The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

The H1 is basically an XT2 in armour and built like a tank (obviously got ibis). Has a nice grip too and very ergonomic. I went from a T2 as I wanted to try ibis (now have a T5).
I know people have said about focus speed on the T3 is better, but in all honesty I can't really see much difference between that and the T5. But that depends on what you shoot and if you really need super fast focus etc.
See if any local stores have both, and go see what feels better for you.

As for the usb. From what I remember, it's a micro one. Definitely not USBC.
 
nx4737 said:
Anyway, my first question, the X-H1 has the X Trans 3 and the X-T3 has X Trans 4 sensor, is there any real world difference difference between the two sensors for day to day photography?

Second question, what USB port does the X-H1 have, USB-C or Micro-USB, I can't seem to find an answer to this anywhere.
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mini USB,

I used a X-T30 which has the same sensor as the X-T£ alongside the X-H1. In terms of image quality - I couldn't really care less which I used. The X-T30 manages better AF in some circumstances. Most of my shots used wide angle with X-H1. I found the IBIS and handling and feel of the X-H1 were the things that drew me to it.

nx4737 said:
The X-H1 has Ibis and a top plate screen which is something I miss from my Nikon days but the X-T3 has the newer sensor, so I'm weighing up the pros and cons.
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I dismissed the top screen as useless when I was getting the X-H1. Now I wouldn't be without it. It offsets the needs for visible dials. You can look down at the camera and get useful information such as battery state and SD card state without the camera being on. (Downside is that there's a small drain on the camera even if switched off - a batter will run down over several weeks of non-use).

The X-T3 has newer processor as well as the better sensor AF. Defniteley a hard choice between the the two.
 
IMO

X-H1 if IBIS is important and you and going to use longer (weightier) lenses, it balances better, its built like tank and is comfortable in the hand

X-T3 for focus speed, and if you are a compact prime shooter then its a nice package

Similar IQ from either

I've owned both X-T2 and X-H1, given your choice, today I'd plump for the X-T3, but thats because I don't use big lenses and don't need IBIS
 
For similar money I’d get the XS10 (or may be £100 more), which I did, XT4 internals with ibis but minus the weather sealing and single card. If you can live with these then it’s the way to go.

What do you prioritise more?
 
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Dryce said:
mini USB,

I used a X-T30 which has the same sensor as the X-T£ alongside the X-H1. In terms of image quality - I couldn't really care less which I used. The X-T30 manages better AF in some circumstances. Most of my shots used wide angle with X-H1. I found the IBIS and handling and feel of the X-H1 were the things that drew me to it.



I dismissed the top screen as useless when I was getting the X-H1. Now I wouldn't be without it. It offsets the needs for visible dials. You can look down at the camera and get useful information such as battery state and SD card state without the camera being on. (Downside is that there's a small drain on the camera even if switched off - a batter will run down over several weeks of non-use).

The X-T3 has newer processor as well as the better sensor AF. Defniteley a hard choice between the the two.
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Image quality wise I know there isn't going to be any real noticeable difference between the X-T100 I have now, the X-T3 and X-H1. The X-T30, I did look at briefly but they seem to be going for a similar price to the T3 and H1 so I'd rather go for one of the latter since it's the extra dials and buttons I'm after.

I know what you mean about the top screen, when I first got a Nikon D90 with a top screen I didn't use it at first thinking it was a bit of a gimmick but soon found myself using it more and more so I do miss having it.

I'd happily stick with the X-T100 if the auto focus was a bit better, I could live with the lack of dials, but couple that with the poor auto focus and I find myself getting frustrated with it.

Raymond Lin said:
For similar money I’d get the XS10 (or may be £100 more), which I did, XT4 internals with ibis but minus the weather sealing and single card. If you can live with these then it’s the way to go.

What do you prioritise more?
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I did look at the XS10 but apart from the slightly newer internals, I couldn't really see any benefits over the X-T3 or X-H1 for me personally.
 
I swapped my x-h1 for an x-t3 a few months ago due to wanting something a little lighter. They are both great cameras.

The t3 is easier to carry for long periods with a small lens. The h1 is built really well and has the lovely soft release shutter button. I found I didn’t really use the top screen except to check battery level.

In terms of AF they are both similar in good light, but I found the h1 sometimes struggled in low light, the t3 is much snappier in difficult lighting.

IQ is similar with both, but if you like to shoot jpeg, the t3 has a bit more flexibility in tweaking the output.
 
Hi,looking to re invest in Fuji system,I have some Sony gear which will be going to MPB,I'm looking for maybe XT2 or XT3 mainly for a couple of holidays I have lined up,one being Fjords cruise.My dilemma is which lens?
I was also thinking about XT20 but being a glasses wearer was unsure about viewfinder.
Anyone had same dilemma? Would be interested to hear your choices
 
Artoist said:
Hi,looking to re invest in Fuji system,I have some Sony gear which will be going to MPB,I'm looking for maybe XT2 or XT3 mainly for a couple of holidays I have lined up,one being Fjords cruise.My dilemma is which lens?
I was also thinking about XT20 but being a glasses wearer was unsure about viewfinder.
Anyone had same dilemma? Would be interested to hear your choices
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I got my glasses just before switching from an X-T10 to an X-T1, and it was a massive improvement. Regardless of the glasses, it's just a massively better EVF.

If you don't need speedy AF (Sports/wildlife), then the X-T2 will do you well. As for lenses - That depends...

What kind of focal lengths do you normally shoot? I personally tend to lean towards telephoto for landscapes, whereas others prefer ultrawides. Fortunately, for any given focal length on the Fuji system, there are only a few options usually, so it's easy to pick the one with the features you need, safe in the knowledge that they'll all be at least "good".

I've tried a couple of normal/telephoto zooms for cold/wet trips, and found both the Fuji 18-135mm and the Tamron 17-70mm both very good. People seem to say good things about the 16-80mm too. If you don't mind higher cost/weight/size, then Fuji do a 16-55, and a 50-140mm which are part of the "red badge" line, similar to canon's "L" glass.

If you're more into primes - the Fuji F2 range are sharp, small, and weather sealed, and the 27mm 2.8 is probably the smallest, lightest lens available for the system.

And just because I always recommend it - the Viltrox 27mm 1.2 is absolutely bonkers. By far the sharpest lens I've tried on the system, weather sealed, fast, silent, and gives a really nice character to travel photos with it's strong vignette. The only downside is that it's VERY heavy.
 
Lots to ponder there,thanks for detailed reply.
Much appreciated
 
nx4737 said:
Hi all, need some Fuji advise, you guys seem pretty knowledgable!

Long story short, I used to have an X-/T20 that stopped working and at the time I was going through a phase where I had lost a bit of interest in photography, so replaced it with a basic X-T100, which I have to say is actually a wonderful camera, just a bit slow to use, I'm now looking to upgrade as I've got back into photography and want the extra features back, so I'm looking at either X-H1 or X-T3....

Anyway, my first question, the X-H1 has the X Trans 3 and the X-T3 has X Trans 4 sensor, is there any real world difference difference between the two sensors for day to day photography?

Second question, what USB port does the X-H1 have, USB-C or Micro-USB, I can't seem to find an answer to this anywhere.

The X-H1 has Ibis and a top plate screen which is something I miss from my Nikon days but the X-T3 has the newer sensor, so I'm weighing up the pros and cons.

I know the IQ between the X-T100 and either of the two cameras I'm looking at upgrading to isn't going to be night and day, it's the features, dials and buttons I want back.
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I hope that it is permissible to post a reply to a similar question which I have previously posted on another forum. I also hope that it is of interest.

The part of a reply to the original posting, to which I replied,

Quote "but there's an ugly X-H1-shaped hole in my heart."

This was my reply.

I can understand that and this is why. Shortly after the introduction of the X-T5 I went to my local camera shop to try it and the X-H2 with a view to trading in my two X-H1's against a single X-T5 or X-H2. The X-T5 didn't impress me that much as it was clearly inferior, as to the viewfinder and build quality, to the X-H2.

However the bigger disappointment was the X-H2, as whatever else it was it was not a successor to the X-H1. The body was of a good standard, but certainly not to the standard of the XH-1, I didn't like the articulating screen, which I hadn't tried before, as I found it awkward to use and having to use the PASM dial + selecting menu items to change settings was another negative point. The final straw in my decision was the look of the jpegs.

I had taken a SD Card with me in order to look at the sensor output on my computer when I got home and when I compared it to the output from the X-H1 I found that I preferred it to that of the X-H2. The result being that I decided to send my X-H1s to Fuji for a full service, one at a time, as I was sure that one of them did have a problem. This proved correct as in addition to servicing it they replaced the shutter within the quoted costing. I'm going to send the second one to them early in the New Year and hang on to them for as long as possible.
 
Earley Man said:
I hope that it is permissible to post a reply to a similar question which I have previously posted on another forum. I also hope that it is of interest.

The part of a reply to the original posting, to which I replied,

Quote "but there's an ugly X-H1-shaped hole in my heart."

This was my reply.

I can understand that and this is why. Shortly after the introduction of the X-T5 I went to my local camera shop to try it and the X-H2 with a view to trading in my two X-H1's against a single X-T5 or X-H2. The X-T5 didn't impress me that much as it was clearly inferior, as to the viewfinder and build quality, to the X-H2.

However the bigger disappointment was the X-H2, as whatever else it was it was not a successor to the X-H1. The body was of a good standard, but certainly not to the standard of the XH-1, I didn't like the articulating screen, which I hadn't tried before, as I found it awkward to use and having to use the PASM dial + selecting menu items to change settings was another negative point. The final straw in my decision was the look of the jpegs.

I had taken a SD Card with me in order to look at the sensor output on my computer when I got home and when I compared it to the output from the X-H1 I found that I preferred it to that of the X-H2. The result being that I decided to send my X-H1s to Fuji for a full service, one at a time, as I was sure that one of them did have a problem. This proved correct as in addition to servicing it they replaced the shutter within the quoted costing. I'm going to send the second one to them early in the New Year and hang on to them for as long as possible.
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Thanks for the reply, I do find myself being drawn towards the X-H1. The balance of features and price looks about right.

Now I need to decide if I want to trade the X-T100 in against the X-H1 or hold onto it as a lightweight partner to the X-H1....
 
nx4737 said:
Image quality wise I know there isn't going to be any real noticeable difference between the X-T100 I have now, the X-T3 and X-H1. The X-T30, I did look at briefly but they seem to be going for a similar price to the T3 and H1 so I'd rather go for one of the latter since it's the extra dials and buttons I'm after.

I know what you mean about the top screen, when I first got a Nikon D90 with a top screen I didn't use it at first thinking it was a bit of a gimmick but soon found myself using it more and more so I do miss having it.

I'd happily stick with the X-T100 if the auto focus was a bit better, I could live with the lack of dials, but couple that with the poor auto focus and I find myself getting frustrated with it.



I did look at the XS10 but apart from the slightly newer internals, I couldn't really see any benefits over the X-T3 or X-H1 for me personally.
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The AF is better, the IQ is the same as XT3. Think of it as XT3 with IBIS but better AF and latest film simulations.

Not sure if the screen on the XH1/XT3 is a touch screen but it is in the XS10.
 
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Raymond Lin said:
Not sure if the screen on the XH1/XT3 is a touch screen but it is in the XS10.
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Yes they're also cursed with the touch screen.;)

The EVF in the X-T3 and X-H1 is better than the X-S10.

The X-S10 isn't 'weather sealed'.
 
Dryce said:
Yes they're also cursed with the touch screen.;)

The EVF in the X-T3 and X-H1 is better than the X-S10.

The X-S10 isn't 'weather sealed'.
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I’ve already touched on the weather sealing aspect on my earlier post, I know all of the differences between them and for me…the latest tech one is the S10, it has the best internals regards to helping with getting the image. And that is AF and IBIS. XH1 has IBIS and XT3 has AF. But XS10 has both.

EVF, weather sealing, dual cards, things like that doesn’t improve the image for me. Those are secondary importance.

It wasn’t about better IQ for me, they all have very similar IQ, the sensor itself are very similar, but it’s how well the camera help me to capture an imagine. I balanced it out by the probability of me getting wet and needing to, must capture an image on a personal event, and the probability of a card failure on a personal event and came to the conclusion that I’ll take that risk.

My take is always getting something for the best results and I think better AF is always should be top of the list of criteria, personally. EVF…i place it behind dual cards and weather sealing.

You might be different.
 
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jimmyjamjojo said:
And just because I always recommend it - the Viltrox 27mm 1.2 is absolutely bonkers. By far the sharpest lens I've tried on the system, weather sealed, fast, silent, and gives a really nice character to travel photos with it's strong vignette. The only downside is that it's VERY heavy.
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I'm going to Rome at the end of May and I'd really love to get this lens before I go. I know it's quite big, but not excessively so and the images I've seen from it are stunning. The Fuji 23mm f2 would be the more logical choice I suppose as it's so much smaller and lighter, and I could just buy one off ebay for the trip and then sell it again when I'm home but I get the feeling it's the weakest out of the Fujicron lenses.
 
RichardC27 said:
I'm going to Rome at the end of May and I'd really love to get this lens before I go. I know it's quite big, but not excessively so and the images I've seen from it are stunning. The Fuji 23mm f2 would be the more logical choice I suppose as it's so much smaller and lighter, and I could just buy one off ebay for the trip and then sell it again when I'm home but I get the feeling it's the weakest out of the Fujicron lenses.
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You can't go wrong with either tbh.

The Viltrox can be a little much if you're bringing a lot of other kit, but if it's just that and a couple of small primes then it's not an issue. I had the Viltrox 27, plus a Tamron 17-70, plus a Fuji 70-300mm on me most days in Japan and my back really felt it. I'm a strong, active guy but it's amazing what carrying something all day and all night will do to you. Granted, I had other stuff in the backpack, but the 27mm was definitely noticable. By the end of the trip, the Viltrox had been nicknamed - "Honey, could you hand me the B*tch?"
 
jimmyjamjojo said:
You can't go wrong with either tbh.

The Viltrox can be a little much if you're bringing a lot of other kit, but if it's just that and a couple of small primes then it's not an issue. I had the Viltrox 27, plus a Tamron 17-70, plus a Fuji 70-300mm on me most days in Japan and my back really felt it. I'm a strong, active guy but it's amazing what carrying something all day and all night will do to you. Granted, I had other stuff in the backpack, but the 27mm was definitely noticable. By the end of the trip, the Viltrox had been nicknamed - "Honey, could you hand me the B*tch?"
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If I decided to get one it would just be that and the 18-55 kit lens, in something like a Peak Design Sling bag or similar. The advantage of the 23mm f2 is the tiny size, but then are the images I take with that going to be noticeably different to the 18-55mm in a travel setting? I feel like I just want the Viltrox and I'm using the Rome trip to justify my GAS for it :D The 18-55 would do a fine job as a travel lens, and hopefully the weather in Rome in late May wouldn't require something weather sealed.
 
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I was meant to be going to Rome in October, but had to cancel as my son was admitted to hospital. I had planned to take 18-55 and 35f1.4 as a light but versatile setup.

The other alternative would be to go really light and just take the X100V. We haven't rebooked yet, so I've still got time to decide/bolster the kit bag.
 
Craikeybaby said:
I was meant to be going to Rome in October, but had to cancel as my son was admitted to hospital. I had planned to take 18-55 and 35f1.4 as a light but versatile setup.

The other alternative would be to go really light and just take the X100V. We haven't rebooked yet, so I've still got time to decide/bolster the kit bag.
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Well my other thought was the 35mm f2 and 18-55mm. The 35mm seems to be slightly better reviewed than the 23mm, and it's cheaper, and the images will have a bit of a different look with the shallower DoF. But then I thought I can crop a 23mm image down to a 35mm field of view if I want to, but obviously not the other way around.

An X100V would be ideal as a travel camera, but way out of my current budget. I guess the X-T4 and 23mm f2 would give images that look basically the same as an X100V in 99% of situations.
 
The 23f2 isn't as bad as people make out - it was my most used lens until I bought the X100V, I only got rid of it, as I didn't see the point in having two 23f2 lenses.
 
Craikeybaby said:
I was meant to be going to Rome in October, but had to cancel as my son was admitted to hospital. I had planned to take 18-55 and 35f1.4 as a light but versatile setup.

The other alternative would be to go really light and just take the X100V. We haven't rebooked yet, so I've still got time to decide/bolster the kit bag.
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RichardC27 said:
Well my other thought was the 35mm f2 and 18-55mm. The 35mm seems to be slightly better reviewed than the 23mm, and it's cheaper, and the images will have a bit of a different look with the shallower DoF. But then I thought I can crop a 23mm image down to a 35mm field of view if I want to, but obviously not the other way around.

An X100V would be ideal as a travel camera, but way out of my current budget. I guess the X-T4 and 23mm f2 would give images that look basically the same as an X100V in 99% of situations.
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I took an X100F system (WCL -TCL and home made fisheye for the Vatican staircase!) to Rome - most of the time I only took out X100F and the WCL option- personally I would err towards wide for Rome, I found the WCL tight at times and shot several vertical panos (ie Trevi fountain) to get everything in - generally though I had happy with the basic 23mm of the X100F but I wouldn’t have wanted a longer focal length as my general walkabout - there some images here https://www.flickr.com/gp/89667368@N05/ES6252AR0u
 
If you get a chance, try to get to the Maxxi art gallery.
www.maxxi.art

Museo Nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo

Sito ufficiale del MAXXI Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo con sede a Roma, progettato dall'architetto Zaha Hadid e gestito dall'omonima fondazione.
www.maxxi.art www.maxxi.art
Cool place and crazy architecture. I think I only used a 23mm last time I was there, but wilder would have been nice. Should I go again I would definitely take a 10-24 along too.
 
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Paulie-W said:
If you get a chance, try to get to the Maxxi art gallery.
www.maxxi.art

Museo Nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo

Sito ufficiale del MAXXI Museo nazionale delle arti del XXI secolo con sede a Roma, progettato dall'architetto Zaha Hadid e gestito dall'omonima fondazione.
www.maxxi.art www.maxxi.art
Cool place and crazy architecture. I think I only used a 23mm last time I was there, but wilder would have been nice. Should I go again I would definitely take a 10-24 along too.
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Easy Tran ride from Centre - recommended and away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre

Also recommend booking a evening slot in the Vatican (this isn’t available all the time), we did this, all the important rooms are open and being in the Sistine Chapel with only a dozen other people was quite an experience - just watch the taxi driver on the way back - ours turned the meter off!! But it isn’t a Rome adventure unless you get ripped off at least once!!!!
 
Mr Perceptive said:
Easy Tran ride from Centre - recommended and away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre

Also recommend booking a evening slot in the Vatican (this isn’t available all the time), we did this, all the important rooms are open and being in the Sistine Chapel with only a dozen other people was quite an experience - just watch the taxi driver on the way back - ours turned the meter off!! But it isn’t a Rome adventure unless you get ripped off at least once!!!!
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Definitely agree on the Vatican. It's a pretty bonkers place, with own brewery and post office (catholic friends/ family will love a papal stamp ;) )
 
We went to Venice for our 25th wedding anniversary and I sneaked in a few snaps. Touristy stuff, but I find it is hard to resist these views in Venice.

1. The light over San Giorgio Maggiore was lovely and I was pleased with this shot. Reviewing it, I noticed the photographer shooting in the opposite direction. He was shooting the next shot
Silver I by Ian, on Flickr

2. Santa Maria della Salute. This is pretty much SOOC, just some highlight recovery and reduced saturation. The sky was amazing (and I nearly missed it)
Silver II by Ian, on Flickr

3. It was a trip of fabulous sunsets, but I was a little too late to get this one in all its glory
Silver IV by Ian, on Flickr

4. But pointing the other way a little earlier was nice, especially with a less cluttered canal
Silver III by Ian, on Flickr

Thanks for looking
 
Two more from the less visited bit of Venice. A friend's daughter made a short film over the summer, part of it shot in the bar of the Communist Party Headquarters. We popped by to have a look. I'm not sure whether it is open to the public, but we managed to talk our way inside and over a beer got the history of the place and Party

1.
Silver VI by Ian, on Flickr

2. Of course, as any good Italian would, the guy there insisted we go to a particular restaurant for lunch and on our way I took this shot down the Rio di S. Ana
Silver V by Ian, on Flickr
 
Some of them are just a few posts up from this one, but here are my Top 12 from 2023. I was lucky to travel quite a bit in the second half of the year so from top left these are: 1. Vancouver, 2. Bologna, 3. Venice, 4. Reggio Emilia, 5. Fiastra, 6. Venice, 7. London, 8. London, 9. London, 10. Vancouver, 11. Fiastra, 12. Fiastra

2023 by Ian, on Flickr

All Fuji X-T2 except 9 which is with a Sony (sorry...)
 
And before the X-T4 arrived, I had a wander around Southend City Centre* with my X-T30 and the 35mm F1.4. It’s a bit longer than I’m used to shooting, but I really enjoyed shooting with it.


*it still feels weird calling it the city centre!

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