Comments on: Meeting a Stranger: The Fuji X100: A Street Photographer’s View http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/ Dedicated to promoting, publishing and discussing contemporary street photography. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 16:19:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: Paul Treacy http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-188 Paul Treacy Mon, 25 Jul 2011 13:56:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-188 The more I use the X100, the better and better it gets and the more and more enamoured I am of it. It goes from strength to strength. I might install the latest firmware update but it does everything I want it to do very, very quickly indeed. And I work the thing hard.  The more I use the X100, the better and better it gets and the more and more enamoured I am of it. It goes from strength to strength. I might install the latest firmware update but it does everything I want it to do very, very quickly indeed. And I work the thing hard. 

]]> By: abraham http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-187 abraham Sun, 17 Jul 2011 21:37:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-187 John have you seen this review? http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/05/11/the-top-7-complaints-of-the-fuji-x100-and-how-i-get-around-them-by-steve-huff/ Rob Doran John have you seen this review? http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/05/11/the-top-7-complaints-of-the-fuji-x100-and-how-i-get-around-them-by-steve-huff/

Rob Doran

]]> By: Nathan Ciurzynski http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-186 Nathan Ciurzynski Sun, 26 Jun 2011 05:41:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-186 I too have read other articles where a lot of quirky behavior was noticed in the X100 and became quite a bit of a nuisance. Not sure if I'd take one on a paying gig either. IF Fuji could turn that around in a secondary model, with the features this one was it could be quite a useful pro camera. I wrote about some favorite features on my blog at: http://www.sensoryescapeimages.com/blog/2011/6/25/fujifilm-finepix-x100-digital-camera.html I too have read other articles where a lot of quirky behavior was noticed in the X100 and became quite a bit of a nuisance. Not sure if I’d take one on a paying gig either. IF Fuji could turn that around in a secondary model, with the features this one was it could be quite a useful pro camera. I wrote about some favorite features on my blog at: http://www.sensoryescapeimages.com/blog/2011/6/25/fujifilm-finepix-x100-digital-camera.html

]]> By: Neue Fudji lässt X1 alt aussehen - Seite 43 - Leica User Forum http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-185 Neue Fudji lässt X1 alt aussehen - Seite 43 - Leica User Forum Wed, 11 May 2011 22:17:56 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-185 [...] Neue Fudji lässt X1 alt aussehen Ein unbegeistertes Review aus Streetfotografensicht: Meeting a Stranger: The Fuji X100: A Street Photographer’s View | Street Reverb Magazine Nun, wenn der gehypte Hybridpart des OVF nur für Fernes funktioniert, und der MF insgesamt nur [...] [...] Neue Fudji lässt X1 alt aussehen Ein unbegeistertes Review aus Streetfotografensicht: Meeting a Stranger: The Fuji X100: A Street Photographer’s View | Street Reverb Magazine Nun, wenn der gehypte Hybridpart des OVF nur für Fernes funktioniert, und der MF insgesamt nur [...]

]]> By: Christopher Marks http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-184 Christopher Marks Mon, 09 May 2011 23:39:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-184 This is a great review, you bring up a lot of the issues that have been troubling me after my first week with my X100. So many of the issues seem to be software based though, and it appears Fujifilm is being receptive to feedback in anticipation of making firmware improvements to address some of the quirks with the camera. Despite it's issues, I'm incredibly pleased with the photos I've taken so far: http://www.x100enthusiasts.com/discussion/23/my-x100-arrived This is a great review, you bring up a lot of the issues that have been troubling me after my first week with my X100. So many of the issues seem to be software based though, and it appears Fujifilm is being receptive to feedback in anticipation of making firmware improvements to address some of the quirks with the camera. Despite it’s issues, I’m incredibly pleased with the photos I’ve taken so far: http://www.x100enthusiasts.com/discussion/23/my-x100-arrived

]]> By: Anonymous http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-183 Anonymous Mon, 02 May 2011 11:47:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-183 John -thank you for such a thoughtful review from another Melbournian. Or in low light terms a Melbournite ;-) And good on Spyro for lending it to you. While I was all set to jump on to one of the imminent new stock here, the MF focus and lock up concerns have given me serious pause. I want to use the camera in lowish light at max aperture, with all the benefit of instant gratification digital, and small camera stealth, I do not want to be distanced from the experience in the wonderful sounding viewfinder while the electrickery writes to the card. Staying with my M2 I guess though so tempted by the high ISO potential. John -thank you for such a thoughtful review from another Melbournian. Or in low light terms a Melbournite ;-) And good on Spyro for lending it to you. While I was all set to jump on to one of the imminent new stock here, the MF focus and lock up concerns have given me serious pause. I want to use the camera in lowish light at max aperture, with all the benefit of instant gratification digital, and small camera stealth, I do not want to be distanced from the experience in the wonderful sounding viewfinder while the electrickery writes to the card. Staying with my M2 I guess though so tempted by the high ISO potential.

]]> By: Paul Treacy http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-182 Paul Treacy Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:57:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-182 Well, tomorrow I'm due to receive my lens hood for the X100 just as I box up the camera to be returned to Fuji UK for repair and full service. The Viewfinder shutter has gotten stuck halfway. I will miss it terribly. It has been my constant companion for over a month. It's a brilliant camera but I've been scuppered by this event. Back to the Nikons and primes and perhaps my Olympus Pens for a few days. Was really hoping to use the X100 on Friday to cover the republican street party on royal wedding day. Trusty D200 it'll have to be in the interim. http://paultreacy.com Well, tomorrow I’m due to receive my lens hood for the X100 just as I box up the camera to be returned to Fuji UK for repair and full service. The Viewfinder shutter has gotten stuck halfway. I will miss it terribly. It has been my constant companion for over a month. It’s a brilliant camera but I’ve been scuppered by this event. Back to the Nikons and primes and perhaps my Olympus Pens for a few days. Was really hoping to use the X100 on Friday to cover the republican street party on royal wedding day. Trusty D200 it’ll have to be in the interim.
http://paultreacy.com

]]> By: Chad http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-181 Chad Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:17:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-181 James, I agree that the in camera RAW is practically useless but for now (with no real 3rd party RAW support) it does produce a much nicer JPEG than the in camera JPEG engine so it is the best we have unless you are into SilkyPix torture or have an in @ Adobe. James, I agree that the in camera RAW is practically useless but for now (with no real 3rd party RAW support) it does produce a much nicer JPEG than the in camera JPEG engine so it is the best we have unless you are into SilkyPix torture or have an in @ Adobe.

]]> By: Chad http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-180 Chad Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:12:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-180 Wow, sounds like John had a tough go of it with the X100. From my own experience with the camera I can say that the first shoot - it was an X100 vs. X1 shootout with a model and I had about 40 minutes of camera time before we started - was equally painful. The X100 just didn't want to move the way I expected it to. However, after the shoot was over and I spent more time with the camera, learning the ins and outs and what I was doing "wrong" I found it to be adequately responsive. I had none of the issues with slow or freezing startup so it makes me wonder what the deal was with John's camera or the settings. I am aware that other users have voiced similar complaints so I am in no way insinuating that John didn't know what the hell he was doing! I had mine set for Quick Start and with a press of the shutter, by the time I had the viewfinder up to my eye, the camera was ready to roll, every time. Also, I'd like to state that I have heard no other user, myself included that is reporting the EVF "freezes" when attempting to lock focus. It does this in Macro mode but not in the standard AF mode so I wonder if John had things mixed up there. Clearly, John has expectations for a fast MF camera and the X100 simply does not fit the bill. If that was what I was looking for I would be in the same boat but since I'm not, the X100 is proving to be a great little performer. I've found the AF to be suitable for shooting concerts with fast moving artists, where I am firing off 200-400 images in an evening, using the OVF no less with 95% of the images in focus. The battery life has also been good considering the size of the battery - I would not expect it to match the capacity of the 5D Mk II's battery on any given day. Just because I say the X100 handles adequately doesn't mean I don't expect more and most X100 users will agree that the camera is far from optimized. Fuji is already indicating that they will be providing frequent firmware updates - ver 1.01 is scheduled for this Thursday and Fuji employees have been recorded stating that further enhancements are in the pipeline. In my humble evaluation, the X100 beat the snot out of the X1 in both usability (who wouldn't rather look through that beautiful OVF), build quality and overall image quality, so I believe this truly is a poor man's Leica, maybe just not an M9. Wow, sounds like John had a tough go of it with the X100. From my own experience with the camera I can say that the first shoot – it was an X100 vs. X1 shootout with a model and I had about 40 minutes of camera time before we started – was equally painful. The X100 just didn’t want to move the way I expected it to.

However, after the shoot was over and I spent more time with the camera, learning the ins and outs and what I was doing “wrong” I found it to be adequately responsive. I had none of the issues with slow or freezing startup so it makes me wonder what the deal was with John’s camera or the settings. I am aware that other users have voiced similar complaints so I am in no way insinuating that John didn’t know what the hell he was doing! I had mine set for Quick Start and with a press of the shutter, by the time I had the viewfinder up to my eye, the camera was ready to roll, every time.

Also, I’d like to state that I have heard no other user, myself included that is reporting the EVF “freezes” when attempting to lock focus. It does this in Macro mode but not in the standard AF mode so I wonder if John had things mixed up there.

Clearly, John has expectations for a fast MF camera and the X100 simply does not fit the bill. If that was what I was looking for I would be in the same boat but since I’m not, the X100 is proving to be a great little performer. I’ve found the AF to be suitable for shooting concerts with fast moving artists, where I am firing off 200-400 images in an evening, using the OVF no less with 95% of the images in focus. The battery life has also been good considering the size of the battery – I would not expect it to match the capacity of the 5D Mk II’s battery on any given day.

Just because I say the X100 handles adequately doesn’t mean I don’t expect more and most X100 users will agree that the camera is far from optimized. Fuji is already indicating that they will be providing frequent firmware updates – ver 1.01 is scheduled for this Thursday and Fuji employees have been recorded stating that further enhancements are in the pipeline.

In my humble evaluation, the X100 beat the snot out of the X1 in both usability (who wouldn’t rather look through that beautiful OVF), build quality and overall image quality, so I believe this truly is a poor man’s Leica, maybe just not an M9.

]]> By: Anonymous http://streetreverbmagazine.com/features/articles/meeting-a-stranger-the-fuji-x100-a-street-photographers-view/#comment-179 Anonymous Mon, 18 Apr 2011 07:25:00 +0000 http://streetreverbmagazine.com/?p=1789#comment-179 Michael, my mistake. Having re-read your comment I understand the point you're making now. Michael Reichmann dropped the hint in his recent X100 piece that he was testing the RAW converter on one of the main products in the market. We all know that's LR, so fingers crossed we'll be seeing very shortly. Kind regards, MarkB www.X100Photo.co.uk Michael, my mistake. Having re-read your comment I understand the point you’re making now. Michael Reichmann dropped the hint in his recent X100 piece that he was testing the RAW converter on one of the main products in the market. We all know that’s LR, so fingers crossed we’ll be seeing very shortly. Kind regards,

MarkB
http://www.X100Photo.co.uk

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