X100 Original vs. latest, real functional differences?

[LCSmith]

I find that increased DR does not do much for me. Decades of shooting film cause me to create prints with reduced DR. Most of those HDR prints look unreal to me.

thanks again.

I agree entirely. HDR prints only seem to impress photographers (and who makes photographs for photographers?). Regular people who have a natural sense of beauty think HDR photographs look ugly.

 

[Orthogonal]

The HDR look is a misnomer - it isn't from having more DR, it's from shadows being selectively overexaggerated. The strange look is generally from an irregular tone curve applied in post, making it look unnatural. A sensor with more DR will produce an image that (unless a profile has been applied) will just have less contrast and more shadow/highlight detail - think Portra vs. Velvia. All things made equal having a camera with more stops of DR is always preferable as it gives more options for processing and more leeway for over and underexposure.

That said, all things generally aren't made equal and the internet is always noisy with people comparing camera specs. I'm glad you've decided to stay with the X100, if it works for you and you like the images then that's the most important thing. There are many vastly out of date cameras out there that are heavily used by actual working professionals and serious photographers, keeping up with the latest is for consumers. You do you.

 

[LCSmith]

All things made equal having a camera with more stops of DR is always preferable as it gives more options for processing and more leeway for over and underexposure.

Yes, of course; but it depends much on how one shoots and what one shoots, whether one will benefit from a greater degree of dynamic range in the camera. The lens matters a great deal as well. My Summitar gives very little in the shadows, no matter what the camera.

 

[ndnik]

Nothing will beat trying out the newer model in a store or, even better, reniting one for a few days. Only that will alllow you to judge yourself if the changes in the camera are upgrades worth spending money on.


- N.

 

[Archiver]

When the X100V is in the shops, I'll try one to see how much better it is than the original X100. The new lens and better autofocus is probably going to be very significant. I just hope that image quality will be close to / as good as / better than the 5D Mark II with 35L or M9 with 35 Nokton.

 

[Ste_S]

I think I have a good feel for final DPI and the actual print from 20 years of digital printing. The math is easy while the print viewing is subjective. I can make good looking 11 x 16.5 prints from 12 mp files.

Agree that 12MP is more than fine for that print size, I’ve had some nice prints from an Olympus E-P3 for example.

What more megapixels gives you is the ability to crop, which is especially useful for fixed lens cameras.

On a side note I’ve just bought an older X100, an S. Quite looking forward to trying it out.

 

[frank-grumman]

FWIW, DPR is reporting X100V is overheating with what users regard as normal use.

 

[Archiver]

FWIW, DPR is reporting X100V is overheating with what users regard as normal use.

Reading the thread now. Not cool, literally.

https://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/4470450

 

[helen.HH]

have had a few X100's... My favorite is the F version.... love the sensor, love the 'acros'
so I will probably not get the X100V
Something about it's B&W brings a smile to my face.

waiting... by Helen Hill, on Flickr





hangin...subway life 1:1 by Helen Hill, on Flickr

 

[fbf]

honestly don't think there have been any "significant" upgrade until the latest V version.
I have had the original and currently own the T. I have used the F. I think either one is good enough for large print .One important upgrade among them is the speed. I remember 'lags' between images when had the original x100. The x100t is much better. I am sure the V is amazing.
You can pick up a T less than $500 and a good F less than $800. I think either are good deals. I. am not trading my 100t. I think it's good enough for what i do

 

[aizan]

I finally got to play with it, so here's my list of practical improvements:

1) Usable, reliable autofocus in low light (EV3 and under)
2) Good sharpness with lens wide open
3) Touch screen autofocus point lets you move it from one side of the frame to the other much faster than the joystick allows (there are too many autofocus points on the grid)
4) Tilting LCD lets you do waist-level shooting, but it still washes out in the sun

 

[Huss]

FWIW, DPR is reporting X100V is overheating with what users regard as normal use.

Are they reporting it is overheating, or is that your description?

From what I've read, some are complaining that it is getting warm or hot in use.
Others say it is getting warm, not hot.

My Oly penF gets warm in use too. It surprised me at the beginning but I then read that this was normal behaviour and I have never actually had any issues with it.

 

[Huss]

"I turned off Bluetooth and USB functions in the Connections menu area; made a difference.

I had ignored the Bluetooth setup when I initially configured the camera so maybe it was continuing to check for a connection. In any case, not warm today."

 

[Jamie Pillers]

have had a few X100's... My favorite is the F version.... love the sensor, love the 'acros'
so I will probably not get the X100V
Something about it's B&W brings a smile to my face.



waiting... by Helen Hill, on Fckr




Helen, the “Waiting” image is beautiful! Thanks for posting it. I’ve been thinking of selling my Ricoh GRIII and moving back to the X100 line. Your comment relieves the pressure to overspend on the 100V. 😉

 

[helen.HH]

Thank You Jamie !

I loved the Rico GR III, fantastic camera, loved the ergonomics& photos
but grew weary of shooting via the screen
Guess I am old fashioned and still want a VF

As for version V , if You want weather sealing, a flip screen then by all means Indulge. 😉

Yum to Fuji’s X100 series !