The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

It's printed and here!

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jimmyjamjojo said:
Great stuff.

Did you have to make any adjustments before printing? Did it come out as you'd expected?
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It's hard to say how accurate but I'd say it is indistinguishable to the digital copy on my screen. There is no shift in the White balance (yellow/blue ) or tint (green/red) and the bightness and contrast is good. I guess if I were to nit pick it could be 5% brighter? My monitor might have set too bright at home.
 
Raymond Lin said:
It's hard to say how accurate but I'd say it is indistinguishable to the digital copy on my screen. There is no shift in the White balance (yellow/blue ) or tint (green/red) and the bightness and contrast is good. I guess if I were to nit pick it could be 5% brighter? My monitor might have set too bright at home.
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Nice. I haven't done any printing to speak of but have a few I'd like to do. I have heard you often need to brighten slightly for print.

Who did you use?
 
jimmyjamjojo said:
Nice. I haven't done any printing to speak of but have a few I'd like to do. I have heard you often need to brighten slightly for print.

Who did you use?
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I used DS Colour labs for this one, using art paper (the spec says it last longer without colour fade) and their in house framing service. Which honestly, quite nice. Came to £116.50 ish inc delivery.

The spec was

18x12 On 24x16 |
Mount Board Option: Double Mount |
Mount Colour: White |
Frame Colour: Mono Matt White 25mm |
Orientation: Vertical | Size: 24x16
Perspex Option: Standard

Previously I used Loxley to print on art paper and then took it to my local framer to make a frame. That time, for the same size, 10 years ago cost me over £300 total.
 
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macvisual said:
Amaze-Balls…! Splendid quality !

Cheers;
Peter
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If you just want a print then use the print ordering, but if you want their framing service but with a specific paper (other than standard), then you need to say in the comment box the type of paper you want, they will call you a day later to take payment for the paper. Weird you can't select the paper as an option with the framing service.
 
LeeRatters said:
Very nice Nick. I love that light/shadow on the right side of that second frame. I think that would have drawn me in closer for more shots.
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Cheers Lee! Have got a few more to post but was like an excitable child when i arrived and saw the light :)
 
First shots in anger with my new to me X100V, from last week's Dartmoot Photowalk (in the rain, mist & fog).

In those conditions I walk without my glasses on, I thought this was a big Slug, turned out to be a stick. :ROFLMAO:

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This one in the low cloud that was surrounding me on top of a Dartmoor Tor.

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X100F proving to be a roaring success. I am trying really hard not to chop it in for a V for the QoL improvements; thankfully so many great photographers here use this model which really helps with the GAS!

Untitled by Chris Walker, on Flickr

Also founda Sunagor fish-eye on eBay for £10...

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Oh yeah - took it out to Salford earlier in the week, and accidentally set my WB to R+9 ....

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I don't hate it actually!

Thinking ahead to my 'proper camera' in the next few months; and its a toss up between the X-T5 and X-H2/S. I realise the X-H series are much more expensive; so that might count them out. I was looking at the S20 but the viewfinder is the same as the X-T50 and I think I want something a little better.

It'll be for wildlife and occasional sports as well as usual stuff (i doubt I would ever carry two bodies at the same time).

Any thoughts? It probably doesn't matter, right?
 
colourofsound said:
Oh yeah - took it out to Salford earlier in the week, and accidentally set my WB to R+9 ....

Untitled by Chris Walker, on Flickr

I don't hate it actually!

Thinking ahead to my 'proper camera' in the next few months; and its a toss up between the X-T5 and X-H2/S. I realise the X-H series are much more expensive; so that might count them out. I was looking at the S20 but the viewfinder is the same as the X-T50 and I think I want something a little better.

It'll be for wildlife and occasional sports as well as usual stuff (i doubt I would ever carry two bodies at the same time).

Any thoughts? It probably doesn't matter, right?
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The X-H series are a very different tactile feel/handling proposition compared to the X-T cameras
 
colourofsound said:
Yeah - I quite like the idea of having a decent size to hold on to; but they are quite a bit larger and heavier aren't they
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I've got a Smallrig grip on my X-T4 and it fits really well in my hand, it's very comfortable. They do one for the X-T5 as well.
 
colourofsound said:
Thinking ahead to my 'proper camera' in the next few months; and its a toss up between the X-T5 and X-H2/S. I realise the X-H series are much more expensive; so that might count them out. I was looking at the S20 but the viewfinder is the same as the X-T50 and I think I want something a little better.

It'll be for wildlife and occasional sports as well as usual stuff (i doubt I would ever carry two bodies at the same time).

Any thoughts? It probably doesn't matter, right?
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I was in a similar position a couple of years back, and ended up going for the X-H2s - if there had been an X-T5s, i.e. an X-T5 with the stacked 26MP sensor it would have been a tougher decision. I also have an X-T2, so am used to the X-T bodies/handling.

I was expecting not to like the handling of the X-H2s, but after borrowing one for a weekend, I was sold - didn't bother fitting the strap to it, and it was only after a day shooting that I realised I'd had it in my hand all day and it felt natural. The same would not have happened with the X-T2. This is especially apparent with bigger lenses - as you mention wildlife and sports. As much as I like the tactile dials on the X-T2, modern cameras just have too many options to just rely on dials. The 7 presets on the dial work really well for being able to change multiple things at once, I have them set up for aperture priority/on a tripod/fast action/panning etc.

the main downside I've found to the X-H2s is that to get the benefits of the speed you need to be using a CF Express card, and they are not cheap. And then you need an adapter to read the card, not cheap either. Overall I am glad I went for the X-H2s though.

The best advice thought is to borrow both from Fuji - it is a free service (although I have ended up buying everything I have borrowed in the end...)
 
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Craikeybaby said:
I was in a similar position a couple of years back, and ended up going for the X-H2s - if there had been an X-T5s, i.e. an X-T5 with the stacked 26MP sensor it would have been a tougher decision. I also have an X-T2, so am used to the X-T bodies/handling.

I was expecting not to like the handling of the X-H2s, but after borrowing one for a weekend, I was sold - didn't bother fitting the strap to it, and it was only after a day shooting that I realised I'd had it in my hand all day and it felt natural. The same would not have happened with the X-T2. This is especially apparent with bigger lenses - as you mention wildlife and sports. As much as I like the tactile dials on the X-T2, modern cameras just have too many options to just rely on dials. The 7 presets on the dial work really well for being able to change multiple things at once, I have them set up for aperture priority/on a tripod/fast action/panning etc.

the main downside I've found to the X-H2s is that to get the benefits of the speed you need to be using a CF Express card, and they are not cheap. And then you need an adapter to read the card, not cheap either. Overall I am glad I went for the X-H2s though.

The best advice thought is to borrow both from Fuji - it is a free service (although I have ended up buying everything I have borrowed in the end...)
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I was hoping you’d chip in ;)

So the sensor size wasn’t a factor for you? It has to be said that with the X-T50 speed wasn’t particularly an issue for me…mechanical shutter was fine for mountain bike events and I was never fast enough to track the birds I was shooting, never mind the camera!

I’m just wondering whether the speed/ergonomics will be more useful, or the croppability of that 40mp…
 
@colourofsound

Given that I use a Leica Q3 (which replaced my X100F, and ok is a bit of a luxury item, but its broadly equivalent), I also shoot motorsport occassionally. For the later I went through lots of options in my head/research these included

Sony A9 (original, preloved) + GM100-400 (expensive glass) but good FF AF performance
XH2S + XF100-400 - Fast AF and more reach as the sensor is APSC

But I settled on a pre-loved (ex- @Jelster) Gripped X-T3 and a preloved XF100-400 (total cost less than a pre-loved X-H2S) - I felt that this gave me the best bang for my £££ (given that it was occassional use and not my main camera) - I have since looked swapping the X-T3 out for an X-H2S for faster AF, but most of 'missed' shots are down to my capabilities not that of the X-T3. I've been put off by the X-H2S in that I would need to buy new exepensive cards (and card reader), its a totally different battery system to the X-T3 (I have 6 X-T3 batteries and I can get through 4+ in a days shooting motorsport, 5000+ images), and that it might be hard to sell on if I didn't like it (its a bit niche even for Fuji)

I am happy with 26Mp sensor using the 100-400, and not felt the need for more resolution giving me cropping options for more reach (I could always add the 1.4TC), but if you were going for a lens with less reach maybe cropping and hence higher resolution becomes important. Although the tracking options and AF speed on the X-T3 isn't as fast as the current cameras, its a bit of a sleeper with high burst frame rates. I need to improve my technique(s) to make the most of the AF before worrying about better AF. The X-T3 got a significant AF firmware upgrade during its lifetime giving it similar to X-T4 performace.

Despite bouts of GAS I can't see myself changing out the X-T3 (or buying any other lenses), and if I did I would probably go FF

In your shoe's I would consider the usage, if its going to be a main camera spend the £££, if its occassional use, look at alternative more cost effective options.
 
Topsy said:
I've got aftermarket grip/baseplates on my un-gripped X-T2s with the Battery Grip for my long lens body. Each have Lensmate Thumb Grips as well makes for a very comfortable grip on each.

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LeeRatters said:
A thumb grip makes a big difference imo
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I've never seen or used a thumb grip, just had a quick look and boy, they seem very expensive for something so small and simple!
I'm guessing that you feel they are good value for whatever they do/add to using your cameras?
 
stevewestern said:
I've never seen or used a thumb grip, just had a quick look and boy, they seem very expensive for something so small and simple!
I'm guessing that you feel they are good value for whatever they do/add to using your cameras?
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Back in the film only days I used to keep the advance lever at the half cock and keep my thumb behind it ready to re-cock, it gave extra stability of grip and I got used to handling a (35mm) camera like that. The thumb Grips on my X-T2s give that same secure feeling.
 
Topsy said:
Back in the film only days I used to keep the advance lever at the half cock and keep my thumb behind it ready to re-cock, it gave extra stability of grip and I got used to handling a (35mm) camera like that. The thumb Grips on my X-T2s give that same secure feeling.
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Ah, I remember that, it seemed like the natural thing to do. Maybe I need to see what amazon sell so I can try one to see what it does for me.
Still a bit gobsmacked at the cost, maybe I'm becoming a tightwad..
 
stevewestern said:
I've never seen or used a thumb grip, just had a quick look and boy, they seem very expensive for something so small and simple!
I'm guessing that you feel they are good value for whatever they do/add to using your cameras?
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£19 - worth every penny for the extra comfort and grip imo.

Quite a cheap accessory for something camera related. Esp when considered as a % of the camera cost.
 
LeeRatters said:
£19 - worth every penny for the extra comfort and grip imo.

Quite a cheap accessory for something camera related. Esp when considered as a % of the camera cost.
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I guess that at £19 they are fairly cheap for a camera accessory - when I took a quick look on my phone the first few results for 'lensmate thumb grip' were £141 and £148.
I've just looked again and they are both for the Fuji X100.....

www.ebay.co.uk

LENSMATE thumb rest for FUJIFILM X100F Excellent condition Silver | eBay UK

Condition: Good – Fully functional, inspected by professionals, includes original box. Operation has been checked, and there are no problems with functionality.
www.ebay.co.uk
 
stevewestern said:
I guess that at £19 they are fairly cheap for a camera accessory - when I took a quick look on my phone the first few results for 'lensmate thumb grip' were £141 and £148.
I've just looked again and they are both for the Fuji X100.....

www.ebay.co.uk

LENSMATE thumb rest for FUJIFILM X100F Excellent condition Silver | eBay UK

Condition: Good – Fully functional, inspected by professionals, includes original box. Operation has been checked, and there are no problems with functionality.
www.ebay.co.uk
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Haoge on mine.

 
Mr Perceptive said:
@colourofsound

Given that I use a Leica Q3 (which replaced my X100F, and ok is a bit of a luxury item, but its broadly equivalent), I also shoot motorsport occassionally. For the later I went through lots of options in my head/research these included

Sony A9 (original, preloved) + GM100-400 (expensive glass) but good FF AF performance
XH2S + XF100-400 - Fast AF and more reach as the sensor is APSC

But I settled on a pre-loved (ex- @Jelster) Gripped X-T3 and a preloved XF100-400 (total cost less than a pre-loved X-H2S) - I felt that this gave me the best bang for my £££ (given that it was occassional use and not my main camera) - I have since looked swapping the X-T3 out for an X-H2S for faster AF, but most of 'missed' shots are down to my capabilities not that of the X-T3. I've been put off by the X-H2S in that I would need to buy new exepensive cards (and card reader), its a totally different battery system to the X-T3 (I have 6 X-T3 batteries and I can get through 4+ in a days shooting motorsport, 5000+ images), and that it might be hard to sell on if I didn't like it (its a bit niche even for Fuji)

I am happy with 26Mp sensor using the 100-400, and not felt the need for more resolution giving me cropping options for more reach (I could always add the 1.4TC), but if you were going for a lens with less reach maybe cropping and hence higher resolution becomes important. Although the tracking options and AF speed on the X-T3 isn't as fast as the current cameras, its a bit of a sleeper with high burst frame rates. I need to improve my technique(s) to make the most of the AF before worrying about better AF. The X-T3 got a significant AF firmware upgrade during its lifetime giving it similar to X-T4 performace.

Despite bouts of GAS I can't see myself changing out the X-T3 (or buying any other lenses), and if I did I would probably go FF

In your shoe's I would consider the usage, if its going to be a main camera spend the £££, if its occassional use, look at alternative more cost effective options.
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The 100-400 is a bit of a behemoth for me - I've got my eye on the 70-300.

I think I'd like to basically buy the best I can so I don't have to upgrade again. Full Frame still interests me; but looking at Nikon's first party lenses, equivalent focal lengths are 2-4x more expensive. I don't know much about the 3rd party options though.

I think in all likeliness I will go for an X-T5 with the 70-300mm; its pretty compact and versatile. I can always add teleconverters then too.
 
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