X100 improvements thread

[TimothyHughes]

You knew it had to be done. 😉

I've seen a ton of great suggestions in the forums on improving what we know about the upcoming camera. Everyone is going to have their own opinions on what changes they'd like to see in future editions of the X100. Like all good cameras, there will be future editions.

At first I thought I wanted f/1.4 and IS. After thinking about it, I no longer think it needs IS.

 

[photony texas]

If it came in BLACK I might consider going over to "The Digital Darkside"
😀

 

[Keith]

The poor thing's not even released yet and we're already telling Fuji how to improve it! 😱

You guys are tough. 😛

 

[sojournerphoto]

The poor thing's not even released yet and we're already telling Fuji how to improve it! 😱

You guys are tough. 😛

This is RFF!!

What about a removable film module?

 

[andredossantos]

Seriously, Keith! When I saw the thread title I was scratching my head!

 

[Keith]

😀

I have to admit the proliferation of X100 threads was really pi$$ing me off at one stage ... but for some weird reason I quite enjoy them now! They say it does take a while to adjust to a disability!

And I have little intention of buying one new! 😛

 

[SimonSawSunlight]

If it came in BLACK I might consider going over to "The Digital Darkside"
😀

how very pragmatic.




😀

 

[former member]

This is RFF!!

What about a removable film module?

Kodak did that.

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84251&highlight=dcs200

 

[Pablito]

remove the flash and shed the "retro" styling.

 

[sol33]

I miss distance markers and a DOF scale on the lens! Right now it seems that you have to use the finder to focus manually. Or should I really use auto-focus? 😱

 

[SimonSawSunlight]

how about a Leica S2 improvement thread? ah right, that one does come in black. 😀

sorry for being sarcastic, I'm done now.

 

[JoeV]

This thread is already getting old; someone needs to start an X200 Improvement thread.

~Joe

 

[TimothyHughes]

I miss distance markers and a DOF scale on the lens! Right now it seems that you have to use the finder to focus manually. Or should I really use auto-focus? 😱

I think additions like this ^^ and a matte black option would be considered fairly easy to incorporate.

 

[GSNfan]

X100 is a major improvement in terms of photographic functionality compared to anything out there in its class, so as long as it operates smoothly and its fast in its basic photo taking operation, it will be sold out for at least first six months of its release.

 

[Quash]

Dedicated ISO dial. Doubled up on top of shutter dial would work with me. But, I don't want to lose the Fn+dial option for non-ISO functions. So, a dedicated ISO button somewhere near shutter release is my ideal.

 

[GSNfan]

With film we use one ISO and stick with it, and when loading a new film it takes a while, so while I do like a separate ISO button, its not really a big deal especially when almost every digital camera has a auto ISO function.

They just need to make the +/- button more solid so it won't easily get moved by hand, its placed in an awkward position as the Norwegian guy mentioned.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

Why not just spray paint it black?

Phil Forrest

 

[TimothyHughes]

Why not just spray paint it black?

Phil Forrest

I'm guessing you're being sarcastic.

It's not completely far-fetched. These guys specialize in painting gadgets. http://www.colorwarepc.com/default.aspx That said, I don't see any cameras in their portfolio. Just camera phones.

 

[Keith]

Put a Nikon logo on it and make it look like a smaller S3! 😀

 

[ruby.monkey]

Find it some sane supporters?