[tuco]

Here is the setup for that 500C/M shot with one of the reflectors moved out of the way

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Last edited by tuco; 05-04-2012 at 03:14 PM.

[Ecaterin]

This thread, this thread made me do things with money and cameras, darn it!

Tuco & Mike Cash, you guys are doing some very fun stuff with these Fujis, I love to see all the set-up, too

I've been playing with my new X100 (Thanks Pam!) for a couple of days and enjoying it immensely. It was obvious to me within a few minutes that this would be a camera I could use both for portrait work and as a camera I would never need to leave at home. And that's what I was looking for when I *sob* sold my K-5. I'm still a bit slow at operating the camera (I did update the firmware - it's not the camera that's slow, it's me!), but I'm getting exactly the shots I want to get from it, wowza. What a little power-house! And not only fantastic technical quality in every way from the camera operation to the refinement of the images, but this little lens has a ton of character!


I really love photographing Seattle's street art, and we have a bunch of it down here in the south end of the city. I'm never really happy with my shots of it, until today.....damn if the X100 doesn't just *shine* at this kind of thing!


One of the many installations of dancing ladies, this one on MLK. I just grabbed this snap as we were leaving a coffee shop, not expecting it to be much...got home, took a look at the files and went, "X100 I LOVE YOU!" and now I have to go back and take this pic without Light Rail cables coming out of the dancing lady's head I had a lot of fun making the dresses on the ladies *really* exaggerated in the BW rendering. Great shapes to play with.

What really boggled me about this particular file, was I opened the jpeg thinking, "Well, I blew the highlights, guess I'll have to work with the RAW - but hey, lemme see what I can do with some quick levels." ....and then proceeded to pull *all the sky detail* out of what had looked like a white patch of completely clipped data. FROM THE JPEG. Now that's some overhead!

f/11 1/220th ISO200



A lion guards one of the Light Rail stations:

Processed in PS with my usual approach, plus a very light pass in bleach bypass....which makes good resolution look amazing, and bad resolution look *awful* Mr. Lion looks pretty spiffy, so the X100 passes the "can you mess with the file?" test!
f/2 1/320th ISO200 (ND filter on)




Heh heh heh - my sweetie is making seriously covetous eyes at my X100....mine! Mine I say!
f/4 1/220th ISO200 (ND filter on)



Just for fun, a jpeg right out of the camera because can you *beat* the way this thing renders skin? I read so many reviews where people said, "Heck, I can't get my usual PP of RAW files to look as good as the in-camera jpegs when it comes to skin tones," and by golly, I can't either.
Poor man - the families of photographers....why do they put up with us??
f/2.8 1/500th ISO200 (ND filter on)

[pop4]

It's been two weeks since I was last out and about shooting, and it felt good to take a few snaps.

[Rupert]

You X100 guys are sort of like a cult? It is a little scary over here......me with my little "Toy" X10 and all you rabid "cult members"....but I do enjoy your shots, and your enthusiasm for your gear. Some pretty impressive shots you guys turn out.......I can't equal you.....unless you want to start shooting Squirrels? I have to remember, my K5 is no slouch!

K5+DA* 50-135 @ F2.8 123mm Otis Squirrel
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Still, the camera I reach for most is my little "Toy" X10.....Mike seems to work wonders with his......I just have fun.....shot some......
"Tacos for Tuco"....hope you like them! X10
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Best Regards & keep those shots coming! I'll supply the food, you just supply the images!

[pingflood]

Rupert, are those tacos and tater tots? If so, that is so wrong yet so right.

[Rupert]

Rupert, are those tacos and tater tots? If so, that is so wrong yet so right.

My thoughts exactly!

Love those!!, there is a certain quality to the X-100 and X-Pro shots that is undeniable. Some of it must also include that the shooters have a little (or a lot) more skill that your average user, like me. I am hoping the zooms for the X-pro will equal my expectations....however, I do keep thinking how much I liked trying the X-Pro with that 35mm. Maybe I won't wait that long.....maybe I can't?
Meanwhile, my little X10 keeps clicking along!
Regards!

As promised...you post and I'll supply the food!
X10
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[pingflood]

Gotta say the jpegs out of this camera are so good I have yet to shoot raw with it.

[pop4]

Gotta say the jpegs out of this camera are so good I have yet to shoot raw with it.

That's one of the things that have really impressed me about both the X100 and X-Pro1: the quality of the jpegs. And I have yet to shoot RAW with either of my cameras.

[Rupert]

More fine shots! I enjoy them, but realize you guys are now just posting for the free food....slow down a little, this stuff is very fattening, and I am having a hard time keeping up the supply.

Make this delicious bacon sandwich last you all day...if you can, I'll have something more for you tomorrow.
Regards!

X10
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[Rupert]

I'm pretty easy going.....but you guys are pushing your luck...which one of you sent this back to have it cut in half?
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[tuco]

It's been two weeks since I was last out and about shooting, and it felt good to take a few snaps.

What the heck is up with those cameras on a brick wall?

[tuco]

You're making me hungry, Rupert

[tuco]

Went hiking and there wasn't much to take a picture of on this trail in the way of scenic vistas so some macro filled the gap.

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[darrenleow]

I'm new to the X100 club!


Some first photos from my first week with the X100

[tuco]

I'm new to the X100 club!
Some first photos from my first week with the X100

Welcome. I like that leather camera case. Look forward to more of your posts.