Help me decide to buy or not Fujifilm's X100..thank you.

Clicker · 06-20-2011, 02:48 PM

I'm not losing sleep as yet but reading all the mixed reviews from testers doesn't seem to help my decision making and i think my retailer isn't going hold it for me to make a decision when there maybe possible buyers who already lost sleep on buying it

wlachan · 06-20-2011, 02:52 PM

If in doubt, don't.

elho_cid · 06-20-2011, 03:06 PM

it's first of a kind, not fully refined yet. I'd pass on this first incarnation and wait for the real thing

einstrigger · 06-20-2011, 03:25 PM

That unreliable focus-by-wire and list of "Bugs, quirks and eccentricities" on DPReview tells me no, wait for another iteration. In the meantime, "Get a K-5 and a DA 15mm..." is what continues to echo in my head.

Clicker · 06-20-2011, 03:44 PM

Wow that was quick, Kr has issues, K5 has issues...it's giving me issues reading about all the issues...LOL but yes i've been thinking hard about all the possible combinations ...i should have NEVER given my K200D/3lens bag away but it went to a very happy, now converted Pentaxian and hopefully i hope they know how well designed that model is and how rich images are being made via the lenses.

All good advice being tossed in my self fought decision process.

**rparmar** · 06-20-2011, 03:53 PM

The direct aperture ring and shutter speed control are sure nice! But it's rather large and focus-by-wire sucks. Of course I've only ever used it in a store, so who am I to say?

**Douglas_of_Sweden** · 06-20-2011, 07:44 PM

It takes a screw driver to change lenses...

elho_cid · 06-21-2011, 04:56 AM

Buy FA*24 instead - faster AF, shorter shutter lag, better IQ...

jogiba · 06-21-2011, 05:38 AM

Clicker · 06-21-2011, 02:58 PM

I think I'll just go to the store tomorrow do my usual zombie stare and drool then stutter my usual opening remark ,"duuuh" and probably walk out with another L lens

bobmaxja · 06-21-2011, 03:19 PM

These a great gizmo made for peoples who want to have everything . Marketing at his best.

stanleyk · 06-21-2011, 06:58 PM

Originally posted by Clicker

I'm not losing sleep as yet but reading all the mixed reviews from testers doesn't seem to help my decision making and i think my retailer isn't going hold it for me to make a decision when there maybe possible buyers who already lost sleep on buying it

I actually have and use the camera daily. In fact my Pentax gear hasn't been used for over 4 weeks now because this camera is that good if it matches what you like to do photographically. It's easily as good image quality wise as my K5 with 31, 43, or 77 attached. If I had to buy it all over again I would do so without a moment's hesitation. But it's definitely not a camera for people who like to do headshot portraits or like to use zoom lenses.

Here's a couple good articles on the camera:

The Fuji X100 Digital Camera Real World Review by Steve Huff | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

The top 7 complaints of the Fuji X100 and how I get around them. By Steve Huff. | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

Why shooting with just a 35mm lens WILL improve your photography | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

Clicker · 06-21-2011, 09:15 PM

Yes I find myself favoring the wider end of the focal range even with zoom lenses, 8-16 on 1.6x, 5.1 on the P&Ss even 7-14 if I add M43 plus I find myself for want of a daily shooter to be "light" even film I prefer the older spotmatic with a 55.
btw it's huff's enthusiasm that has me curious on that X100 with all it's quirks; that said, others just won't accept it and won't recommend it at all especially over Leica's X1 citing whatever reasoning they can find to disregard it's existence lol

Like I said, even with all this research, advice seeking, I still end up just deciding "then and there", the curse of being an amateur with hobbies

K-9 · 06-22-2011, 05:03 AM

Not being able to change lenses, and having to correct all shots for slight distortion are deal breakers for me. Oh, and the price.

**Aristophanes** · 06-22-2011, 06:20 AM

The Fuji screams "wait for version 2.0".

I like it, but the price is........hard to justify.

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06-20-2011, 02:48 PM	#1
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	Help me decide to buy or not Fujifilm's X100..thank you. I'm not losing sleep as yet but reading all the mixed reviews from testers doesn't seem to help my decision making and i think my retailer isn't going hold it for me to make a decision when there maybe possible buyers who already lost sleep on buying it

06-21-2011, 05:38 AM	#9
jogiba Banned Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Millstone,NJ Posts: 6,491	Canon should come out with a 2011 version of the Canon 7 rangefinder

06-21-2011, 09:15 PM	#13
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241 Original Poster	Yes I find myself favoring the wider end of the focal range even with zoom lenses, 8-16 on 1.6x, 5.1 on the P&Ss even 7-14 if I add M43 plus I find myself for want of a daily shooter to be "light" even film I prefer the older spotmatic with a 55. btw it's huff's enthusiasm that has me curious on that X100 with all it's quirks; that said, others just won't accept it and won't recommend it at all especially over Leica's X1 citing whatever reasoning they can find to disregard it's existence lol Like I said, even with all this research, advice seeking, I still end up just deciding "then and there", the curse of being an amateur with hobbies Last edited by Clicker; 06-21-2011 at 09:22 PM.

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einstrigger Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Sacramento, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 728	That unreliable focus-by-wire and list of "Bugs, quirks and eccentricities" on DPReview tells me no, wait for another iteration. In the meantime, "Get a K-5 and a DA 15mm..." is what continues to echo in my head.

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Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241 Original Poster	Wow that was quick, Kr has issues, K5 has issues...it's giving me issues reading about all the issues...LOL but yes i've been thinking hard about all the possible combinations ...i should have NEVER given my K200D/3lens bag away but it went to a very happy, now converted Pentaxian and hopefully i hope they know how well designed that model is and how rich images are being made via the lenses. All good advice being tossed in my self fought decision process.

06-20-2011, 03:53 PM	#6
rparmar Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,819	The direct aperture ring and shutter speed control are sure nice! But it's rather large and focus-by-wire sucks. Of course I've only ever used it in a store, so who am I to say?

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Douglas_of_Sweden Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Stockholm Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,374	It takes a screw driver to change lenses...

06-21-2011, 04:56 AM	#8
elho_cid Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Prague Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,199	Buy FA*24 instead - faster AF, shorter shutter lag, better IQ...

06-21-2011, 02:58 PM	#10
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241 Original Poster	I think I'll just go to the store tomorrow do my usual zombie stare and drool then stutter my usual opening remark ,"duuuh" and probably walk out with another L lens

06-21-2011, 03:19 PM	#11
bobmaxja Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Laval, Quebec Canada Posts: 2,171	These a great gizmo made for peoples who want to have everything . Marketing at his best.

06-21-2011, 06:58 PM	#12
stanleyk Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Taylor, Texas Posts: 1,018	Originally posted by Clicker I'm not losing sleep as yet but reading all the mixed reviews from testers doesn't seem to help my decision making and i think my retailer isn't going hold it for me to make a decision when there maybe possible buyers who already lost sleep on buying it I actually have and use the camera daily. In fact my Pentax gear hasn't been used for over 4 weeks now because this camera is that good if it matches what you like to do photographically. It's easily as good image quality wise as my K5 with 31, 43, or 77 attached. If I had to buy it all over again I would do so without a moment's hesitation. But it's definitely not a camera for people who like to do headshot portraits or like to use zoom lenses. Here's a couple good articles on the camera: The Fuji X100 Digital Camera Real World Review by Steve Huff \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS The top 7 complaints of the Fuji X100 and how I get around them. By Steve Huff. \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Why shooting with just a 35mm lens WILL improve your photography \| STEVE HUFF PHOTOS

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K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Not being able to change lenses, and having to correct all shots for slight distortion are deal breakers for me. Oh, and the price.

06-22-2011, 06:20 AM	#15
Aristophanes Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Rankin Inlet, Nunavut Photos: Albums Posts: 3,948	The Fuji screams "wait for version 2.0". I like it, but the price is........hard to justify.