Caporegime
£186 inc postage both ways and VAT (insurance paid)
Fuji X Series
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Caporegime
Nice, is that with Aaduki? How was the experience (I joined them on your recommendation)
Caporegime
I actually claimed on my travel insurance since it happened during a personal trip. I would have claimed with aaduki if they declined it.
Caporegime
Anyhow, now I put the case on the camera, which arrived like 2 days after I send the camera away for repair....I can finally give some proper thoughts on it.
The case comes in 2 sections. The base and grip and the "flap cover".
The base is attached with a thumb screw at the bottom with the battery door accessible. There is a a leather flap with magnet that holds an extra door in place to protect everything at the bottom away from the elements. There is a magnet on the base + 2 pieces of velcro at the bottom to attach to the flap when seated.
The back side of the flap where it makes contact with the rear LCD has a cushion, you can see in the side profile how thick it is. , There is also a cushion pad on the left front side that makes contact with the front of the camera.
On the front flap there is a magnet which when closed, snap shut to the base part holding it all in place. I think the magnet is across the bottom of the front flap to the front of the base unit. With the weather sealing kit and filter the whole thing fits snug. I would say JUST fits.
I have also put the thumb grip on the back and that also fits with it attached. The stitching is excellent and I would say for the money, the quality is fantastic.
The material is nice, can't tell if it's real or fake leather, I think it is real. It certain feels nicer than those cheap fake leather wallet. The entire thing with the camera feels very solid when closed, like a gold brick in a way.
p.s. I wished it came in black but at the time of purchase, it only came in brown. For like £40 or something that I paid, I think it's excellent, even if it's for the bottom half of the case. I paid like £100 for a Gariz case for the Sony body, and this feels similar quality.
The case comes in 2 sections. The base and grip and the "flap cover".
The base is attached with a thumb screw at the bottom with the battery door accessible. There is a a leather flap with magnet that holds an extra door in place to protect everything at the bottom away from the elements. There is a magnet on the base + 2 pieces of velcro at the bottom to attach to the flap when seated.
The back side of the flap where it makes contact with the rear LCD has a cushion, you can see in the side profile how thick it is. , There is also a cushion pad on the left front side that makes contact with the front of the camera.
On the front flap there is a magnet which when closed, snap shut to the base part holding it all in place. I think the magnet is across the bottom of the front flap to the front of the base unit. With the weather sealing kit and filter the whole thing fits snug. I would say JUST fits.
I have also put the thumb grip on the back and that also fits with it attached. The stitching is excellent and I would say for the money, the quality is fantastic.
The material is nice, can't tell if it's real or fake leather, I think it is real. It certain feels nicer than those cheap fake leather wallet. The entire thing with the camera feels very solid when closed, like a gold brick in a way.
p.s. I wished it came in black but at the time of purchase, it only came in brown. For like £40 or something that I paid, I think it's excellent, even if it's for the bottom half of the case. I paid like £100 for a Gariz case for the Sony body, and this feels similar quality.
Caporegime
The 4* condition 18mm from LCE, what do we think for 599? Some paint loss.
Caporegime
When you put it on the body, does the camera rest on that paint loss at the front?
edit - if I were you, I would return it, since I know how you think, it will bug you.
edit - if I were you, I would return it, since I know how you think, it will bug you.
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Caporegime
It does yes.
You can get the lens grey import for £30 more.
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens (Black)
£599.00 - 12 Months Warranty - 14 Days Money Back - 100% Brand New - Free Shipping - Import Tax Included
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Caporegime
It does yes.
You can get the lens grey import for £30 more.
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Lens (Black)
£599.00 - 12 Months Warranty - 14 Days Money Back - 100% Brand New - Free Shipping - Import Tax Includedwww.e-infin.com
Then do it.
Caporegime
My weird thinking makes me think that since the lens already has a few marks it will allow me to relax a bit more with it. I find with brand new I’m conscious of keeping that way.
Caporegime
Sleep on it, decide tomorrow?
Associate
Buy the grey-import one and relax £30 less?
Alternatively buy the grey import one and scratch it....
Caporegime
Some test shots, they look insane in full res RAW in LR. These are resized to 1800px longest side.
33mm 1.4, focused on the eye using animal detection.
18mm 1.4.
Photo of the lens I didn't manage to get the lens straight on so the upper test isn't fully in focus.
Heavy crop of a photo taken at minimum focus distance.
33mm 1.4, focused on the eye using animal detection.
18mm 1.4.
Photo of the lens I didn't manage to get the lens straight on so the upper test isn't fully in focus.
Heavy crop of a photo taken at minimum focus distance.
Caporegime
Lens looks great, nice rendering.
Caporegime
A few more snaps (on the 18mm), as the sun came out after the rain. Some have crops again.
I've arranged to return the 18mm, going to get it from e-infinity.
Trying to capture a sunstar but the sun was at an awkward spot.
Cropped hard on this one to get the fly detail to pop.
I've arranged to return the 18mm, going to get it from e-infinity.
Trying to capture a sunstar but the sun was at an awkward spot.
Cropped hard on this one to get the fly detail to pop.
Soldato
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did you decide on what to buy?
I know this is an old chat but are you locked into a Fuji camera or you looking at other options (am I going to get banned for talking about other vendors?)
I am still undecided but I am seriously considering the Fuji X-S20, and nope, I am not locked into any camera system, as of yet.
Soldato
Reala Ace today on XT-5.
Soldato
Yeah I’d used it a few times as it was already in the Lightroom module from a couple of months ago.
It’s not a game changer but I quite like it. It’s like a midway point between Provia and Classic Chrome - the latter of which I’m an absolute sucker for.
Provia is fine and I use it for my press work as artsy fartsy isn’t the name of the game but RA takes Provia and adds a little more contrast (among other things that I can’t put my finger on).
It’s not a game changer but I quite like it. It’s like a midway point between Provia and Classic Chrome - the latter of which I’m an absolute sucker for.
Provia is fine and I use it for my press work as artsy fartsy isn’t the name of the game but RA takes Provia and adds a little more contrast (among other things that I can’t put my finger on).
Well, wanted to try some video as well after playing around with the X-T1 so took a punt on grade B X-S10 with 16-80mm lens from CEX for £800.
Already had a fair bit of vouchers I got cheap so assuming it's in good nick pretty happy with that price although I'll probably sell on 16-80mm for a prime, want to try the 23mm F1.4 lens.
Already had a fair bit of vouchers I got cheap so assuming it's in good nick pretty happy with that price although I'll probably sell on 16-80mm for a prime, want to try the 23mm F1.4 lens.
the 10 - 24 is good in my opinion, its F4 but i would still recommend it to any Fuji owner
Man of Honour
I love my 10-24. Very sharp.