The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

Recent images from an on-going project:
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Fuji X-T30
 
Seanazz said:
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Dreaded shutter curtain stuck open. I’ve tried all the fixes, no luck. I’m not sure sending to Fuji to be repaired will be worth it.
They used to give quotes but seems like you have to send the item now.
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So I got a quote from Fuji repairs and it was 600 plus. I’ve rejected the quote and they will send it back free of charge.
Kind of scratching my head as what to do next.
For that amount there is a T4 available on MPB. Not a camera that’s really excited me.
I’ve still got my three lenses, 16-55, 18 1.4 and a fisheye. If I trade them I will get less.
So, keep the lenses get another Fuji body? Trade up lenses and use the Nikon D7200 loan that I have.

As I mentioned. Head scratching time.
 
Seanazz said:
So I got a quote from Fuji repairs and it was 600 plus. I’ve rejected the quote and they will send it back free of charge.
Kind of scratching my head as what to do next.
For that amount there is a T4 available on MPB. Not a camera that’s really excited me.
I’ve still got my three lenses, 16-55, 18 1.4 and a fisheye. If I trade them I will get less.
So, keep the lenses get another Fuji body? Trade up lenses and use the Nikon D7200 loan that I have.

As I mentioned. Head scratching time.
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They have a bunch of XH1`s for less? I know it`s old. But still good imo.
 
Seanazz said:
So I got a quote from Fuji repairs and it was 600 plus. I’ve rejected the quote and they will send it back free of charge.
Kind of scratching my head as what to do next.
For that amount there is a T4 available on MPB. Not a camera that’s really excited me.
I’ve still got my three lenses, 16-55, 18 1.4 and a fisheye. If I trade them I will get less.
So, keep the lenses get another Fuji body? Trade up lenses and use the Nikon D7200 loan that I have.

As I mentioned. Head scratching time.
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If you're not interested in the X-T4, how about another X-T3?
 
It’s a fair question. I was looking at what I could get for the amount that Fuji were asking, and noticed that some T4’s were in that price range. I do like the idea of having a body with IBIS.
 
Seanazz said:
So I got a quote from Fuji repairs and it was 600 plus. I’ve rejected the quote and they will send it back free of charge.
Kind of scratching my head as what to do next.
For that amount there is a T4 available on MPB. Not a camera that’s really excited me.
I’ve still got my three lenses, 16-55, 18 1.4 and a fisheye. If I trade them I will get less.
So, keep the lenses get another Fuji body? Trade up lenses and use the Nikon D7200 loan that I have.

As I mentioned. Head scratching time.
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Did they detail what work is involved? When my son had an overheating issue with his X-T20 Fuji replaced the motherboard, sensor & top & bottom plates. It was basically a new camera in the old body. However that was in the days when there was a fixed price for any repair which I recall was about £170 in late 2023
 
John Barry said:
Did they detail what work is involved? When my son had an overheating issue with his X-T20 Fuji replaced the motherboard, sensor & top & bottom plates. It was basically a new camera in the old body. However that was in the days when there was a fixed price for any repair which I recall was about £170 in late 2023
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It was a top plate, front body part and some extras.
 
Seanazz said:
It’s a fair question. I was looking at what I could get for the amount that Fuji were asking, and noticed that some T4’s were in that price range. I do like the idea of having a body with IBIS.
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I love my T4, I got it specifically because I wanted IBIS. With a stabilised lens it's amazing how long an exposure you can do. This was when I'd first got mine; it's a crap photo but I was just testing. This one is 0.6sec but I have got away with longer than that since then.

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EDIT: I just looked at the exif again and that was IBIS only, the lens was the 35/1.4 which isn't stabilised.
 
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Seanazz said:
So I got a quote from Fuji repairs and it was 600 plus. I’ve rejected the quote and they will send it back free of charge.
Kind of scratching my head as what to do next.
For that amount there is a T4 available on MPB. Not a camera that’s really excited me.
I’ve still got my three lenses, 16-55, 18 1.4 and a fisheye. If I trade them I will get less.
So, keep the lenses get another Fuji body? Trade up lenses and use the Nikon D7200 loan that I have.

As I mentioned. Head scratching time.
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Give A.J. Johnston camera repairs in Glasgow a phone call, see what they say….(?), so helpful to deal with…!


Cheers.
Peter
 
I gave them a call. Had a good conversation but the price would be slightly more than Fuji. Good to clear this as an option.
Thanks for the recommendation, Peter.
 
So I was just looking at photos I took in HK from 2nd hand camera shops and it seems the 16/1.4 is about £200-220 over there. Found photos of 2 in separate shops with similar price.

I guess I will wait until I go back in December and save myself £100.
 
Have any of Fuji people ever dabbled with Instax printers? Not something I've really thought about but kind of interested in having a play. Anything I should know in advance? I'm thinking of just finding a old one on ebay and having a go.
 
gad-westy said:
Have any of Fuji people ever dabbled with Instax printers? Not something I've really thought about but kind of interested in having a play. Anything I should know in advance? I'm thinking of just finding a old one on ebay and having a go.
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My wife has, with partial success, mainly because the resultant prints are so small, The Canon Selphy products are probably better for 'little' prints (Ive got one of those as well!)
 
gad-westy said:
Have any of Fuji people ever dabbled with Instax printers? Not something I've really thought about but kind of interested in having a play. Anything I should know in advance? I'm thinking of just finding an old one on ebay and having a go.
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I’ve got and used both sizes of instax, they are great for printing brightly lit images. They can be dull and flat if lighting is poor.

As already mentioned, get a Selphy. I love mine.
You can buy genuine canon bulk printing packs. I stocked up a while back on an Amazon offer, I print lots. The nearest thing to a ‘proper’ photo I’ve tried.
 
Broken X-T3 update.

There was a T3 on MPB for 400 quid so that is heading my way.
Just have sell my old clunker for scrap.
 
Seanazz said:
Broken X-T3 update.

There was a T3 on MPB for 400 quid so that is heading my way.
Just have sell my old clunker for scrap.
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eBay, spares or repairs?
 
While I was out walkabout around Camden, I came across this statue of the late "Amy Winehouse" and figured it was worth taking a Snap.

"Amy Winehouse Statue"

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bumper said:
I’ve got and used both sizes of instax, they are great for printing brightly lit images. They can be dull and flat if lighting is poor.

As already mentioned, get a Selphy. I love mine.
You can buy genuine canon bulk printing packs. I stocked up a while back on an Amazon offer, I print lots. The nearest thing to a ‘proper’ photo I’ve tried.
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Another vote for a Selphy; my son has one and it's a great little thing.
 
bumper said:
I’ve got and used both sizes of instax, they are great for printing brightly lit images. They can be dull and flat if lighting is poor.

As already mentioned, get a Selphy. I love mine.
You can buy genuine canon bulk printing packs. I stocked up a while back on an Amazon offer, I print lots. The nearest thing to a ‘proper’ photo I’ve tried.
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Thanks @bumper and @Mr Perceptive

Can you print direct from the camera to a selphy? I think that was the only thing that was really drawing me to playing around with the instax printer. Basically using it a little like an old polaroid.
 
Was out and about yesterday as my mum & dad visited Southend for a few days. Wasn't a photography trip but I took my camera; just popped the Viltrox 28mm F/4.5 on. It's an amazing little lens (with 'little' being the key word!).

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gad-westy said:
Thanks @bumper and @Mr Perceptive

Can you print direct from the camera to a selphy? I think that was the only thing that was really drawing me to playing around with the instax printer. Basically using it a little like an old polaroid.
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I think you can connect a camera via the wi-fi but not sure if it’s just canon cameras. I’ve always just used the Selphy app through my phone or iPad.

I’ll have a look when I get home later today
 
gad-westy said:
Thanks @bumper and @Mr Perceptive

Can you print direct from the camera to a selphy? I think that was the only thing that was really drawing me to playing around with the instax printer. Basically using it a little like an old polaroid.
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You can't, but you can do it via a phone.

Worth looking into that with the instax printers too - only certain models work with certain cameras etc. I was let down when I found out the instax wide printer doesn't print directly from the X-T5, in fact the only camera that can print directly to it is the X-S10 for some reason.

I gave up on the idea, and got a Lomo wide glass instead.
 
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jimmyjamjojo said:
You can't, but you can do it via a phone.

Worth looking into that with the instax printers too - only certain models work with certain cameras etc. I was let down when I found out the instax wide printer doesn't print directly from the X-T5, in fact the only camera that can print directly to it is the X-S10 for some reason.

I gave up on the idea, and got a Lomo wide glass instead.
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I won’t try to connect to it then. I’m sure on mine (1500) there’s a direct connection option, if your camera can connect to the wi-fi.


think some recent updates have removed direct printing to instax on some models. It also removed all older instax models from connecting too!
 
jimmyjamjojo said:
You can't, but you can do it via a phone.

Worth looking into that with the instax printers too - only certain models work with certain cameras etc. I was let down when I found out the instax wide printer doesn't print directly from the X-T5, in fact the only camera that can print directly to it is the X-S10 for some reason.

I gave up on the idea, and got a Lomo wide glass instead.
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Cheers. This little idea is quickly unravelling!
 
Can I ask anyone who can be bothered, you still getting lots of use out of your X and would you recommend it alongside a Z8 for example ?

I can get the Z8 pretty small feeling with the 40mm attached (f2). Still, I can't shake the urge to get one which is financially stressful :help:

I posted in the travel forum some shots taken with my Pixel Pro 10 (phone) and that's the sort of vibe I would want with the Fujifilm.

I also see there's an f1.4 option if I went for the interchangeable lens equivalent of the X100VI. Can't remember the model number.

So is it worth all the ££££? I've got:

(All Nikon kit)
Z8
85mm f1.2 ZS
100 - 400 ZS
70 - 200
40mm f2.0 (closest to the FujiFilm 35mm equivalent X100VI)...
105 Macro

And the pixel pro.

Other than portability and FujiFilm presents, I've got it all covered already I think....

I really fkn want one.
 
EdinburghGary said:
Can I ask anyone who can be bothered, you still getting lots of use out of your X and would you recommend it alongside a Z8 for example ?

I can get the Z8 pretty small feeling with the 40mm attached (f2). Still, I can't shake the urge to get one which is financially stressful :help:

I posted in the travel forum some shots taken with my Pixel Pro 10 (phone) and that's the sort of vibe I would want with the Fujifilm.

I also see there's an f1.4 option if I went for the interchangeable lens equivalent of the X100VI. Can't remember the model number.

So is it worth all the ££££? I've got:

(All Nikon kit)
Z8
85mm f1.2 ZS
100 - 400 ZS
70 - 200
40mm f2.0 (closest to the FujiFilm 35mm equivalent X100VI)...
105 Macro

And the pixel pro.

Other than portability and FujiFilm presents, I've got it all covered already I think....

I really fkn want one.
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So my 2p worth. My personal experience, others will no doubt have different ones.

I really enjoy the older smaller X mount cameras.
My most used is an xe1 + Fuji 27mm.(depending on which model of the 27 you go for, that combination will cost between £650 & £700)
I did buy an xpro1, only because I had some money sitting in the bank.
But honestly I am not using it as it’s to similar to the xe1, so it’s currently up in the classifieds and I will probably add my Fuji 35/1.4 there as well soon.
I have also just sold my xt50, for some reason I just don’t gel with the newer Fujis, so will probably replace that with an OM-1.
 
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EdinburghGary said:
Can I ask anyone who can be bothered, you still getting lots of use out of your X and would you recommend it alongside a Z8 for example ?

I can get the Z8 pretty small feeling with the 40mm attached (f2). Still, I can't shake the urge to get one which is financially stressful :help:

I posted in the travel forum some shots taken with my Pixel Pro 10 (phone) and that's the sort of vibe I would want with the Fujifilm.

I also see there's an f1.4 option if I went for the interchangeable lens equivalent of the X100VI. Can't remember the model number.

So is it worth all the ££££? I've got:

(All Nikon kit)
Z8
85mm f1.2 ZS
100 - 400 ZS
70 - 200
40mm f2.0 (closest to the FujiFilm 35mm equivalent X100VI)...
105 Macro

And the pixel pro.

Other than portability and FujiFilm presents, I've got it all covered already I think....

I really fkn want one.
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Which 1.4 did you have in mind? There are some 1.2 options as well... Nearest interchangeable equivalent to the the X100vi would probably be the XE-5 now. In the past I'd have said X-Pro 3 as it has the hybrid viewfinder but it's getting on a bit now, no ibis and has a few ergonomic quirks for better or worse.
 
EdinburghGary said:
Can I ask anyone who can be bothered, you still getting lots of use out of your X and would you recommend it alongside a Z8 for example ?

I can get the Z8 pretty small feeling with the 40mm attached (f2). Still, I can't shake the urge to get one which is financially stressful :help:

I posted in the travel forum some shots taken with my Pixel Pro 10 (phone) and that's the sort of vibe I would want with the Fujifilm.

I also see there's an f1.4 option if I went for the interchangeable lens equivalent of the X100VI. Can't remember the model number.

So is it worth all the ££££? I've got:

(All Nikon kit)
Z8
85mm f1.2 ZS
100 - 400 ZS
70 - 200
40mm f2.0 (closest to the FujiFilm 35mm equivalent X100VI)...
105 Macro

And the pixel pro.

Other than portability and FujiFilm presents, I've got it all covered already I think....

I really fkn want one.
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I've had an X100s alongside various Nikons (currently a Z8, ZF and Z50II) for what must be 10 years now.

It's not just the portability of the X100x, it's also about its very different feel in use.

It also seems less noticeable than the Nikons. It may be my imagination, but when taking photographs with people in them, I seem to get far fewer people staring at me when using the Fuji, than when I'm using one of the Nikons (or the Olympus EM1 MkIII I used for 18 months).

It's pocketability is particularly useful, and I often carry it in a jacket pocket for habitat/people shots when I'm using the Z8 and long lens for wildlife. The depth (ie how much the lens sticks out from the body) makes a big difference in how easy the camera tucks into a biggish pocket or small space in a bag.

The x100s, plus the z50II and 50-250 lens makes for a very compact "do everything" kit in my everyday carry bag. I keep on planning to add the fuji X100 28mm adapter to my bag, but haven't got around to it.Image quality is no where near as good the Nikons, but it's perfectly adequate.

My normal carry for a day out when I expect to take photographs is the Zf with the 40mm f2, rather than the Fuji. But, if I am going to "town" for shopping but want to be ready for an opportunistic photo opportunity, I pop the Fuji (or maybe the Fuji plus Z50II) in my bag.

Another "portable" approach I use is the Z8 plus 26mm f2.8 pancake lens. I have the record button set to change to an APS crop, and I can switch between a 26mm field of view a 40mm field of view at a "press of a button".

Overall, I find having the X100s useful, but not sure I use it enough to warrant upgrading to an X100VI, even for the better lens and higher resolution (maybe for the weather sealing). More useful for me, given the Nikon kit I have, would be a Ricoh GRIV, which would be genuinely pocketable.

Since getting the Zf (with 26mm and 40mm) I've been reaching for the X100s less often, but sometimes the X100s still feels the obvious choice.

I still like the X100s enough, and use it enough, to want an X100VI, but I can't justify the cost. It's still a delightful addition to a Nikon outfit, and for me, fills a niche that Nikon doesn't.

It's a hard decision, and I realise I haven't helped :-(
 
myotis said:
I've had an X100s alongside various Nikons (currently a Z8, ZF and Z50II) for what must be 10 years now.

It's not just the portability of the X100x, it's also about its very different feel in use.

It also seems less noticeable than the Nikons. It may be my imagination, but when taking photographs with people in them, I seem to get far fewer people staring at me when using the Fuji, than when I'm using one of the Nikons (or the Olympus EM1 MkIII I used for 18 months).

It's pocketability is particularly useful, and I often carry it in a jacket pocket for habitat/people shots when I'm using the Z8 and long lens for wildlife. The depth (ie how much the lens sticks out from the body) makes a big difference in how easy the camera tucks into a biggish pocket or small space in a bag.

The x100s, plus the z50II and 50-250 lens makes for a very compact "do everything" kit in my everyday carry bag. I keep on planning to add the fuji X100 28mm adapter to my bag, but haven't got around to it.Image quality is no where near as good the Nikons, but it's perfectly adequate.

My normal carry for a day out when I expect to take photographs is the Zf with the 40mm f2, rather than the Fuji. But, if I am going to "town" for shopping but want to be ready for an opportunistic photo opportunity, I pop the Fuji (or maybe the Fuji plus Z50II) in my bag.

Another "portable" approach I use is the Z8 plus 26mm f2.8 pancake lens. I have the record button set to change to an APS crop, and I can switch between a 26mm field of view a 40mm field of view at a "press of a button".

Overall, I find having the X100s useful, but not sure I use it enough to warrant upgrading to an X100VI, even for the better lens and higher resolution (maybe for the weather sealing). More useful for me, given the Nikon kit I have, would be a Ricoh GRIV, which would be genuinely pocketable.

Since getting the Zf (with 26mm and 40mm) I've been reaching for the X100s less often, but sometimes the X100s still feels the obvious choice.

I still like the X100s enough, and use it enough, to want an X100VI, but I can't justify the cost. It's still a delightful addition to a Nikon outfit, and for me, fills a niche that Nikon doesn't.

It's a hard decision, and I realise I haven't helped :-(
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Thanks for the very detailed response - lots of food for thought!!
 
I live on a very ordinary street in a very ordinary bit of north London, but at this time of year the trees round here make it seem special. Respect to Barnet Council

1. EF II by Ian, on Flickr

2. EF III by Ian, on Flickr

3. EF IV by Ian, on Flickr

4. EF VI by Ian, on Flickr

All on my X-T2 and a Fuji 100-400. Thanks for looking
 
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