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

Sorry if this is a repeat...
Just got an x10 from digital rev. Very excited as I've been looking at this camera for over a year. Just got it out of the box and noticed the serial starts with 14 and the firmware is 1.02.

Should I be worried of orb problems?
 
myshkin_ said:
Sorry if this is a repeat...
Just got an x10 from digital rev. Very excited as I've been looking at this camera for over a year. Just got it out of the box and noticed the serial starts with 14 and the firmware is 1.02.

Should I be worried of orb problems?
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AFAIK, the latest firmware is 2.00

Upgrade to this version and then worry about orbs if you see them. Not all X10's suffered from it, mine most certainly has not despite repeatedly trying to provoke them.
 
OK thanks for that. After browsing more it seems that there's pretty good service if I do experience problems with it.
 
From what I've heard, Fuji's customer service re the X-10's problems has been very good for UK stock. What they're like with grey imports is another question (as is DR's CS). Here's hoping that you have no problems so never need to find out!
 
Ed Sutton said:
Yet more cracking pics being posted. :thumbs:

I'll lower the standard a bit with something for Pete :D - seen in my local tackle shop. I was interested to see if I could isolate the 'sculpture' against the cluttered background using the X10.
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Very pleased to be able to help "lower the standard", something I've been managing very well single-handed till now!

It's an amusing sculpture which looks like stainless steel silvered-soldered together with a bit of brass wire for line. Reminds me that I bought a silver-soldering kit to fabricate a line cage for my centrepin - never used it, finding a more elegant solution.

It's interesting to learn how you achieve the 'bokeh'; I guess there's no 'conventional' alternative to going to max focal length and widest stop immediately, and then hoping you can chase backwards far enough to frame the shot you want. It's what I do too, 'cos I find 'Pro-focus' results too unpredictable.

Pete
 
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Piscator Pete said:
It's interesting to learn how you achieve the 'bokeh'; I guess there's no 'conventional' alternative to going to max focal length and widest stop immediately, and then hoping you can chase backwards far enough to frame the shot you want. It's what I do too, 'cos I find 'Pro-focus' results too unpredictable.

Pete
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I found the pro focus didn't really do it for me either. Random bits in or out of focus creating jagged edges. So to me it was a marketing gimmick.

My earlier shots (link just below) with lost of background bokeh were achieved by being in macro, or could even of been super macro, & with the background a looong way off.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=5468915&postcount=6089

In this link below I used a selection tool in my software (Snapseed) that keeps a circular area in focus and puts the back ground out of focus.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=5466768&postcount=6075

Nod does the XF1 have pro focus and have you found it any good?
 
Piscator Pete said:
Very pleased to be able to help "lower the standard", something I've been managing very well single-handed till now!
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Thanks for that vote of confidence in my ability, Pete! :D

Your photos don't lower the standards at all, and your write ups complement them nicely.

I don't like the term 'bokeh' but I suppose it serves a purpose. Sometimes it's quite pleasing on the X10, sometimes it seems a bit 'coarse'. I have to call at the shop again today so I might take a full frame DSLR with me to make a comparison shot.
 
Below taken from Wiki. I never knew it came from a Japanese word (Boke) & it can be used in the sense of mental haze or senility. OMG am I really BOKE when I just thought I was going a little senile :suspect:

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The term comes from the Japanese word boke (暈け or ボケ), which means "blur" or "haze", or boke-aji (ボケ味), the "blur quality". The Japanese term boke is also used in the sense of a mental haze or senility.[9]
 
Ed Sutton said:
Thanks for that vote of confidence in my ability, Pete! :D

Your photos don't lower the standards at all, and your write ups complement them nicely.

I don't like the term 'bokeh' but I suppose it serves a purpose. Sometimes it's quite pleasing on the X10, sometimes it seems a bit 'coarse'. I have to call at the shop again today so I might take a full frame DSLR with me to make a comparison shot.
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You know I'm only leg-pulling, Dave!

Very kind of you indeed, but I am aware that my shots don't have the same 'polish' (dunno how else to describe it) as you much more experienced chaps.

Yes, 'bokeh' is a ghastly term of which I was totally unaware until I joined this thread, but I suppose it's useful shorthand for what I'd call in the past "throwing the background out of focus".

John,

Many thanks for your comment and examples. I think I'd use the 'macro' settings much more effectively if I knew exactly what dialling them up actually does physically to the camera. Can you help?

Pete
 
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John,

Many thanks for your comment and examples. I think I'd use the 'macro' settings much more effectively if I knew exactly what dialling them up actually does physically to the camera. Can you help?

Pete
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Sorry Pete as I don't have the X10 any more but should imagine it is just altering the distance between the lens & sensor but I'm sure someone else will come along with the answer.
 
Piscator Pete said:
You know I'm only leg-pulling, Dave!
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I do. ;)

Piscator Pete said:
I think I'd use the 'macro' settings much more effectively if I knew exactly what dialling them up actually does physically to the camera. Can you help?
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As far as I know all it does is allow the lens to focus closer - like the macro setting on a lens for and SLR does.

Here's the sculpture taken with an 85mm lens on a full frame DSLR - same aperture and ISO (I think). Should have framed tighter, but I was in a hurry and the shop was busy.

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Bokeh = "fuzzy round the edges" - when caused by beer, it's bLokeh!

Not sure if the XF-1's got "Pro-Focus". If it has, I'm pretty sure I've never used it! If I want OOF backgrounds, I shoot as wide as possible!

AFAIK, selecting Macro or Super Macro just moves the limiter on the lens and allows it to focus closer. I've listened very carefully when switching Macro on and off and can't hear any sounds from within so don't think that there's a special mobile group that moves when Macro's used but I am sometimes wrong!
 
Picked up my X10 from the post office today.. Like it very much! Having owned an X100, the layout and menu is very familiar. Seems to focus quickly and efficently. The viewfinder is a bit pants, but usable..
The maco and super macro modes are very good indeed, seems like I dont need a macro lens for my D700 anymore!

Anyway, these are my first few photos with it..


 
Hi Tom great stuff love those ducks, keep em coming will take mine out next couple of days and post some up.
 
Congratulations on the X10, Tom!

The duck pic looks great, as well as the symmetrical leaf. Have fun with your new toy!
 
Tom, I love the ducks, at first I thought the one at the back was a toy.
The green thing is as green as a green thing can be.:D
Rhodese.:thumbs:
 
DayDreamer said:
In this link below I used a selection tool in my software (Snapseed) that keeps a circular area in focus and puts the back ground out of focus.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showpost.php?p=5466768&postcount=6075
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John, the first shot (stag) looks quite natural, at first glance, but the second shot (the lady with the leaf/shell) shows a very unnatural kind of blurring. Especially at about 11 o'clock, where one leave is sharp and the rest of the leafs to the left of it (and in the same-ish focal plane) are blurry. I guess software tools can be useful for creating the often sought-after shallow DoF effect, but one has to apply with restraint.
 
robenroute said:
but the second shot (the lady with the leaf/shell) shows a very unnatural kind of blurring. Especially at about 11 o'clock, where one leave is sharp and the rest of the leafs to the left of it (and in the same-ish focal plane) are blurry. I guess software tools can be useful for creating the often sought-after shallow DoF effect, but one has to apply with restraint.
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Point taken but only a bit of a 'pixel peeper' would spot this & I sure ain't one of them :lol: Are you :eek:

I'm not really striving to consider focal planes, or in the market to use a tool to emulate SLSR capabilities but to explore with whatever software I use, it's options & to get a look I like. A circle of the picture in focus, with a graduated circular area around it until it goes out of focus. So it does it for me & I'm not trying to please the X10 thread readers who seek DSLR finer points of technique but offer some shots as a 'compact camera' user which is what the X10 is.
 
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Point taken but only a bit of a 'pixel peeper' would spot this & I sure ain't one of them :lol: Are you :eek:

I'm not really striving to consider focal planes, or in the market to use a tool to emulate SLSR capabilities but to explore with whatever software I use, it's options & to get a look I like. A circle of the picture in focus, with a graduated circular area around it until it goes out of focus. So it does it for me & I'm not trying to please the X10 thread readers who seek DSLR finer points of technique but offer some shots as a 'compact camera' user which is what the X10 is.
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Agree with you there, John, one shouldn't pixel peep to appreciate photos (preferably not, as it could spoil a lot). But I'd argue that only pixel peepers would spot it. I'm not a pixel peeper myself and that particular photo (the brass lady) looked unnatural to me straight away; for the first few seconds, I couldn't understand why, but then I noticed why. It's not that I consciously look for focal planes and consistency in photos. I used the term focal plane to explain the reason why the picture looks a bit unnatural. I'm sure most people have a good sense of perspective (without them knowing about focal planes and what have you). They would look at the photo, feel something was odd and probably couldn't describe what.

I do appreciate your exploring PP/photo software possibilities and sharing your endeavours with all of us. I learn from all contributions, and I'm sure many of us do. I'm not saying people shouldn't be applying this kind of adjustments (who would I be to do that...). I'm just saying that one should be aware of the effects/consequences of unnaturally and unevenly altering the perceived depth in a photo.
 
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Rob

We all have so many diverse tastes but as I physically can't do the photography (taking them) bit because of my health & bodies limitations I am forced to concentrate on exploring the PP side. And fully explore it I do :lol:
 
DayDreamer said:
Rob

We all have so many diverse tastes but as I physically can't do the photography (taking them) bit because of my health & bodies limitations I am forced to concentrate on exploring the PP side. And fully explore it I do :lol:
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I really enjoy your explorations, John, and hope to see many more :thumbs:
 
How many RAW files are people getting on a card?

I've got a 8gb sandisk card in, and I've only got 32 shots until empty with just raw files. My d700 takes about 200.. Seems odd.
 
TCR4x4 said:
How many RAW files are people getting on a card?
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None. :D

Not since I switched to JPEG only.

I've just checked and it says 200+ shots left when switched to RAW only on an 4gb card. Which is I remembered it.
 
Hmm, something odd going on. I formatted two cards and both were reading about 32 shots. I got down to 1 then it said something like file counter full.. Changed the Frame number to renew and reformatted the card and its gone up to about 400 RAW shots
 
TCR4x4 said:
Hmm, something odd going on. I formatted two cards and both were reading about 32 shots. I got down to 1 then it said something like file counter full.. Changed the Frame number to renew and reformatted the card and its gone up to about 400 RAW shots
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Ah. This has been mentioned before IIRC. Someone who's encountered this will be along soon, no doubt.
 
Just bought myself an X10 to replace my Canon G11. I got a great deal from Camera World paying just a bit more than the Fuji Refurbished price :-)
 
Ed Sutton said:
Ah. This has been mentioned before IIRC. Someone who's encountered this will be along soon, no doubt.
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Seems to be the in camera frame counter. When it hits 999 it stops you taking a shot.
 
purplbutrfly said:
the delay on my x20 is tempting me to get an x10 instead. argh.
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Hang tight - think of the length of time you'll have it to use rather than the short time frame you're waiting to get your hands on it.
The latter will outweigh the former many times over.
 
DayDreamer said:
Rob

We all have so many diverse tastes but as I physically can't do the photography (taking them) bit because of my health & bodies limitations I am forced to concentrate on exploring the PP side. And fully explore it I do :lol:
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I’m in a similar boat. I haven’t been out of the house for weeks, only to go to the hospital.
I spend hours on PP, although the X10 makes a good job of the out of camera proofs, it's only a starting point.
Rhodese.
 
PJ S said:
Hang tight - think of the length of time you'll have it to use rather than the short time frame you're waiting to get your hands on it.
The latter will outweigh the former many times over.
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thanks, Phil. i needed to read those words.
 
As I said earlier, I haven’t been out for a while. I have been messing about with X10 images though.
In the first one, the X10 has exposed the top two images well, but I have made a sheep’s ear of the framing, so I put them together.
I say sheep’s ear as the goat looking animals, where actually some fancy breed of sheep that I had never heard of.
The second one “The Reader” I thought the background was too busy so I softened it. I know I should have opened up and used a faster shutter speed or lower ASA. The X10 was in auto ISO and shutter priority, resulting in ISO200, 1/320“, f7.1.
I was sitting outside a pub with beer goggles on and forgot to reset. :beer:

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sitting-1-and-2.jpg


Rhodese.
 
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