Fuji X Series - First Forays

[Milan Vjestica]

I acquired an XE-1 a few weeks back and have not had opportunity to use it due to work getting in the way. I also bought and XF-1 for my wife and she has been away for 6 weeks so that did not get into my sticky hands either.

I finally got to play this weekend and here are a couple with the XE-1

A reflection containing two views in one that many cruise passengers first see of Sydney.

AWA Building not far from Wynyard Station. A little off the tourist trail.

The Strand arcade, Sydney CBD. ISO3200 and I overdid the NR so it looks a little soft.

Finally a little sample from the XF-1

I have to admit that my first impressions of the X series are really good. Great pictures straight out of camera. These were processed in LR but really did not need as much as I expected. The 18-55 Fujinon is a very good lens indeed. Starting to get used to the XE-1 as it is a little different to the Nikon.

As for the XF-1, for a compact that cost me less than $200 including the Fuji Leather Case, it was a bargain.

Now for a look at the XT-1..................perhaps not as the budget is busted already. So tempting...

Chris and Beth I blame you both equally.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

What we've come to expect from Fuji X cameras - great clarity, beautiful photos, etc. But it still takes someone with a good eye to get the most out of them, and you have that, Milan. Nice series. Love the Nut Shop!

 

[Paul Lange]

All good but the Strand Arcade takes the biscuit, I think. The files from the Fuji are the easiest to work from in my opinion, they tend to be very clean and are easy to sharpen without unwanted artefacts appearing.

 

[Milan Vjestica]

Thanks Rob and Paul.

A whole shop for nuts! Perhaps a future forum venue?

 

[Beth Carter]

congrats on the new toys! great series, the arcade is my favorite too. a lot of things going on in there, but it's not chaotic or overwhelming. b&w was a nice choice for that. any shots of inside the nut shop? i can only imagine they have organized sections of nuts named after forum members in there.

 

[Milan Vjestica]

Hi Beth,
No shots inside. Not enough light from the dark side!

 

[Dan Cattermole]

That black and white shot is fantastic! Good work.

 

[Nick Lukey]

Excellent set, welcome to the Fuji club

 

[Ivar Dahl-Larsen]

Very well done. I know you are to be happy with it. I have had mine now for more than a year and find no faults with it. An extention of my right hand.