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

Yves Geza said:
Not if you'd rather play with your ruddy camera than fly the ruddy plane! ;) :p
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Jonathan - knowing that my photos could be open to misinterpretation, I thought it might be unwise to post them, and so it has proved. At first I felt it best not to respond, but since the 'tongue' in your emoticon is not firmly in its cheek, I feel I'd better put the record straight, especially since others might feel the same way.

I have often put my hand up on this thread to not knowing much about photography, but having held a Private Pilot's Licence continuously for 26 years and shared an aeroplane for 20+ of those, I do know a bit about flying, although I continue to learn as we all should. Unlike cars, in which some idiots find driving so easy whilst using mobile phones, aeroplanes usually have at the very least a 1000 feet under them - and vast distances around them - of unoccupied fresh air. Nevertheless, the transponder is 'squawking' 1747 for the ground radar that is keeping an eye open for me, but flying VFR, a good lookout is also required, this being augmented when needed (for as long as it takes for each quick snap) by my friend, a Private Pilot's Licence holder for even more years, in the back seat but with a great view. EXIF shows the total time from first photo to last was 1 min. 2 sec..

Control of the stick can been regained in a fraction of a second, but even without it, my feet (not the elderly gentleman's) are still firmly planted on the rudder pedals, ready to put in a bootful if required. It is not generally known that a light aeroplane can be flown in reasonable conditions using the rudder, elevator trim, and throttle only. Indeed I have flown circuits under instruction (inc. take-off and landing) without touching the stick. You'd be sunk without rudder control though, even with the stick!


On a lighter note, I have come to like the splash of colour oil seed rape gives our fields at this time of year, although there was a time when I thought it gaudy and 'inappropriate' in our English countryside. Strolling through the fields below, for some reason I was reminded of:

"On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the wold and meet the sky;..."

Not being Tennyson, I couldn't adapt the words - 'track' instead of 'river' loses the metre, and how do you cope with 'oil seed rape' even forgetting the rhyme?


DSCF4093 by wylyeangler, on Flickr

Many thanks to all that have given me invaluable help and encouragement over the many months.

Pete
 
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Pete, even with the fear of being called a brown noser (noser?) I'll say that's a cracking panorama, as nice as I've seen from the X10.

I'm no Tennyson but,

On either side of driven track lie
Long fields of rape seed by
They clothe the fields that meet the sky.

Rhodese.
 
Piscator Pete said:
Jonathan - knowing that my photos could be open to misinterpretation, I thought it might be unwise to post them, and so it has proved. At first I felt it best not to respond, but since the 'tongue' in your emoticon is not firmly in its cheek, I feel I'd better put the record straight, especially since others might feel the same way.

I have often put my hand up on this thread to not knowing much about photography, but having held a Private Pilot's Licence continuously for 26 years and shared an aeroplane for 20+ of those, I do know a bit about flying, although I continue to learn as we all should. Unlike cars, in which some idiots find driving so easy whilst using mobile phones, aeroplanes usually have at the very least a 1000 feet under them - and vast distances around them - of unoccupied fresh air. Nevertheless, the transponder is 'squawking' 1747 for the ground radar that is keeping an eye open for me, but flying VFR, a good lookout is also required, this being augmented when needed (for as long as it takes for each quick snap) by my friend, a Private Pilot's Licence holder for even more years, in the back seat but with a great view. EXIF shows the total time from first photo to last was 1 min. 2 sec..

Control of the stick can been regained in a fraction of a second, but even without it, my feet (not the elderly gentleman's) are still firmly planted on the rudder pedals, ready to put in a bootful if required. It is not generally known that a light aeroplane can be flown in reasonable conditions using the rudder, elevator trim, and throttle only. Indeed I have flown circuits under instruction (inc. take-off and landing) without touching the stick. You'd be sunk without rudder control though, even with the stick!


On a lighter note, I have come to like the splash of colour oil seed rape gives our fields at this time of year, although there was a time when I thought it gaudy and 'inappropriate' in our English countryside. Strolling through the fields below, for some reason I was reminded of:

"On either side the river lie
Long fields of barley and of rye,
That clothe the wold and meet the sky;..."

Not being Tennyson, I couldn't adapt the words - 'track' instead of 'river' loses the metre, and how do you cope with 'oil seed rape' even forgetting the rhyme?


DSCF4093 by wylyeangler, on Flickr

Many thanks to all that have given me invaluable help and encouragement over the many months.

Pete
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:lol: Pete, don't worry, his tongue was very firmly in his cheek, he knows a couple of pilots :thumbs:

Great pano btw, what a splash of colour!!
 
I think this would be better in B+W...... LOL,:lol: :exit:
A smashing colourful shot well seen. :thumbs:

Rhodese.
 
As long as it's not color (sic) popped!!!
 
I have a confession. I bought a sony RX100 last month. I had in my mind that the larger sensor, more compact body and higher image quality would be well worth the money. I wanted to be able to simply slip a camera in my pocket to carry everywhere because taking the x10 out always felt like a concious choice as to whether I was going to take photographs or not. It was nice taking the sony on holiday as I could keep it hidden away from prying eyes (and hands?) but it was always the big lump in my pocket while in the case, and I didn't want to leave it to the dust with it being out of the case.
The images are very nice, loads of detail in them and they are huuuuge..
But the worst bit is, I sent it back today :lol: I couldn't justify the better IQ for what I use a camera for, and my whole idea of carrying it with me everywhere just didn't really seem to work as the camera is still pretty bulky while its in the case. Lastly, the battery door hinge is just blumin flimsy for such a pricey camera.

So I'm back with my X10, fitting the strap back on in between writing this and I remember just how much I do like this camera. I do struggle sometimes to get the images I want and there are still a lot of niggles but it is a lot of fun to use.

I am now going to try and be as patient as I can to see what happens to the price of the X20. There are refurbs going for £399.99 which are incredibly tempting. We'll see!
 
AESamuel said:
I am now going to try and be as patient as I can to see what happens to the price of the X20. There are refurbs going for £399.99 which are incredibly tempting. We'll see!
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And don't forget to apply the discount code at checkout for 10% more off.

P10FEB15
 
Rhodese said:
...I'm no Tennyson but,

On either side of driven track lie
Long fields of rape seed by
They clothe the fields that meet the sky.

Rhodese.
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Many thanks, Rhodese.

Much better than I could ever do, but I think another 2 syllables are needed in the second line!

Like you I think Steven very clever to have caught that moment in what is a very striking photo.

Pete
 
Yv said:
:lol: Pete, don't worry, his tongue was very firmly in his cheek, he knows a couple of pilots :thumbs:

Great pano btw, what a splash of colour!!
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Thanks Yvonne for your reassurance, help, and most constructive advice, improving not only my use of the camera, but especially what I'm able to do in PP.

Pete
 
Piscator Pete said:
especially what I'm able to do in PP.

Pete
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Hi Pete why not take a look at the PP section? Especially the PP Game (as link below) where I've been taking part for over a year now & Rhodese has taken part in more recent times. This one thread has made a huge difference to my PP abilities.

But I still love your posts sharing snapshots of your life especially the recent ones in the skies. I still haven't forgotten your mate on the bridge shot :thumbs:

The really good thing about this thread it is about a simple (ish :lol:) point & shoot camera. There are people who can get great pleasure about capturing that moment without having to scrutinise every pixel.

http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=347318&page=92
 
Kindness itself as usual John, despite your difficulties. Just taken a peek at your link, and what great advice - thank you very much!

Pete
 
Piscator Pete said:
Jonathan - knowing that my photos could be open to misinterpretation, I thought it might be unwise to post them, and so it has proved. At first I felt it best not to respond, but since the 'tongue' in your emoticon is not firmly in its cheek, I feel I'd better put the record straight, especially since others might feel the same way.

Pete
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:help: I am so misunderstood :|

Luckily you believe Yv when she apologises for me ;) :lol:

AESamuel said:
So I'm back with my X10, fitting the strap back on in between writing this and I remember just how much I do like this camera. I do struggle sometimes to get the images I want and there are still a lot of niggles but it is a lot of fun to use.
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:thumbs: Isn't that the message of these 6,500 odd posts - that the X10 punches above its weight! I can go round shooting snapshots but Yv and Pete and Martin and the rest of you can get astonishing results with it.
 
Yves Geza said:
:help: I am so misunderstood :|

Luckily you believe Yv when she apologises for me ;) :lol:
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Thanks Jonathan. I was perhaps being a bit over-sensitive, but was beginning to feel the breath of the CAA on my neck!

Being classed specifically with Yvonne and Martyn is a bit OTT though, unless you refer to a different 'Pete'!

Pete
 
Yves Geza said:
:help: I am so misunderstood :|
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Maybe it's becoz you is a Lungdunger?!

On a more serious note, is there any way that the X-10 (or XF-1) can be set so the panoramas aren't banded? While the function borders on black magic, the banding is a bit of a PITA!
 
Thanks Rhodese and Piscator, you guys really gave me motivations through compliments. I find that street photography is more interesting, is either a good shot or u missed, it's totally different from scenery shooting which u can take your time to find your composition.
 
Still trying to get to grips with my X10 despite having had it a couple of months now. I just don't seem to have had much time to have got out and about with it.

Here's a couple I took recently from a trip to Warwick Castle with the family. Nothing special. I even forgot how to do the pano thing until I got home and managed to look it up! :bonk:


DSCF0282 by mrdaveyoung, on Flickr


DSCF0277 by mrdaveyoung, on Flickr


DSCF0270 by mrdaveyoung, on Flickr
 
hi everyone i read all your post regularly and always impressed with pics and knowledge. i have never uploaded anything before as i am fairly new to photography and have the x10 i would love your input on these two pics i took in Ireland a couple of days ago i hope i have done the link right
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Scottycam, welcome to TP and in particular to the X10 thread.
John both images are OK, the horse is the better for me. I think it has great PP potential, remove the plane trails, add yellow to the sun, add lens flare but hey that’s just me being me. I really like the horse, well seen.
Rhodese.
 
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One from the XF-1 which (I like to think!) shows a little flair with its flare...

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Thank you Nod, :notworthy: just testing.
Rhodese.
 
It's good to see people still getting great pics with their X10s - and reading Pete's tales.

I hadn't used my X10 since I picked up a G2 so I took it out today and soon remembered why. I find it makes me work slowly - which isn't my style at all, and I really, really, miss a viewfinder that shows the exact framing I'll get.

I prefer the files from the X10 to those from the Panasonic, but much prefer using the G2- so it gets me more 'keepers'. Oh well.

Here's my last X10 shot - possibly my very last X10 shot if I decide to offload the camera. :'(

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A nice shot to put a cap on the X10 experience Dave, but a man has to do what a man has to do. :shake:
Rhodese.
 
i appreciate the input Rhodese . i see what you mean. i will have ago thanks john
 
Ed Sutton said:
Groan... :D

Funny how you bond with some cameras and not others.

I'll still be looking in here though. :)
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I understand this fully, the G2 was about the best handling camera I've owned, including DSLRs... There's a dedicated button, switch or lever for almost everything! But when I got the X10 I found I took it with me more due to the smaller size, and the tricky things that can be done with EXR appeals to my inner geek, so sold the G2 and all my other MFT kit :(

I REALLY miss the 20mm f1.7 tho... And the Oly 45mm... And... I'm going to stop now! :D
 
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greeting from Jakarta..!

here are some of my early pics taken with X10. still learn though.. :D

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I used mine last saturday for the first time, have to say very impressed just shooting on jpeg, tried a shot inside a steam shed at 1000asa, again very impressed and very happy purchasing this camera as a "keep in the work bag" .
 
Here's another, The Painted Hall at the Old Naval College in Greenwich, London. I stood near the doorway and took 6 shots panning upwards to capture the roof. I then used Photoshop Elements 11 to stitch them all together.


Painted Hall by nigelwilliams2001, on Flickr
 
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