X100s? Advice And Thoughts

[Chris Dodkin]

Did I mention you should buy a Fuji Hamish?

 

[Davie Hudson]

i'm seeing people saying that the x-pro 1 is seriously cheap... where? I think we're losing track with the concept of cheap here lolol

 

[Pete Askew]

http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/refurbished-digital-cameras

I think it may have of come from Rob pointing out the X-Pro here:

http://shop.fujifilm.co.uk/refurbished-digital-cameras

 

[Hamish Gill]

I guess the thing is to look at the purpose it will be used for, a general tote around camera, with a leaf shutter , built in nd filter makes fill in flash a doddle. The original 100 has had several updates and focussing speed has improved greatly. If you want it as a street shooter, low light etc then the 100s is your best bet,

However if you want something a tool for more widespread use then, the X pro/Xe1 is the one to go for, as they are now seriously cheap.

Either way you will be a happy chap.

I have thought about the xpro, and haven't entierly ruled it out...
This camera is instead of a leica m9 though, and the only lens I would use on the m9 is my 35mm 'cron. The x100s therefore makes a good bit of sense

 

[Pete Askew]

That is almost exactly why I have never bought an X100 - it would fulfil the same role as my M9/35mm combination. I ruled it out as a pocket camera for being to big. The Sony RX100 has become that despite my original misgivings.

 

[Brian Moore]

A local camera shop last week had a pair of open box Sony RX100 cameras for $475. Deal? Or is it worth shelling out more clams for the 2nd version?

Also, I didn't realize the Fuji X100 had a 35mm focal length (35mm equivalent I guess; I always thought it was a 50). That sounds quite nice. And I gather from earlier posts here that a wide angle attachment is available and that firmware upgrades have solved some problems. B&H has one used for $719. Worth it?

 

[Pete Askew]

The Mk 2 has a couple of nice extra features such as the hinged LCD and a 'hotshot'. It's a tad bigger and heavier but is supposed to focus better in low light - nit really noticed a problem there. That is about $50 below list and so could be quite attractive. The X100 is a different beast and, as Hamish notes, more akin to a Leica in size / function. It depends what you want it for I guess. The Sony is a great pocket camera but I think the Fuji is too big for that (as is the X20) but the Fuji is a superb alternative to an M9!

 

[Brian Moore]

The Mk 2 has a couple of nice extra features such as the hinged LCD and a 'hotshot'. It's a tad bigger and heavier but is supposed to focus better in low light - nit really noticed a problem there. That is about $50 below list and so could be quite attractive. The X100 is a different beast and, as Hamish notes, more akin to a Leica in size / function. It depends what you want it for I guess. The Sony is a great pocket camera but I think the Fuji is too big for that (as is the X20) but the Fuji is a superb alternative to an M9!

I like the size of the X100, Pete. The Sony is too wee I think. Also, the X100 has a viewfinder, which I always want. KEH has several on sale. One at $616 in "EX" condition.

 

[Pete Askew]

Seems a good price.

 

[Rob MacKillop]

A great price for a camera I think you'll love, Brian.

 

[Davie Hudson]

And I gather from earlier posts here that a wide angle attachment is available and that firmware upgrades have solved some problems. B&H has one used for $719. Worth it?

I've looked at the wide angle attachment, would it be worth nearly £300 to gain 7mm?

 

[Brian Moore]

I've looked at the wide angle attachment, would it be worth nearly £300 to gain 7mm?

Er,...not unless I win the lottery.

 

[Davie Hudson]

exactly, if they were saying it could take you from 35mm to 14mm or 17mm i'd have it but to bring it to 28mm, sorry not for me

 

[Rob MacKillop]

I had it when I had the X100, and to be honest I didn't think it made three hundred quid of a difference...There were moments when I was glad I had the option of using it, but for the most part I would have to say I didn't notice it. But, unlike you, Davie, I wasn't doing a lot of landscapes.

 

[Davie Hudson]

I had it when I had the X100, and to be honest I didn't think it made three hundred quid of a difference...There were moments when I was glad I had the option of using it, but for the most part I would have to say I didn't notice it. But, unlike you, Davie, I wasn't doing a lot of landscapes.

If I need a wide wide shot i'll use the 1ds with 17-40mm lens OR use the very nice pano function on the fuji. The only issue being it only uses jpeg for the pano but the fuji's jpeg seems so much better than most

 

[Hamish Gill]

Yeah, I wouldn't but the adapter, despite feeling very at home with a 28!

 

[Nick Lukey]

i'm seeing people saying that the x-pro 1 is seriously cheap... where? I think we're losing track with the concept of cheap here lolol

Seriously cheap to what I paid.
You can get a refurb X pro for £499.00, then use legacy lenses or pick up used fuji lenses as and when.

 

[Brian Moore]

Fuji USA doesn't seem to ever have any refurbished X-Pros or X100 cameras. Wonder why that is?

 

[Dan Cattermole]

exactly, if they were saying it could take you from 35mm to 14mm or 17mm i'd have it but to bring it to 28mm, sorry not for me

Certainly not for me either Davie, I got the x100s on the proviso of having no extra lenses, extra luggage, a fixed all round standardised focal length to go with it, thus to be my everyday to hand camera.

 

[Davie Hudson]

Certainly not for me either Davie, I got the x100s on the proviso of having no extra lenses, extra luggage, a fixed all round standardised focal length to go with it, thus to be my everyday to hand camera.

it's such a multifunctional wee thing and coupled with the eye-fi card and a samsung tablet it's brilliant