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Interesting... I'd thought about a step down ring but assumed that means the 52mm filter would mount backwards, and I'm pretty sure my CPL doesn't have a thread on the outside....
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It does, just give the front ring, just in front of the MF ring, a turn, don't worry, you can't break anything 
This is where any adapters of the Fuji wide angle lens go.
That one is a step up, it'll change the front ring/thread around the lens from 49 to 52mm
This is where any adapters of the Fuji wide angle lens go. That one is a step up, it'll change the front ring/thread around the lens from 49 to 52mm
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Confused.com! I've already got the thread cover ring off and mounted the protector that came the black edition kit... Backwards! As in what I consider to be the outside of the filter is the part that screws onto the camera, rather than the inside of the filter as normal... From what I can see the lens has a 49mm male thread as opposed to any other lens I've used which always has a female thread. I could be missing something massively obvious tho!It does, just give the front ring, just in front of the MF ring, a turn, don't worry, you can't break anything
That one is a step up, it'll change the front ring/thread around the lens from 49 to 52mm
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Ah right ok, thought you meant you didn't think yours had a thread.
Well, with a 49-52 adapter, you just thread that on there to make the lens filter thread now 52, not 49, and any filters 52mm will fit on. The back thread of the filter, say, will screw on 49mm, and the thread to the front of it will be 52mm
Well, with a 49-52 adapter, you just thread that on there to make the lens filter thread now 52, not 49, and any filters 52mm will fit on. The back thread of the filter, say, will screw on 49mm, and the thread to the front of it will be 52mm
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Will give it a bash... I've only ever used step up rings so have no experience of step down. My worry is that the 52mm thread on the ring will be male as opposed to female, as I said before I find the standard male 49mm thread on the X100 to be highly counter-intuitive!
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Just back from a holiday in Newquay, the X100 was a joy to use and got used every day. The 5D and everything else spent most of the time in the apartment.
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Nice shot Colin. I used mine a lot when I went to Newquay last year
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Nice shot Colin. I used mine a lot when I went to Newquay last year
Thanks Dave, certainly made me more comfortable in taking the X100 as the only camera on future trips.
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I'd agree having spent a week on Mull with an X100, I'm not even going to pack an SLR next time, all shots with X100
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Just a wee update; my step up ring arrived and it was indeed the wrong type :/ Booooo! The 49mm thread is male, where it should be female. Bugger. No use to me. I'll have to be more careful when ordering the next one.
Oh well, at least the Raynox fits nicely on my 85mm 1.8 for the dslr. Does a good close up job too, but I really wanted to use it for the fuji, I have a proper macro lens already.
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Colin, you must have been in Newquay the same week as me!
This year I took the x100 only, it gives great results, fits in a bag nicely (I use the Snapr35) and more importantly.....the wife can use it!
We had a couple of sunny days.....
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This year I took the x100 only, it gives great results, fits in a bag nicely (I use the Snapr35) and more importantly.....the wife can use it!
We had a couple of sunny days.....
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If I had passed you I would have noticed the bag, same as mine!
The weather was interesting during our fortnight......
The weather was interesting during our fortnight......
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Well I solved my woes, there was an adaptor in the box of my black special edition that converts it from 49mm male to 49mm female :bonk: So now all I need to get is a 49mm to 52mm stepping ring and I'll be laughing. I believe this aftermarket part will do the same thing, then you'll be on the same boat as me and can mount your raynox
The official Fuji part is £60
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Just getting used to my x100 and loving it! I have a question though. What price do I pay for using high DR value? Seems much better with it set at 400 as white clouds don't get blown out. Just wondering if image quality suffers in any way?
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Good question. I also wouldn't mind knowing the answer to that.
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Craig, if you are happy with images then the answer is that you are not paying a price.
As I understand it the way the fuji works to extend the dynamic range is basically to underexpose the whole image to retain highlights and then boost the shadows in camera. In theory this could result in noisier shadow detail. But as said if you are happy with the images then don''t worry about it
Of course my understanding could be completely wrong.
As I understand it the way the fuji works to extend the dynamic range is basically to underexpose the whole image to retain highlights and then boost the shadows in camera. In theory this could result in noisier shadow detail. But as said if you are happy with the images then don''t worry about it
Of course my understanding could be completely wrong.
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Well I solved my woes, there was an adaptor in the box of my black special edition that converts it from 49mm male to 49mm female :bonk: So now all I need to get is a 49mm to 52mm stepping ring and I'll be laughing. I believe this aftermarket part will do the same thing, then you'll be on the same boat as me and can mount your raynox
Cool, will add that to my basket on amazon. Got a few bits on there awaiting check out
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I would rather buy one which already developed the problem, and has had it fixed than one with an early serial which hasn't developed it.
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I think it was the 12, 13 and some 14 starting numbers that were more problematic... if it's a 21 or later I think it should be ok
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Mine is an early model and so far its been perfect. I got it second hand so maybe it had been fixed already but as long as it stays as is I'll be happy.
Mine an early serial number but was a refurbished one so I'm guessing it has been fixed. Are there any signs to look for? I guess the blades stay shut so you get underexposed images. Would you see this through the electronic view finder as you change the aperture from f16. Ie would it stay dark? No sign of any problems here though..
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Sticky aperture syndrome usually means the shutter won't stop down. So you'll get overexposure.
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Thanks all. Got my shiny x100.
Fantastic camera, no problems with AF speed as far as I can see. Live-view/EVF does AF better at close range, but at normal range, it's quite fast.
Although a small problem is that in OVF, it's not clear where it has achieved focus, the AF square doesn't resize, so having smaller AF box is actually counter productive when shooting at F2.
What is the setting out of hundreds to disable live-view screen, then use the LCD screen for 1.5s instant playback? (eg like a normal DSLR). I would like to quickly glance at the LCD after shooting, but don't need want to be interrupted when I've got my eyes in the OVF framing the next shot. Currently seems to be either instant playback in EVF or must have the LCD on wasting power.
Also, my god it's quiet! Coming from the clunk of 5D mark 2, at first I thought the shutter is broken, but photos came out correct. The click can be faintly heard in a very very quiet room.
Fantastic camera, no problems with AF speed as far as I can see. Live-view/EVF does AF better at close range, but at normal range, it's quite fast.
Although a small problem is that in OVF, it's not clear where it has achieved focus, the AF square doesn't resize, so having smaller AF box is actually counter productive when shooting at F2.
What is the setting out of hundreds to disable live-view screen, then use the LCD screen for 1.5s instant playback? (eg like a normal DSLR). I would like to quickly glance at the LCD after shooting, but don't need want to be interrupted when I've got my eyes in the OVF framing the next shot. Currently seems to be either instant playback in EVF or must have the LCD on wasting power.
Also, my god it's quiet! Coming from the clunk of 5D mark 2, at first I thought the shutter is broken, but photos came out correct. The click can be faintly heard in a very very quiet room.
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I'm having a few issues with taking photos of my kids and moving objects. Its great when they are still and i'm really happy with the IQ, but when they start moving about everything is OOF and the delay from it focusing to taking the photos is quite a long time compared with a DSLR.
Is the X100S any better?
Is the X100S any better?
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I have found that. The AF doesnt keep up and I had a lot of pics fit for the bin at weekend. We were walking in the woods, so not too light, think 800 iso, 1/60 and f4 and a lot of pics were oof (static). As soon as I used flash or it got brighter all fine.
Normally select focus point myself as the auto one is pants unless i am missing something? Never detects a face!
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Have I got a good deal here?
Went to John Lewis today to play around with an OM-D. Saw their clearance shelf (some lovely, lovely cameras!) and spotted an X100.
Price said £500. I told the girl I would give her £450, she said that sounded reasonable and she wanted it to go to a good home. Deal done.
So, £450, brand new from JL with a full warranty.
Went to John Lewis today to play around with an OM-D. Saw their clearance shelf (some lovely, lovely cameras!) and spotted an X100.
Price said £500. I told the girl I would give her £450, she said that sounded reasonable and she wanted it to go to a good home. Deal done.
So, £450, brand new from JL with a full warranty.
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Sounds like a good deal for a brand new camera. I would do a shutter count just to make sure.
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Sounds like a good summer deal. It's good that shops are prepared to haggle a bit, makes you want to go back. We just went to Currys to buy 3 laptops. They refused to move on the price saying the supplier wouldn't let the store sell them any cheaper ! We walked out. If they had knocked some off they would have had a quick sale. Their loss.
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First impressions on getting RAW files in to Aperture - omg this thing is sharp. Focus whilst slower than my D300, is pin point accurate. I am going to try shooting in JPG and see what sort of files it puts out. I am always keen to see what a camera can do processing images, save me doing it!
Anyway few presets in Aperture applied.
Anyway few presets in Aperture applied.
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I only ever shoot jpeg with mine. Seriously good output, and yeah it's sharp. Plenty sharp enough wide open.
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Another weekend, even more love for my little Fuji. I've never considered black and white before, but for some reason since getting the X100 a lot of stuff just seems to suit B&W, weird as I love the colour output!
ND filter mode, wide open, Auto ISO 3200, I don't think I've moved away from those few simple settings...
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr
ND filter mode, wide open, Auto ISO 3200, I don't think I've moved away from those few simple settings...
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Goodwood Festival of Speed 2013 by Harry_S, on Flickr
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Did you have it in ND mode to get noisier photos for the B&W on purpose? I only ask because it seems strange (to me) to boost the ISO amd have ND on rather than turn ND off and lower the ISO.
Great photos by the way.
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Loving my new toy
Used it quite a lot over the weekend, Duxford airshow and then Thai restaurant on Saturday. Here are a few photos straight from the camera. Click on the file number to get larger image for your pixel peeping pleasure.
1/850 /8 ISO 200:
_DSF2639 by wuyanxu, on Flickr
1/60 /2 ISO 2500:
_DSF2730 by wuyanxu, on Flickr
1/52 /2.8 ISO 3200:
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1/60 /2 ISO 1000: White balance is excellent, both Canon and Nikon DSLR struggles under this room's lighting and nothing is white.
_DSF2759 by wuyanxu, on Flickr
Used it quite a lot over the weekend, Duxford airshow and then Thai restaurant on Saturday. Here are a few photos straight from the camera. Click on the file number to get larger image for your pixel peeping pleasure.
1/850 /8 ISO 200:
_DSF2639 by wuyanxu, on Flickr
1/60 /2 ISO 2500:
_DSF2730 by wuyanxu, on Flickr
1/52 /2.8 ISO 3200:
_DSF2738 by wuyanxu, on Flickr
1/60 /2 ISO 1000: White balance is excellent, both Canon and Nikon DSLR struggles under this room's lighting and nothing is white.
_DSF2759 by wuyanxu, on Flickr