The Fabulous Fuji X owners thread

Sorry for highlighting that Mike, I'm sure most people wouldn't notice. It's a location I visit a lot though so the first thing that drew my eye was what I knew was missing. You're first image was better than my usual attempts to clone out the wires so now I usually leave them or go when it's dark. If you haven't been for a night shoot it's well worth a visit when the lights are on.

I've posted these too many times so here is a link to a couple of night shots.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrysprout/21883177606/in/dateposted/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrysprout/21883177786/in/photostream/
 
Barrysprout said:
Sorry for highlighting that Mike, I'm sure most people wouldn't notice. It's a location I visit a lot though so the first thing that drew my eye was what I knew was missing. You're first image was better than my usual attempts to clone out the wires so now I usually leave them or go when it's dark. If you haven't been for a night shoot it's well worth a visit when the lights are on.

I've posted these too many times so here is a link to a couple of night shots.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrysprout/21883177606/in/dateposted/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/barrysprout/21883177786/in/photostream/
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No apology necessary - you were quite right :)

Excellent night pics! Bit off topic (sorry) - but you might appreciate this effort from a while back - https://www.flickr.com/photos/mikea...-WFMV7k-hYfa56-qmoYAk-ntMBPK-hWBDJP/lightbox/
 
dibbly dobbler said:
LOL - took my bloomin' ages to get rid of them ;)

Yes you're right, some of the cloning was a wee bit sloppy so have tidied it up a bit (also missed some reflections in the water)

Final version as below :)


The Kelpies by Mike Smith, on Flickr
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Really like this shot, it shows off how good the Fuji's capture a shot. I think anyone who thinks the small bodied cameras are any less capable are fooling themselves.
 
Terrywoodenpic said:
How come they have not been properly vandalised :eek: :runaway:
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Thank you kindly Sir, I much appreciate you taking the time to reply.

"That's a good question, I guess on this occasion I just kinda got lucky" :D

George.
 
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Newbiggin by the Sea
Fujifilm 55-200mm on my XT-2
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Anyone using thinktank retrospective bags for their kit? I used to have a 30 and really liked it.
Now want another for my xt1, 18-55, 30 f1.4 and samyang 12mm, plus my lee 10 filter holder, adapter rings, remote, spare batteries etc.

I'm wondering if the 5 will be slightly too small, so thinking maybe the 7 or 10.
If anyone has experience with them, would be good to hear.
 
EspressoJunkie said:
Anyone using a Helios 44-2 58mm?

I've seen one cheap locally so I'm picking it up tonight.
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Yup, got one here. I use it on a cheap €10 adapter I got from amazon, works just fine. I need to use it more though, but seems like a fun lens. You can get some 'swirly' bokeh/backdrop with a little experimentation

Irish winter weather report 2017 by Enticing Imagery, on Flickr

And it seems plenty sharp and contrasty enough to me also:

Helios 44-2 contrast test by Enticing Imagery, on Flickr

Both shots using the XT-1 + Helios 44-2 + cheap adapter

I paid €50 [about £43] for mine, though it is a very nice copy, I'm sure you can get them a lot cheaper.
 
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Greggster said:
Cracking image George, great comp and natural colours as always [emoji106]
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Thank you kindly Sir, I much appreciate you taking the time to reply.(y)

George.
 
Bought a used XT-1 and it turned up today.

Has a broken dial lock on the shutter speed dial.

I don't mind because I don't like the locks anyway.

Is this common and can it be fixed somehow ?
 
GTG said:
Bought a used XT-1 and it turned up today.

Has a broken dial lock on the shutter speed dial.

I don't mind because I don't like the locks anyway.

Is this common and can it be fixed somehow ?
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My bad, it does lock in the A position on the shutter dial so I assume that is how they are from new.
 
I've been pondering over buying a Fuji and narrowed it down to the X-T20 with a 16-50 kit or possibly 18-55. I currently use Nikon, I have two D750's and various lenses and although i'm not thinking of moving across to Fuji, i just like the retro look and the size of these. I'd prefer the 16-50 kit for price reasons and the extra 2mm on wide end as opposed to the 18-55, but I was wondering what the quality is like? I may even get the body only and get a prime to couple up. Due to the amount of Nikon kit i currently have, i don't want to spend a fortune going down the Fuji path, it's a good quality walk about lens i'm after to go with the body. Thanks in advance for any advice.
 
mickledore said:
@tijuana taxi Guess where we went today?
Tickets are valid for unlimited visits during the next 12 months, if you get my drift!!View attachment 106244
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Reckon I might be able to guess where that is, very atmospheric photo guessing first world war era.

Got the drift regards the tickets, unfortunately we are going for the 1940's event, below is from the website

Does not apply on re-entry to 1940’s / World War II events

Thanks for the thought though, coincidentally I went here last Friday http://www.eatransportmuseum.co.uk/ and also got a 12month readmission ticket.
 
Ah yes. The 1940 weekend is not covered. Shame - for both of us.
East Anglia is way too far for me. But then where we live makes everywhere a bit of a trek.

Don't normally shoot people but this just dropped right for me.
 
tijuana taxi said:
Reckon I might be able to guess where that is, very atmospheric photo guessing first world war era.
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Back when Frank was merely middle aged!!! :p:p:p
 
mickledore said:
Ah yes. The 1940 weekend is not covered. Shame - for both of us.
East Anglia is way too far for me. But then where we live makes everywhere a bit of a trek.

Don't normally shoot people but this just dropped right for me.
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Lowestoft is a long way from anywhere too, most Easterly town and also the driest place in the country.
Used to spend a lot of time there when our daughter was young, left my touring caravan semi permanently sited on a farm a few miles inland.
 
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