Fuji X100s Focus Review and Tips
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From all reports the Fuji X100s is a worthy successor to the Fuji X100 ... but that doesn't mean it's perfect.
This video looks at the various focusing modes and shares tips on how to maximize the various focus aids and ergonomics of the Fuji X100s.
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10 years later!!! Thank you!!!!
Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching Thomas :)
Excellent, quick info to get started. Just what I needed, thank you!
Great video, I haven't seen before any other like this..thanks... I was struggling with focus but now I see why...thanks again...
Excellent instructional clip, Dave!
Thank you so much Dave Cheung. Very helpfuland efficient video. Thanks for sharing :)
Anyone else here because they're pulling the trigger on getting an X100s in 2021? 😂
I can't believe I have been using this camera for over 6 months and never knew about the speed of manual focusing using the AFL button, thanks for this tip.
It took me 11 years!
Turn focus assist on and when you turn the manual focus ring it will automatically magnify the focus point. No need to press the command dial. Ofcourse you must be in manual focus mode.
Just bought a used X100s and this video showed me more than those "is it worth in 2024?" videos. Quality is timeless! Thank you.
11 years later, I just discovered the manual mode on my X100S.... just unbelievable that I did not know that before!
It’s an incredible camera! Just got my X100VI and falling in love all over again with photography. Happy shooting!
@@dqstudios I am actually thinking to move to Leica for my next and final camera.
I would like to have a full frame sensor. The Lecia Q would suffice.
MOTHER OF GOD! Thank you for this. I simply had no idea.
Another tip: of you like using ovf with mf, you should turn on focus check in setup menu 2.
Seven years later and I'm so glad this popped onto my recommendation. Very straightforward and informative, good tutorial.
Glad it was helpful!
I had no idea this camera back-button focused when in manual focus mode. Thanks for the tip!
Welcome tko741 ! :)
1:34 "...Budda-Budda-Budda!" LOL
Had this camera for years. Never knew I could do this lol.
Dave nicely done! I love the X100s. It's my first Fujifilm camera and it's amazing. These focus tips are invaluable.
Thanks for watching and for the kind words! The amazing Fuji files keep me coming back. Happy shooting :)
***** When talking Fuji files, are we referring to it's RAW files?
Both JPEG and RAW. Jpegs are best I've seen (better than Nikon SOOC) and RAW files are indistinguishable from D4 files at all ISO's.
Good stuff! Most of the other reviews/tutorials are so long winded! You're very technical, and I thank you for that!
Thanks for watching and the kind words Carlos Reyes ! Happy shooting :)
Dang! I've had this camera for 4 years and had no idea all of this was possible, I was trying it out along with the video and what a difference, I feel so primitive having used it for 4 years and not knowing all of this. Thanks.
Glad to be of help Rodrigo! Happy shooting :)
I'm not kidding, I'm taking it out tomorrow and trying it out. Thank you very much. Any other tricks you recommend? I use it in a very basic way, all manual so I like to play around with the settings but haven't gotten too much in depth into film simulation for example, I tried it a couple of times but haven't played around enough with it (or know much about film to begin with) to make something useful out of them.
WOW was that ever helpful. I just got my XJ100s and I am taking apart the functions and learning them in detail. This was the best video on focus I have seen yet. Great information. Thanks
Glad you found it helpful Gregory :) Happy shooting!
It might be good to do another video on the X100v, it's quite different in terms of auto-focus now with AF-C and tracking subjects
AWESOME! I am a rookie so these tips have made the camera less intimidating
Nice video! Thanks for posting, this applies for the x100T also.
Thanks Garr E. Fe Lix !I know they're made improvements to the X100T but glad to know some things still apply. If you know both cameras well, would love to know your thoughts on comparing the X100S to the X100T. Cheers and happy shooting :)
Old...but still gold. Thanks.
Thank you! oh ... you were talking about the video .... 😁
nice simple and clear presentation
Very helpful, thank you!
Thanks. Great bid. I always wondered what people ment by back focus button. Well now I know. Chers
Glad to be of help Derek Comer :)
A thousand thanks for the video, I back button focus on a canon 5D3 and the focusing on the x100t was driving me insane...thanks afain
I'm actually pretty disappointed with the AF on the X100s. I thought there maybe a problem with mine but I can see that your copy hunts as well and sometimes will over focus then pull back. I bought my GF a secondhand X20 I'm more impressed with that than the X100s. Seriously thinking of selling mine and buying the X30. The Fuji's are only for hobby shoots so only ever go as far as social media so I don't think the smaller sensor would make much difference. And yep the AFC is a joke, notice how it's skipped over real quick with the likes of Hobby and Arias.
I used a Panasonic HDC-SD90 hooked up with Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone which was off-camera and aimed at my noggin. Cheers! :)
I used a Panasonic HDC-SD90 hooked up with Sennheiser MKE 400 Shotgun Microphone which was off-camera and aimed at my noggin. Cheers! :)
haven't tried either of the other options so can't give you a truly informed opinion. Let me know if you find an answer :)
Agreed Franceso: over-rated for sure. I think they claim fastest mirrorless for the APS-C size sensor, but even then ....
Hi Mustafa. Unfortunately I haven't used the X20 side by side so can't give a truly informed opinion.
Cool. @gman6862 mentioned that in his comment and I've been doing it that way ever since :)
I got a used x100s this was amazingly useful, much appreciated! Thank you.
Well done. I have a X100s but i did not know manual focus can work so easy.So practical vith the AF-L button !Thanks VERY much.
Never shot with it so don't know. Google is your friend ;)
I believe it works great in combination with OVF, because it will automatically change to EVF focus peak or split screen, when you turn the focus ring. After confirming focus you revert back to the OVF. I like using OVF because you see outside the frame.
Very informative demonstration Dave..thanks for sharing!
What focus mode would you recommend for chasing around a toddler ?
Thank you!
Thank you so much! You just showed me 5 things I didn't know about my camera!!!
Glad to be of help Haroon Naderi ! Happy shooting :)
Thanks! No clue as I don't have one.
agreed. As implemented it's useless.
Good video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
I focus this way and it works fantastic, I got some really nice prints from the x100s that I am very pleased with as this is a much easier way to focus and it really Doe's work.
Not sure as I don't have an X100.
What about focusing in the OVF? That is the biggest differentiator of X100s.
When in OVF, you can choose and see which focusing point it chosen, but you don't get any visual cue to confirm what is in focus until the EVF switches on IF you have the image review option chosen.
***** Thanks! Perhaps I was hoping for a more Leica-like manual focusing aid.
Sweet, thanks for the quick reply here. You know, I thought MF-ing would be harder but it doesn't seem so bad. Different, yes, but not impossible. Plus, it's great that you can get some information in the OVF/EVF. I'd love to try my hands at one before purchase. Now comes the fun part of choosing which camera to buy...this epic X100s or little brother X20. Hmm....BOTH?? Lol, thanks for the quick review, mate.
Cheers~
whats the difference between focusing with the shutter button in autofocus and AFL/AEL button in manual focus? why is the second one better?
I'm a beginner photographer (doing it as a hobby) and I decided I want to go to some kind of manual camera (currently have an automatic to be more specific a Nikon l120) and I want to upgrade and I keep coming down to the x20 and x100s but the x100s is to high for me so should I wait till the x100s comes down in price or buy the x20?
Thank you, David. This is very helpful, especially after I've found the focusing on the X100T really frustrating at times.
THIS HOW ALL TH-cam VIDEOS SHOULD BE LIKE! Thanks for this! I purshased one x100s yeasterday and this tip was extremely helpful. My luck is that i keep getting a msg to switch the camera off and on again. I guess mine came defective will check with them today :(
good video :) It's funny, everyone has been raving about the AF speed of the x100s. I bought one yesterday and I have to say, my Olympus E-p3 is DEFINATELY faster. Not to say the fuji is slow by any means but yeah, don't see how people can say its the fastest mirrorless....
Well that just changed the way that I will use it. Thanks a lot for running through that and reminding me to RTFM!
When you zoom like at 4'16 is it only to see what the camera is focus on or you can capture this "zoomed picture" ?
I just learned 12 things about my X100s that I didn't know six minutes ago and I've had the camera for two weeks. Thanks Dave. You rock.
Very useful tips! I didn't know you could hold down the rear dial thing to change the manual focus modes. Also, good explanation of how the af-c differs from a dslr. Because of this difference, how would you suggest taking a photo of someone walking toward you?
Thanks so much - I learned more from this six minute video than from hours of other reading and watching!!
Brendan M So glad to hear it! Happy shooting :)
Who depends on AF-C?? it shouldn't even be a factor in a compact,no matter how high a grade. Can't see sports or wildlife shooters wanting this ...
I realise I'm a bit late to the party, but I just have to say this is the most useful video I've watched on the x100s. Thank you!!
Glad you enjoyed it! Happy shooting!
Love the back button focus. Have just started using it on my Nikon. You have given Ne yet another reason to buy the X100!
It's a weird little beast of a camera but the files keep me coming back :)
when you press the AFL button and the autofocus locks, can you then recompose while holding the button? or will it then focus on the new area?
Thanks for the observation. I haven't used AF-S much so can't confirm the difference vs. MF. I have noticed, the outside focus points are not very good at all. Only the central 9 are worth using in AF-S.
Good vid. Can you tell us what camera was used to shoot this video? It is really clear!
Also would love yout=r thoughts on the X100T. (I've sold my X100S and thinking of getting the T.)
RemekTek I used an old Panasonic Camcorder HD90 with external mic. I sold my X100S as well and didn't move up to the X100T so can't give meaningful feedback at this time.
I have the xt1 and I was out for the first time and thinking continuous focus was gonna work like a dslr lol thanks for this video it answered my question... How do you focus on a walking subject manual ?
From all reports the XT1 has a much better AF system, so it might be entirely different and actually capable of tracking a moving object? At 8 frames/sec definitely should be.
Wow! This is really great tutorial! Thanks! This covers one of two issues i had with x100t, which i absolutely adore otherwise. The other being very contrasty pictures. According to histogram the exposure should be on spot but then in LR it is just dark and contrasty pic. Any idea why that could be? I understand i wont have the same result as with my 5dmkii but i still feel like i am doing something terribly wrong. Thanks guys. You rock!
It may just be the Lightroom RAW engine vs Fuji's in-camera processing. I find when I import into Lightroom much of the great JPEG goodness that Fuji made in-camera becomes dull and lifeless.
I am shooting RAW with my x100t and always so happy with the preview in my camera and so disappointed with whatever has happened to them in LR. Its actually everything : blacks, exposure, grain, colours. I guess you wouldn't want to make a video on your x100/s/t workflow, would you? : ) Thank again and greetings from Prague.
Maybe you need to callibrate your monitor
This was really helpful, thank you!
no problem :) [hee hee] ... you said "MF-ing" [hee hee] :) Get both then do a review to let me know what I'm missing!! :D
Thank you for sharing. The information you provided will be very helpful for me when my camera arrives in a week or so. I'm so glad fuji decided to allow back button focusing like we can on our dslrs, as it is my favourite style of focusing.
Very welcome Michael Falkous ! Enjoy the camera ... It's an amazing sensor which is still our favourite personal walk-about cam :)
wow, awesome tips! it would have taken me months to find on my own!
Thanks Jason. Re: focus on someone walking toward you. It's not the X100s' strength, so really it would do a horrible job. 2 options if you must:
1. pre-focus on a spot in front of the person and wait for them to walk into that spot to release the shutter (but you sacrifice moment)
2. Use AFC and don't touch the shutter until you want to take the pic. But the shutter lag sucks and afc stops upon shutter press.
Can't win.
Definitely. I'm finding I'm always in Manual Focus (not AF-S) so have no choice in AF size. Too bad you have to trade-off accuracy for speed :(
(Focus ring continued) ... when you rotate the focus ring fast, it will allow you to swing from 4" to infinity with less than a 1/2 turn. If you tweak it gently, it will hardly budge, allowing accurate focusing. It take a bit to get used to but I'm liking it more as I use it more.
Great tips, thanks.
Thanks Chirantan! Check out my other video where I share how to reliably add Wi-Fi to the Fuji X100s :)
Stuck deciding between this cam, the lecia x2 or the sony rx1... Decision decisions
Interesting. Fuji seems to have great cameras and specs in this price range. Thanks.
Lol! Thanks George! Glad it helped :) Hoping to take lots of pics so I can do a proper review soonish.
LOL, >.
You can use everything with the OVF, but crop lines are off when shooting objects nearby. When in OVF set to MF, the viewfinder will quickly switch to EVF when the lens focus ring is moved, then switch back to OVF when (a) you press the shutter 1/2 way or (b) press the Command Rocker.
Focus ring is electronic (not physically coupled to lens ... but neither is my Nikkor G-glass) but optimized pretty well ...
LOL! Don't worry Andrew: I tried to play without RTFM too but got so frustrated I HAD to :)
its so diffcult to capture good photos,,its good for a patience person
Hi Neville, we've shot the last several gigs with it along side our Nikon D4's. The files are amazing even in very low light ... comparable to our D4 files. It has its uses but won't be replacing our D4's.
Do all these techniques apply to x100 as well?
These tips were so helpful. In just the hour or so since watching this I've shot much sharper images. Thanks!
So welcome Laurence Vincent! Glad you got something out of it and thanks for commenting :)
Fantastic video. I have a XE-1; will these tips also work with the XE1?
Very informative. Thank you.
Wait, so does the Fujifilm X20 have Hybrid OVF+EVF or just an OVF?
Hope they get it fixed for you +Diaaze. Thanks for watching and enjoy the camera! :)
Ok, now how do prevent a close up to be soft at f2? Or even any photo taken around 2 feet and not in macro mode? Anything I take at short distance, close up or not are soft, it has a soft creamy look to it. It's all fine at f5.6, sometime ok at f4.
I don't think the x100 had the problem, nore the xpro...
f2 looks good on ours, even close up. Not sure what to suggest except to (a) clean lens (b) ensure focus confirmation is on before shutter release and (c) and send test pics to Fuji for review?
I have just picked up a x100s for $350 and the thing i was most concerned about was the autofocus... this video is fantastic. Thank you.
2021. just found this. thank you.
OVF with information overlay. The X20 does not have an EVF
Great video! Very helpful! Thanks!
Thanks for watching and for the kind words Lindsay :)
Very helpful. Thank you.
I've gravitated to the EVF for now but good to know. Thanks for sharing :)
which is better, Fuji X E1 with 35mm 1.4 or Fuji X100s?
Thanks for the refresher, man.