Fuji X Series

iMacMart · 29 Nov 2022 at 12:51

GMac11 said:
If it's coming by Royal Mail I wouldn't hold your breath
I posted two items (one on Thursday and one on Saturday), the latter of which was my trusty X-T4 and it hasn't even entered the system yet - still showing as received at Post Office. I just feel sorry for the guy who bought it.

I believe it’s being shipped in from outside the UK, seller is located in UK (according to ebay) Netherlands I seem to remember?

I sold I pc bundle and got it out special delivery RM yesterday so hopefully that gets there before the strikes!

Out of interest what did you get for you mr X-T4?

Raymond Lin · 29 Nov 2022 at 12:54

I posted something last Monday to go abroad, normally it would be at Birmingham sorting office that very night and then at Heathrow the next day.

This time it didn't get there until Thursday.

I've also ordered something on eBay that was due to arrive on Saturday, of course there was a Strike and it still not out for delivery today.

Everything is taking 3x as long at the moment.

iMacMart · 1 Dec 2022 at 09:43

Morning all!

Whats the best free photo editing software, I'm not a pro by any means and I'm also color blind so just want a basic tool, I've read Carktable is good for JPEGS?

Thanks

LiE · 1 Dec 2022 at 09:45

iMacMart said:
Morning all!

Whats the best free photo editing software, I'm not a pro by any means and I'm also color blind so just want a basic tool, I've read Carktable is good for JPEGS?

Thanks

For RAW editing you use Capture One Express for Fujifilm - https://www.captureone.com/en/capture-one-express/fujifilm

iMacMart · 1 Dec 2022 at 09:52

LiE said:
For RAW editing you use Capture One Express for Fujifilm - https://www.captureone.com/en/capture-one-express/fujifilm

Grand, I'll take a look this week!

iMacMart · 7 Dec 2022 at 13:20

Hi All

Finally got my brand new 18-55 lens and went to start setting up my T-X2 but cannot seem to see it in the Fuji App nothing showing within my iPhone wifi setting either?

I know the 2 does not have BT but am I missing something - Thanks

GMac11 · 7 Dec 2022 at 13:51

iMacMart said:
Hi All

Finally got my brand new 18-55 lens and went to start setting up my T-X2 but cannot seem to see it in the Fuji App nothing showing within my iPhone wifi setting either?

I know the 2 does not have BT but am I missing something - Thanks

I may have mis-read or mis-understood what your aim is but why are you using the app to set up your camera? The app is only for remote shooting and image transfer.
Yes you can use it to make sure your firmware is up to date but the traditional method of downloading from the website onto the SD card is much more reliable.

iMacMart · 7 Dec 2022 at 14:00

GMac11 said:
I may have mis-read or mis-understood what your aim is but why are you using the app to set up your camera? The app is only for remote shooting and image transfer.
Yes you can use it to make sure your firmware is up to date but the traditional method of downloading from the website onto the SD card is much more reliable.

Not your spot on! I'll ignore that then

I'm coming back to photography after years and trying to get up to speed with everything... Just spent the last 30 mins wondering why my viewfinder view was blurry had to adjust the small dial +/- next to the viewfinder, thought my camera was broken :rolleyes:

its going to take me some time to get my head around all the settings/buttons - I really don't want to stay in auto mode so pushing myself not to be lazy!

Any good youtube videos or books I can read on ISO, SS & Aperture I can read up on would help!

Thanks bud!

GMac11 · 7 Dec 2022 at 14:07

iMacMart said:
Not your spot on! I'll ignore that then

I'm coming back to photography after years and trying to get up to speed with everything... Just spent the last 30 mins wondering why my viewfinder view was blurry had to adjust the small dial +/- next to the viewfinder, thought my camera was broken its going to take me some time to get my head around all the settings/buttons - I really don't want to stay in auto mode so pushing myself not to be lazy!

Yep that would be the diopter - gets us all at one time or another

iMacMart said:
Any good youtube videos or books I can read on ISO, SS & Aperture I can read up on would help!

Thanks bud!

Personally, I would recommend Pal2tech and Omar Gonzalez. They both shoot Fuji (Pal2tech more so) and provide some great in-depth material.

iMacMart · 7 Dec 2022 at 14:09

GMac11 said:
Yep that would be the diopter - gets us all at one time or another

Personally, I would recommend Pal2tech and Omar Gonzalez. They both shoot Fuji (Pal2tech more so) and provide some great in-depth material.

Ah yes I subbed Pal2tech a few weeks back & will do Omar now

and start getting out and about ....

Funky-Melon · 8 Dec 2022 at 09:48

Anyone purchased or upgraded to the X-T5 yet?

GMac11 · 8 Dec 2022 at 10:01

Funky-Melon said:
Anyone purchased or upgraded to the X-T5 yet?

Yep

Any questions?

Funky-Melon · 8 Dec 2022 at 10:02

GMac11 said:
Yep
Any questions?

How does it compare to the X-T4 (assuming you had one?)

GMac11 · 8 Dec 2022 at 10:33

Funky-Melon said:
How does it compare to the X-T4 (assuming you had one?)

How did you know

To address a couple of the headline features, I've found the AF MUCH improved. It's not X-H2S levels but it isn't far off - a big step up from the X-T4 though.
Being honest, I'm not sure if I have noticed any appreciable improvement in going from 26 to 40mp. For absolute pixel peeping (at like 200%) then yes there's a difference but globally I can't say I've noticed it. That said, I don't do a lot of printing and when I do the largest I tend to go is 18x12 and I have images taken on my 16mp X-E1 which are barely imperceptible over the 26mp and the 40mp is a smaller step up again.

I do find it better in the hand. It's less chunky but maintains the grip from the X-T4 so it feels more noticeable in the hand.
Aside from that I can't honestly say there's much more in it. FYI I haven't tried the 160mp Pixel Shift yet.

Raymond Lin · 8 Dec 2022 at 10:47

I have been thinking getting a new (used/last gen) Fuji body for fun. I have the option of...

1 - Getting an X-Pro 2. Love the shape, love the look, love the experience. Hated the OVF on the X-Pro 1. Hated the Focusing in the X-Pro 1. I know the EVF and focusing on the X-Pro 2 is better which would be good. These are around £600.

2 - Getting an X-H2. For the IBIS. These are around £550 to £700 with the grip.

3 - X-100S, T or F. Between £500 to £700. If it's the F, is the focusing better than the X-H1/X-Pro 2?

I already have X-T1 and X-Pro 1 with 23/35/56 (1.4/1.2)

Prices are all around similar ballpark price wise.

Funky-Melon · 8 Dec 2022 at 15:58

GMac11 said:
How did you know
To address a couple of the headline features, I've found the AF MUCH improved. It's not X-H2S levels but it isn't far off - a big step up from the X-T4 though.
Being honest, I'm not sure if I have noticed any appreciable improvement in going from 26 to 40mp. For absolute pixel peeping (at like 200%) then yes there's a difference but globally I can't say I've noticed it. That said, I don't do a lot of printing and when I do the largest I tend to go is 18x12 and I have images taken on my 16mp X-E1 which are barely imperceptible over the 26mp and the 40mp is a smaller step up again.

I do find it better in the hand. It's less chunky but maintains the grip from the X-T4 so it feels more noticeable in the hand.
Aside from that I can't honestly say there's much more in it. FYI I haven't tried the 160mp Pixel Shift yet.

Thanks! Pretty much sums up what I was hoping to hear. I think if someone is jumping into Fuji as a new customer the X-T5 would be the better buy but if you already have an X-T4, you'd either have to really want the extra features or just a severe case of wanting the latest

Think I'll stick with the X-T4 and just be happy with it for what it is.

I must admit though, some of why I went for the X-T4 was due to Fuji's firmware support on previous cameras and porting features from newer models, I've been a bit disappointed with the X-T4 in this area. Hopefully they bring across some of the newer X-T5 features that the X-T4 can handle.

Buddy · 8 Dec 2022 at 22:13

Raymond Lin said:
I have been thinking getting a new (used/last gen) Fuji body for fun. I have the option of...

1 - Getting an X-Pro 2. Love the shape, love the look, love the experience. Hated the OVF on the X-Pro 1. Hated the Focusing in the X-Pro 1. I know the EVF and focusing on the X-Pro 2 is better which would be good. These are around £600.

2 - Getting an X-H2. For the IBIS. These are around £550 to £700 with the grip.

3 - X-100S, T or F. Between £500 to £700. If it's the F, is the focusing better than the X-H1/X-Pro 2?

I already have X-T1 and X-Pro 1 with 23/35/56 (1.4/1.2)

Prices are all around similar ballpark price wise.

Just get a X100V

iMacMart · 9 Dec 2022 at 18:27

Evening All

Any recommendations on a wrist strap and carry case/bag for my T2 & 18-55 lens ordered a battery grip too, cba carrying too many batteries

Raymond Lin · 9 Dec 2022 at 18:48

What kind, detachable or fixed? Fabric, man man material or leather.

Peak Design makes one, or you can get the leather kind on places like Etsy or Aliexpress.

iMacMart · 9 Dec 2022 at 18:56

Raymond Lin said:
What kind, detachable or fixed? Fabric, man man material or leather.

Peak Design makes one, or you can get the leather kind on places like Etsy or Aliexpress.

Fixed, fabric - seen some nice rope type? Not a fan of hard leather, reminds me of my dads case (god rest his soul!) Pentax years…. I’ll take a look at those