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p.29 #1X100VI first impressions + running commentary
jojib wrote:
I don't know. I waited four months to get mine (got it in June) here in Canada.
I got mine in Canada for 2 month, the smaller dealers are getting around faster.
John Power wrote
Where do you buy one now? I think they are scheduled to be re-priced to abut $1600 aren't they?I got mine in Canada for 2 month, the smaller dealers are getting around faster.
Sep 10, 2024 at 06:54 AM
p.29 #3X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I'm tempted to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max mainly because of the 5x telephoto lens. Apparently it is like a 120mm lens (for FF) which is great for portraits and some concerts/sports. I am a sucker for shallow DOF and I am not sure if the iPhone can do the 'just one eye in focus' shot like here with the x100VI @ f/2. And BTW, I also like to shoot portraits at f/4-f/5.6 to get all the facial features in focus.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174874692.y4OtMDAY.3DSCF0282_DxO2.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174874692.y4OtMDAY.3DSCF0282_DxO2.jpg
Sep 10, 2024 at 02:45 PM
p.29 #4X100VI first impressions + running commentary
https://i.imgur.com/VWWDNv8.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Agisfli.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iimekgph.jpg
Am I crazy or do the files from the X100 respond a little better to sharpening than Sony files? Anyone else have both systems and can chime in or am I LTTP on this known fact? I will say, this camera has me second guessing my gear closet (and expansion thoughts).
https://i.imgur.com/Agisfli.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iimekgph.jpg
Am I crazy or do the files from the X100 respond a little better to sharpening than Sony files? Anyone else have both systems and can chime in or am I LTTP on this known fact? I will say, this camera has me second guessing my gear closet (and expansion thoughts).
Sep 11, 2024 at 02:50 PM
p.29 #5X100VI first impressions + running commentary
The "sun bar" in the second picture is psychedelic - if I stare directly at it for a while on my monitor it seems to pulsate and becomes quite mesmerizing. What is it?
Sep 11, 2024 at 03:12 PM
p.29 #6X100VI first impressions + running commentary
RomanMF wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/VWWDNv8.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Agisfli.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iimekgph.jpg
Am I crazy or do the files from the X100 respond a little better to sharpening than Sony files? Anyone else have both systems and can chime in or am I LTTP on this known fact? I will say, this camera has me second guessing my gear closet (and expansion thoughts).
You're not crazy, thought I won't compare to Sony...only to the X100V. The extra pixels on the sensor help the sharpening a lot, not sure if it's the X-Trans arrangement or what.
https://i.imgur.com/VWWDNv8.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Agisfli.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iimekgph.jpg
Am I crazy or do the files from the X100 respond a little better to sharpening than Sony files? Anyone else have both systems and can chime in or am I LTTP on this known fact? I will say, this camera has me second guessing my gear closet (and expansion thoughts).
You're not crazy, thought I won't compare to Sony...only to the X100V. The extra pixels on the sensor help the sharpening a lot, not sure if it's the X-Trans arrangement or what.
Sep 11, 2024 at 03:27 PM
p.29 #7X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Nothing special, just a sea blur—ND filter, a slow shutter speed, and some intentional camera movement!
robnich1 wrote:
The "sun bar" in the second picture is psychedelic - if I stare directly at it for a while on my monitor it seems to pulsate and becomes quite mesmerizing. What is it?
robnich1 wrote:
The "sun bar" in the second picture is psychedelic - if I stare directly at it for a while on my monitor it seems to pulsate and becomes quite mesmerizing. What is it?
Sep 11, 2024 at 09:26 PM
p.29 #8X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Nice pics Roman! What film sim did you use?
The X100VI is my best beach camera, love it for the sky and water. Maybe I'll post one (NSFW) beach shot.
The X100VI is my best beach camera, love it for the sky and water. Maybe I'll post one (NSFW) beach shot.
Sep 12, 2024 at 10:09 AM
p.29 #9X100VI first impressions + running commentary
RoamingScott wrote:
https://i.imgur.com/Agisfli.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iimekgph.jpg
Am I crazy or do the files from the X100 respond a little better to sharpening than Sony files? Anyone else have both systems and can chime in or am I LTTP on this known fact? I will say, this camera has me second guessing my gear closet (and expansion thoughts).You're not crazy, thought I won't compare to Sony...only to the X100V. The extra pixels on the sensor help the sharpening a lot, not sure if it's the X-Trans arrangement or what.
Is this with Lightroom, Capture One or importing using DXO? Or does it not matter at all if you're only using jpegs?
RomanMF wrote
https://i.imgur.com/VWWDNv8.jpghttps://i.imgur.com/Agisfli.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/iimekgph.jpg
Am I crazy or do the files from the X100 respond a little better to sharpening than Sony files? Anyone else have both systems and can chime in or am I LTTP on this known fact? I will say, this camera has me second guessing my gear closet (and expansion thoughts).
Is this with Lightroom, Capture One or importing using DXO? Or does it not matter at all if you're only using jpegs?
Sep 14, 2024 at 07:49 AM
p.29 #10X100VI first impressions + running commentary
jojib wrote:
Nice pics Roman! What film sim did you use?
The X100VI is my best beach camera, love it for the sky and water. Maybe I'll post one (NSFW) beach shot.
Started as either Astia Soft or Provia.
https://i.imgur.com/IzMxvsLh.jpg
Finally started messing around with the Digital Tele feature. I'd probably never use the 10MP image, but the 20 I can work with. I used Enhance in LR to boost it back up in resolution.
Nice pics Roman! What film sim did you use?
The X100VI is my best beach camera, love it for the sky and water. Maybe I'll post one (NSFW) beach shot.
Started as either Astia Soft or Provia.
https://i.imgur.com/IzMxvsLh.jpg
Finally started messing around with the Digital Tele feature. I'd probably never use the 10MP image, but the 20 I can work with. I used Enhance in LR to boost it back up in resolution.
Sep 15, 2024 at 10:41 AM
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p.29 #11X100VI first impressions + running commentary
jojib wrote:
I'm tempted to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max mainly because of the 5x telephoto lens. Apparently it is like a 120mm lens (for FF) which is great for portraits and some concerts/sports. I am a sucker for shallow DOF and I am not sure if the iPhone can do the 'just one eye in focus' shot like here with the x100VI @ f/2. And BTW, I also like to shoot portraits at f/4-f/5.6 to get all the facial features in focus.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174874692.y4OtMDAY.3DSCF0282_DxO2.jpg
I hear you on that! I’ve got the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and to be honest, I don’t see much reason to jump to the 16 yet. The camera upgrades have felt pretty incremental recently. I went from the 12 Pro Max to the 15, and that was a solid leap, but for now, I’m happy with what I’ve got. I do love the versatility of my x100VI, but I find myself reaching for the phone more often because it’s just so quick and convenient, especially for everyday shots. The x100 usually only comes out when I’m traveling.
Phone cameras these days are really impressive, especially with all the different apps and editing options—it’s hard to beat that flexibility. But I totally agree on the shallow depth of field. It’s just not the same on a phone, especially for portrait shots. For those, I always go with the x100 or my Sony cameras. Nothing beats that smooth bokeh and the precision you get with a dedicated camera, especially at those wider apertures. I think phones still have a way to go before they can replicate that dreamy, razor-thin DOF look, but they’re getting closer for sure!
I'm tempted to upgrade to the iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max mainly because of the 5x telephoto lens. Apparently it is like a 120mm lens (for FF) which is great for portraits and some concerts/sports. I am a sucker for shallow DOF and I am not sure if the iPhone can do the 'just one eye in focus' shot like here with the x100VI @ f/2. And BTW, I also like to shoot portraits at f/4-f/5.6 to get all the facial features in focus.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174874692.y4OtMDAY.3DSCF0282_DxO2.jpg
I hear you on that! I’ve got the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and to be honest, I don’t see much reason to jump to the 16 yet. The camera upgrades have felt pretty incremental recently. I went from the 12 Pro Max to the 15, and that was a solid leap, but for now, I’m happy with what I’ve got. I do love the versatility of my x100VI, but I find myself reaching for the phone more often because it’s just so quick and convenient, especially for everyday shots. The x100 usually only comes out when I’m traveling.
Phone cameras these days are really impressive, especially with all the different apps and editing options—it’s hard to beat that flexibility. But I totally agree on the shallow depth of field. It’s just not the same on a phone, especially for portrait shots. For those, I always go with the x100 or my Sony cameras. Nothing beats that smooth bokeh and the precision you get with a dedicated camera, especially at those wider apertures. I think phones still have a way to go before they can replicate that dreamy, razor-thin DOF look, but they’re getting closer for sure!
Sep 17, 2024 at 11:14 AM
p.29 #12X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Yeah I agree John. And talking about Sony cameras I did a shoot yesterday using my Sony A6700 and Sonnar 24/1.8. The results are close to my X100VI but the latter has more cropping power given it has more MP.
Sep 17, 2024 at 06:11 PM
p.29 #13X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I'm so glad that I persevered during the four month wait. Can't wait to go on vacation with my X100VI!
Got tired of the 'film sim looks' so I shot RAW as well. Just upgraded from PL 7 Elite to 8 Elite.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174911716.LHvxq7Oj.1_DSF7698_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174911774.JeUccAoI.1_DSF7816_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174911847.ijWhv20a.1_DSF7940_DxO1.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174910394.hRShYMgP.1_DSF7589_Nik.jpg
Got tired of the 'film sim looks' so I shot RAW as well. Just upgraded from PL 7 Elite to 8 Elite.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174911716.LHvxq7Oj.1_DSF7698_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174911774.JeUccAoI.1_DSF7816_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174911847.ijWhv20a.1_DSF7940_DxO1.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174910394.hRShYMgP.1_DSF7589_Nik.jpg
Sep 26, 2024 at 06:31 PM
p.29 #14X100VI first impressions + running commentary
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Oct 30, 2024 at 05:02 PM
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p.29 #15X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Oct 30, 2024 at 07:02 PM
p.29 #16X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Hi guys, I'm asking for a bit a advice on how to best set up the AF system on these cameras.
I have been shooting street and travel with my M10-P for a couple of years and have enjoyed that process. I have no issue capturing a street scene when taking my time or looking thru the OVF but I am being way too inconsistent when trying to shoot on the go / from the hip. My current settings are Continuous AF with AF mode set to wide/tracking and AF-C custom settings set to [Tracking sensitivity to 3] and [speed tracking to 1].
Any advice is appreciated.
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I have been shooting street and travel with my M10-P for a couple of years and have enjoyed that process. I have no issue capturing a street scene when taking my time or looking thru the OVF but I am being way too inconsistent when trying to shoot on the go / from the hip. My current settings are Continuous AF with AF mode set to wide/tracking and AF-C custom settings set to [Tracking sensitivity to 3] and [speed tracking to 1].
Any advice is appreciated.
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Oct 30, 2024 at 07:18 PM
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p.29 #17X100VI first impressions + running commentary
ZdevilH1 wrote:
Hi guys, I'm asking for a bit a advice on how to best set up the AF system on these cameras.
I have been shooting street and travel with my M10-P for a couple of years and have enjoyed that process. I have no issue capturing a street scene when taking my time or looking thru the OVF but I am being way too inconsistent when trying to shoot on the go / from the hip. My current settings are Continuous AF with AF mode set to wide/tracking and AF-C custom settings set to [Tracking sensitivity to 3] and [speed...Show more →
This should work in general but it works better on Sonys. Since Fuji is kind of slow in AFC, I also use two old school methods: (1) AFS and single point or zone area and adjust the area with the joystick or touch screen before each shot. (2) zone focus with MF. Use the on screen DOF scale to set a zone where most of the street happenings fall, say from 2m to 8m at f11. I use the LCD to compose most of the time.
Hi guys, I'm asking for a bit a advice on how to best set up the AF system on these cameras.
I have been shooting street and travel with my M10-P for a couple of years and have enjoyed that process. I have no issue capturing a street scene when taking my time or looking thru the OVF but I am being way too inconsistent when trying to shoot on the go / from the hip. My current settings are Continuous AF with AF mode set to wide/tracking and AF-C custom settings set to [Tracking sensitivity to 3] and [speed...Show more →
This should work in general but it works better on Sonys. Since Fuji is kind of slow in AFC, I also use two old school methods: (1) AFS and single point or zone area and adjust the area with the joystick or touch screen before each shot. (2) zone focus with MF. Use the on screen DOF scale to set a zone where most of the street happenings fall, say from 2m to 8m at f11. I use the LCD to compose most of the time.
Oct 30, 2024 at 07:31 PM
p.29 #18X100VI first impressions + running commentary
jojib wrote:
Nice pics Roman! What film sim did you use?
The X100VI is my best beach camera, love it for the sky and water. Maybe I'll post one (NSFW) beach shot.
Agree about the X100VI being a great beach camera. Just got back from a trip with my family and it was much easier to keep clean than an interchangeable lens camera.
Nice pics Roman! What film sim did you use?
The X100VI is my best beach camera, love it for the sky and water. Maybe I'll post one (NSFW) beach shot.
Agree about the X100VI being a great beach camera. Just got back from a trip with my family and it was much easier to keep clean than an interchangeable lens camera.
Oct 30, 2024 at 08:47 PM
p.29 #19X100VI first impressions + running commentary
foto16 wrote:
I have been shooting street and travel with my M10-P for a couple of years and have enjoyed that process. I have no issue capturing a street scene when taking my time or looking thru the OVF but I am being way too inconsistent when trying to shoot on the go / from the hip. My current settings are Continuous AF with AF mode set to wide/tracking and AF-C custom settings set to [Tracking sensitivity to 3] and [speed tracking to 1].
Any advice is appreciated.This should work in general but it works better on Sonys. Since Fuji is kind of slow in AFC, I also use two old school methods: (1) AFS and single point or zone area and adjust the area with the joystick or touch screen before each shot. (2) zone focus with MF. Use the on screen DOF scale to set a zone where most of the street happenings fall, say from 2m to 8m at f11. I use the LCD to compose most of the time.
Ah I see, ok I have not tried MF. I am used to capturing between 3m and 5m on my my M10-P set at F2.8. I will give it a study. thank you!
ZdevilH1 wrote
Hi guys, I'm asking for a bit a advice on how to best set up the AF system on these cameras.I have been shooting street and travel with my M10-P for a couple of years and have enjoyed that process. I have no issue capturing a street scene when taking my time or looking thru the OVF but I am being way too inconsistent when trying to shoot on the go / from the hip. My current settings are Continuous AF with AF mode set to wide/tracking and AF-C custom settings set to [Tracking sensitivity to 3] and [speed tracking to 1].
Any advice is appreciated.
Ah I see, ok I have not tried MF. I am used to capturing between 3m and 5m on my my M10-P set at F2.8. I will give it a study. thank you!
Oct 30, 2024 at 09:20 PM
p.29 #20X100VI first impressions + running commentary
jojib wrote:
I used the X100VI again last week. This camera is becoming to be my 10,000+ steps machine :-) absolutely perfect for walkabouts. I shot mostly with the film bracket (Astia, Nostalgic Negative and Acros G). However, when I saw her printed outfit----I changed immediately to Velvia! I added a few more film sim recipes but only got a chance to use Kevin Mullins' technicolor (warm).
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174688501.I2uwDKeG.3DSCF2449_Nikcopy.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174691120.lMcso5r4.1DSCF1804_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174707924.c9reEOy6.1DSCF2251.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174698302.80Xi8Hdt.1DSCF2151_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174708120.yVK8ovn3.1DSCF2089_DxOAstia.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174691122.Utx0YQ3y.1DSCF4179_DxOc.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174708122.rs0eyfBT.1DSCF2321a.jpg
Velvia
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174695989.H4JzTOgK.1DSCF3698_DxOc.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174690875.MsIFi2qV.1DSCF3736_DxO.jpg
I am now trying to make up my mind between he ZF and the x100vi, (actually i just bought the x100vi, hasnt arrived yet, but could end sending it back to get the nikon).
I see a lot of noise in some of your images, also like it had very strong compression, not all but many, is this due to the editing style or its due to the files? is not all images, just some.
Thanks!
I used the X100VI again last week. This camera is becoming to be my 10,000+ steps machine :-) absolutely perfect for walkabouts. I shot mostly with the film bracket (Astia, Nostalgic Negative and Acros G). However, when I saw her printed outfit----I changed immediately to Velvia! I added a few more film sim recipes but only got a chance to use Kevin Mullins' technicolor (warm).
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174688501.I2uwDKeG.3DSCF2449_Nikcopy.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174691120.lMcso5r4.1DSCF1804_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174707924.c9reEOy6.1DSCF2251.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174698302.80Xi8Hdt.1DSCF2151_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174708120.yVK8ovn3.1DSCF2089_DxOAstia.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174691122.Utx0YQ3y.1DSCF4179_DxOc.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174708122.rs0eyfBT.1DSCF2321a.jpg
Velvia
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174695989.H4JzTOgK.1DSCF3698_DxOc.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174690875.MsIFi2qV.1DSCF3736_DxO.jpg
I am now trying to make up my mind between he ZF and the x100vi, (actually i just bought the x100vi, hasnt arrived yet, but could end sending it back to get the nikon).
I see a lot of noise in some of your images, also like it had very strong compression, not all but many, is this due to the editing style or its due to the files? is not all images, just some.
Thanks!
Nov 23, 2024 at 01:20 PM