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That would be good on the X-Pro 1 I think for fun. Its AF sucks anyway!
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That would be good on the X-Pro 1 I think for fun. Its AF sucks anyway!
Yeah reason I like X-T1 is that it's an older camera now, so with film simulations you can get that vintage like look with the shots.
Wouldn't really need a pin sharp lens for that and could pair well with X-M1 for a compact combo. Looking on eBay there's UK stock for under £120 so not sure can got much wrong at that price.
23mm F1.4 is on my list of lenses to try in general.
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I notice there are more stock on the used market now, like on LCE, there are several X-E3, even a X-E4 (these were like gold dusts with people getting these when they couldn't get a X-100V). There are lots of X100 series in general, from the original to X-100V. Even a X-Pro 2 and X-Pro 3.
Haven't had a chance to take it out into the wild yet, but definitely can feel X-M1 is a different class of camera to X-T1, build and material quality wise.
Does feel cheaper in hand but hopefully performs well for what I want it for.
Does feel cheaper in hand but hopefully performs well for what I want it for.
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Just got an XF 8MM for £539 - it's much smaller than I expected!
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Been watching a few videos about Fuji’s updated firmware for improved AF. Does anyone notice much of a difference.
I've not noticed anything, but I've not struggled with focusing, no birding or sports going on here!
I would tend to agree, insomuch as, I never really had a problem with the AF up to now so I don’t really see a big difference - and I DO shoot sports (football and rugby mainly). I do try my hand at the odd bit of birding around the house but any shortfalls here are completely down to the soft squidgy thing behind the camera.
You're meant to use your fingers to take the pic mate...
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Have seen a few YT videos, I'm not really seeing a huge improvement in those at least.
I have noticed in the past when they improved low light AF capability and AF tracking ability
Had my first taste of Fujifilm repair experience and given that it was out of warranty and for X100F which doesn't have a set fee like the rest, very happy with the result and price
Requested repair 28th March, prepaid box sent out 29th and received 30th.
They received camera on 2nd April, estimate given next day which I paid right away and camera sent out yesterday (16th April) and received today. Excellent timing as I'm off to a 5 day hiking and camping trip to Western Scotland.
Requested repair 28th March, prepaid box sent out 29th and received 30th.
They received camera on 2nd April, estimate given next day which I paid right away and camera sent out yesterday (16th April) and received today. Excellent timing as I'm off to a 5 day hiking and camping trip to Western Scotland.
What was broken and how much did it cost out of interest?
Pretty good if it’s a main board issue. Good work Fuji.
That’s quite reassuring. I use my Fuji regularly and worry about the cost of a suitable replacement if it decides to give up one day. That sounds very reasonable.
I too have to praise Fuji when it comes to their repairs/service centre. A couple of years ago while my 70-300mm was in the last month of its warranty I chanced my arm at a free service. There was a rather large piece of dust that had managed to lodge itself inside the element and I politely pointed out I thought the sealing may not be 100%. But Fuji took it and did a full service free of charge.
But that's not even what I came here to add. More recently, my GF 100-200 developed a fault (6 months into my 2 year warranty). So, having read the paperwork I thought I ought to go through the retailer first who were more than happy to check it out but only after I'd posted it to them at my cost which was not cheap I can tell you. The big issue I had was the fault was intermittent and I made this absolutely clear that it may not show up straight away. A day or so after the lens arrived with the retailer I got an email to say they had forwarded to Fujifilm who would advise of any necessary action. I asked if they'd tested the lens before they sent it off just to see if they observed the issue for themselves to which I was told they didn't even unbox it, they literally just forwarded it (or so they claimed). Nearly 3 weeks had passed and I got an email from retailer to say the lens was back with them from Fuji and it would be back with me in a day or 2 which it duly did but the fault was still there.
I then got into a protracted email thread with the retailer and was angling for a replacement but they wouldn't budge and advised that no fault was found and that they believed the issue was with the camera which was total nonsense. They then wanted me to ship the lens AND my camera (which had nothing to do with them) for further testing but I drew the line here.
I then recalled my earlier dealings direct with Fuji with the 70-300 and that I didn't go through the (different) retailer on that occasion.
So the TL;DR is I compiled as comprehensive a video evidence of the fault that I could and started a Repair request with Fuji. The next day (Friday) I received a box with free return shipping, I posted the following day (Monday) and by Friday of that same week my lens was back with me fully repaired. No faff or mind numbing arguments with customer service reps.
My only regret throughout the whole process is that I didn't go direct to Fuji in the first place!
But that's not even what I came here to add. More recently, my GF 100-200 developed a fault (6 months into my 2 year warranty). So, having read the paperwork I thought I ought to go through the retailer first who were more than happy to check it out but only after I'd posted it to them at my cost which was not cheap I can tell you. The big issue I had was the fault was intermittent and I made this absolutely clear that it may not show up straight away. A day or so after the lens arrived with the retailer I got an email to say they had forwarded to Fujifilm who would advise of any necessary action. I asked if they'd tested the lens before they sent it off just to see if they observed the issue for themselves to which I was told they didn't even unbox it, they literally just forwarded it (or so they claimed). Nearly 3 weeks had passed and I got an email from retailer to say the lens was back with them from Fuji and it would be back with me in a day or 2 which it duly did but the fault was still there.
I then got into a protracted email thread with the retailer and was angling for a replacement but they wouldn't budge and advised that no fault was found and that they believed the issue was with the camera which was total nonsense. They then wanted me to ship the lens AND my camera (which had nothing to do with them) for further testing but I drew the line here.
I then recalled my earlier dealings direct with Fuji with the 70-300 and that I didn't go through the (different) retailer on that occasion.
So the TL;DR is I compiled as comprehensive a video evidence of the fault that I could and started a Repair request with Fuji. The next day (Friday) I received a box with free return shipping, I posted the following day (Monday) and by Friday of that same week my lens was back with me fully repaired. No faff or mind numbing arguments with customer service reps.
My only regret throughout the whole process is that I didn't go direct to Fuji in the first place!
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I have picked up a cheap X-M1 as well few months back with a faulty power switch/shutter button, annoying but it's usable for most part.
However, now tempted to have it repaired by Fuji as well while they are still officially supporting a camera that old.
Still have X-T1 too, I'm on a bit of a spree at the moment seeing what camera/lens setup I prefer the most!
Anyone has any experience with strap clips like Peak Design? Looks pricey but it's getting annoying pulling the camera out the backpack every time when hiking and definitely not enjoying having a strap around my neck when sweating up a mountain.
However, now tempted to have it repaired by Fuji as well while they are still officially supporting a camera that old.
Still have X-T1 too, I'm on a bit of a spree at the moment seeing what camera/lens setup I prefer the most!
Anyone has any experience with strap clips like Peak Design? Looks pricey but it's getting annoying pulling the camera out the backpack every time when hiking and definitely not enjoying having a strap around my neck when sweating up a mountain.
