kshapero
South Florida Man
Now that Fuji is "listening" to users with multiple firmware upgrades, how do you like your X100? What is better? Is it still a buy?
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
I liked my X100 when I bought it used (in january 2012) and over the past six months it's only gotten better with every firmware upgrade. It focuses noticeably faster than before, I can customize the RAW button, etc I love Fuji's support.
The only things I dislike about the camera are the image quality (only in comparison to medium and large format film...it's just not there yet, but it's still very good), the menus (which thankfully can be mostly avoided when shooting), and the fact that I have to go into the menu and turn on "external flash" every time I want to use a flash. That's such a pain for me.
Oh, and also, the construction. The camera itself is nicely made but things like the strap lugs looking worn already and the terribly built shutter button leave something to be desired. Looking forward to the X200 which I hope will focus on better construction and better sensor, rather than lots of new gadgets I don't want.
The only things I dislike about the camera are the image quality (only in comparison to medium and large format film...it's just not there yet, but it's still very good), the menus (which thankfully can be mostly avoided when shooting), and the fact that I have to go into the menu and turn on "external flash" every time I want to use a flash. That's such a pain for me.
Oh, and also, the construction. The camera itself is nicely made but things like the strap lugs looking worn already and the terribly built shutter button leave something to be desired. Looking forward to the X200 which I hope will focus on better construction and better sensor, rather than lots of new gadgets I don't want.
umcelinho
Marcelo
im very satisfied with mine, apart from the fact it's going for tech assistance due to the sticky aperture blades issue. i hope it gets back to me quickly, it's my daily use camera, since it's the most versatile i have: great iq, good for any kind of light, silent, af, live view, macro..
for pleasure shooting i still prefer a rangefinder, though.
for pleasure shooting i still prefer a rangefinder, though.
DtheG
Established
It's still my favourite; perhaps I should say only camera as the Canon EOS and Olympus XA2 film gear is now in a box that will be going to a good home if I can find one.
With the lens line up proposed for the Xpro1 I may consider that next year, but I would still keep the X100 as the ideal quality carry everywhere camera. There are quirks still in the firmware, and I'd love to see manual focus improved so the smooth movement of the focus ring was not so diassociative with the resultant step focus action. If there ever were a X200 that fixed that without adding any bells and whistles I'd consider an ugrade.
The lens was replaced (SAB) in May. But since then I have noticed something odd with the focus. Autofocus always used to never focus beyond the middle of the 'infinity' sign of the distance scale. Now it frequently goes right to the end of the scale, and seems inconsistent—sometimes the same focus point will autofocus at a little over 10m and then on the next focus at the far right of the scale. I can't quite decide if the focus is out or not. I may decide to send it to Fuji for a checkup, when I am back home in September.
With the lens line up proposed for the Xpro1 I may consider that next year, but I would still keep the X100 as the ideal quality carry everywhere camera. There are quirks still in the firmware, and I'd love to see manual focus improved so the smooth movement of the focus ring was not so diassociative with the resultant step focus action. If there ever were a X200 that fixed that without adding any bells and whistles I'd consider an ugrade.
The lens was replaced (SAB) in May. But since then I have noticed something odd with the focus. Autofocus always used to never focus beyond the middle of the 'infinity' sign of the distance scale. Now it frequently goes right to the end of the scale, and seems inconsistent—sometimes the same focus point will autofocus at a little over 10m and then on the next focus at the far right of the scale. I can't quite decide if the focus is out or not. I may decide to send it to Fuji for a checkup, when I am back home in September.
gavinlg
Veteran
It's my favorite digital camera. AF is fast and stupidly accurate, even in low light. IQ is pretty incredible for size, though I wish it would have similar colors in raw to the canon 35mm sensors like the one in my 5d. I have no problems with build quality in mine - it's actually very nice. The buttons on the back are point and shoot specials but I don't use them that often. The lens is so nice - sharp all the time, all over, without being harsh.
gavinlg
Veteran
Grab some small circular strap rings asap - the standard fuji triangular ones do more damage than good.
Archiver
Veteran
I took apart the neckstrap from my Ricoh GRD III so I could use the thread-ends. Then I hooked the ends up with a spare Leica M strap. The result is a very soft and flexible strap that doesn't hurt the strap lugs and makes no sound. But Fuji really ought to use better metal in their strap lugs and circular rings in their straps. There is no excuse for cutting corners on a camera of that retail price.
The X100 focuses faster than my Ricoh GXR thanks to the latest firmware. This was not always the case. It has much improved close focus distance as well, although it still hunts and misfocuses at close range without enabling macro or MF.
The X100 focuses faster than my Ricoh GXR thanks to the latest firmware. This was not always the case. It has much improved close focus distance as well, although it still hunts and misfocuses at close range without enabling macro or MF.
paulfish4570
Veteran
MUCH snappier focus. way faster than me ...
willie_901
Veteran
1.3 is a huge improvement. Even manual focus by turning the lens barrel is useful to fine tune or check the focus point.