thawkins
Well-known
Any of you forum members have experience with this particular camera? Thinking about getting one.
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You should look through these threads:
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=159
https://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?forumid=159
Yeah, I use one frequently along with a few other Fuji's cameras. Any particular questions?
stompyq
Well-known
Please don't get John started on all things Fuji
Quiet yourself...
thawkins
Well-known
Thanks. Answered all my questions.
shimokita
白黒
I have been attracted to the x100f since it was introduced (I am a x100t user), mainly because of the external ISO dial... However when I was looking at the display model at one of the big electronic shops in Shinjuku, Tokyo...
To set the ISO you are instructed to lift up on the outer ring and rotate, however with the display model the ISO -and- the shutter speed both rotated at the same time (without lifting the external ring). The in store Fuji rep said it was because of repeated use by customers and a new camera would not do that... so I asked what happens over time... mmmmmmm
Maybe it's not a real life problem, but...
To set the ISO you are instructed to lift up on the outer ring and rotate, however with the display model the ISO -and- the shutter speed both rotated at the same time (without lifting the external ring). The in store Fuji rep said it was because of repeated use by customers and a new camera would not do that... so I asked what happens over time... mmmmmmm
Maybe it's not a real life problem, but...
Archlich
Well-known
Personally I find the lifting the dial design cumbersome on digital cameras. It's not like film cameras with which you'd change the ISO once per roll at most. And there's so much values from the from ISO 100 to 25600 - all cramped up there, making rotating the dial a chore.
The dedicated dial on the X-T2 is much better. Or just assign it to the front dial, or just use the menu assigned to one of the many (almost too many) FN buttons - all faster.
shimokita
白黒
Thanks for that observation...
For normal shooting with my x100f the ISO is set to automatic (within a specified range), in my case the external dial of a x100f would only come into play when using ND Grad filters on a tripod, which I shoot in full manual mode (e.g. fixed at ISO 200). So not heavy use, but convenient when setting up the shot.
Archlich
Well-known
In that case, storing the ISO value into one of the Custom Settings, which in turn is assigned to a FN button, would be the fastest way. One click and one turn you're there, without any scrolling, browsing and lifting.
shimokita
白黒
Thanks for the suggestion... not exactly as convenient as e.g. Canon 5DII C1-C2-C3, but worth a try.
Rangefinder M-P
Rangefinder M-P
When my favorite Leica lens need to go back to the factory, I knew it would be gone for months. I had a seven-week trip to Alaska coming up with no wide angle lens. I purchased the Fuji X100F, skimmed over the owners manual and hit the road. The camera performed quite well and, despite a few errors, I got along very well with it.
Mike
Mike
narsuitus
Well-known
It is a very good camera unless you need interchangeable lenses.
Since I need interchangeable lenses, I use a Fuji X-Pro2 with a 23mm f/2 lens.
DennisM
Established
A comment on using the Fuji X100F. I have one and enjoy it. One thing I've found is that more than once, I've inadvertently moved the exposure compensation dial to either some overexposure or underexposure. I'd caution users to make sure the dial is on "zero" before shooting if no exposure compensation is desired.
kshapero
South Florida Man
I'm Happy.
Beemermark
Veteran
Don't know squat about the X100F but I have the X-Pro2 with the same ISO dial. When I bought it I thought it was way cool. But as others have pointed out in real life it is a PIA. There are a zillion buttons you can customize but nothing for ISO, you must use the dial. There is a klutzy work around to add auto ISO to a function button but not very quick in use.
Beemermark
Veteran
The exposure compensation dial is the same as the X-Pro2 with the same problem, moves way, way too easily.
kshapero
South Florida Man
I guess we are all different. The ISO dial allows me to see what I am changing the ISO to. Very handy. works w/o looking up at the body. Same on the exposure compensation dial. Oh well.
peterm1
Veteran
I guess if someone were not used to using film cameras using dials instead of buttons might seem odd and unintuitive. As for me I like them too.
kshapero
South Florida Man
Using the X100F reminds of a Nikon FM2 but also with all the digital bells and whistles most of which I haven't gotten around to using.