Used X-E1 with electrical problems? HELP!

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Hello Fuji people! I have finally made my entry into the great world of Fuji, and I'm having a panic moment! I purchased a used X-E1 from a reputable camera store, and I am finding myself having to power cycle it after it locks up, having card read/write issues, or just generally freezing up. The buttons are also often non-responsive, and if I leave it on after the screen times out (2 min) the camera will not turn back on w/o power cycling it. Additionally, focus peaking only sometimes works, and now the thumbwheel clikc-to-zoom on shooting does not often work.

I am using a fotodiox adapter with manual (nikon) lenses, and a Eye FI SD card ...Are these normal Fuji things? This card has worked fine in other cameras, and I am going to try other SD cards in the camera.

UPDATE 10/27/14
I made a few additional observations based on what you guys have been saying.
 
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I'm almost positive that after mine times out, I have to cycle the on/off switch. Obviously, you can change the auto-off time, but mine is at 2 minutes as well. Testing right now, the shutter release seems to awaken it, but no other button will work.

Is it locking up while you are shooting? I'd try formatting the card with the camera or try a different card.
 
Hmm, so it sounds like there might partially be some general "fuji-ism's" going on, tho the card had been formatted by the camera.

I get that modern cameras, especially mirrorless, are mini-computers, and anything non-standard - such as a Fotodiox adapter - could produce unexpected results. I am used to my Canon DSLR's that "just work" - adapter or no adapter, with any card, and any lens, without any hitches or glitches. (unless you want to talk about Canon's 'creative focusing'... but that's another story for another time)
 
Does yours constantly adjust the diaphragm while metering, even though it is on manual or aperture priority? Mine does, but it always uses the right f/stop when I release the shutter.
 
I have only used adapted Nikkors on it - so there is no iris communication. Is the E-X1 somewhat glitchy due to being an early model in the series? I noticed that the X-Pro 1's in general seem kind of sluggish in operation. On the other hand, Nikon and Canon have been working on their camera firmware since the early 80's.
 
I haven't found too many glitches, except for maybe the Auto-ISO. If I have it set correctly, it seems to pick the highest ISO possible, even if I were taking a picture of the Sun--from the surface of Mercury. I would prefer the lowest ISO be chosen.

For my iris, I'm sure it is setting issue, but I can't fathom why it would change if I have an aperture selected. It always takes the picture with the correct aperture, so the function is correct, I just can't fathom why it behaves like this.
 
I'm not familiar with the X-E1 specifically, but there is a well-established problem with the x100, which results in the camera operating very slowly (or even 'hanging' sometimes, I believe) if you use a Mac computer to download photos. The Mac writes temporary files to the card, and this apparently upsets the camera's operation, somehow or other. I'd say that it's reasonable to presume that the X-E1 might have the same foibles as the x100 in this regard. :)

The answer (if this IS your problem) is either to set the write-protect tab on your SD card before connecting to the computer, or simply to re-format the card in the camera, after downloading.

Hope this helps.
 
None of those problems are normal. Try and update the firmware if it's not running the latest, if you're still having problems take it back to the store and get it replaced. In fact I'd try and get it replaced regardless, it shouldn't run like that on any firmware.

I've had an X-E1 for over 2 years. It's beat up, worn, chipped, rained on, put through sandstorms, snowed on, been around the world two and a half times, but has none of the problems you've mentioned. Get it sorted out and you'll be fine.
 
I had a similar incident where the camera froze up if a certain adapter was used. Btw it also happened to be a nikor to e mount adapter. I figure out the adapter must be touching one or more of the body to af lens contacts when the lens was mounted. I used a different e mount adapter and the issue does not happen. Tossed the adapter and bought a different vendors nikor to e mount adapter.. Haven't had a problem since.

Gary
 
GaryLH said:
I had a similar incident where the camera froze up if a certain adapter was used....
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Do you remember what kind of adapter? Mine is a Photodiox, and it seems to be made (and priced) like a solid, quality unit. The official Fuji -> M adapter is of course another matter (and price bracket) altogether.
 
tbhv55 said:
I'm not familiar with the X-E1 specifically, but there is a well-established problem with the x100, which results in the camera operating very slowly (or even 'hanging' sometimes, I believe) if you use a Mac computer to download photos. The Mac writes temporary files to the card, and this apparently upsets the camera's operation, somehow or other. I'd say that it's reasonable to presume that the X-E1 might have the same foibles as the x100 in this regard. :)

The answer (if this IS your problem) is either to set the write-protect tab on your SD card before connecting to the computer, or simply to re-format the card in the camera, after downloading.

Hope this helps.
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Yes, I do use a mac, and I am aware of the hidden files. If this is what is actually causing the problem, I would be quite upset and flabbergasted. If there was a big omission on Fuji's part, then yes - I could see the problems it causes... but wow, that would be a huge mistake on Fuji's part!

Per your suggestion, I will try to always format after reading, and see if that changes anything. Thanks!
 
Addy101 said:
Why blame Fuji when it is Apple's fault
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Heh, there's blame enough to go around. I would expect for a device to be able to function with whatever was given to it within reason, and if half of an SD card was filled up with .MIDI files and a Linux install ISO - I would still expect it to work.

Apple - like many others - does a few things really, really right - and plenty of things wrong. I am an Android person when it comes to mobile, but Lightroom on a Retina macbook with their fast SSD's is a joy to behold.
 
Unless the OEM battery is starting to fail (not take a full charge), then the format-in-camera idea is a good one. I have used Macs since they first appeared and I never formatted a CF or SHDC card except using the camera. OS X awareness is certainly not of interest to Fujifilm.
 
Helvetica,

I use two different MacBooks. I've never had an issue like yours, and I've only formatted the card once when I first inserted it. I use LR5 and always use the card reader on the computer.
 
Trooper said:
Helvetica,

I use two different MacBooks. I've never had an issue like yours, and I've only formatted the card once when I first inserted it. I use LR5 and always use the card reader on the computer.
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The onboard card reader is so much faster than transfer by USB - not to mention you don't have to worry about the camera going to sleep. The only time I have seen cameras have a problem with cards are when they need some sort of indexing structure to be present, especially with Sony cameras if memory serves me correctly. Other files can be there - such as .RAF's, mac hidden files, or anything else - just so long as the [Sony] indexing files are there.
 
helvetica said:
Apple - like many others - does a few things really, really right - and plenty of things wrong. I am an Android person when it comes to mobile, but Lightroom on a Retina macbook with their fast SSD's is a joy to behold.
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oh hell yes.

btw i use a xe1 with a macbook pro with no issues. never transferred pictures by cards but used the card reader instead.
 
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