On the highlights and shadows; it really depends on how you have the highlights and shadows set. If you have them set at 0 or less (-1 or -2) then you can be fooled into thinking you get more dynamic range than you really will. I tend to "shoot for the highlights" and then raise the shadows in Lightroom.
I still have the X100 first gen. I shoot mostly manual, even street and can't see any justification for the steep cost of the upgrade --at least here in Mexico where the currency suffered a severe devaluation.
hi, great review...is their any difference in battery life if you keep using the OVF over the EVF and turn off the LCD screen....i currently use a DSLR and i'm highly considering this for street photo..
***** i bought the camera too...yey! been having fun with it for some time now....just one gripe and have been noticing...when shooting in landscapes i have been keeping my adjusting my exposure ompensation to +1 or more especially when shooting with sky 2/3 on the frame....is this common with this camera? cause when i use it in streets and indoors had no problem with the metering though...pls note i shoot mainly on aperture prio
I will say, I've been using my 35mm prime (50mm equivelent) for many months now on my GH4 (mainly I do videography) and from that alone I've learned SO much more about lenses and how different focal lengths look. The wider you get, the more spherical. The further you zoom, the flatter. You start to develop an eye..
I also have an X100T. I find that the film simulations are too harsh and I lose all of the detail in the shadows, and sometimes the highlights. They won't become the answer or alternative to custom RAW post processing. Some people have claimed that they haven't needed to post process as much but fixed presets cannot seem to compete (for me). The beauty of this camera shines when I shoot in RAW.
Use JPEG with ISO 800(or higher) and auto dynamic range 400% and the camera will capture high contrast scenes with perfectly exposed shadows and highlights. I used to shoot RAW until I discovered this.
I just bought a used X100 (good condition, 230 quid) as a companion camera to my D750. Love it! Autofocus is quite speedy on FW 2.0, can't hold a candle to my D750 but it's great for a second camera.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm also considering this camera to be my second one. You added new information. I do like your vlogs in general, they are always full with valued tips and tricks. I like your ebook too. Regards and greetings from Austria.
Hey Craig, I just found your channel through this video. I was wondering if I could get your advice on something. I am starting university in august and I will have academic travel around the world each semester. I'm saving up and looking to upgrade my current dslr which is beginning to give me trouble from use, the Canon T3i/600D. I bought the kit lens 18-55mm and the 70-300mm telephoto with it when I started. I was considering the Fujifilm x100t because of it's small lightweight features which will be handy as a lot of the academic travel will include hiking and a lot of walking. As I'm sure you know from experience, DSLR's tend to get pretty heavy on the shoulder's or around the neck. I don't mind it's only got one focal length, i can live with that. But the thing that has me holding back is it's expensive price at an average $1,100.00 US. Should I instead invest in the Canon 6D and the canon 50mm F1.4 for a couple hundred dollars more? I would have to deal with it being larger but I would be getting a full frame sensor for high quality pics. What are your thoughts? Depending on the travel assignment per semester i would also be carrying the telephoto. Thank you
id love to get one of these cameras but I'm a little hesitant at this point because I'm afraid that as soon as i get it fuji will come out with an x pro 2, or x200t (or whatever the next version of this will be called)
Having had the original X100 and I still have the XPro1, battery life is far from being perfect. I tend to carry three fully charged batteries with me when out an about. I'm not noted for being a machine gun addict so I can generally get away with two of them for a days shoot. I start with my first battery and then when I stop for lunch at midday I change to a fresh battery for the afternoon shoot regardless of how much is left in the earlier one. It works for me! I'm now considering the X100T to use as my 23mm (35mm) lens combo with the XPro1. It certainly looks like a good one to have in the bag.
Maybe you can help me, I'm not sure what to do but i can't seem to figure out why i don't get the mini view finder within the view finder. I let someone borrow my camera and they swear they didn't mess with the settings but obviously they have... Please help.
+Juan Cisneros Might check your auto focus (AF Mode) settings. If you are not in area focus mode, but rather in multi focus mode, then the small focus window down at the bottom of the OVF will not come on. Switch to area focus and it will be there.
Nice review. I also get frustrated with the camera being switched on in my bag. I got in the habit of flipping the battery over and putting it back in if I'm not going to be using the camera for a while (while it's in the bag)
I shoot with an Olympus E-M1, and I have grown to rely heavily on the excellent in-body stabilization. I've been very interested in the X100T, but it's my understanding that it has no image stabilization, either in-body or in the lens. Did you have any difficulties because of this, particularly in low light?
+priz05 Good question......I do all my street work with my old GRD IV until I switched over to the GR II. It was working great until during a convention the camera started to act on me. One thing it didn't stay on any at all. I had to keep switching it on and off to get it going at all. Needless to write I returned it to B and H for a credit. To be honest I really like the GR very much over the Fuji. The jpegs/Raw, the color and B + W are great on this camera. I like how it fits in my hands.......... but will I buy another one? ........I think so. If you'd like to exchange ideas. Please feel free to let me know. I'd enjoy reading your ideas about the GR II.
+planthi80 yes thats one thing i noticed that the Ricoh Website sucks! not much content etc on there, also try to get accessories for the camera seems to be a struggle. at the moment my ricoh GR seems to be working fine. Im thinking if i can pick up a x100s for cheap i may keep both, do you know if theres much difference with the 100s and 100t. both look like stunning cameras, but i know the ricoh has great reviews all over.
+priz05 Yeah, dude the Fuji site is very dedicated to the X100T unlike Richo. Right you are again about getting parts for the Richo........it's just a struggle. As to the difference between the Fuji's? All I can tell you that the AF is better on the new version along with a handful of other minor improvements. As of yet I'm not sure what to do. My plans are to call Richo about my concerns. As you can see even on youtube there are more reviews of the X100T as compared to the GRII. More site on line and Fuji's site gives you the that Leica feeling....like you have a serious instrument.
+priz05 Another point of interest is that some of the sales persons at B and H that the battery gets used up quickly. (X100T) So you need to buy a few extras to complete the day. Also another point they make is that X100T is more reliable with great customer support to boot. One thing comes to mind about the Fuji is that it reminds me of when I had a Leica M6 ttl. The Fuji when decked out is very nice to look at and hold. What do you think?
Hi Craig, Really like your videos, keep them coming. A couple of things I would like to raise with you connected to this video are as follows; Firstly, do you not think at a fixed 35mm this is just a very expensive, very sexy looking, fashion accessory? surely there are much better, flexible options?? Secondly, on a more general note, I find the reviews of CSC's in general miss one crucial point, and that is the limitation on lenses. In particular, the fact that the longest lens I have seen is 230mm and most are less than that! I feel that this should be made very clear, particularly to the beginners that are looking to get into photography and may not realise this!! Everything seems to revolve around 18-55mm, but there is way more than that and CSC;s are just not up to the job!! Look forward to hearing from you. Jim
Hey, greetings from nepal Ive got a couple of questions for you Where eere you during the earthquake? And did you had any plans to come nepal before earthquake?
Oh! I wish you could visit kathmandu its a really nice cultural place where you can find monuments that are thousands of years old and this earthquake destroyed many of them! And you could go to trek route to see one of the beauty of nepal and the mountains ! and of you want to help nepal please plan your next vacation in nepal! thanks
***** Thanks craig. Aiyeon the X-T1 is a much bigger camera that has interchangeable lenses. The only thing that is similar between the X100T and X-T1 is the sensor, other than that they're very different.
x100s is probably more than enough for the price of the x70 x70 is ideal for anything where weight is really important like trekking tours and hiking. but the Ricoh GR could also be a good choice
Nice review. I'm not a fan of hand grips generally -- but that has to be the ugliest one I've seen for X100 series. I'd be embarrassed to put that in such a beautiful camera
Film simulation... pretty odd to hear that kind of stuff from people when you shoot actual film. Like, real Provia/Velvia and all. Real black and white. Sure there's nothing wrong with digital, but simulations?... There's still real film guys. Check it out.
Spot on. In the case of not having access to a film camera, I would shoot DNG all the way and then try out a VSCO preset, or just manually process each file. For authentic results however, I would reach for a nice roll of film, develop and then scan.
7:29 you can also attribute it to using the EVF all the time. When using the OVF you're not forcing the sensor to be always active.
On the highlights and shadows; it really depends on how you have the highlights and shadows set. If you have them set at 0 or less (-1 or -2) then you can be fooled into thinking you get more dynamic range than you really will.
I tend to "shoot for the highlights" and then raise the shadows in Lightroom.
I am still using my x100s. Just got some great shots in Romania
can you make a lightroom tutorial?with many styles of filter like landscape or street.
I still have the X100 first gen. I shoot mostly manual, even street and can't see any justification for the steep cost of the upgrade --at least here in Mexico where the currency suffered a severe devaluation.
hi, great review...is their any difference in battery life if you keep using the OVF over the EVF and turn off the LCD screen....i currently use a DSLR and i'm highly considering this for street photo..
***** I use the EVF and turn off the LCD - I'm very satisfied with the battery life.
BennettC thanx for the info
***** i bought the camera too...yey! been having fun with it for some time now....just one gripe and have been noticing...when shooting in landscapes i have been keeping my adjusting my exposure ompensation to +1 or more especially when shooting with sky 2/3 on the frame....is this common with this camera? cause when i use it in streets and indoors had no problem with the metering though...pls note i shoot mainly on aperture prio
I will say, I've been using my 35mm prime (50mm equivelent) for many months now on my GH4 (mainly I do videography) and from that alone I've learned SO much more about lenses and how different focal lengths look. The wider you get, the more spherical. The further you zoom, the flatter. You start to develop an eye..
I also have an X100T. I find that the film simulations are too harsh and I lose all of the detail in the shadows, and sometimes the highlights.
They won't become the answer or alternative to custom RAW post processing. Some people have claimed that they haven't needed to post process as much but fixed presets cannot seem to compete (for me). The beauty of this camera shines when I shoot in RAW.
Glad to see you safe.
Use JPEG with ISO 800(or higher) and auto dynamic range 400% and the camera will capture high contrast scenes with perfectly exposed shadows and highlights. I used to shoot RAW until I discovered this.
Serak1977 just tried this, and it works! Thank you. I’ll try it for a while and see how it goes, but on the back of the camera it looks great.
Would have been nice if you added some of the shots you took with this camera.
I just bought a used X100 (good condition, 230 quid) as a companion camera to my D750. Love it! Autofocus is quite speedy on FW 2.0, can't hold a candle to my D750 but it's great for a second camera.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I'm also considering this camera to be my second one. You added new information. I do like your vlogs in general, they are always full with valued tips and tricks. I like your ebook too. Regards and greetings from Austria.
Hey Craig, I just found your channel through this video. I was wondering if I could get your advice on something. I am starting university in august and I will have academic travel around the world each semester. I'm saving up and looking to upgrade my current dslr which is beginning to give me trouble from use, the Canon T3i/600D. I bought the kit lens 18-55mm and the 70-300mm telephoto with it when I started. I was considering the Fujifilm x100t because of it's small lightweight features which will be handy as a lot of the academic travel will include hiking and a lot of walking. As I'm sure you know from experience, DSLR's tend to get pretty heavy on the shoulder's or around the neck. I don't mind it's only got one focal length, i can live with that. But the thing that has me holding back is it's expensive price at an average $1,100.00 US. Should I instead invest in the Canon 6D and the canon 50mm F1.4 for a couple hundred dollars more? I would have to deal with it being larger but I would be getting a full frame sensor for high quality pics. What are your thoughts? Depending on the travel assignment per semester i would also be carrying the telephoto. Thank you
You should look at a thumb rest/grip for the x100t.
where we can find the photo you took with x100t?
id love to get one of these cameras but I'm a little hesitant at this point because I'm afraid that as soon as i get it fuji will come out with an x pro 2, or x200t (or whatever the next version of this will be called)
Having had the original X100 and I still have the XPro1, battery life is far from being perfect. I tend to carry three fully charged batteries with me when out an about. I'm not noted for being a machine gun addict so I can generally get away with two of them for a days shoot. I start with my first battery and then when I stop for lunch at midday I change to a fresh battery for the afternoon shoot regardless of how much is left in the earlier one. It works for me! I'm now considering the X100T to use as my 23mm (35mm) lens combo with the XPro1. It certainly looks like a good one to have in the bag.
Is there an option to have the camera shoot with film simulation but also have the camera save an unedited version of the image at the same time?
***** You can apply the filters to the RAW files in Lightroom?! Even better! Thanks so much!
+Craig McCormick how do u do this in lightroom?
Great video Craig! What do you think about the autofocus speed? Personally, I am a bit disappointed. Thanks in advance for your answer.
***** this is the only fact holding from buying this camera, how fast it is for street photography?
***** this is the only fact holding from buying this camera, how fast it is for street photography?
Maybe you can help me, I'm not sure what to do but i can't seem to figure out why i don't get the mini view finder within the view finder. I let someone borrow my camera and they swear they didn't mess with the settings but obviously they have...
Please help.
+Juan Cisneros Might check your auto focus (AF Mode) settings. If you are not in area focus mode, but rather in multi focus mode, then the small focus window down at the bottom of the OVF will not come on. Switch to area focus and it will be there.
thank you so much!
Nice review. I also get frustrated with the camera being switched on in my bag.
I got in the habit of flipping the battery over and putting it back in if I'm not going to be using the camera for a while (while it's in the bag)
I shoot with an Olympus E-M1, and I have grown to rely heavily on the excellent in-body stabilization. I've been very interested in the X100T, but it's my understanding that it has no image stabilization, either in-body or in the lens. Did you have any difficulties because of this, particularly in low light?
Yeah, finally a good review! Better to hear real use opinions rather than technical datas!
Can you do a what's on my Macbook ones??
Did you have any problems opening the RAW files?
Ive got the Ricoh GR.. is it worth upgrading to this? Hope some of you guys can help!!. Thanks
+priz05 Good question......I do all my street work with my old GRD IV until I switched over to the GR II. It was working great until during a convention the camera started to act on me. One thing it didn't stay on any at all. I had to keep switching it on and off to get it going at all. Needless to write I returned it to B and H for a credit. To be honest I really like the GR very much over the Fuji. The jpegs/Raw, the color and B + W are great on this camera. I like how it fits in my hands.......... but will I buy another one? ........I think so. If you'd like to exchange ideas. Please feel free to let me know. I'd enjoy reading your ideas about the GR II.
+priz05 Another thing is that Richo doesn't have such wonderful web-sites dedicated to the GR as Fuji has.
+planthi80 yes thats one thing i noticed that the Ricoh Website sucks! not much content etc on there, also try to get accessories for the camera seems to be a struggle. at the moment my ricoh GR seems to be working fine. Im thinking if i can pick up a x100s for cheap i may keep both, do you know if theres much difference with the 100s and 100t. both look like stunning cameras, but i know the ricoh has great reviews all over.
+priz05 Yeah, dude the Fuji site is very dedicated to the X100T unlike Richo. Right you are again about getting parts for the Richo........it's just a struggle. As to the difference between the Fuji's? All I can tell you that the AF is better on the new version along with a handful of other minor improvements. As of yet I'm not sure what to do. My plans are to call Richo about my concerns. As you can see even on youtube there are more reviews of the X100T as compared to the GRII. More site on line and Fuji's site gives you the that Leica feeling....like you have a serious instrument.
+priz05 Another point of interest is that some of the sales persons at B and H that the battery gets used up quickly. (X100T) So you need to buy a few extras to complete the day. Also another point they make is that X100T is more reliable with great customer support to boot. One thing comes to mind about the Fuji is that it reminds me of when I had a Leica M6 ttl. The Fuji when decked out is very nice to look at and hold. What do you think?
Hi Craig thank you for the video. If you are usIng Velvia film simulation does that mean you are shooting jpg instead of RAW?
I like to be sneaky when I take pictures in the street, and i was wondering if this camera has some kind of silent shooting mode, does it?
Yes. The leaf shutter is nearly silent as it is.
Hi Craig,
Really like your videos, keep them coming. A couple of things I would like to raise with you connected to this video are as follows; Firstly, do you not think at a fixed 35mm this is just a very expensive, very sexy looking, fashion accessory? surely there are much better, flexible options??
Secondly, on a more general note, I find the reviews of CSC's in general miss one crucial point, and that is the limitation on lenses. In particular, the fact that the longest lens I have seen is 230mm and most are less than that! I feel that this should be made very clear, particularly to the beginners that are looking to get into photography and may not realise this!! Everything seems to revolve around 18-55mm, but there is way more than that and CSC;s are just not up to the job!!
Look forward to hearing from you.
Jim
would you recommend this camera for a beginner? it looks amazing but feel its to complex for me.
Start with an easier camera, this is really for people who know how to use it.
Thanks for the share! Great thoughts!
I wish it had better manual focus...
Hey, greetings from nepal
Ive got a couple of questions for you
Where eere you during the earthquake?
And did you had any plans to come nepal before earthquake?
Oh! I wish you could visit kathmandu its a really nice cultural place where you can find monuments that are thousands of years old and this earthquake destroyed many of them! And you could go to trek route to see one of the beauty of nepal and the mountains !
and of you want to help nepal please plan your next vacation in nepal!
thanks
what is the difference between Fuji xt1 and x100t?
***** Thanks craig. Aiyeon the X-T1 is a much bigger camera that has interchangeable lenses.
The only thing that is similar between the X100T and X-T1 is the sensor, other than that they're very different.
i mean, like what made you appeal to the x100t over the XT1? Surely, interchangable lenses and weather sealing is a great bonus.
what camera did you use to shoot this video with?
Shooting in EVF really puts a strain in your battery.
Great video!
Awesome video
x100t or x70 ?
x100s is probably more than enough for the price of the x70
x70 is ideal for anything where weight is really important like trekking tours and hiking. but the Ricoh GR could also be a good choice
Nice review. I'm not a fan of hand grips generally -- but that has to be the ugliest one I've seen for X100 series. I'd be embarrassed to put that in such a beautiful camera
no images of what the camera can do?? a little pointless not having them
How many bloody times does one need to say "battrie"?
You didn't even show a single picture. What the review is for?
The new cams are too good...film simulation...over the top for me.
Film simulation... pretty odd to hear that kind of stuff from people when you shoot actual film. Like, real Provia/Velvia and all. Real black and white. Sure there's nothing wrong with digital, but simulations?... There's still real film guys. Check it out.
Spot on. In the case of not having access to a film camera, I would shoot DNG all the way and then try out a VSCO preset, or just manually process each file. For authentic results however, I would reach for a nice roll of film, develop and then scan.