Finally, X100

[Krzys]

Can they please do better than a (terrible) photo of a fire hydrant! At least I can see some of the shallow depth and bokeh from this lens. Pretty girl environmental portraits please, and not magazine model shots or boring bits of street. 😀

 

[dreilly]

Still too early to say anything definitive. The promise is however, quite promising! I need to see high-iso performance, jpeg engine results and AF speed. But I am very excited about this camera and hope it lives up to the promise.

 

[keithdunlop]

Honestly, I'd rather see unprocessed raw files from amateurs than processed beautiful photos from a Pro...

Why, thank you (blushing)!

 

[flyingpalm]

Will wait for $800 second handed..........

 

[jsrockit]

Why, thank you (blushing)!

Ah, that wasn't intended for you either way (amateur or pro). I just meant that a Pro that knows how to use the camera and is great at post processing can make anything look great making you think he/she is using is a super camera. I just want to see average snapshots from an average joe. I just feel that it is a more realistic example of what a camera does... not what post processing can do.

 

[chris00nj]

It even comes with a never-ready case!

 

[shashinka-ichiban]

well the adapter and lens hood are sold together and is metal so I can live with that. I'll bite at 1200. Hell of a lot cheaper than a Leica X or a used M w/o glass.

 

[tlitody]

there's going to be an awful lot of people with egg on their faces if this camera turns out to be a dog.

 

[david b]

You can pre-order the camera through Amazon
http://ow.ly/3SHU4

 

[rover]

Honestly, I'd rather see unprocessed raw files from amateurs than processed beautiful photos from a Pro... that is where you really get to see what a camera does IMO.

I agree with this, regarding any camera. I want to see how it performs in a situation similar to how I will use it, even if it shot by a pro.

 

[DFNDRMP]

Pre ordered mine through Camera Electronic in Perth, Western Australia.

3rd in line. First order is 5 X100's due early March (possible late Feb).

Camera - Aus $1299
Lens hood + adaptor - Aus $129.

Didnt ask for pricing of other accesories..

I plan to make pictures with it. 😉

 

[hausen]

Fuji rep confirmed that C&C Auckland will have it on 2nd week of March. I am first on list having paid a deposit and cost is NZ$1800. Can't wait and don't care about the price just bring it on.

 

[btgc]

Lens hood + adaptor - Aus $129.

I'm aware quality stuff costs money, I can swallow fact add-on finders aren't for free, but accessory which isn't expensive to design and manufacture....they had to call it FUHOO to make things clear 🙂

 

[Paterson]

It all depends in how you photograph and the subjects you photograph most often. For me I use a rangefinder for it's quick focus, I use it for candid people photos or when I don't want to be so critical with my focus, Hyper focus or zone focus will get the job done. I tend to use my R2M mostly with my 35mm F 2.5. The DOF is great and the 35mm focal length. I will go as far as also using my 50mm Summicron just to tighten the compostion a bit. The Fuji X100 will do just fine. The bonus is that it will have macro down to 10cm instead of 2 or 3 feet and a ND filter built into the leaf shutter lens, which by the way is super quiet compared to any focal plane shutter. For the money around $1200 Canadian it is a bargin. We just have to see if the retail models deliver what has is promised. I am sure Fuji will deliver!

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[Latecomer]

first order with Michaels in Melbourne Australia. AuD 1299. Expected delivery late February. I can hardly wait. However I do think the date is a bit unlikely

 

[skibeerr]

In order to not be totally shocked, I would say take the US price and just use UK currency, so about £1200 + some fudge factor.

It is 900£ + vat


W

 

[jsrockit]

there's going to be an awful lot of people with egg on their faces if this camera turns out to be a dog.

Why? If it sucks it sucks... life goes on and we move onto the next holy grail. 🙂

 

[user237428934]

Why? If it sucks it sucks... life goes on and we move onto the next holy grail. 🙂

But I can't imagine a next holy grail producing even more hype. Wait. A FF Zeiss Rangefinder for 2000$ announced one year before it comes out 😀

 

[jsrockit]

But I can't imagine a next holy grail producing even more hype. Wait. A FF Zeiss Rangefinder for 2000$ announced one year before it comes out 😀

My god... that would be insanity. They might have to close the forum if that were to happen. 😱

 

[bayusuputra]

Ah, that wasn't intended for you either way (amateur or pro). I just meant that a Pro that knows how to use the camera and is great at post processing can make anything look great making you think he/she is using is a super camera. I just want to see average snapshots from an average joe. I just feel that it is a more realistic example of what a camera does... not what post processing can do.

c'mon, even amateurs nowadays use PP.. and what makes you think that pros will definitely use PP afterward? it will not be a fair example if all the test shots are PP-ed.. i think for all test shots, it should be done straight out of the camera? and i don't think manufacturers would compromise their reputations by posting heavily processed shots?

i mean, these snapshots are good, but i think if you want to test a sports car, you need at least a good driver to fully exploit the car, not some kid who just know how to drive, or the average mom who only drive to the supermarket..

i just can't see the logic that every pro shots are PP-ed..