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Fuji have left them off some lenses as well - such as the XC15-45, the XC35, and the original XF27.
And the XC 50-230. At least, mine doesn't have one.
Fuji have left them off some lenses as well - such as the XC15-45, the XC35, and the original XF27.
I used to use front wheel for exp comp as it gives up to 5 stops each way, clicking it allowed ISO setting changesI am wondering if it is a setting that I use often. Basically it is between the Smallrig or Lensmate.
Smallrig is so much cheaper, $14.99 with the shutter button too.
Lensmate is like $80 !
What is more critical is that the obstruction of the compensation dial, the Smallrig really blocks it, and that is a dial I use a lot.
Ignoring the fact that the Lensmate can flip forward, as that is more to use the ISO dial (which I seldom change, it will stay in Auto), I am more concern with access to the wheel and compensation dial. The lens mate also looks like blocking the AEL button a lot which is just as important for back button focusing.
Without flipping it out.
Lensmate - obstruct AEL and Wheel
Smallrig - obstruct compensation dial
I am wondering if it is a setting that I use often. Basically it is between the Smallrig or Lensmate.
Smallrig is so much cheaper, $14.99 with the shutter button too.
Lensmate is like $80 !
What is more critical is that the obstruction of the compensation dial, the Smallrig really blocks it, and that is a dial I use a lot.
Ignoring the fact that the Lensmate can flip forward, as that is more to use the ISO dial (which I seldom change, it will stay in Auto), I am more concern with access to the wheel and compensation dial. The lens mate also looks like blocking the AEL button a lot which is just as important for back button focusing.
Without flipping it out.
Lensmate - obstruct AEL and Wheel
Smallrig - obstruct compensation dial
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I used to use front wheel for exp comp as it gives up to 5 stops each way, clicking it allowed ISO setting changes
I always felt thumbrests obscured my use of the camera, so never used them - only used a grip when I wanted Arca tripod plate
That’s interesting and faster too. Then what does the comp dial do then when you do that?I actually have the ex comp set to C with it on the front dial. I just found it quicker & easier to adjust than using the dedicated thumb wheel.
I just used to leave it set on C - you don’t have to use all the dials!!That’s interesting and faster too. Then what does the comp dial do then when you do that?
I just used to leave it set on C - you don’t have to use all the dials!!
Most if my X100F shooting was Aperture Priority, AutoISO (200-6400), so I just mainly used Aperture on Lens and Front Dial - I would bob into ISO settings if I wanted to force the ISO for a shot.
I now have a Leica Q3 and I have to go back to using an exposure compensation dial, though the Leica one is smoother to operate and still adjust aperture on the lens.
I really can’t be doing with lots of controls and dials, once the camera is set up I just want to use it!!
When set to C the top plate compensation dial does nothing, the compensation amount is set on the front dial - just try it!But what does the compensation dial when it’s assigned to the front wheel? Lol what does “leave it to C” mean?
Does it do nothing or stay the same?
BTW the EVF image only shows +/- 3 stops but the indicator goes up to +/- 5 stops (it’s in indicator number that is used when the shot is taken, so at say -5 the EVF will not reflect the actual image taken, but the review image will!)
Real men never use the compensation dial, they shoot wide open manual and get it right first time, hope that helps with the decision and makes you take a long hard look at yourselfI am wondering if it is a setting that I use often. Basically it is between the Smallrig or Lensmate.
Smallrig is so much cheaper, $14.99 with the shutter button too.
Lensmate is like $80 !
What is more critical is that the obstruction of the compensation dial, the Smallrig really blocks it, and that is a dial I use a lot.
Ignoring the fact that the Lensmate can flip forward, as that is more to use the ISO dial (which I seldom change, it will stay in Auto), I am more concern with access to the wheel and compensation dial. The lens mate also looks like blocking the AEL button a lot which is just as important for back button focusing.
Without flipping it out.
Lensmate - obstruct AEL and Wheel
Smallrig - obstruct compensation dial
That’s interesting and faster too. Then what does the comp dial do then when you do that?
Yes move the comp dial off C and whatever it is set to is the current compensation- moving off C disabled exp comp on front dialTo be perfectly honest..... I've not got a clue I guess it does nothing because if it isn't on 'C' then it's active as Ex Comp I presume....
Whilst spot metering on both bright and dark objects in the field of viewReal men never use the compensation dial, they shoot wide open manual and get it right first time, hope that helps with the decision and makes you take a long hard look at yourself
In all seriousness are you using highlight weighted metering on the Q3 ? I lived in that as found the shadow recovery was ridiculously good. Can't remember if Fuji have that option because i've always found the highlights can blow all too easily on the X100V.Whilst spot metering on both bright and dark objects in the field of view
Only played with multi field so far, it’s on my list to experiment withIn all seriousness are you using highlight weighted metering on the Q3 ? I lived in that as found the shadow recovery was ridiculously good. Can't remember if Fuji have that option because i've always found the highlights can blow all too easily on the X100V.
Real men never use the compensation dial, they shoot wide open manual and get it right first time, hope that helps with the decision and makes you take a long hard look at yourself
With the release of the X100VI, I had a look on MPB to see what the original X100 is going for these days, just out of curiosity, surprising to see they are still selling at £480+!
Bit of fun on the patio yesterday... 1/72nd scale model kits
T5 16-55 (and a tad of PS)
Parked up and Ready by Paulie-W, on Flickr
Thanks, Raymond. It took a little fiddling, but I'm pretty happy with the resultWow, you couldn've fooled me !
That's stunning, wonderful light and so well captured.Rather unsual for me going to the Ridgeway and shooting in clour.
Sparsholt Firs by Graham Norton, on Flickr
Cheers Steve for once I made the right call and changed where I was at the last minute.That's stunning, wonderful light and so well captured.
You made another good decision when you sold me your 100-400 many years ago too! However you seem to have progressed with your photography since then....!Cheers Steve for once I made the right call and changed where I was at the last minute.
Not sure on both of those counts didnt we meet up at Chievely service station? Quite often think about the 150-600 but I know I get one and only use it once in a blue moon.You made another good decision when you sold me your 100-400 many years ago too! However you seem to have progressed with your photography since then....!
Yup, we meet there like a pair of drug dealers swapping cash and brown boxes.. I look forward to buying your 150-600 soon!Not sure on both of those counts didnt we meet up at Chievely service station? Quite often think about the 150-600 but I know I get one and only use it once in a blue moon.
lol a week Friday suit youYup, we meet there like a pair of drug dealers swapping cash and brown boxes.. I look forward to buying your 150-600 soon!
And this time at a bargain price......
Depends if you want an aperture ring or not? Personally got the Sigma and very pleased with it.Question for the wise and experienced readers please...
Which is better... A used Fuji 56mm f/1.2R for £399 or used Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for £318...?
Thanks. I've noticed lots of talk on YouTube videos about the aperture rings on Fuji lenses (and moreso complaints of them missing on some lenses) but I've never used them before so don't think it's a necessity for me.Depends if you want an aperture ring or not? Personally got the Sigma and very pleased with it.
Rather unsual for me going to the Ridgeway and shooting in clour.
Sparsholt Firs by Graham Norton, on Flickr
Question for the wise and experienced readers please...
Which is better... A used Fuji 56mm f/1.2R for £399 or used Sigma 56mm f1.4 DC DN Contemporary for £318...?
Image quality I’ve found it’s very good on both. I can’t comment on the AF speed of the Fuji on the latest bodies the last time I had one was on a x-T30 but on that it was not great but it’s probaly a lot better on the newer bodies.Thanks. I've noticed lots of talk on YouTube videos about the aperture rings on Fuji lenses (and moreso complaints of them missing on some lenses) but I've never used them before so don't think it's a necessity for me.