Fuji X Series

Jase · 27 Jul 2017 at 17:12

Well I tried a few cameras and ended up with the one I intended... ie the XT2

I got the kit and also the 56 1.2. Already in love with the 56mm it's amazing! I've ordered the 23mm and will pick that up on Saturday and if I'm in a good mood the 35 to

The only wrist strap they had was the Peak Design which I purchased as a tempory measure until I can find one I like.. also need to order a case but think I'll get the Gariz. Bought a nice little bag Tenba bag which can carry the camera with lens and another 2 or 3 lenses, very compact and really nice.

Hope to go out tonight to try it out. I'm going away next weekend so this will be my travel gear.

xaldub · 27 Jul 2017 at 17:35

Enjoy your new gear

Jase · 27 Jul 2017 at 17:51

Raymond Lin said:
New Strap from the States. New Grip/half case arrived from Korea. Like the Fuji one but with access to battery and memory card door.

I think I have taken more photos OF my fuji than I have with it so far.

What strap is that please and where did you order it from? suitable for XT2?

Zogger · 28 Jul 2017 at 12:26

Jase said:
I'm struggling to find a wrist strap though, any recommendations?

I use a "footprint" leather wrist strap and haven't had any complaints. His ebay user is http://www.ebay.co.uk/usr/cliveatoak

I think he does custom colour combos as well

Raymond Lin · 28 Jul 2017 at 13:07

Jase said:
What strap is that please and where did you order it from? suitable for XT2?

I got it on Etsy, and for the X-T1 I actually use a peak wrist strap. As for the Garic leather case, once I got the battery grip it stayed in the box so if I were you I'd save your money as you have the grip.

Jase · 28 Jul 2017 at 13:54

Raymond Lin said:
I got it on Etsy, and for the X-T1 I actually use a peak wrist strap. As for the Garic leather case, once I got the battery grip it stayed in the box so if I were you I'd save your money as you have the grip.

OK thanks. I doubt I'll use the grip much though as it adds a fair bit of bulk, I only got it as Fuji have a 1/2 price offer on it until the end of the month and I'm sure it will come in handy at some stage for video or something.

I actually ordered the official Fuji X-T2 case last night which arrived this morning, It's not bad but I'm not sure I like the base as it seems a bit too thick for my liking, it did have a door for battery access though which I wasn't expecting. I'll have a proper look tonight and send it back if I still don't like it.

Raymond Lin · 28 Jul 2017 at 14:03

The grip makes the EVF to be 100hz for smoother viewing, it does boost mode for increase FPS and also need it for audio jack if you ever need a mic. Plus you can have 2 more batteries in it.

Jase · 28 Jul 2017 at 15:33

Raymond Lin said:
The grip makes the EVF to be 100hz for smoother viewing, it does boost mode for increase FPS and also need it for audio jack if you ever need a mic. Plus you can have 2 more batteries in it.

That's interesting as I didn't know about the EVF bit, I'll have to give it a go tonight. The shop threw in a couple of spare batteries so why not

CGrieves · 28 Jul 2017 at 20:59

Jase said:
Well I tried a few cameras and ended up with the one I intended... ie the XT2

I got the kit and also the 56 1.2. Already in love with the 56mm it's amazing! I've ordered the 23mm and will pick that up on Saturday and if I'm in a good mood the 35 to

The only wrist strap they had was the Peak Design which I purchased as a tempory measure until I can find one I like.. also need to order a case but think I'll get the Gariz. Bought a nice little bag Tenba bag which can carry the camera with lens and another 2 or 3 lenses, very compact and really nice.

Hope to go out tonight to try it out. I'm going away next weekend so this will be my travel gear.

Nice setup. The Tenba bags are brilliant.

Shadowness · 29 Jul 2017 at 12:46

Nice one Jase!

The 23mm and 56mm are my two walkabout lenses now. Love having two bodies so I'm not endlessly switching too!
Both fit great in my Ona bag too

Scam · 1 Aug 2017 at 11:47

Shout out for Deadcamera's straps. I got the wrist strap from them. Looks lovely and very comfy, especially when it softens up.

When I want a shoulder strap I use my Blackrapid which is a leftover from my Nikon SLR gear. Looks a bit excessive for my XT10 though, so I'm tempted to get a nice looking shoulder/neck strap

EDIT: Just realised they now do quick release connectors..
EDIT2: That Tenba bag looks nice, where can you get them in the UK?

CGrieves · 1 Aug 2017 at 15:07

Scam said:
EDIT2: That Tenba bag looks nice, where can you get them in the UK?

I bought mine on a well known Amaz....ing online retailer, but I think Park cameras had them last time I was in.

ethan · 2 Aug 2017 at 21:04

Jase said:
Well I tried a few cameras and ended up with the one I intended... ie the XT2

I got the kit and also the 56 1.2. Already in love with the 56mm it's amazing! I've ordered the 23mm and will pick that up on Saturday and if I'm in a good mood the 35 to

The only wrist strap they had was the Peak Design which I purchased as a tempory measure until I can find one I like.. also need to order a case but think I'll get the Gariz. Bought a nice little bag Tenba bag which can carry the camera with lens and another 2 or 3 lenses, very compact and really nice.

Hope to go out tonight to try it out. I'm going away next weekend so this will be my travel gear.

How does the Tenba compare to a Vanguard Uprise ii 38 (which is the bag I use)?

Jase · 2 Aug 2017 at 22:56

ethan said:
How does the Tenba compare to a Vanguard Uprise ii 38 (which is the bag I use)?

In design they look to be pretty similar, personally I just like the quality of Tenba and Thinktank bags so they tend to be the ones I buy these days.

Have to say I'm loving the X-T2. I bought a 10-24 lens also on the weekend and it is so sharp, really impressed. Actually I am going to need a bigger bag, I've built a lens collection quicker than I expected

CGrieves · 3 Aug 2017 at 10:33

ethan said:
How does the Tenba compare to a Vanguard Uprise ii 38 (which is the bag I use)?

The two standout features of the Tenba for me are the silent velcro and the magnetic toggles on the top flap. When closed, there's no way you can pull the flap open, but touch the toggles from the side and they slide off. To reattach, hold over studs and they pop on themselves. Brilliant and simple.

ethan · 3 Aug 2017 at 14:01

Silent velcro would be a blessing. I missed a couple of shots because of it. Saying that the Vanguard has a magnetic flap over the top zip to avoid needing to use the fkap that is held in place by the velcro.

ethan · 3 Aug 2017 at 20:41

Just come across a rumour about a possible XE3 on flipboard:

... it has been said that the X-E3 will sport the AF Joystick that both the X-T2 and X-Pro2 have, which would be a MAJOR one-up over the X-T20. As well, it’s also been reported that the X-E3 will feature Bluetooth (and X-Series first) and 4K video (making the X-Pro2 the only X-Trans III based camera without it) and is expected to be smaller than the X-E2 – how much smaller.

I might not have to buy the Xpro 2 as a general knock-about to replace my XE2 after all. (Source: Phoblographer.com)

Random Guy Esq. · 6 Aug 2017 at 17:57

@Jase What size Tenba DNA is that if I can ask? And is the pic how the colour looks in real life (i.e. not too green)?

Zaf · 14 Aug 2017 at 23:13

Hey Guys, it feels like forever since I last posted on here... I've started a new job and with moving house too been a nightmare all at the same time... Anyway!

I was hoping to buy the 56 1.2 from Fuji refurb but, they haven't got them in stock. Now I'm very tempted to get the 35 1.4 instead or do I wait until the 56 is back in stock?

Raymond Lin · 15 Aug 2017 at 00:53

Zaf said:
Hey Guys, it feels like forever since I last posted on here... I've started a new job and with moving house too been a nightmare all at the same time... Anyway!

I was hoping to buy the 56 1.2 from Fuji refurb but, they haven't got them in stock. Now I'm very tempted to get the 35 1.4 instead or do I wait until the 56 is back in stock?

It's a completely different lens…which one do you want?