Oh my! (new videos) and sample images!

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=lP083Q0zv14

The AF, aperture closing, and shutter speed look lighting fast in this one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqLCUccfH1U&feature=player_embedded

And tons of jpegs, though low res web sized. I can't be sure, but it looks like this version doesn't have that corner softness the ones from the norwegian sample had in the tree branches.

http://brandonremler.blogspot.com/2011/02/finepix-x100-videos.html

brandon remler said:
The FinePix X100 is a wonderful camera to work with on the streets. It’s the camera I’ve waited for for years. My standard camera has been a 5D or 5D II with a 28mm 1.8 for general shooting and vacations (light set-up to run out with). Finally the X100 comes along and I have a professional camera with the speed, ergonomics, and performance I can rely on. I'm not saying ditch the DSLR - I am saying I now have a pro camera I can rely on and not carry a DSLR when it is overkill for the activity.

Final version cameras are not in the USA but the initial prototype units are amazing. The sharpness is way over expectations and it has led me to having to send in my 16-35L lens due to its soft look when compared to the X100 (effective 35mm lens).

The image at the bottom shows the set-up for shooting the two videos on this blog. I suppose there are already tons and tons of videos and images of the camera so I think I’m done with the tech stuff unless there is a specific request which makes sense to me.

One of the best features is the near silent leaf shutter. The soft click is a luxurious sound and feel which empowers you to shoot more and raise your game. Those of you who have bought a new lens you’ve pined for in the past know that feeling of “power” when you get the new glass on the body.

All images are now from the jpeg file.
Can’t wait for it to hit our shores around March 25th.
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If someone knows how to embed Youtube videos directly in the post, please let me know.
 
The speed from that 2nd video, if it's anything to go by, puts all my fears from the earlier shown stuff at ease. It looks much faster than the one from fujiguys, and seems to be including the AF speed, which looks quite fast as well.
 
He obviously knows the Fuji marketing lady Kayce. So I take it as a sign that Fuji is ready to unleash this baby for a slightly bigger masses for testing/reviewing.

Steve Huff says he might get one soon as well.

This makes the waiting bit a lot more tolerable.
 
I'm surprised (and a little disappointed) focusing apparently isn't internal. I hope the lens cap isn't connected to the moving part and protects it well, so I'll be able to throw it in a bag and put some pressure on it. The Pentax 21 limited is awful in that department.
 
urje said:
I'm surprised (and a little disappointed) focusing apparently isn't internal. I hope the lens cap isn't connected to the moving part and protects it well, so I'll be able to throw it in a bag and put some pressure on it. The Pentax 21 limited is awful in that department.
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From what I can see, the moving part doesn't push past the metal ring around the outside, so the cap should fit flush with that metal ring, no risk of contacting the moving part.

BMacW said:
Steve Huff says he might get one soon as well.
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Not disbelieving you, but where did you hear this? His site doesn't seem to mention it. Twitter?
 
Looks really fast and responsive. I expected no less to be honest. Those samples are so lackluster though - I really wish someone would take some portrait shots of someone from 4-8 feet away at f2.
 
fdigital said:
Lets not get too hasty!
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lol, yeah even with no AA filter at all, I don't think a 12 mp can ever out resolve a 21 mp camera, especially if comparing this lens to the 16-35mmL on the 5D. Now having the prints be similar up to a certain size I could see.

I think it does look sharper than my 5D I, the earlier full resolution samples, that is.
 
lhotse said:
agreed - if this thing even comes close to my 5d I for IQ I'll be seriously happy :)
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We have to wait and see, since only jpegs have been released so far, and who knows how much sharpening they have applied, but from what I saw, it looked like the x100 was resolving more detail than I've seen from my 5D. Not sure everyone saw the images of the circuitboard uncropped, with imatest papers taped up, but that one was super sharp. I'm at home now, and I saved it at work, I can attach tomorrow if there is any need (if better samples don't surface).

Just like the M9 outresolves at 18mp many of the 20+ mp cameras with it's lack of AA filter, if the X100 has a weak AA filter (or none at all) it could outresolve a camera that's only .5mp higher. (12.3 vs 12.8 I believe)

Trust me, I love my 5D images, but the sensor is dated, and it's very possible this sensor resolves more lines per inch when all factors are ideal.
 
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The question I have to ask is does the Fuji Kool Aid taste similar to the Leica brand that seems quite popular around here? :angel:

:D
 
Interesting videos, but to be honest, the photos on his site look like garbage. Either that is because they are un-interesting and severely compressed, I'm not sure.

But yeah...if this camera can match my 5D classic's image quality...I'm in :)
 
Was the criteria for getting one of these being that you had to take poor photos? It seems that way.

Until I see for full on street stuff, as in people captured in motion, doing stuff, in tricky lighting conditions, I'm not buying. The more they release, the less I seem to want it.

"those sample pictures of the bike and telephone look like something coming out of an iPhone" - exactly.
 
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