FujiGuys: X100 Tweets

[Quash]

Fujiguys (Fuji Canada) have a Twitter feed:
http://twitter.com/fujiguys

I am re-posting what they have tweeted regarding the X100, cutting all the non-X100 tweets to make it easier for reading. Fujiguys have revealed information before anyone else. We can add their tweets, as new ones are posted. Given their feed is marketing, I will assume they would not object to me posting their tweets here. If they want, I will pull this thread. In fact, I encourage everyone to follow Fujiguys in twitter and to buy an X100 in Canada to boost Fuji Canada sales! 🙂 (after I get mine in Toronto, of course)

My favourite is #12 in first batch. (Ignore numbering; it is not the same as the twitter numbering and repeats.)

1. #fuji X100 evf better than any of the competition about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
2. #fuji x100 shutter sounds like any compact from fuji. Af is fast, including shutter lag but model is not final yet so can provide numbers about 1 hour ago via ÜberTwitter
3. #fuji x100 does not have a loud shutter sound as the panasonic GF2. In fact, it is very quite about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter
4. @hoodlum99 #fuji X100 does have a quiet shutter January 6, 2011 11:45:03 AM via ÜberTwitter in reply to hoodlum99
5. #Fuji X100 more info posted, http://bit.ly/icPWGn January 5, 2011 12:10:57 AM via TweetDeck
6. #Fuji X100 shutter info, Not using a leaf shutter. January 5, 2011 12:10:50 AM via TweetDeck
7. @tapesonthefloor pix? #Fuji X100, i can't post (pre-production) but i can say Bokeh is so smooth. January 4, 2011 10:56:30 AM via TweetDeck in reply to tapesonthefloor
8. @vneilv RAW on #Fuji X100 is RAF (Fuji Raw), Custom version of Silkpix will be included for RAW conversion. In camera RAW conversion=Yes January 5, 2011 12:10:45 AM via TweetDeck in reply to vneilv
9. #Fuji X100 "bokeh" is really nice using 35mm F2. Seems to have a nicer Bokeh than my S5pro with a 35mm F1.8 (52.5mm) January 5, 2011 12:10:40 AM via TweetDeck
10. #fuji X100 mode explained, aperture set to "A", dial set to "A" = Auto, aperture set to "a" dial set to any shutterspeed = shutter priority 8:47 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
11. #fuji X100 now my favourite compact (if you can call it a compact) 8:43 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
12. #fuji X100 function button options, iso (default), preview depth of field, imag size, quality, dynamic range, film sim, nd filter, af, movie 8:36 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
13. #fuji X100, manual focus, there will be focus distance for both OVF and EVF with option for manual focus check (zoom in centre) 8:30 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
14. #fuji X100 can set, color/sharpness/highlight tone/shadow tone/noise reduction. 8:27 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
15. #fuji X100 base iso will be iso200. Low setting can be set for 100iso and up to 12800 8:26 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
16. #fuji X100 external flash setting can be set to "commander" mode. 8:23 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
17. #fuji X100 manual focus is fly-by-wire. Focus ring can be adjusted to rotate clock-wise or counter clockwise. 8:22 PM Jan 3rd via ÜberTwitter
18. #Fuji guy just playing a little with the X100, will provide some more info for #photog on "FN" button and OVF - MF Focusing ? 12:56 PM Jan 3rd via TweetDeck
19. @dcharlwood I hope manual focus on #fuji X100 to be manually, checking with Tokyo on this 11:34 AM Dec 19th, 2010 via ÜberTwitter in reply to dcharlwood
20. @plannerben The "energizer bunny" freezes when it sees the #Fuji X100... 😛 8:51 AM Dec 17th, 2010 via TweetDeck in reply to plannerben
21. @plannerben #Fuji X100 does not need I.S., everything becomes perfectly still when it shoots... 8:49 AM Dec 17th, 2010 via TweetDeck in reply to plannerben
22. @plannerben #Fuji X100 can cut through a hot knife with butter.. 8:47 AM Dec 17th, 2010 via TweetDeck in reply to plannerben

1. @dcharlwood #fuji X100 manual focusing is mechanical. 6:36 AM Dec 16th, 2010 via TweetDeck in reply to dcharlwood
2. More X100 info from #Fuji if you haven't visited this site yet all you #photog . http://bit.ly/fnugXo 6:35 AM Dec 16th, 2010 via TweetDeck
3. #Fuji X100 will use NP-95 Li-ion battery. "Made in Japan" will remain etched on the back of the camera. 12:15 PM Dec 9th, 2010 via TweetDeck
4. #X100 will retain last setting selected when turned off and on again. 12:12 PM Dec 9th, 2010 via TweetDeck
5. HD output on #Fuji X100 will be 1280x720 at 24fps. Aperture Priority AE can be used whilst shooting movies for all you #photog 12:11 PM Dec 9th, 2010 via TweetDeck
6. #Fuji X100 will have optional adapter ring (metal) with a 49mm thread to attach filters. Lens hood (Metal) will also be optional accessory 12:09 PM Dec 9th, 2010 via TweetDeck
7. Raw on #Fuji X100 can be process (raw conversion) within the camera itself. Working also to add 3rd party support for Fuji RAF file 12:31 PM Dec 8th, 2010 via TweetDeck
8. #photog #Fuji X100 captures 12-bit RAW image using RAF file type. Converted using customized Silkpix s/w (supplied). 12:29 PM Dec 8th, 2010 via TweetDeck
9. #photog , "FN" button on #Fuji X100 will default to quick ISO selection. "FN" button can be reassigned to other options however. 12:26 PM Dec 8th, 2010 via TweetDeck

 

[kbg32]

Ya know, I don't mean to be negative, but I can't stand hearing about this camera anymore. Either you made typos, or the people at Fuji can't spell. Which leaves me to take what they have to say with a grain of salt. Lets wait till the real thing is released and people are actually using it. Opinions will fly then!

March isn't it??

 

[Quash]

Then why are you reading the X100 sub-forum if you're so sick about hearing about it? 🙂. (Btw, I just cut n' pasted their tweets; didn't re-type them.)

 

[kbg32]

Then why are you reading the X100 sub-forum if you're so sick about hearing about it? 🙂. (Btw, I just cut n' pasted their tweets; didn't re-type them.)

To voice my opinion.

"#fuji x100 does not have a loud shutter sound as the panasonic GF2. In fact, it is very quite about 2 hours ago via ÜberTwitter"

 

[jsrockit]

If it isn't using a leaf shutter, what type of shutter is it? About as loud as any fuji compact? Don't most fuji compacts not have a shutter but a recording?

 

[Keith]

... tweet info about the new Fuji digicam?

I don't even use a mobile phone and my last photograph was taken with a fifty year old Russian rangefinder.

I think the modern world is leaving me behind ... thank god!

😀

 

[CK Dexter Haven]

To voice my opinion.

Your opinion is moot.


And, as much as i hate Twitter/tweets, i have to say - if you're reading a tweet and expecting anything resembling grammar, punctuation or correct spelling, you're going to be an unhappy camper. It's like trying to find intellect, integrity or grace on TMZ.

 

[Frankie]

The Fujiguys' Tweets are useless.

 

[Roger Hicks]

The Fujiguys' Tweets are useless.

Quite unlike other Tweets, then?

Cheers,

R.

 

[Richard G]

At least the advent of twitter will in time add a paragraph to the definition of that word, the word tweet and the word follow in the Oxford English Dictionary. Someone will be happy.

 

[bigeye]

therehasn'tbeenatweetorevenamessageabouttheX100in46minuteswhatcanthatmeansomethingiswrongImeanthat'stoolongoncetheballbeginsrollingtheresnostoppingitiwontbeabletosleepuntiliknowwhatthebuttonsdoorwhetheritshootsin1080orcrappy720videoihopetheleatheretteisfineandtheyuseneedlebearingsinthedoorinsteadofballbearingsdoesn'tsliporclashwithmyx9courierbagitcouldgetflarefromcertainanglesthatarentcoveredbyahoodiwonderiftheywillcomeoutwitha38mmlensbutthebatterymaydrainquickerwiththatwheresthenextmessagethatwilldeliverthesatisfactionorwillnewscomelikewordofanexecutiontheendofmydreams?

 

[Roger Hicks]

therehasn'tbeenatweetorevenamessageabouttheX100in46minuteswhatcanthatmeansomethingiswrongImeanthat'stoolongoncetheballbeginsrollingtheresnostoppingitiwontbeabletosleepuntiliknowwhatthebuttonsdoorwhetheritshootsin1080orcrappy720videoihopetheleatheretteisfineandtheyuseneedlebearingsinthedoorinsteadofballbearingsdoesn'tsliporclashwithmyx9courierbagitcouldgetflarefromcertainanglesthatarentcoveredbyahoodiwonderiftheywillcomeoutwitha38mmlensbutthebatterymaydrainquickerwiththatwheresthenextmessagethatwilldeliverthesatisfactionorwillnewscomelikewordofanexecutiontheendofmydreams?

icouldntagreewithumorecheersr

 

[JoeV]

A proprietary RAW format that uses SilkyPix to post-process: sounds like my Lumix G1! Hey, I'll be ahead of the learning curve!

Andnowbacktotypingwithouttheuseofthespacebarouchmythumbisgettinglonelywithnothingtodo....

~Joe

 

[tapesonthefloor]

@fujiguys

#Fuji X100 focus and shutter sounds very much like a Fuji F300EXR. Shutter lag is very minimal but i don't not have official timing yet.

 

[__--]

A proprietary RAW format that uses SilkyPix to post-process: sounds like my Lumix G1! Hey, I'll be ahead of the learning curve!...

And behind the eight-ball if you want to use Aperture or Lightroom, which I suppose is what most people would want.

—Mitch/Bangkok
Paris au rythme de Basquiat

 

[videogamemaker]

And behind the eight-ball if you want to use Aperture or Lightroom, which I suppose is what most people would want.

—Mitch/Bangkok
Paris au rythme de Basquiat

They have said they are working with other developers to make sure it´s supported at launch. That to me would be super impressive if Lightroom and Aperture and Dxo all worked with x100 files the week of launch.

 

[Quash]

They have said they are working with other developers to make sure it´s supported at launch. That to me would be super impressive if Lightroom and Aperture and Dxo all worked with x100 files the week of launch.

I believe I read this would occur within a few months of launch. This is not inconsistent wih some other camera releases.

 

[Catto]

Interesting quotes from them today - 'Fuji X100 uses 4 Leaf shutter not like DSLR. This allows for highspeed flash sync, quiet, and durable (much more than DSLR).'

And...

'we are talking at least 1/1000s however it should technically achieve up to 1/4000s. This is not yet confirmed however.'

Seriously?!
R

 

[videogamemaker]

Oh my, plenty of choice new tweets. Tweets are in bold, my commentary un-bold.

fujiguys The Fuji Guys
When the shutter dial is set to "T" on #Fuji X100, shutter stays open for a set time from 1.2s - 30s. Press once open press again close shut

#Fuji X100 has 49 point metering area selection

180 degree motion panorama available on #Fuji X100, 7680x1440 horizontal or 7680x2160 verticle shooting.

Digital Zoom of 3x will be available for #Fuji X100 during Video to get from 35mm to 105mm. Thats all for today..

Digital zoom is kind of lame, but could be useful for framing headshots if it's possible to enable in still mode.

Last #Fuji X100 tid bit for the day, in the "Sleep" state, camera start-up time will be 0.7sec

Canon 5D is .2 seconds to wake. Couldn't find the M9 wake time, but off to ready is .7 and some people say wake up takes longer than off to ready.

 

[rover]

As far as I can tell, so far the shutter lag is months long as it isn't yet available. Yawn... I would rather watch network TV than speculate what a vapor product is capable of.

How many characters is that? I will ahve to @fujiguys...