Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

[Ian]

If there is a camera marque that shows it thinks differently it has to be Fujifilm and its X-series cameras. The pseudo range-finder style X100 set the trend but you had to be content with a fixed lens. The X-Pro1 introduced a very unusual sensor and a new interchangeable lens system and this has since been followed-up by the smaller, simpler and more affordable X-E1. Interestingly, Fujifilm has decided against following the 'compact' mirrorless system camera trend set by Panasonic, Nikon, Samsung, Olympus, Sony, Pentax, and even Canon, now. Fujifilm X-series models are closer in size to smaller DSLRs than CSCs.

Just how good is the image quality from Fujifilm's unusual X-sensor? If you have an X-series camera why not let us know?

Ian

[John Perriment]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

Even with film cameras Fuji ploughed their own furrow in a very different direction to anyone else. They seem very adept at indentifying a niche in the market that is waiting to be exploited and generally do so with very high quality products. We do not necessarily think of Fuji as a lens manufacturer but their optics are almost always top drawer stuff. The X series is turning into a very interesting range.

[Barr1e]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

Interesting thread.

I used to be a Fuji fan, in fact my first digital was one - then followed several more.

I then discovered Olympus and like the product very much.

An X system one might be useful for a birthday pressie, but that is some way off.

Regards. Barr1e

[crimbo]

Earlier this year when I was looking for a travel camera I kept on missing out on s/h Pens with VF2s... so I ended up with a X10 . After working at it for some time I realised that the raw function was going to be awkward to use so I set to EXR auto and it rarely misses a shot. The jpegs are rarely clipped so post production in C1 is easily possible. I now wonder if an Olympus would have been as productive?
But I still enjoy the E1 with various lenses..... cannot let that go.

[Ian]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

Crimbo - have you experienced the famous 'orb' problem with the X10?

Ian

[crimbo]

On the odd occasion...doesn't really bother me so haven't felt the need to go for a sensor change

[Barr1e]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

We always seem interested with how many megapixels a camera has - I took the pic below in 2001 using a Fuji FinePix 4700 zoom (zoom 36 - 108 ) 2.4MP.

A little off topic - apologies.

Uluru Ayers Rock


Regards. Barr1e

[crimbo]

Tbh. The X10 is really a 6Mp camera, especially in raw mode

[crimbo]

http://www.shetnews.co.uk/news/5654-community-orchestra-brings-folk-together

This is what it is capable of

[Greytop]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

I recently purchased and X-E1 and a few Funjinon lenses, the 14, 18-55 and 60 macro.
I'm finding it a very nice camera to use, I like the control layout, handling (especially with the small grip fitted) and most importantly the output is very pleasing. Another big positive being that my preferred RAW converter CaptureOne does an excellent job with the files.
All in all an interesting complement to my O-MD E-M5.

[John Perriment]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

I recently purchased and X-E1 and a few Funjinon lenses, the 14, 18-55 and 60 macro.
I'm finding it a very nice camera to use, I like the control layout, handling (especially with the small grip fitted) and most importantly the output is very pleasing. Another big positive being that my preferred RAW converter CaptureOne does an excellent job with the files.
All in all an interesting complement to my O-MD E-M5.

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it, Huw.

[Pops]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

You can see 2 excellent examples from greytop taken in his garden....
Here

[Greytop]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

I'd be interested to hear how you get on with it, Huw.

So far really enjoying it, has quite a character to it... take that to mean its not as clinical in operation as the E-M5 but never the less it certainly gets the job done
Observations so far are that there is bags of dynamic range, lots of detail possible from the sensor at 100% Very nice handling and the largish button placement is great. I like the menu system, easy to get up to speed quickly.
As reported the Evf is very detailed but has a little lag, very good for viewing images taken. Build quality of the body and lenses is very good. All in all not without it's faults but a charming device to use.

You can see 2 excellent examples from greytop taken in his garden....
Here

Thanks Pops, here a few more recent examples, all with the X-E1, the first two with the 14 and the last with the 18-55

[Ian]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

Thanks Huw - are the first two processed in any way? They look a little as if a mild HDR effect has been applied.

The X-E1 model name makes me remember my old Minolta XE-1 SLR which I had in the late 70s - which was when Leica and Minolta were technology partners. The XE-1 chassis was used by Leica for their SLRs back then.

Ian

[John Perriment]

Re: Fujifilm's X-series cameras; certainly not lacking in novelty

Thanks Huw - are the first two processed in any way? They look a little as if a mild HDR effect has been applied.

Ian

With the constant improvement of dynamic range in modern sensors I've begun to wonder if the pictures they produce are by definition HDR when the subject and lighting utilizes the full range. Of course, the effect is much more subtle and natural than we often see from HDR pp software, but that begs the question, in future will stand alone HDR programs still be needed except, perhaps, to achieve dramatic and stylized effects?

Thanks for posting these pictures, Huw, they certainly give a good impression of the camera.