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**jpzk** · 05-02-2014, 11:46 AM

Did you all see the firmware update for the X-E2 (or is this already old news) ?

Seemingly, this is bringing the X-E2 rather close to the X-T1 in terms of :
1. EVF refresh rate now at 0.005 s
2. focus peaking in differrent colours and intensity (useful in some cases I think)
3. Added functions that can be assigned to the Fn (Function) button
4．Added “Suppressed Flash” option when selecting flash mode (whatever for that one ...)
See the full description here: New firmware for X-E2 enhances performance, functions and the Real Time Viewfinder.

JP

skankin_giant · 05-02-2014, 12:31 PM

Yea did see that JP, does make the X-E2 quite a lot of sense if you are not fussed about weather sealing.

The only thing annoying me about the X-Pro and X10 is the lack of MIC input or ability to use the USB port as in the X20, but for the amount of video I do it would only be a luxury.

Cheers, Steve

Rupert · 05-02-2014, 07:22 PM

Skank...I don't recall ever doing video, I'll have to try it sometime. I love the X20, the features it added are great, but I still think the EXR sensor in the X10 gives better results in most cases. I do know the X20 has better resolution, but for most shots I do, it is not a big difference.

Regards!

skankin_giant · 05-03-2014, 01:53 AM

I only ever video my “other” hobby.... I’m not a big video fan when it comes to capturing moments rather see a photograph.

I did try with the X-Pro 1, put the lens into manual to stop it from hunting like mad, does an OK job would just like that bit better audio from when I’m at a show.

One with the X-Pro:

You Tube

And the last one I took with my old K-r

You Tube

Cheers, Steve

Rupert · 05-03-2014, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by skankin_giant

One with the X-Pro:

Originally posted by skankin_giant

And the last one I took with my old K-r

Those both look pretty good to me, the X-Pro has better exposure but the K-r sure holds its own. BTW- That was a really neat engine show! Enjoyed it!

Regards!

Have a few fried red potatoes......they are delicious!

X20

Swift1 · 05-03-2014, 12:57 PM

I have been shooting mainly film for the past few months, but decided to take my X100 on a trip to Bend, Oregon.
This is a 5 shot stitched pano that I shot yesterday from the top of Lava Butte.

**Jacquot** · 05-03-2014, 04:25 PM

Originally posted by Swift1

I have been shooting mainly film for the past few months, but decided to take my X100 on a trip to Bend, Oregon.
This is a 5 shot stitched pano that I shot yesterday from the top of Lava Butte.

Amazing photograph. That looks like a truly amazing place too. Is that all new growth in the plains? The Western US is very special, and this helps to get a sense of what must be a great location. Is that a crater in the foreground?

**Clarkey** · 05-03-2014, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

Off to the local (Cheltenham) Badlands I went. The lads were happy to get muddy and wet.
Spring is coming at l o n g last.
1-3 with the SMC 55mm 18. Tak.

mark lj · 05-03-2014, 11:32 PM - **4 Likes**

One from work - X-Pro1 and 35

A gent was on with the XT-1 the other day who let me have a wee play. I might have to have a rearrangement of kit to get this in. Loved it.

Ecaterin · 05-04-2014, 08:18 PM

Originally posted by mark lj

One from work - X-Pro1 and 35

A gent was on with the XT-1 the other day who let me have a wee play. I might have to have a rearrangement of kit to get this in. Loved it.

Mark that is an award winning photograph right there. Holy wow.

Rupert · 05-05-2014, 06:00 AM

Originally posted by Ecaterin

Mark that is an award winning photograph right there. Holy wow.

Amen!

Regards!

Swift1 · 05-05-2014, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Jacquot

Amazing photograph. That looks like a truly amazing place too. Is that all new growth in the plains? The Western US is very special, and this helps to get a sense of what must be a great location. Is that a crater in the foreground?

Thanks David.
The plains below were logged sometime in the last 100 years, so I guess that's all new growth.
The crater is the caldera of Lava Butte, which is a volcanic cinder cone that is part of the Newberry volcano. Lava Butte erupted some 7000 years ago, creating the lava fields below.

GDRoth · 05-07-2014, 11:43 AM

Hello Everyone,
It's been a few months since I've visited here. All my gear is now Fuji (XE2 and X100S) so spend most of my time on the Fuji X Forum..........Here's a couple recent

XE2 with 55-200

XE2 with 10-24

XE2 with 14mm

Ecaterin · 05-07-2014, 07:04 PM - **1 Like**

I haven't been out of the house to do any shooting in a few days, but Missoula's rainy season is upon us giving me clouds a plenty to photograph right outside my window. The Tammy 500mm does impressive things with a long enough hood (oh my, zero contrast without a hood - spend 15 bucks on a generic hood the length of the lens!) and some post processing.

Ecaterin · 05-09-2014, 04:14 PM

Out for a spring walk today with the 35mm 1.4 and a 3-stop ND filter so I could do some shallow DoF in the sunlight

Preparing for a race to be run on the trail tomorrow - colorful flags, how could f/1.4 resist!

This guy may just be the most photographed object in the city - but I'm pretty pleased with this shot of him, just the same.

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05-02-2014, 11:46 AM	#4336
jpzk Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Québec Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,251	Did you all see the firmware update for the X-E2 (or is this already old news) ? Seemingly, this is bringing the X-E2 rather close to the X-T1 in terms of : 1. EVF refresh rate now at 0.005 s 2. focus peaking in differrent colours and intensity (useful in some cases I think) 3. Added functions that can be assigned to the Fn (Function) button 4．Added “Suppressed Flash” option when selecting flash mode (whatever for that one ...) See the full description here: New firmware for X-E2 enhances performance, functions and the Real Time Viewfinder. JP

05-02-2014, 12:31 PM	#4337
skankin_giant Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Deepest Darkest Cornwall Posts: 513	Yea did see that JP, does make the X-E2 quite a lot of sense if you are not fussed about weather sealing. The only thing annoying me about the X-Pro and X10 is the lack of MIC input or ability to use the USB port as in the X20, but for the amount of video I do it would only be a luxury. Cheers, Steve

05-02-2014, 07:22 PM	#4338
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Skank...I don't recall ever doing video, I'll have to try it sometime. I love the X20, the features it added are great, but I still think the EXR sensor in the X10 gives better results in most cases. I do know the X20 has better resolution, but for most shots I do, it is not a big difference. Regards!

05-03-2014, 06:46 AM	#4340
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by skankin_giant One with the X-Pro: Originally posted by skankin_giant And the last one I took with my old K-r Those both look pretty good to me, the X-Pro has better exposure but the K-r sure holds its own. BTW- That was a really neat engine show! Enjoyed it! Regards! Have a few fried red potatoes......they are delicious! X20

05-03-2014, 12:57 PM	#4341
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	I have been shooting mainly film for the past few months, but decided to take my X100 on a trip to Bend, Oregon. This is a 5 shot stitched pano that I shot yesterday from the top of Lava Butte.

05-03-2014, 04:25 PM	#4342
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by Swift1 I have been shooting mainly film for the past few months, but decided to take my X100 on a trip to Bend, Oregon. This is a 5 shot stitched pano that I shot yesterday from the top of Lava Butte. Amazing photograph. That looks like a truly amazing place too. Is that all new growth in the plains? The Western US is very special, and this helps to get a sense of what must be a great location. Is that a crater in the foreground?

05-03-2014, 11:32 PM - 4 Likes	#4344
mark lj Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 983	One from work - X-Pro1 and 35 A gent was on with the XT-1 the other day who let me have a wee play. I might have to have a rearrangement of kit to get this in. Loved it.

05-04-2014, 08:18 PM	#4345
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Originally posted by mark lj One from work - X-Pro1 and 35 A gent was on with the XT-1 the other day who let me have a wee play. I might have to have a rearrangement of kit to get this in. Loved it. Mark that is an award winning photograph right there. Holy wow.

05-05-2014, 06:00 AM	#4346
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	Originally posted by Ecaterin Mark that is an award winning photograph right there. Holy wow. Amen! Regards!

05-05-2014, 11:04 AM	#4347
Swift1 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oregon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,079	Originally posted by Jacquot Amazing photograph. That looks like a truly amazing place too. Is that all new growth in the plains? The Western US is very special, and this helps to get a sense of what must be a great location. Is that a crater in the foreground? Thanks David. The plains below were logged sometime in the last 100 years, so I guess that's all new growth. The crater is the caldera of Lava Butte, which is a volcanic cinder cone that is part of the Newberry volcano. Lava Butte erupted some 7000 years ago, creating the lava fields below.

05-07-2014, 11:43 AM	#4348
GDRoth Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: S.E. Michigan, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 830	Hello Everyone, It's been a few months since I've visited here. All my gear is now Fuji (XE2 and X100S) so spend most of my time on the Fuji X Forum..........Here's a couple recent XE2 with 55-200 XE2 with 10-24 XE2 with 14mm

05-07-2014, 07:04 PM - 1 Like	#4349
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	I haven't been out of the house to do any shooting in a few days, but Missoula's rainy season is upon us giving me clouds a plenty to photograph right outside my window. The Tammy 500mm does impressive things with a long enough hood (oh my, zero contrast without a hood - spend 15 bucks on a generic hood the length of the lens!) and some post processing.

05-09-2014, 04:14 PM	#4350
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	Out for a spring walk today with the 35mm 1.4 and a 3-stop ND filter so I could do some shallow DoF in the sunlight Preparing for a race to be run on the trail tomorrow - colorful flags, how could f/1.4 resist! This guy may just be the most photographed object in the city - but I'm pretty pleased with this shot of him, just the same.

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