The Official Fuji X10/X20/X30/XF1/XQ1 Thread

Folks with this camera do you use M Mode or using a easier mode as some of this shoots are cracking images. Is the sensor smaller than 4/3
 
The sensor is smaller than m4/3.

I haven't used M myself, have used aperture mode and exr mode.

M doesn't seem to hard to change setting though, the little wheel on the back changes settings, an you just push to change between aperture or shutter.
 
Rupek said:
The sensor is smaller than m4/3.

I haven't used M myself, have used aperture mode and exr mode.

M doesn't seem to hard to change setting though, the little wheel on the back changes settings, an you just push to change between aperture or shutter.
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Even easier than that, the wheel at the top changes either shutter or aperture, you click to switch between them but also the other wheel at the bottom changes whatever the top wheel isn't! So really you don't need to switch between them as you have two dedicated wheels, you can just set them to your preference.
 
Hmmmmm


To many choices now. Looking at this along with Nikon 1 and Panasonic gx1. I know latter 2 are changeable lens
 
took it and the dog for a walk.

Alfie

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Terrywoodenpic said:
Not at all, in fact I usually dial in - 1/3 stop or more. as I prefer strong shadows to burnt highlights.
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Actually, I was wondering how many other people shoot slightly underexposed with the x10?

In one of their "professional reviews" that they have on the fuji x10 website one of them said he shoots it slightly underexposed with the exposure comp dial.
 
rookies said:
Hmmmmm

To many choices now. Looking at this along with Nikon 1 and Panasonic gx1. I know latter 2 are changeable lens
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I sold my Sony NEX system which arguably produces the best photos of that size of camera system due to its sensor size etc but I haven't looked back at all.

I would ask myself (which I didn't before buying and then selling the NEX), do I want an interchangeable lens system? I thought I wanted a more compact version of my DSLR but actually I realised I wanted a camera that offers good low light shots, good manual controls, fast lens and all in a one piece kit. That I can pick up and leave the house with without a kit bag.

The X10 offers this and for the first time, I am happy with my camera lineup. It's a pleasure to use and you shouldn't underestimate the feeling a camera gives you rather than all the 'in depth' reviews and specs. This camera is adequate for creative freedom and large prints while being fun and a joy to use... That's what I now realise I was always looking for.

Very happy chappy :-)
 
Phall82 said:
I sold my Sony NEX system which arguably produces the best photos of that size of camera system due to its sensor size etc but I haven't looked back at all.

I would ask myself (which I didn't before buying and then selling the NEX), do I want an interchangeable lens system? I thought I wanted a more compact version of my DSLR but actually I realised I wanted a camera that offers good low light shots, good manual controls, fast lens and all in a one piece kit. That I can pick up and leave the house with without a kit bag.

The X10 offers this and for the first time, I am happy with my camera lineup. It's a pleasure to use and you shouldn't underestimate the feeling a camera gives you rather than all the 'in depth' reviews and specs. This camera is adequate for creative freedom and large prints while being fun and a joy to use... That's what I now realise I was always looking for.

Very happy chappy :-)
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Are you saying this camera is great in low light have you any samples? Have read loads of reviews all seem positive so the sensor in this camera is better than people though it be? Is the zoom something like 30-110?
 
EYE_ON_ME said:
When you say large prints, how will a 30"x20"canvas look?
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Not sure how that would look. It's a 12mp camera so I would imagine it would be just about fine.

I suppose it would look as good as it would on a Nikon D300S or equivalent but I've not blown one up that big on this camera, although I did with my Sony NEX. It also depends on the ISO level used, but at below ISO400 I'm sure it wouldn't have a problem.

I was classing a large print something above A4 but obviously there are limits.
 
rookies said:
Are you saying this camera is great in low light have you any samples? Have read loads of reviews all seem positive so the sensor in this camera is better than people though it be? Is the zoom something like 30-110?
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I'm saying it is good in low light for its size, but not as good as my canon 5D2 obviously.

You've got to remember its a small unit but for its size it's very capable in low light. I probably have got examples but I'm not on my computer at the moment. In sure there are others on here that can help with that.

It's a decent size sensor for its body size with a f2.0-2.8 lens and great JPG noise reduction. It's equivalent is 28mm-112mm. It's a useful zoom range.
 
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I have just ordered my x10. Hopefully won't be too long a wait.
Got a refurb one using the code. Cracking price. Looking forward to taking it out.

I have borrowed one previously, but decided to try NEX. Didn't really get on with it for my purpose (small camera to take everywhere), it was a brilliant system though with legacy lenses, just not small and portable enough.

Plus it didn't feel like the x10, there is something about it. Not sure what though.
 
What code people using with Fuji refurb?
 
EYE_ON_ME said:
When you say large prints, how will a 30"x20"canvas look?
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I've printed quite a few at A3+ from the X10, and they look great even under close inspection.
I see no reason why they won't print bigger.

For best quality, you still need to take all the same image quality precautions you would for a DSLR. i.e. ISO 100, minimise camera shake (tripod or IS and good light), self timer (or cable release) if on a tripod, focussed in the right place and adequate DoF.
Also needs exposing correctly; I take in RAW to give me best PP recovery. You should expose to minimise highlight clipping as rely on pulling details from the shadows. Although you can recover the highlights, looking super-critically they just don't recover quite as naturally looking as the shadows.

It's quite easy to treat the X10 as a point and shoot and forget about maximising image image quality.
Can't change the laws of physics!
Having said that, focus and DoF are far less critical as the small sensor gives huge DoF. The huge aperture also means low shutter speed is also not a problem until after dusk.

In other words, achieving high image quality is easier than a DSLR, but must not be forgotten!
 
DayDreamer said:
P10FEB15

Just checked this still working on the Fuji site and it does :thumbs:
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Cool is it worth getting refurb or brand new as read people sending them back. How long does delivery take who have ordered from them
 
will re-furbs be free of any or all of the previously noted problems..or is it still pot luck for the buyer ?
 
rookies said:
Cool is it worth getting refurb or brand new as read people sending them back. How long does delivery take who have ordered from them
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Stephen white said:
will re-furbs be free of any or all of the previously noted problems..or is it still pot luck for the buyer ?
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I bought a refurbishment in April (£330 less 10%) and it was in pristine condition with absolutely no marks. It worked fine & in due course I had the sensor change which did take a 'long' three weeks as they were inundated at that point.

I also had a problem with the rear thumb grip becoming loose and sent it off, under warranty, & had it back within the week. Both times the camera went to Fuji they sent me a prepaid box so zero costs incurred by me.

When first ordered it came the next day which from memory cost £10 compared with £5 standard delivery.
 
A Referb can be any thing from a mint reboxed returned camera under distance selling regs. To one that was found to have a problem on sale, and has been fixed.
Either way they are full checked and Guaranteed.

As they have been workshop checked on an individual basis, they may well be better than new....
 
Terrywoodenpic said:
A Referb can be any thing from a mint reboxed returned camera under distance selling regs. To one that was found to have a problem on sale, and has been fixed.
Either way they are full checked and Guaranteed.

As they have been workshop checked on an individual basis, they may well be better than new....
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Yes all true AND if you don't like what they send you can send it back under the Distance Selling Regs 7 day period :thumbs:
 
Ha! At 117 pages I'm not sure how much I can add to this, except for how delighted my mother is with her X10, which I suggested she get (always a relief when these things turn out well!).

Obviously I took it out for a razz after she got it and there are some samples in a gallery, on Flickr. My favourites of them are probably:

My daughter, wobbling a tooth:

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Round the Island Race from Fort Victoria:

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Panorama from Gurnard seafront of the start of the RTIR:

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It's a great, fun camera, although the pull-off-and-lose lens cap drives me nuts!
 
I'd better get me some spare lens caps then cos I'm bound to lose them!
 
Also what cards are people using in their X10's?
 
The23rdman said:
I'd better get me some spare lens caps then cos I'm bound to lose them!
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Don't forget extra batteries.
 
trevorbray said:
Don't forget extra batteries.
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One of the things we've found with the X10 is that you want to have the battery in the charger and in the socket, before you turn on the charger, or it goes into error mode and doesn't charge the battery.
 
Diamond hell said:
One of the things we've found with the X10 is that you want to have the battery in the charger and in the socket, before you turn on the charger, or it goes into error mode and doesn't charge the battery.
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I don't think that's been posted here before.
I do occasionally get the flashing error light when starting charging and usually try again and that fixes it.
But I will give this a go as it is a real pain when you leave it for an overnight charge only to find the light flashing in the morning.
I think it removes the remaining charge from the battery as well as refusing to charge.

Paul Heyes said:
Just got my X10 this weekend and I'm loving it! It seemed to cope well in the strong sunlight today.
Here are a few photos I took this afternoon, with only a little Lightroom editing.
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Wow - that second Dragonfly with the sky in the distance is properly epic! :love:
 
This thread convinced me to take the plunge on the x10.
I got a refurb direct from fuji and I've loved it. Still struggling with no viewfinder but it's a lot of fun.
Here's a couple of pictures from it
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DSCF9011 by superal76, on Flickr[/URL]

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DSCF9020 by superal76, on Flickr[/URL]
 
superalex said:
This thread convinced me to take the plunge on the x10.
I got a refurb direct from fuji and I've loved it. Still struggling with no viewfinder but it's a lot of fun.
Here's a couple of pictures from it
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/superal76/7909837700/]
DSCF9011 by superal76, on Flickr[/URL]

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DSCF9020 by superal76, on Flickr[/URL]
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Though it got viewfinder????

Cracking images hmmmmm
 
superalex said:
Thanks,
yeah I know it's got a viewfinder but I really struggle with it
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In what ways pls? I hate all the options of cameras and hard decide what am going for
 
rookies said:
In what ways pls? I hate all the options of cameras and hard decide what am going for
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Some people have got so used to not having a viewfinder they forget howeasy it is, and that they haves been used for decades. Some people take a while to get accustomed to one again.
Some how they expect to see all the on screen information.

The X10 just shows you the view with nothing else to distract you, Just as it was right up to the 1970's even on advanced cameras.

That is why people are getting such natural shots again.....they are not distracted....
 
Well, I've never used a point and shoot type camera before and I find not being able to see if I'm in focus or any information difficult. That said the screen is great and I'm beggining to get used to it
 
As an X10 user I started trying to read through this read and its seems to go on for ever! I feel I am possibly not getting the most out of my X10 and I wondered if anyone has any hints or tips how to get the most out of my RAW files and black and white shots.

I shoot a range of subjects for fun but would really appreciate some pointers on how people have their camera set up etc :)
 
LifeInMonochrome said:
As an X10 user I started trying to read through this read and its seems to go on for ever! I feel I am possibly not getting the most out of my X10 and I wondered if anyone has any hints or tips how to get the most out of my RAW files and black and white shots.

I shoot a range of subjects for fun but would really appreciate some pointers on how people have their camera set up etc :)
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LOL - I know what you mean.
I think your question was been mulled over in the last eight pages or so.
In short, there is no one answer as personal preference comes into it.
But my advice is that until you get familiar with the X10, don't try and take too much control as the camera is pretty darned good.
I use P mode unless I have a reason not to.
 
LifeInMonochrome said:
As an X10 user I started trying to read through this read and its seems to go on for ever! I feel I am possibly not getting the most out of my X10 and I wondered if anyone has any hints or tips how to get the most out of my RAW files and black and white shots.

I shoot a range of subjects for fun but would really appreciate some pointers on how people have their camera set up etc :)
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Few of even the more experienced users manage to get much better results out of the raw files, than the presets Fuji have programmed into their Jpeg engine. It is not to say it can not be done, but it is hard to beat Fuji at their own game on this camera. Though I have been using Raw as standard on my other cameras for some years, I do not do so now on the X10.

Use the presets for now ( seems a backward step) and only revert to raw + Jpeg, when you know there is going to be a problem. this gives you the widest option, but slows the capture processing somewhat as expected.
 
Thanks Duncan & Terry, I will stick with it and find what best suits me. I have to say the JPEGs are very very good but it seems after everything I learned "just" using JPEG seems so wrong! Maybe I just have to get over the mental barrier about that!
 
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