My X100 finally arrived!

[tonyjuliano]

Pre-ordered since January, it finally showed up today. I absolutely love it so far, it suits me very well.

I've read the various criticisms out there, but so far have found most to be non-issues.

A short review on my Blog here.

 

[willie_901]

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I've read the various criticisms out there, but so far have found most to be non-issues.

Funny how that works out. MY experience was exactly the same as yours.

 

[tonyjuliano]

Funny how that works out. MY experience was exactly the same as yours.

Great minds must think alike!

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Me too. I'm really loving it as my carry-in-my-coat pocket camera. I like being able to set it up in manual-everything mode... a load of fun. AND I can use ISO 3200! 🙂

 

[jsrockit]

Damn, I can use 6400 and even 12800... why stop at 3200? 😉

 

[segedi]

Glad you are happy with it; have read so many complaints. Better to like it after that length of anticipation! How are you with a fixed focal length system? Been putting off even considering purchase because I can't justify having a camera of that cost without the ability to change lenses. Is this something you think you'll eventually miss?

BTW, I think the inclusion of an ND filter is a big win. Fuji really thought about this from a usage standpoint.

 

[tonyjuliano]

Glad you are happy with it; have read so many complaints. Better to like it after that length of anticipation! How are you with a fixed focal length system? Been putting off even considering purchase because I can't justify having a camera of that cost without the ability to change lenses. Is this something you think you'll eventually miss?

BTW, I think the inclusion of an ND filter is a big win. Fuji really thought about this from a usage standpoint.

I really don't have any issue with the fixed lens (kinda wish it was 50mm, though - that is closer to my "vision").

Day 3 now, and still no major complaints. The auto-focus is faster than I thought it would be, the image quality is almost too good to be true. High ISO performance will knock you off your feet.

Manual focus stinks - but scale focusing is good. Shutter lag is non-existent.

 

[mob81]

I follow someone on flickr that bought one. Every time they post a photo from it, I want to buy one. I even thought of dumping my M6 for it.

I heard it was really good....but never thought it would be that good! 🙂

 

[tonyjuliano]

Oh... It's definitely "that good".

 

[mob81]

Oh... It's definitely "that good".

I'm looking for a digital camera and you are not helping!!!! 😱 as the Sony a700 I use sometime is going to my brother (He is the owner of it :bang: ) very lovely camera though

 

[marcr1230]

I received mine about an hour ago

First impressions:
It feels good and solid
Menus - a bit to complicated but I'll set it and then not use them too often
Buttons/controls - the center control dial button is a bit small
EVF - nice , a little jerky when panning the camera
OVF - very nice, also nice with EVF overlay

Stupid firmware, iso resets to 200 when you change exposure modes

Picture quality, gorgeous. I haven't downloaded them to the computer yet but from the LCD you can see that this ain't your fathers P&S

It actually brought a smile to my face when I saw the first shots
The quality is palpable

What else?
I'd get rid of the strap lugs and use a wrist strap on on side
There's a funny little plastic nub on the back above and right of the control wheel, what's that about?

In the end it's all about the image and this camera rocks
It might just be the long awaited "Jesus camera" (no offense intended)
At least until the X200

Funny moment, my son took it up pointed it ate and asked where the zoom button was. I pointed to his feet

 

[Michiel Fokkema]

I got mine yesterday. looks nice but sure has a few strange quirks. Nothing that can;t be worked around. VF's are great, IQ too.

Cheers,

Michiel Fokkema