The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

@colourofsound

Personally I wouldn't get a 23mm, even with the cropping capability its just not different enough to your X100F, and in the scenario where you effectively have 3 lenses between 2 bodies, it seems daft to duplicate focal lengths.

If the prime is a stop gap and you'll sell it when you buy the zoom, then it doesn't really matter that much, but I would go wide and then allow for cropping in to cover the 'zoom range' (perhaps the Viltrox 15mm F1.7 - the Fuji 18mm F1.4 would be ideal but thats the same sort of money as the zoom!!)), but if the prime is going to be kept after you buy the zoom then I would buy something very different, something that the zooms can't do, and that probably means F1.4 or F1.2
 
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Ok, bags for my new camera.

My current Aer Day Sling 2 enabled my previous X100 to sit across the bag - not my picture but exactly like this…

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Clearly, the XT-5 with a pancake prime may also work in the same orientation, but I’ve got the kit lens for now, so need something else.

Would like to stick with a sling style.

Assume I’m going to need to rotate the camera 90 degrees on both axis and have it end on with the lens pointing across my body?

Peak Design Everyday 3L sling might work https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/everyday-sling?Size=3L&Color=Black

Then there’s this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concept-Accessories-Shoulder-Crossbody-13-Black-Small

Or this https://www.wexphotovideo.com/pgytech-onego-solo-v2-4l-obsidian-3182143/
 
bl0at3r said:
Ok, bags for my new camera.

My current Aer Day Sling 2 enabled my previous X100 to sit across the bag - not my picture but exactly like this…

IMG_0556.jpeg

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Clearly, the XT-5 with a pancake prime may also work in the same orientation, but I’ve got the kit lens for now, so need something else.

Would like to stick with a sling style.

Assume I’m going to need to rotate the camera 90 degrees on both axis and have it end on with the lens pointing across my body?

Peak Design Everyday 3L sling might work https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/everyday-sling?Size=3L&Color=Black

Then there’s this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concept-Accessories-Shoulder-Crossbody-13-Black-Small

Or this https://www.wexphotovideo.com/pgytech-onego-solo-v2-4l-obsidian-3182143/
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Bags are very personal, even more so than cameras, my advice would be to take a trip to Wex or Park in London and have a look at the sling bags they have on offer, its very different looking and feeling something than looking at web images. The Peak Design and Pygtech bags will be well made, but I suspect they will be considerably stiffer than your existing bag. You can also get them to put an X-T5+16-50 in the bag so you can see how it fits (or even take your own depending on delivery dates) - you can then make an informed decision about whether one of the 'camera' slings is right for you, or you need to look elsewhere.
 
I seem to have settled on an Alpaka flight satchel with s-zone camera insert.

Takes OM1 with lens, spare lens up to 75-300 easily and an XE1 with pancake lens tucked down the side.

Plenty of space for other small items and bottle slip
 
I would like a wide angle between 14-18mm prime but I do can’t decide which one.

The 18/2.0 would be good but not for £500!!! I think I might wait until I go back to HK again and get a 18/1.4.
 
Raymond Lin said:
I would like a wide angle between 14-18mm prime but I do can’t decide which one.

The 18/2.0 would be good but not for £500!!! I think I might wait until I go back to HK again and get a 18/1.4.
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Don't forget about the old 14mm f2.8
 
Raymond Lin said:
Part of me is very reluctant to get a 2.8 prime purely for the reason that I can get a zoom. As the extra focal lengths on offer is worth it over the size a 2.8.
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Fair point, Raymond.
I guess it's down to what you'll be shooting. It's also very small and pocketable.
 
Has anyone tried the "Classic Cuban Neg" film sim yet? I`ve just loaded into my T5 and it actually looks pretty nice (y)

filmsimrecipes.com

Classic Cuban Neg - Filmsim Recipes

Explore this amazing Classic Cuban Neg Fujifilm recipe, perfect for your photos. Discover here the camera settings, and achieve incredible results. https://filmsimrecipes.com/project/classic-cuban-neg/
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Was just about to post about recipes. Will take a look.

On my previous Fuji cameras, I have used some of the film sims, but mainly applied LR presets in PP that I found online.

Want to try some in camera recipes this time.

Best place to find them?
What is your all time favorite recipe?
 
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bl0at3r said:
Was just about to post about recipes. Will take a look.

On my previous Fuji cameras, I have used some of the film sims, but mainly applied LR presets in PP that I found online.

Want to try some in camera recipes this time.

Best place to find them?
What is your all time favorite recipe?
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I've settled on Classic Chrome, when I want to get B&W I convert in LrC.
 
Paulie-W said:
Has anyone tried the "Classic Cuban Neg" film sim yet? I`ve just loaded into my T5 and it actually looks pretty nice (y)

filmsimrecipes.com

Classic Cuban Neg - Filmsim Recipes

Explore this amazing Classic Cuban Neg Fujifilm recipe, perfect for your photos. Discover here the camera settings, and achieve incredible results. https://filmsimrecipes.com/project/classic-cuban-neg/
filmsimrecipes.com filmsimrecipes.com
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Unless you’re in bright sunlight I find a lot of recipes are so much -b +r white balance shift that everything looks, well, a bit p***y. Cuban Neg is a good example of this - unless you’re shooting in Cuba or Italy it just doesn’t work.

I struggle with classic negative anyway, the greens look very odd, like a planet on Star Trek original series or something. I think it’s probably great for situations where there’s not much green or red hues, like alpine or coastline shots

I’m currently using this recipe - the post itself is interesting as the comparisons are very well done

https://www.reddit.com/r/fujifilm/comments/1qwcbns/fuji_x100vi_sooc_vs_kodak_colorplus_film_scans
View: https://www.reddit.com/r/fujifilm/comments/1qwcbns/fuji_x100vi_sooc_vs_kodak_colorplus_film_scans/
 
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colourofsound said:
Unless you’re in bright sunlight I find a lot of recipes are so much -b +r white balance shift that everything looks, well, a bit p***y. Cuban Neg is a good example of this - unless you’re shooting in Cuba or Italy it just doesn’t work.
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I`ll be just outside Vegas pretty sonish, so plenty of bright sunlight there ;)
 
I think it’s fair to say that on this site people probably avoid eBay, but the XF 70-300 has just arrived. It was £450.

It was described as grade C (‘very noticeable and heavy dents, marks or scratches) but has arrived boxed, with hood and in absolutely mint condition.

I was happy to take the plunge as the shop offers 30 day returns and 12 month warranty, and all the feedback was that people had received grade C but it was like mint.

Worth checking out:

Outlet Hub
 
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Initial ‘new camera’ impressions….

  • The body is smaller than I expected - even after doing online comparisons
  • But still too big for current sling bag
  • The lens is bigger than I expected - 16-50mm
  • Doesn’t seem very wide at 16mm
  • Like the way the lens internally zooms
  • F2.8 only available at 16mm, as soon as you touch the zoom past 16.5mm it increases up - gonna need a faster lens
  • Camera build quality doesn’t feel as chunky/hewn from a solid block of metal like the X100VI does
  • Like the way I can store RAW on one card and JPG on the other - not sure why I do but seems useful
  • Lens seems sharp so far
  • Like the Dpad and joystick combo
  • EVF seems bright and colourful with decent refresh - not got over the loss of the OVF yet
  • Animal detection seems to work ok on the cat who was stationary although didn’t always pick closest eye - never used it on previous cameras so nothing to compare
  • Took me 25 mins to get those black plastic things off the metal triangles :rolleyes:

Going to venture out of the house tomorrow and weather seems reasonable so will take some snaps.
 
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bl0at3r said:
Camera build quality doesn’t feel as chunky/hewn from a solid block of metal like the X100VI does
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Felt very light/flimsy when I checked one out a while back, not a match for my X-Pro3's.
 
gramps said:
Felt very light/flimsy when I checked one out a while back, not a match for my X-Pro3's.
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bl0at3r said:
  • Camera build quality doesn’t feel as chunky/hewn from a solid block of metal like the X100VI does
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There are always certain models in any product cycle that feel more hewn from stone, thats not to say the others are bad, but they just don't feel quite as complete. Its quite a personal thing as functionality can offer tip the scales. This doesn't just apply to cameras but many other multi-generational products, and we do as a nation like to hark back and relieve the 'good old days), the British love a bit of nostalgia!

Fuji have always built their flagship X cameras to a higher standard, its just they have changed their mind as to which camera is the flagship model!!!!

I think in Fuji ILC X-mount cameras the period of X-H1, X-T3 and X-Pro3 are probably the most solid in hand, though the current X-H (flagship?) cameras do feel well built. The X100V/VI was/is very much a premium product and certainly a step up in build from previous generations

This has also applied to the GFX as the GFX50S feels much better than the subsequent 50SII/100S, and only the 'flagship' 100 II feels absolutely solid.

I wouldn't worry about it not feeling chunky/hewn it will take a surprising amount of abuse without letting you down. But to get absolute rock solid build quality (Leica/Hasselblad) you have to pay a lot more, well into the diminishing returns category.....................

But Fuji have recognised this with their X-mount lenses, with the XF series being metal bodied, and it shows againt other manufacturers where only their premium glass is built to the same standards.
 
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@bl0at3r if you haven't sorted a bag yet then I'd recommend the Gomatic PM Sling. It's pretty much all I use these days. Room for camera and lens, plus another lens or two depending on how you set the dividers, and plenty of pockets for batteries, cards etc.

For recipes, Fuji X Weekly is very good. I mostly use Reggie's Portra, it's excellent. For B&W I really like the Tri-X 400 recipe.
I've got Cuban Neg loaded onto a slot on my camera but it's quite often too orange, although I quite like it at night. There's one called Pacific Blues which I like, but again it only works in certain situations.
 
bl0at3r said:
Ok, bags for my new camera.

My current Aer Day Sling 2 enabled my previous X100 to sit across the bag - not my picture but exactly like this…

IMG_0556.jpeg

IMG_0556.jpeg



Clearly, the XT-5 with a pancake prime may also work in the same orientation, but I’ve got the kit lens for now, so need something else.

Would like to stick with a sling style.

Assume I’m going to need to rotate the camera 90 degrees on both axis and have it end on with the lens pointing across my body?

Peak Design Everyday 3L sling might work https://www.peakdesign.com/en-gb/products/everyday-sling?Size=3L&Color=Black

Then there’s this https://www.amazon.co.uk/Concept-Accessories-Shoulder-Crossbody-13-Black-Small

Or this https://www.wexphotovideo.com/pgytech-onego-solo-v2-4l-obsidian-3182143/
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I use a Belroy 9L but they do smaller ones. Takes my X-T5, 16-55ii and 23 f1.4. Along with phone, wallet and a few other bits.

bellroy.com

Sling Bags & Crossbody Bags | For Work, Travel & Commute

Bellroy’s range of sling bags & crossbody bags keep hands free and pockets light. Keep your essentials close for work, travel & your daily commute.
bellroy.com bellroy.com
 
gramps said:
Felt very light/flimsy when I checked one out a while back, not a match for my X-Pro3's.
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I wouldn't use flimsy to describe it - however I did notice a difference (well perceived as I don't have an X100VI any more) when taking it out of the box compared to the X100VI.

Mr Perceptive said:
There are always certain models in any product cycle that feel more hewn from stone, thats not to say the others are bad, but they just don't feel quite as complete. Its quite a personal thing as functionality can offer tip the scales. This doesn't just apply to cameras but many other multi-generational products, and we do as a nation like to hark back and relieve the 'good old days), the British love a bit of nostalgia!

Fuji have always built their flagship X cameras to a higher standard, its just they have changed their mind as to which camera is the flagship model!!!!

I think in Fuji ILC X-mount cameras the period of X-H1, X-T3 and X-Pro3 are probably the most solid in hand, though the current X-H (flagship?) cameras do feel well built. The X100V/VI was/is very much a premium product and certainly a step up in build from previous generations

This has also applied to the GFX as the GFX50S feels much better than the subsequent 50SII/100S, and only the 'flagship' 100 II feels absolutely solid.

I wouldn't worry about it not feeling chunky/hewn it will take a surprising amount of abuse without letting you down. But to get absolute rock solid build quality (Leica/Hasselblad) you have to pay a lot more, well into the diminishing returns category.....................

But Fuji have recognised this with their X-mount lenses, with the XF series being metal bodied, and it shows againt other manufacturers where only their premium glass is built to the same standards.
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I don't doubt it can take some abuse, but I a. like to baby my kit and b. don't normally keep it long enough to show wear :)
 
skullfunkerry said:
@bl0at3r if you haven't sorted a bag yet then I'd recommend the Gomatic PM Sling. It's pretty much all I use these days. Room for camera and lens, plus another lens or two depending on how you set the dividers, and plenty of pockets for batteries, cards etc.

For recipes, Fuji X Weekly is very good. I mostly use Reggie's Portra, it's excellent. For B&W I really like the Tri-X 400 recipe.
I've got Cuban Neg loaded onto a slot on my camera but it's quite often too orange, although I quite like it at night. There's one called Pacific Blues which I like, but again it only works in certain situations.
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Craig1912 said:
I use a Belroy 9L but they do smaller ones. Takes my X-T5, 16-55ii and 23 f1.4. Along with phone, wallet and a few other bits.

bellroy.com

Sling Bags & Crossbody Bags | For Work, Travel & Commute

Bellroy’s range of sling bags & crossbody bags keep hands free and pockets light. Keep your essentials close for work, travel & your daily commute.
bellroy.com bellroy.com
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Thanks for this chaps - will check them out
 
Mr Perceptive said:
There are always certain models in any product cycle that feel more hewn from stone, thats not to say the others are bad, but they just don't feel quite as complete.
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Mr Perceptive said:
I think in Fuji ILC X-mount cameras the period of X-H1, X-T3 and X-Pro3 are probably the most solid in hand, though the current X-H (flagship?) cameras do feel well built. The X100V/VI was/is very much a premium product and certainly a step up in build from previous generations
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I would concur.

The X-H1 feels more solid (to me) than the X-H2.

I also think the surface finish is slightly tougher on the X-X1.

I think from that 'X-T3' epoch the X-T30 also feels surprisingly well made for what was meant to be a lower range camera.
 
Dryce said:
I would concur.

The X-H1 feels more solid (to me) than the X-H2.

I also think the surface finish is slightly tougher on the X-X1.

I think from that 'X-T3' epoch the X-T30 also feels surprisingly well made for what was meant to be a lower range camera.
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"The X-H1 feels more solid (to me) than the X-H2." Although I only handled the X-H2 for 20 minutes or so in my local camera shop, I had the same impression.
 
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bl0at3r said:
I wouldn't use flimsy to describe it - however I did notice a difference
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Personal taste I guess, for me the best I could say would be 'plasticky' and light.
Personally I liked the 40mp but not the camera.
 
I just have the Fuji hand grip on my T5. Never really been keen on L brackets, although I did try one when I had the H1.
 
Paulie-W said:
I just have the Fuji hand grip on my T5. Never really been keen on L brackets, although I did try one when I had the H1.
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I love them for stitched panoramas, these days I rarely shoot single frames in upright orientation but they are convenient for those but the main reason I keep the L but on (they are removable) is for the all round protection for the bodies. I do have one now for the battery gripped body, an RRS one (but no photo).
 
Paulie-W said:
I just have the Fuji hand grip on my T5. Never really been keen on L brackets, although I did try one when I had the H1.
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I actually have two grips for my T4, one with an L-bracket and one without. I almost never use the L-bracket one, I should probably sell it really.
 
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