Comments on: Fuji X100T Review- Conclusion

By: thecotswold

thecotswold — Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:09:31 +0000

In reply to Chris B. Hi Chris, I'm glad to hear you seem to have found your perfect setup. I do something similiar although I use a Panasonic GX9 for my lightweight camera. This added to my GH5 covers most needs at the moment although I have a few projects lined up for which I am considering a larger format for.

By: Chris B

Chris B — Mon, 23 Mar 2020 10:48:45 +0000

I used to have a Canon DSLR and various lenses, but gradually stopped carrying them around (used to have a Pentax 35mm SLR, back in the day).
I then recently got a Panasonic FZ-1000 mk1 as a “do it all” camera, for around £450. Fast, bright zoom, great autofocus, and image quality that was good enough, given I’m not a pro.
But I still found it a bit large to carry. I recalled that when I used film, I had a Yashica T5 – a great little camera with a fixed 35mm lens….
So, I recently got an X100T from Ebay, and I really, really like it. I can put it in a side pouch on my belt. Lovely bokeh on demand, a joy to use, and great images. It’s low light performance is excellent. And I can just transfer images to my phone via the app, and charge via USB.
The autofocus isn’t quite as good as the Panasonic, but it’s perfectly good in absolute terms.
So this is my cheapskate “no big bag” setup – the Fuji as my primary as it effortless produces beautiful pictures, and the Panasonic if I need video, or a long zoom for wildlife, sports, theatre etc. – all for around £850, which really is a lot of camera for the money. We are spoiled these days! 🙂

By: thecotswold

thecotswold — Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:39:21 +0000

In reply to J J Meeker.

Hi JJ,

Thanks. I likely have a Fuji XT30 review coming soon too. I know exactly where you are coming from regarding shooting Jpeg. When I used to shoot landscapes full time I shot raw religiously but I tend to prefer shooting Jpeg these days for the same reasons that you outline. Although I have noticed that I need to turn in camera noise reduction to off with the EM5 III to retain nearly the same level of detail as the raw files. I’d much rather be taking pictures than editing on the computer. I barely edit photos these days and that’s the way I like it. The challenge of getting a good shot in camera is a large part of the joy of photography for me. I hate the idea of shooting wide with something like the Sony A7RIV and cropping in post to get the right composition. A trained chimp can do that!!!!

By: J J Meeker

J J Meeker — Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:38:40 +0000

Thanks for the headsup on the A7, David. Interesting, your comparison of the A7 full frame sensor with the Fuji APS-C ones. One thing I’ve learned over the years with digital cameras is just how influenced I’ve been by using my trusty OM10 for four decades. Until l bought my first digital camera in 2012 l had often looked at and admired various makes and models of 35mm film cameras but never felt the need nor desire to own them nor use them. My OM10 more than fulfilled my needs. In eight years I’ve bought ten different digital cameras (and another two original OM 10 35mm cameras). What I’ve been looking for is a digital camera reminiscent of a 35mm SLR. I guess I am slow and methodical. The X100T isn’t necessarily the easiest camera to work with. I like that it makes me think about my photography, that I have to coax it to get the best results. Digital cameras can make photography so easy compared to 35mm film. When necessary (weddings, christenings, family gatherings) I’ll put whichever camera I’m using on full auto and just shoot. I’m not interested in the video capabilities because I’ll never use them. I generally keep the rear screen off and see everything through the viewfinder.
For me a rear screen is like a window where I am standing outside and looking in. I find it restrictive, limiting, whereas when l look through a viewfinder it’s as though I’m looking out through a window at a huge inviting vista. Right now the Pen F with a 25mm prime is my ‘go to’ camera. I find it an absolute joy that we work so well together. I shoot everything in jpeg because I want the what I actually capture to be the finished product. Shooting Raw and using Lightroom and the like doesn’t appeal because that isn’t what l actually shot.
I enjoyed your review of the OMD EM5 MkIII, but, for me, the MkII more than meets my needs. Keep up the great work. I look forward to reading your future reviews and articles.

By: thecotswold

thecotswold — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 10:39:29 +0000

In reply to J J Meeker. Thanks JJ. I guess it depends on how you work, if you're slow and methodical then the original Sony A7 would be okay but from memory when I used a Sony A7R (original version) the startup time was slow and the AF wasn't great. Even when I had an A7 II the startup time and AF was frustrating to use. The full frame sensor is nice though although up until the A7R II I don't think it was hugely better than Fuji's APS-C ones. I'm actually considering the A7R III and IV at the moment. I just don't want huge zooms on the end of those small cameras though. I think the 20mm 1.8, 55mm Zeiss and 85mm might be a good setup though.

By: J J Meeker

J J Meeker — Sun, 16 Feb 2020 00:12:07 +0000

Welcome home, David.
I take it you’re referring to the X100V. I must say that l find it a huge attraction, especially as it seems to finally address the various issues of the earlier models. However the swipe screen could prove a deal breaker for me. By all means provide it for those who love it, but not at the expense of those who don’t. So now l’m considering a brand new original Sony a7. The idea of shooting on a full frame 50mm really appeals to me. It would be like shooting with my original Olympus OM10 back in the 70s.

By: David

David — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:43:08 +0000

In reply to J J Meeker.

Thanks for commenting JJ. It’s been a while but I’m living back in the UK now after 5 years so will be updating the site regularly now. I’m half tempted to get another Fuji X100 series camera now I’m back…

By: David

David — Fri, 14 Feb 2020 19:42:58 +0000

In reply to J J Meeker.

Thanks for commenting JJ. It’s been a while but I’m living abck in the UK now after 5 years so will be updating the site regularly now. I’m half tempted to get another Fuji X100 series camera now I’m back…

By: J J Meeker

J J Meeker — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 07:10:47 +0000

Great review of an excellent camera, David. You totally get what the X100T is all about. I never feel as though this is a camera to be rushed at. It so reminds me of my forty year old OM10. I find it very tactile and love the experience of checking and adjusting the dials before taking each capture. An old style camera for the digital age. It compliments my OMD EM10 MkII 40-150, EM5 MkII 12-50, and a little Panasonic TZ60 pocket camera perfectly.
J. J.