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p.9 #1 · Fuji X100s!

I know this is a little OT but seeing as this is the most active X100 related thread right now I thought I'd ask here as it'll be more likely to get a response. Basically, I'm interested if anyone can compare the size of the OVF compared to something I've used myself. For example, my hi-matic 7s2, I guess many cameras of this type (cheap fixed lens RF) have a similar VF - can anyone compare? I was just doing a little research as found more reports of the OVF being quite small than I would have liked. Hopefully not Minilux small...

Jan 16, 2013 at 12:36 PM

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p.9 #2 · Fuji X100s!

ricardovaste wrote:
I know this is a little OT but seeing as this is the most active X100 related thread right now I thought I'd ask here as it'll be more likely to get a response. Basically, I'm interested if anyone can compare the size of the OVF compared to something I've used myself. For example, my hi-matic 7s2, I guess many cameras of this type (cheap fixed lens RF) have a similar VF - can anyone compare? I was just doing a little research as found more reports of the OVF being quite small than I would have liked. Hopefully not Minilux small...

I think the X100 has a right-sized OVF. Here's a comparison of the X100, left bottom, Olympus 35 SP, left top, and Canon 1DIV, right top and bottom.

Jan 16, 2013 at 01:27 PM

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p.9 #3 · Fuji X100s!

Wow, perfect comparison, thank you! How does the size feel when viewing through compared to the Olympus 35 SP? Similar?

Jan 16, 2013 at 02:15 PM

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p.9 #4 · Fuji X100s!

You're welcome.

The X100 finder is brighter and probably a bit sharper. The X100 finder seems to be a bit "bigger", but the 42mm lens on the Oly makes it difficult to compare them directly. I normally use cameras with very nice finders (i.e. 1DX, 1DIV, and 5DII), and the X100 finder doesn't seem lacking in comparison.

The X100 also allows you to overlay digital info on the optical finder; level line, shooting params, histogram, distance scale - it's a whole new ball game.

Jan 16, 2013 at 02:29 PM

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p.9 #5 · Fuji X100s!

Ah that sounds good then. I just know I'm spoilt with the a900 VF, something other VF's just seem tiny & dark in comparison. If it's at least comparable to the Oly (perhaps slightly bigger) then that's all I need to know. The extra info you can overlay has always intrigued me as well... particularly distance scale.

Jan 16, 2013 at 02:34 PM

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p.9 #6 · Fuji X100s!

love my x100. i know it'd be silly to upgrade, but i'd be lying if i said it wasn't tempting.

question for you guys: is the x trans sensor exactly the same in this body, the xe1 and the xpro1?

i haven't been paying that much attention. i'm also seeing that you can grab an xpro1 for a really nice price used, and again i'd be lying if i said it wasn't interesting. the x100 is so nice i wanna be in on the action when fuji, in all their weirdness, rolls out some new stuff.

Jan 18, 2013 at 07:00 PM

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p.9 #7 · Fuji X100s!

goosemang: The only real reason for an upgrade is if you need/want the extra 4 megapixel. That said, lust has nothing to do with logic, so, if you feel like it, just go for the new one and sell/donate the old one. And tell us about any real world differences you find!

Jan 18, 2013 at 07:30 PM

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p.9 #8 · Fuji X100s!

vallejo wrote:
goosemang: The only real reason for an upgrade is if you need/want the extra 4 megapixel.

Because the seemingly vastly imroved autofocus is meaningless?

Jan 18, 2013 at 07:56 PM

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p.9 #9 · Fuji X100s!

vallejo wrote:
goosemang: The only real reason for an upgrade is if you need/want the extra 4 megapixel.

DTOB wrote:
Because the seemingly vastly imroved autofocus is meaningless?

I like the "S".

Jan 18, 2013 at 10:02 PM

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p.9 #10 · Fuji X100s!

the "S" looks nice, I would prefer it in red

Jan 18, 2013 at 11:29 PM

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p.9 #11 · Fuji X100s!

X100S has gone up in price in the UK :'(

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-fuji-finepix-x100s-digital-camera/p1534872

That's $1790 USD...

Jan 19, 2013 at 01:31 PM

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p.9 #12 · Fuji X100s!

The pre-order price over here is $1300 CA. That's about $1300 US.

Jan 19, 2013 at 03:04 PM

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p.9 #13 · Fuji X100s!

B*tch

You'll get me one then? ;-)

Jan 19, 2013 at 03:33 PM

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p.9 #14 · Fuji X100s!

ricardovaste wrote:
B*tch

You'll get me one then? ;-)

Give me time...

Jan 19, 2013 at 03:53 PM

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p.9 #15 · Fuji X100s!

Hmmm. Does that $1790 US price include VAT? I'd have to pay 15% sales tax on top of the $1300 price, for a total of $1495 CA.

Jan 19, 2013 at 04:05 PM

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p.9 #16 · Fuji X100s!

ricardovaste wrote:
X100S has gone up in price in the UK :'(

http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-fuji-finepix-x100s-digital-camera/p1534872

That's $1790 USD...

You know it won't be that price three months time after the release date....

Jan 19, 2013 at 04:27 PM

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p.9 #17 · Fuji X100s!

Hmmm did the X100 really budge that much after 3 months? I was hoping to get one around March time, but it'll only just be out then so wouldn't have moved.

Jan 19, 2013 at 04:41 PM

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p.9 #18 · Fuji X100s!

x100 didn't drop in price for a long time after release

Jan 20, 2013 at 01:01 PM

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p.9 #19 · Fuji X100s!

goosemang wrote:
x100 didn't drop in price for a long time after release

I bought my X100 in May 2011 for $1300 before tax. It was one of the first X100 sold in Ottawa. Today, a new X100 costs $1200 before tax.

Jan 20, 2013 at 02:30 PM

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p.9 #20 · Fuji X100s!

Well, I went ahead and pre-orderd an X100s. I figure it'll be good for that single camera/lens shooting when I want very high quality, but don't want more than one lens. Can replace a few redundant lenses in my system as a result. Now I just need to sit and wait for 2 months. Arghh... Why can't camera companies do stuff like Apple - Announce on one day, preorders start 3 days later, shipments start a week after that.

Jan 22, 2013 at 06:05 PM

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