The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

A couple from an evening in town. I watched a PhotoPills video about aligning objects and the moon which was very helpful so went hoping to catch the crescent moon near the Houses of Parliament. Thick low cloud scuppered that, but I am pleased with what I got, if only to know I can do it if the weather cooperates. Now just got to learn to exposure blend a bit better given the contrast. Plus a bonus shot pointing the other way. Thanks for looking

1. Kind of the original target
Bonito by Ian, on Flickr
2. Bonus shot (which I prefer)
Waterloo I by Ian, on Flickr
 
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Pocket friendly tech.

X100s.

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Fuji Dave said:
X-S10 + XF35mm f1.4 R edited in C1 and finished using Sunny Plains On1 Raw plugin.

Strike a Pose by Rohan, on Flickr

Susie by Rohan, on Flickr
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Especially liking the 1st of the two shots.
Noticed you’ve posted numerous ones of the dog in a similar style/edit.
Are you using a specific setup to achieve the black background or have you edited it that way?
Would love to get our Springer to chill for long enough to have a shoot!
 
I've only photographed this once before and I've been meaning to go back and snap it again so I did just that this morning and this is better than my last effort.

X100s.

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Shame the sky was just about a total featureless white out. I'll go back on a day with better light.
 
Lost_Manc said:
Especially liking the 1st of the two shots.
Noticed you’ve posted numerous ones of the dog in a similar style/edit.
Are you using a specific setup to achieve the black background or have you edited it that way?
Would love to get our Springer to chill for long enough to have a shoot!
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Thank you, first time I did not like seeing Susie in B&W, then tried it in Nik Collection ages ago and thought it's not to bad. Now I have started to test out the ON1 Raw plugins bundle 2023 as there are so many different ones and these ones are Sunny Plains which I do like a lot. When Susie sits down I say Who's That to get the look.
On the BG it is dark so just make it darker then finish editing.
 
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Just a quick note about when I took my new to me X100s out yesterday. As it was drizzling I wore a light jacket with a hood and the X100s went into an inside pocket. It pulled a little as it's only a thin light jacket but it did feel more comfortable than either my Panasonic GM5 or GX80 I suppose due to the shape and weight distribution, the Fuji being a bit slimmer fitted the pocket better and produced less of a bulge having less of a protrusion both front and back. It's a less awkward shape for a pocket. I think it'll sit better in my heavier winter jacket and I think I'll be able to take this out without a bag.

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woof woof said:
Just a quick note about when I took my new to me X100s out yesterday. As it was drizzling I wore a light jacket with a hood and the X100s went into an inside pocket. It pulled a little as it's only a thin light jacket but it did feel more comfortable than either my Panasonic GM5 or GX80 I suppose due to the shape and weight distribution, the Fuji being a bit slimmer fitted the pocket better and produced less of a bulge having less of a protrusion both front and back. It's a less awkward shape for a pocket. I think it'll sit better in my heavier winter jacket and I think I'll be able to take this out without a bag.

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When I had an X100T I used to carry it plus a couple of filters, spare battery etc in a Domke Belt Pouch which made it easy to have to hand even without a cout. I no longer have an X100 but my Leica M9 with 35mm Summicron fits in that same puoch with an extra battery/SD card.
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woof woof said:
Just a quick note about when I took my new to me X100s out yesterday. As it was drizzling I wore a light jacket with a hood and the X100s went into an inside pocket. It pulled a little as it's only a thin light jacket but it did feel more comfortable than either my Panasonic GM5 or GX80 I suppose due to the shape and weight distribution, the Fuji being a bit slimmer fitted the pocket better and produced less of a bulge having less of a protrusion both front and back. It's a less awkward shape for a pocket. I think it'll sit better in my heavier winter jacket and I think I'll be able to take this out without a bag.

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You're right - I liken the size/form factor to my m43 favourite the GX1 and 20mm. It is slightly smaller than my other m43 favourite of the GX9 and 20mm. Pretty incredible how things move on and the amount of tech that Fuji have squeezed into the X100V.
 
I don't have a lens hood on mine. I am waiting for an adapter and filter but I'm hoping they don't alter the package too much.
 
bl0at3r said:
You're right - I liken the size/form factor to my m43 favourite the GX1 and 20mm. It is slightly smaller than my other m43 favourite of the GX9 and 20mm. Pretty incredible how things move on and the amount of tech that Fuji have squeezed into the X100V.
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The X100s is a bit bigger than the GX80 and more so the GM5 but the general shape is still, IMO, more pocket friendly. This may also be down to weight distribution as for eg, the GM5 is front heavy and tends to roll over (and create a much bigger bulge) in the same pocket I put the X100s in.

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woof woof said:
I don't have a lens hood on mine. I am waiting for an adapter and filter but I'm hoping they don't alter the package too much.
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The lens hood does make the camera significantly deeper buy doesn't add hardly anything to the weight. Personally I think the benefits of the hood are worth the extra bulk. IIRC there are some smaller hoods available that don't stick out so much they sort of come in over the front element so aren't as bulky.
Take a look at this link. https://www.amazon.co.uk/JJC-Lens-Fujifilm-X100s-X100T/dp/B00JBE6XYI
 
Topsy said:
The lens hood does make the camera significantly deeper buy doesn't add hardly anything to the weight. Personally I think the benefits of the hood are worth the extra bulk. IIRC there are some smaller hoods available that don't stick out so much they sort of come in over the front element so aren't as bulky.
Take a look at this link. https://www.amazon.co.uk/JJC-Lens-Fujifilm-X100s-X100T/dp/B00JBE6XYI
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I don't usually use lens hoods. Some of my older film era primes are really badly affected by flare and lack of contrast etc but I find modern lenses are so much better. I've only taken the X100s out twice as I've only just got it and only once was a sunny day but I had no problems. I'll see how I get on. Once I get the adapter a conventional hood will probably fit no problem.

Ah. I see what you mean about coming over the lens. I have two Sony lenses which use hoods something like this, the 24 and 35mm f2.8's. I already have a metal vented 49mm hood, Like these... I have quire a few of these in various thread sizes...

 
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Hi all, it’s been a while, hope you’re all keeping well
I’ve today been offered a mint XH-1 for silly money (£200) by a friend of mine. Obviously I’ll buy it but my question is, is it still a viable camera seeing as I have the XT-3? Ideally I’d keep the XH-1 and move on the 3 to buy some more glass as I’m hearing good things about the 35 that’s out now and I want to get a 56 too. Main uses are street, portraits and weddings
 
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Hi all, it’s been a while, hope you’re all keeping well
I’ve today been offered a mint XH-1 for silly money (£200) by a friend of mine. Obviously I’ll buy it but my question is, is it still a viable camera seeing as I have the XT-3? Ideally I’d keep the XH-1 and move on the 3 to buy some more glass as I’m hearing good things about the 35 that’s out now and I want to get a 56 too. Main uses are street, portraits and weddings
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Why don't you get it and try it then decide if it will replace your X-T3 if not you could likely sell it on for a profit.
 
Fuji Dave said:
Thank you, first time I did not like seeing Susie in B&W, then tried it in Nik Collection ages ago and thought it's not to bad. Now I have started to test out the ON1 Raw plugins bundle 2023 as there are so many different ones and these ones are Sunny Plains which I do like a lot. When Susie sits down I say Who's That to get the look.
On the BG it is dark so just make it darker then finish editing.
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Thanks for the extra explanation.

Haven't used Nik since v3 iirc. Only reason I don't use it now is it fails to install or at least failed last time I tried. Have been tempted by the latest but it's more money for something I used infrequently at most last time so can't bring myself to pull the trigger on it.
I may have a look at the ON1 plugins but probably be the same as Nik for me in terms of use!

Actually managed to get a nice one of the dog today, or at least on the back of the camera and imo!

Will post it up once I've had a look properly
 
Topsy said:
Why don't you get it and try it then decide if it will replace your X-T3 if not you could likely sell it on for a profit.
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I’ve had two before, but I’ve not really picked up a camera in anger for 18 months so I’m looking for current users to give me their opinion. I’ll compare obviously but it’s going to be a couple of weeks before I get my hands on the body
 
NickTB said:
I’ve had two before, but I’ve not really picked up a camera in anger for 18 months so I’m looking for current users to give me their opinion. I’ll compare obviously but it’s going to be a couple of weeks before I get my hands on the body
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FWIW I use X-T2s (same sensor I believe) alongside GFX 50Ss, although I can obviously see a big difference between the X-T2 anf GFX files I couldn't say I was dissapointed with the IQ on the X-T2s and for general use out in the field on my Dartmoor Photowalks they are great for the job, however, if I know I am going for a specific landscape shot od an already recce'd location then I would always use my GFX (or Film Medium Format). I'd say as long as you can get on with the user interface of the XH range they're as good now as they ever were.
 
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NickTB said:
Hi all, it’s been a while, hope you’re all keeping well
I’ve today been offered a mint XH-1 for silly money (£200) by a friend of mine. Obviously I’ll buy it but my question is, is it still a viable camera seeing as I have the XT-3? Ideally I’d keep the XH-1 and move on the 3 to buy some more glass as I’m hearing good things about the 35 that’s out now and I want to get a 56 too. Main uses are street, portraits and weddings
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Hi Nick good to see you back, if it was me I'd jump at the X-H1 as always thought it was a hell of a camera.
 
Lost_Manc said:
Thanks for the extra explanation.

Haven't used Nik since v3 iirc. Only reason I don't use it now is it fails to install or at least failed last time I tried. Have been tempted by the latest but it's more money for something I used infrequently at most last time so can't bring myself to pull the trigger on it.
I may have a look at the ON1 plugins but probably be the same as Nik for me in terms of use!

Actually managed to get a nice one of the dog today, or at least on the back of the camera and imo!

Will post it up once I've had a look properly
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I think the Nik Collection plugins are good, but these ON1 Raw 2023 Plugin bundle is far better and you get tons more to use as well.
 
NickTB said:
Hi all, it’s been a while, hope you’re all keeping well
I’ve today been offered a mint XH-1 for silly money (£200) by a friend of mine. Obviously I’ll buy it but my question is, is it still a viable camera seeing as I have the XT-3? Ideally I’d keep the XH-1 and move on the 3 to buy some more glass as I’m hearing good things about the 35 that’s out now and I want to get a 56 too. Main uses are street, portraits and weddings
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I`m more than happy with my H1, and can`t see me shifting it (until it breaks). Does everything I need, for the snaps I take.
£200, is very silly money, not to grab it.
 
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