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p.30 #1X100VI first impressions + running commentary
jojib’s images are NOT representative of the VI image quality.
Malabito wrote:
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.jpgI 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!
Malabito wrote:
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 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 03:53 PM
p.30 #2X100VI first impressions + running commentary
RoamingScott wrote:
jojib’s images are NOT representative of the VI image quality.
Malabito wrote
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 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!
Thanks! It's been a long time since I've used an APS-C camera. The last one I had was a Fuji X70, a great little camera, but I never really liked the sensor. Somehow, the images felt flat, and the files tended to break easily when editing.
Of course, I don't expect the files from the X100 to be like those from a full-frame camera, but I hope they're close and better than the X70's.
Nov 24, 2024 at 05:35 AM
p.30 #3X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I've not seen if there's a dedicated thread for the TC on X100 VI's - I recently got one to play with and so far have grown to quite like it. It's a little bit like sliding the clarity slider to the left a bit in Capture One (which I like) not as detailed but overall very nice. Here's two snaps taken today while I was on my way somewhere but stopped for 10 minutes as the light was nice:
Fuji X100VI with TC at f/8 - no treatment other than selecting Velvia in C1 and a fraction de-haze.
Fuji X100VI with TC at f/5.6 - no treatment other than selecting Velvia in C1
Is anyone else using the convertors on their camera?
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Fuji X100VI with TC at f/5.6 - no treatment other than selecting Velvia in C1
Is anyone else using the convertors on their camera?
Nov 25, 2024 at 03:30 PM
p.30 #4X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Malabito wrote:
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.jpgI 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!
To each their own. I am relatively new to Fuji and at first got gungho into film sims and I put heavy grain as well thus it showed in those pics taken mostly jpegs. The last shoot I went back to RAW. I love post processing and have lots of tools in my disposal i.e. DXO PL8 Elite, Photoshop, Topaz AI, Nik Collection and etc. With all these software I think I bought my last FF camera and plan to support this X100 franchise. Hope Fuji comes out with a 24-85 in the X100VII.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066654.68LIVaGk.77_DSF7358_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066657.s4KP70R7.77_DSF7963_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066655.2n3C6EfN.77_DSF7584_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066656.LbvSdb6J.77_DSF7816_DxO1.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174879205.tBvLhmUN.2DSCF1007_DxOc.jpg
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 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!
To each their own. I am relatively new to Fuji and at first got gungho into film sims and I put heavy grain as well thus it showed in those pics taken mostly jpegs. The last shoot I went back to RAW. I love post processing and have lots of tools in my disposal i.e. DXO PL8 Elite, Photoshop, Topaz AI, Nik Collection and etc. With all these software I think I bought my last FF camera and plan to support this X100 franchise. Hope Fuji comes out with a 24-85 in the X100VII.
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066654.68LIVaGk.77_DSF7358_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066657.s4KP70R7.77_DSF7963_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066655.2n3C6EfN.77_DSF7584_DxO.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/175066656.LbvSdb6J.77_DSF7816_DxO1.jpg
https://a4.pbase.com/o12/30/64330/1/174879205.tBvLhmUN.2DSCF1007_DxOc.jpg
Nov 25, 2024 at 04:18 PM
p.30 #5X100VI first impressions + running commentary
So i finally received the x100vi, these are my first picts with it!
Initial impressions are very positive. Despite reading about complaints related to autofocus, I found it works great! I use AFC with eye detection (object detection off), and whether I'm using the back screen or the EVF, it performs great. I love that it prioritizes the face within the focus area, and tracks it when focus is achieved. My only wish is for the focus to remain in its last position upon releasing the button, rather than reverting to the center.
Initial impressions are very positive. Despite reading about complaints related to autofocus, I found it works great! I use AFC with eye detection (object detection off), and whether I'm using the back screen or the EVF, it performs great. I love that it prioritizes the face within the focus area, and tracks it when focus is achieved. My only wish is for the focus to remain in its last position upon releasing the button, rather than reverting to the center.
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Dec 02, 2024 at 03:02 AM
p.30 #6X100VI first impressions + running commentary
RoamingScott wrote:
I didn't want to say that but it was the very first thing I noticed. I need way more time to play with it to make that call, but many have said they experienced the same thing moving from the Gen 4 to Gen 5 sensor (Fred included, I think!).
I'm one of those that will call it now. A lot of more pop from the VI than previous gen's. It is still an equivalent f2.8 ff lens but the increased micro contrast is definitely there. It's a fun little beast.
danslides wrote
Am I seeing more 3D pop / micro contrast, or is it just me? It’s not like full frame Zeiss or Leica pop, but I feel like I don’t remember seeing that on the x100v - granted I only had the V for a very short time.I'm one of those that will call it now. A lot of more pop from the VI than previous gen's. It is still an equivalent f2.8 ff lens but the increased micro contrast is definitely there. It's a fun little beast.
Dec 22, 2024 at 01:53 PM
p.30 #7X100VI first impressions + running commentary
recordproducti wrote:
I've not seen if there's a dedicated thread for the TC on X100 VI's - I recently got one to play with and so far have grown to quite like it. It's a little bit like sliding the clarity slider to the left a bit in Capture One (which I like) not as detailed but overall very nice. Here's two snaps taken today while I was on my way somewhere but stopped for 10 minutes as the light was nice:
Is anyone else using the convertors on their camera?
I have the 50mm official TC, and I like it a lot despite such a small focal length increase. Just enough extra background bokeh to get a non-distorted head and shoulders portrait. It makes the camera bigger, but not as unwieldy as reviews would have believe (jmo).
I want to try out one of the cheap WC / Macro add ons next.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1853432-REG/freewell_fw_fu_xmwa_2_in_1_wide_angle_macro.html/overview?ap=y&smp=Y&srsltid=AfmBOoqzZJ5jVuj_3-VNAR--ImLLBELke2x9JX8tZ0_FtuDEX2e1DGmEURA&gQT=2
Anyone try one of these, or something similar?
I've not seen if there's a dedicated thread for the TC on X100 VI's - I recently got one to play with and so far have grown to quite like it. It's a little bit like sliding the clarity slider to the left a bit in Capture One (which I like) not as detailed but overall very nice. Here's two snaps taken today while I was on my way somewhere but stopped for 10 minutes as the light was nice:
Is anyone else using the convertors on their camera?
I have the 50mm official TC, and I like it a lot despite such a small focal length increase. Just enough extra background bokeh to get a non-distorted head and shoulders portrait. It makes the camera bigger, but not as unwieldy as reviews would have believe (jmo).
I want to try out one of the cheap WC / Macro add ons next.
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1853432-REG/freewell_fw_fu_xmwa_2_in_1_wide_angle_macro.html/overview?ap=y&smp=Y&srsltid=AfmBOoqzZJ5jVuj_3-VNAR--ImLLBELke2x9JX8tZ0_FtuDEX2e1DGmEURA&gQT=2
Anyone try one of these, or something similar?
Dec 22, 2024 at 06:22 PM
p.30 #8X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Just got my hands on a rented Fujifilm X100VI for the week—perfect timing to experiment over Christmas. I’m still dialing in the settings and exploring the film simulations. Velvia is such a nostalgic throwback—I used to shoot with it all the time back in the day. No high-pressure shoots this week, so it’ll be fun to just shoot for the joy of it. Hoping to find a project where I can really put it to use beyond casual shooting. I’m still loyal to my GR II (which I love), so I’m not sure if I’d ever commit to buying an X100, but I’m excited to play around with a new system for now!
Dec 23, 2024 at 10:42 AM
p.30 #11X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Sorry for a noob question, but this is my first Fuji camera and I could use some help to learn the camera. Is there a good quick start tutorial? I downloaded the manual from Fuji's site, but it's 420 pages long.
Dec 27, 2024 at 09:53 AM
p.30 #12X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Blame Fuji's convoluted menu design.
I used this video for reference when I first started.
After that, the rabbit hole gets pretty deep on the precise settings on the still image side to get the exact config you like. You can always just start, play around and learn it. Enjoy!
I used this video for reference when I first started.
After that, the rabbit hole gets pretty deep on the precise settings on the still image side to get the exact config you like. You can always just start, play around and learn it. Enjoy!
Dec 27, 2024 at 10:36 AM
p.30 #13X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Any X100V video will apply as well and many more of those.
Dec 27, 2024 at 10:55 AM
p.30 #14X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I recently was able to photograph a newborn + mother and father very shortly after the birth. I wanted a small/unobtrusive kit so I went in with my Fuji X100VI with the conversion lenses. The shots were great, but I had to bump up the ISO due to the dark hospital room. It was a very late birth (first birth of the new year for the hospital). The Fuji X-Trans 5 sensor handles high ISO well, but I kept the shutter speed was down to 1/30 and 1/60 the entire time.
I’m a professional wedding photographer, but I thought my full frame Sony and a couple of f1.4 primes would have been a bit much. It was nice to have everything in a small bag so the family could just be themselves without it feeling like a shoot.
I’m a professional wedding photographer, but I thought my full frame Sony and a couple of f1.4 primes would have been a bit much. It was nice to have everything in a small bag so the family could just be themselves without it feeling like a shoot.
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Jan 03, 2025 at 11:15 PM
p.30 #15X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Beautiful picture, you captured an amazing moment!
Jan 04, 2025 at 07:09 PM
p.30 #16X100VI first impressions + running commentary
Lifeinpictures wrote:
Beautiful picture, you captured an amazing moment!
Thank you. I thought about it and this is an example where the X100VI is significant better than the X100V. Having an image stabilization is essential. I never considered the X100V because dropping shutter speed is a necessary tool in some circumstances.
Jan 04, 2025 at 09:49 PM
p.30 #17X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I haven't done super scientific testing because that's not really my steeze, but the new firmware has made AF-C with Face/Eye Detect noticeably more sticky. I had my lady run about the house in good & bad light to test it out. It was fairly solid. Fuji still can't shine Sony's shoes on this front, but it was better than I remember it. I'm going to try it out in the field a bit more.
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:10 PM
p.30 #18X100VI first impressions + running commentary
RomanMF wrote:
I haven't done super scientific testing because that's not really my steeze, but the new firmware has made AF-C with Face/Eye Detect noticeably more sticky. I had my lady run about the house in good & bad light to test it out. It was fairly solid. Fuji still can't shine Sony's shoes on this front, but it was better than I remember it. I'm going to try it out in the field a bit more.
The reports so far have seemed very positive on the new firmware across the bodies that got it, which is great.
I haven't done super scientific testing because that's not really my steeze, but the new firmware has made AF-C with Face/Eye Detect noticeably more sticky. I had my lady run about the house in good & bad light to test it out. It was fairly solid. Fuji still can't shine Sony's shoes on this front, but it was better than I remember it. I'm going to try it out in the field a bit more.
The reports so far have seemed very positive on the new firmware across the bodies that got it, which is great.
Jan 06, 2025 at 03:19 PM
p.30 #19X100VI first impressions + running commentary
The X100VI’s latest 1.20 firmware brings the camera past the threshold of what I would consider “good enough”. I find that with this latest firmware the autofocus confirmation is now accurate, and the tracking autofocus rarely jumps around and loses the subject. Same with my X-T5.
These X-Processor 5 cameras seem to be where Sony was 6 years ago, and that’s fantastic.
These X-Processor 5 cameras seem to be where Sony was 6 years ago, and that’s fantastic.
Jan 06, 2025 at 04:13 PM
p.30 #20X100VI first impressions + running commentary
I posted some of the these to the other threads but it did well with what I consider a tough test. This is our dog Winter in winter. It wasn't consistently sticky but it did better than what I remember pre update. This was just on AFC Tracking, but no subject detection enabled (too hard to make adjustments on this little thing with gloves on).
next are on 6 frames a sec burst, 4000 SS
next are on 6 frames a sec burst, 4000 SS
Jan 07, 2025 at 08:48 AM