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

Hi folks just thought I would post an update about my moan on Saturday - we went all the way to Dursley after ringing to make sure the X10 and the X100 were in stock. So, they sent a very helpful email back, offering me a bigger free card and free postage. THe question was also asked whether or not I would be interested in any accessories. This camera is to keep me going whilst I get through a shoulder injury. I think I want the X10 - so are there accessories that you think are worth having? Thanks Linda
 
Chipper said:
Hi folks just thought I would post an update about my moan on Saturday - we went all the way to Dursley after ringing to make sure the X10 and the X100 were in stock. So, they sent a very helpful email back, offering me a bigger free card and free postage. THe question was also asked whether or not I would be interested in any accessories. This camera is to keep me going whilst I get through a shoulder injury. I think I want the X10 - so are there accessories that you think are worth having? Thanks Linda
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I'd start with a few spare batteries; generic ones work fine and are loads cheaper (I've got two from "The South American River" shop). If you're out & about, I'd also get a case/cover/bag with some kind of rain/weather cover. As I don't like carrying the lens cap with me, I've got a filter adapter + decent UV filter permanently screwed on to the front.

That's basically my kit for the X10. Depending on your habits, you may be interested in a thumb grip, soft release button, flashlight, etc.

Have fun with the camera! For me, it's brought back the joy of taking photographs. Wouldn't want to miss it any more...
 
Yv said:
you know there are days when you need a gentle reminder about how naturally good your photos are - I haven't been near the blog [cant remember the link] or flickr yet, I just meant your pics posted in this thread! Any hits are all because of the pictures :D Mind you, about to increase your flickr views, on there now having a look at them all :thumbs: If you have any tips and advice about Morocco, do tell as well please.
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*blush* - thank you. No associated blogs I'm afraid. Do have website I started but nothing on it. Focus is my problem - where to take my photography. :lol: Now that's a strange coincidence on the stats then. I have just gone back and seen it's now at over 3000 hits. I've never ever had a stat like that - ever. Most days I'm lucky to see 5+ hits.

Regarding Morocco - feel free to send me a PM if you have any questions - they are with my old Fuji F30 compact. I don't want to go to off thread here - not sure people really want to hear all about my travels in North Africa ;)

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oh just as an aside, a propos our conversations about studios, lights, models, etc - I did a shoot last week, totally out of my comfort zone, deliberately stuck to a single speed light with a beauty dish on it and concentrated on faces, as it was in colaboration with make-up artists - a few of the quickly edited results are on my flickr account [the rest will prob be after hols now] if you fancy a look. IF you like them, I think we need to get our heads together and work out how to do this with an X10? Really fancy having a go...??
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I can only see two shots - both stunning :clap:

Not sure how or why you think the X10 might struggle with them though? I'm not sure if you saw a few I took wired up to a studio light from a course posted a few months back. Not the same calibre as your shots but I reckon the only thing that was holding the quality of the shots back was me, not the camera. I certainly fancy having a go - but I can't really offer any good subjects. I have some friends in the adult industry - that have offered - but I think that all lacks a certain class. To get an idea of the kind of portrait I'd love to work with think Grace Jones nude, shape and form, projected lights, B&W shots. That is just an example - but for portrait I would really like to do something different with striking form, classy not seedy (BTW that's in ref to the model offers I've had - I know I can tell them not to strip and spread - but the type of models I would like to work with would know how to hold their back, I can't fake class in a shot but by god if the model oozes it I can sure as hell try my best to capture it).

Anyway you know me - I'm game and very happy to second with an X10 or meet for another beer, or 20, somewhere round town to formulate a plan :thumbs:

Wow - something up with the session time-out on TalkPhotography. It can time out before I finish writing up a post!!! Have to log on again but the lose all the writing. I think there must have been an update applied :(
 
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Dunno why - but I like this one. It's very minimalist! :)
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The guy with the D700 was stood next to me and I could hear his shutter going clunk-clunk. Pro Low Light mode wins again :D
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Composition-wise, the first one is very interesting. The second one is a "bewt"!


Funnily enough, I haven't used the PLL mode very much... (just made a mental note I should be more adventurous ;) )
 
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Chipper said:
Hi folks just thought I would post an update about my moan on Saturday - we went all the way to Dursley after ringing to make sure the X10 and the X100 were in stock. So, they sent a very helpful email back, offering me a bigger free card and free postage. THe question was also asked whether or not I would be interested in any accessories. This camera is to keep me going whilst I get through a shoulder injury. I think I want the X10 - so are there accessories that you think are worth having? Thanks Linda
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Hi Linda and welcome!

The only accessories I think a vital is related to the battery consumption. But you can pick up extra batteries next to nothing via EBAY so wouldn't suggest getting them in a deal.

Best thing to ask for is the biggest Card they will give, then ask for a second one as backup.

Case, or straps, may be worth checking out. Go to the first post on this thread by clicking on page 1 to see accessories that have been recommended.

Avoid the lens flair thingy. It's not all that well designed and you can use your hand on the very rare occasion it becomes a problem.

Good luck getting the cam - if anything negotiate the price lower rather than bundling in accessories. EBAY will sort you out the rest for next to nothing.
 
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DuncanDisorderly said:
Now some 'proper' shots from the same trip; an evening stroll at Weston-super-Mud.

Dunno why - but I like this one. It's very minimalist! :)
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Duncan they are all good but this mate... well.. ***** me. I would be very proud of that shot. It's art. That IS the sort of shot people would put on the walls for real!!!!

:beer: Don't worry - I've had one for you!!!
 
Chipper said:
I think I want the X10 - so are there accessories that you think are worth having? Thanks Linda
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We have one of these which works rather well. Especially if you want to make one-handed operation easier.

It's good to hear the shop is trying to make amends!
 
robenroute said:
Composition-wise, the first one is very interesting. The second one is a "bewt"!
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I almost agree about the second - but the ISO let it down :(

That shot is crying out to be shot at ISO 100 resting X10 on a rail or something.

Great compo and light though.

Just that grain grrr
 
souldeep said:
I almost agree about the second - but the ISO let it down :(

That shot is crying out to be shot at ISO 100 resting X10 on a rail or something.

Great compo and light though.

Just that grain grrr
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I know, it gives it a film-like quality, doesn't it? :bonk:

Ha-ha, I used to shoot TMAX 3200 exposed and developed at 6400. Now, that was grainy! :lol::lol::lol:
 
Rob, Souldeep - Thanks for the feedback!
Funny thing was that this wasn't a serious photo outing, but a but of fresh air before a some gorgeous home cooking hosted by some generous friends. It was a very pleasant surprise when I downloaded them at lunchtime today!
If you are interested - you can see the full set up at http://www.wild-landscapes.co.uk/Blog/2013-01-13-Weston-Super-Mare/27555107_qMDmV6

Chipper - I carry a spare battery and a spare SD card all packed into a Lowepro padded case.
I did get a lens hood, ND filter and adapter ring; but I've hardly ever used them!

The spare battery down't often get needed, it's mostly for peace of mind.
The spare card is only there because of a bad experience I had when the frame counter hit 10000 shots. The X10 won't take anything until you reset the counter, but the counter is reinstated when you insert a card.
On that occasion I used the SD card out of the 5DIII and carried on shooting, but it was a panicky 5 mins while I worked it out. Hence I carry a spare card!
If this ever happens, the trick is to format ALL your cards BEFORE resetting the counter. Goodness knows why Fuji can't simply roll back to zero like it does on my Canon kit :bang:
 
robenroute said:
I know, it gives it a film-like quality, doesn't it? :bonk:

Ha-ha, I used to shoot TMAX 3200 exposed and developed at 6400. Now, that was grainy! :lol::lol::lol:
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True... and there is a time and place for grain that's for sure. I even tried producing it more in the Sarajevo street shot to make the shots more edgy - but in a landscape shot (without it's a desaturated wild west shot) I reckon it detracts from the final image.

Woah - TMAX 3200 - I'm afraid with me you're in philistine territory. You'll get a better response from the educated on this thread. Now if it was the ZX81 you wanted to talk about :lol:
 
souldeep said:
I almost agree about the second - but the ISO let it down :(

That shot is crying out to be shot at ISO 100 resting X10 on a rail or something.

Great compo and light though.

Just that grain grrr
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I tried a couple of shots from that position with the 5DIII.
ISO 12800, f4 and binned them all because of a combination of motion blur from the people in the shot, inappropriate depth of field and a hint of camera shake.
The only keepers came from the X10, I can live with a little grain :lol:
 
souldeep said:
True... and there is a time and place for grain that's for sure. I even tried producing it more in the Sarajevo street shot to make the shots more edgy - but in a landscape shot (without it's a desaturated wild west shot) I reckon it detracts from the final image.

Woah - TMAX 3200 - I'm afraid with me you're in philistine territory. You'll get a better response from the educated on this thread. Now if it was the ZX81 you wanted to talk about :lol:
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I've shot landscapes with TMAX 3200 at 6400 and 12800, and although they were a wee grainy, due to them being B&W, they looked smashing. I thought. And a few other thought so as well :cool:

Unfortunately, during one of my many packing-up-and-moving-elsewheres, a few boxes with negatives, prints and slides got lost. Admittedly, that peed me off so much, I actually stopped photographing for several years...
 
robenroute said:
Had a look (even dealt out some medals ;) ). A very nice set, Duncan. I really ought to explore this PLL mode a bit more. Well, my X10 is currently away for surgery (eye transplant), but as soon as it's returned, I'll be on it (me shoes are already waiting at the door).
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Duncan - Love the Victoria mansions shot!
 
DuncanDisorderly said:
Now some 'proper' shots from the same trip; an evening stroll at Weston-super-Mud.

Dunno why - but I like this one. It's very minimalist! :)
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great shot, the composition is very subtle, but very strong at the same time

Would not work the same without the gulls or the red in the sky
 
Yves Geza said:
We have one of these which works rather well. Especially if you want to make one-handed operation easier.

It's good to hear the shop is trying to make amends!
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Petal cap added to Amazon wish list!

robenroute said:
I know, it gives it a film-like quality, doesn't it? :bonk:

Ha-ha, I used to shoot TMAX 3200 exposed and developed at 6400. Now, that was grainy! :lol::lol::lol:
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Tri-X or HP-5 at 1600 gave me the golf balls if I wanted them - FP-4 at 800 did the same but almost Litho style - too contrasty even for me! Can't remember what soups I used but probably Ilford Universal - saved doubling up for prints and negs.

Of more interest to all, Amateur Photographer has a First Look at the X-20 this week. Looks like a March release and a launch price of just shy of £500. Tempted to sell the X-10 now and put the money towards an X-20...
 
Nod said:
Petal cap added to Amazon wish list!



Tri-X or HP-5 at 1600 gave me the golf balls if I wanted them - FP-4 at 800 did the same but almost Litho style - too contrasty even for me! Can't remember what soups I used but probably Ilford Universal - saved doubling up for prints and negs.

Of more interest to all, Amateur Photographer has a First Look at the X-20 this week. Looks like a March release and a launch price of just shy of £500. Tempted to sell the X-10 now and put the money towards an X-20...
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Oh dear, oh dear. Brings back memories... (nice ones though). I used the TMAX soup and something called XTOL (if I remember correctly). Dabbled a bit with the Ilford films as well, but always went back to the TMAX 3200 for B&W. Prints were always on Ilford paper, never on Kodak. Can't remember why :shrug:.

Ah, the X20. Just the info overlay in the OVF unit is tempting enough. But I'll wait for the first field reports before rushing into things.
 
Well here is the third, and final (I promise), installment from the Korean set.

Majority of shots are from in or around Busan which is an area found on the South East corner of the Korean penisular.

Some Pano's...

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Souldeep, just out of curiosity, those panos posted above, were they right to left pans?
 
robenroute said:
Souldeep, just out of curiosity, those panos posted above, were they right to left pans?
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Thanks Rob :)

Interesting question. Yes they were when I think about it. I always pan from left to right but don't know why I do - just natural to me.
 
souldeep said:
Thanks Rob :)

Interesting question. Yes they were when I think about it. I always pan from left to right but don't know why I do - just natural to me.
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I'm assuming you meant "No, they weren't...", because you're writing that you always pan from left to right.

The reason for my asking is that I have the impression that the exposure seems marginally better at the right end of the panos than at the left end. As the X10 sets the exposure at the start of each pano, a sweep from right to left would explain that. Now I'm left a little puzzled :thinking:
 
great recent images on this thread, just the motivation I need. Received my excellent copy lens hood from Hong Kong, well made and a steal at a tenner. I can now use my Cokin P filter set. Anyone found a neat way of blocking the slots before I get the masking tape out?
 
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petercastleton said:
great recent images on this thread, just the motivation I need. Received my excellent copy lens hood from Hong Kong, well made and a steal at a tenner. I can now use my Cokin P filter set. Anyone found a neat way of blocking the slots before I get the masking tape out?
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Try it first!
I've used an IR filter without the holes being a problem.
I think they are only noticeable when the filter is held away from the lens, which might be a problem with square filters, but screw on filters should be fine.
 
While I'm at it... a pano from the entrance to the Lichtensteinklamm in Austria (the Missus and our daughter are in there somewhere as well; near the green sign ;)). Lab curves slightly nudged towards green ('twas a dull and rainy day) and a smidgen of sharpness thrown in.


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robenroute said:
While I'm at it... a pano from the entrance to the Lichtensteinklamm in Austria (the Missus and our daughter are in there somewhere as well ;)). Lab curves slightly nudged towards green ('twas a dull and rainy day) and a smidgen of sharpness thrown in.


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Rob - a smashing image that brought back memories of a similar gorge in Austria I visited over 40 years ago. I wish I had had a panoramic feature on my old Agfa Super Silette to capture the scale of such places back in 1970 when these two shots of the "Rosengarten" gorge near Imst (in Tyrol) were taken (Agfa reversal film that I digitised a year or two ago):


28.Rosengarten gorge (8) by wylyeangler, on Flickr


20.Rosengarten gorge, Imst by wylyeangler, on Flickr

Actually, I had lost interest in photography for its own sake long before this - an interest now thankfully rekindled. I was intrigued to learn that your usual method was to use Kodak BW film with Ilford papers. For reasons I'm not sure of (probably the influence of my uncle mentor), I used the complete opposite - mostly Ilford FP3, later FP4, and Pan F usually developed in Johnson's "Unitol" fine grain developer or one I mixed myself: I couldn't get on with universal developers for 35 mm.. Kodak "Bromide", or mostly "Bromesko" - a chlorobromide that gave control over image 'warmth' - were my papers. I'm talking late 50s and early 60s now!

Pete
 
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Piscator Pete said:
Rob - a smashing image that brought back memories of a similar gorge in Austria I visited over 40 years ago. I wish I had had a panoramic feature on my old Agfa Super Silette to capture the scale of such places back in 1970 when these two shots of the "Rosengarten" gorge near Imst (in Tyrol) were taken (Agfa reversal film that I digitised a year or two ago):


28.Rosengarten gorge (8) by wylyeangler, on Flickr


20.Rosengarten gorge, Imst by wylyeangler, on Flickr

Actually, I had lost interest in photography for its own sake long before this - an interest now thankfully rekindled. I was intrigued to learn that your usual method was to use Kodak BW film with Ilford papers. For reasons I'm not sure of (probably the influence of my uncle mentor), I used the complete opposite - mostly Ilford FP3, later FP4, and Pan F usually developed in Johnson's "Unitol" fine grain developer or one I mixed myself: I couldn't get on with universal developers for 35 mm.. Kodak "Bromide", or mostly "Bromesko" - a chlorobromide that gave control over image 'warmth' - were my papers. I'm talking late 50s and early 60s now!

Pete
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Thanks, Pete. Indeed, the panoramic features of nowadays cameras are a blessing. All credits go to my X10 ;). I remember years ago fiddling with panoramic software trying to stitch several images together, but never really succeeded in creating an image worth keeping.

Same here, lost my appetite for taking pictures. I sold all my old (Nikon) gear that had been lying about far too long, and decided that digital photography was worth ogling out. What a disappointment! Not only were the pictures not up to scratch (I'm talking 15 years ago), but, and more importantly, the cameras were just awkward to use. Until I found the X10: OVF, manual zoom :love:, JPGs that can be shown to others and pocketable. (Long ago, I had fallen in love with the Panasonic LC1, but couldn't afford it.)

I'm glad I don't have to do any physical developing any more. Modernity does have its advantages ;). I'm rather surprised how well the Agfa film has kept: colours and general image quality is still very impressive. 40 years you said? My goodness!
 
robenroute said:
...fallen in love with the Panasonic LC1, but couldn't afford it.
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Oh dear, what have I done now? Mentioning the LC1 in the post above wasn't such a bright idea: I've just spent more than an hour reading up on it (there are some really great reads at Luminous Landscape and at Photo.net). Looking at photos of it (it really is drop-dead gorgeous!), and wishing... :bonk:

Oh well, I've got the X10 now :cool:
 
some fantastic shots there Mr Deep. I have to ask, what do you do for a living to travel to all these fantastic places? :love:
 
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