for gabs in classified which
will enable you to use them on your Fuji. :)
 
Graham W said:
Hi Fuji folk. (Mods. I hope this is allowed.)
If anyone has moved over from Nikon and still has some "Legacy" Nikon lenses with an aperture ring. I have a Kipon adapter up for gabs in classified which
will enable you to use them on your Fuji. :)
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Referring to your classifieds post is fine. (y)
 
Graham W said:
Hi Fuji folk. (Mods. I hope this is allowed.)
If anyone has moved over from Nikon and still has some "Legacy" Nikon lenses with an aperture ring. I have a Kipon adapter up for gabs in classified which
will enable you to use them on your Fuji. :)
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Got one here, with no lens to stick on lol ... been eying up a few possibles though, what were you using on it? Bought mine for the Laowa 100mm macro and intended to add some cheap 'n cheerful vintage lenses to make use of it but never got round.
 
bdslr said:
Hi. I've not got the X100V but I use SanDisk in all my cameras. The Ultra range should be fine for what you want.
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You have to be quite careful with Sandisk and their designations.

I would be inclined to go with their Extreme V30/A2/UHS3 rather than Ultra if using video.
 
Has anyone used both the fuji xf 50mm and the viltrox 56mm? What are your opinions on a comparison?

Also anyone used viltrox 85mm? If so, any low light street samples?
 
trevorbray said:
I like the spinning disc. But I’d like the centre still. Waddya think ?
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Thanks, Trevor. I do have a couple of shots like that, with and without tone arm. It was hard to choose between them tbh. Next CC comp is "Movement" so kinda went with this version, but hand in isn`t until Thursday ;)

macvisual said:
Love this capture..! What's your vinyl spinner..?

I've an elderly Dual 504 which I use often, around 650 albums.

Cheers
mac
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Thanks, Peter (y)

It`s a Pro-Ject Essential 3A in red . Bit of a pig to set up, but sounds nice (to me) :)
 
Cagey75 said:
Got one here, with no lens to stick on lol ... been eying up a few possibles though, what were you using on it? Bought mine for the Laowa 100mm macro and intended to add some cheap 'n cheerful vintage lenses to make use of it but never got round.
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The last Nikon fit lens I had was a Sigma 300 f2.8 . I've just sent it to MPB in exchange for a Fuji 100-400. :)
 
Dryce said:
You have to be quite careful with Sandisk and their designations.

I would be inclined to go with their Extreme V30/A2/UHS3 rather than Ultra if using video.
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Agreed. I've found the Extreme Pro range produces much closer to its rated transfer speed than the Ultras.
@ShinySideUp - don't waste your money on UHS II cards as your camera is only UHS I.
 
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