X100 auto focus issue

okitoki · 04-17-2012, 12:51 AM

Hi all,
just wondering if anyone can help with the Fuji X100?
I picked up one pretty cheap and started playing with it.

One thing I noticed was that it had no issues with focusing on object further away... say 1m+
but when try to focus something on the table, say a can of coke, it would not be able to focus automatically... I would focus far, then back and it might pick it up....

Using AF-S and AF-C at the moment... and both are having difficulties...

Current version is 1.20 and will update to 1.21 tonight...

Any pointers?

Cheers

pingflood · 04-17-2012, 02:34 AM

You set it to macro mode?

okitoki · 04-17-2012, 05:33 AM

No. But it wasn't that far that would consider in the macro range? Maybe about 1 1/2 feet away?

I must say the high ISO jpeg seems to be coming out very bright. Not sure of the noise till I load on laptop later tonight

tuco · 04-17-2012, 07:34 AM

I don't know what the minimum focus distance is but 18 inches is pretty close. Try macro mode anyway. Optionally, put it in manual focus mode and push the AEL/AFL button to focus. It will do macro automatically.

If you start getting over exposed shots, you could have the sticky aperture problem that affected a percentage of them. My X100 developed that problem and Fuji fixed it within a week. One way to confirm it is to shoot at say, f8, and a shot at f2. If the f2 shot is fine and other apertures are over exposed it is a good indication.

okitoki · 04-17-2012, 07:44 AM

is this what you meant?

sorry... all hand held so framing was a little off...

pingflood · 04-17-2012, 07:55 AM

I think it is .8 meters (nearly three feet) before you have to engage macro mode, but I might be wrong. Check the manual (which you should anyway

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okitoki · 04-17-2012, 07:58 AM

bah... real man dont read manuals.....

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.....quietly read the manual now.... *yes, RTFM applies here*

tuco · 04-17-2012, 08:03 AM

Originally posted by okitoki

is this what you meant?

Do you mean the exposure issue? No. It is way over exposed when it has that problem. You'll know it.

okitoki · 04-17-2012, 08:03 AM

gosh I hope I wont get it

tuco · 04-17-2012, 08:48 AM

Originally posted by okitoki

gosh I hope I wont get it

If the camera has been used a lot, chances are it should have happened already with the previous owner if it was going to I would guess.

okitoki · 04-17-2012, 08:53 AM

well... lets hope so... the previous owner had it since june-11, and the person I bought it from is the 2nd owner...

yeap, you were correct too in regards to the Macro setting... and using the "AEL/AFL" button worked well...

ataunton · 04-25-2012, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by tuco

Optionally, put it in manual focus mode and push the AEL/AFL button to focus. It will do macro automatically.

This works quite well for close up focusing. Also have the EVF on instead of the OVF. If using the OVF close up you will notice the background is in focus more often than the object.

okitoki · 04-25-2012, 10:32 PM

I am very surpriesed that by using the AEL/AFL and able to lock on focus so easily... why does it seem so difficult to set it in autofocus?

My friend and girlfriend tried to use it, and both have gave up on using it because it is just considered as not user friendly for them.

I admit I am having some difficulty with it under low light setting too...

tuco · 04-26-2012, 09:19 AM

Originally posted by ataunton

This works quite well for close up focusing. Also have the EVF on instead of the OVF. If using the OVF close up you will notice the background is in focus more often than the object.

EVF or LCD goes without saying in closeup, no?

tuco · 04-26-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally posted by okitoki

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My friend and girlfriend tried to use it, and both have gave up on using it because it is just considered as not user friendly for them.
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No doubt. But they should try a film camera with no built in meter and I think they'll change their mind.

04-17-2012, 12:51 AM	#1
okitoki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 150	X100 auto focus issue Hi all, just wondering if anyone can help with the Fuji X100? I picked up one pretty cheap and started playing with it. One thing I noticed was that it had no issues with focusing on object further away... say 1m+ but when try to focus something on the table, say a can of coke, it would not be able to focus automatically... I would focus far, then back and it might pick it up.... Using AF-S and AF-C at the moment... and both are having difficulties... Current version is 1.20 and will update to 1.21 tonight... Any pointers? Cheers

04-26-2012, 09:24 AM	#15
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by okitoki .. My friend and girlfriend tried to use it, and both have gave up on using it because it is just considered as not user friendly for them. .. No doubt. But they should try a film camera with no built in meter and I think they'll change their mind. Last edited by tuco; 04-26-2012 at 11:01 AM.

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04-17-2012, 02:34 AM	#2
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	You set it to macro mode?

04-17-2012, 05:33 AM	#3
okitoki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 150 Original Poster	No. But it wasn't that far that would consider in the macro range? Maybe about 1 1/2 feet away? I must say the high ISO jpeg seems to be coming out very bright. Not sure of the noise till I load on laptop later tonight

04-17-2012, 07:34 AM	#4
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	I don't know what the minimum focus distance is but 18 inches is pretty close. Try macro mode anyway. Optionally, put it in manual focus mode and push the AEL/AFL button to focus. It will do macro automatically. If you start getting over exposed shots, you could have the sticky aperture problem that affected a percentage of them. My X100 developed that problem and Fuji fixed it within a week. One way to confirm it is to shoot at say, f8, and a shot at f2. If the f2 shot is fine and other apertures are over exposed it is a good indication.

04-17-2012, 07:44 AM	#5
okitoki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 150 Original Poster	is this what you meant? sorry... all hand held so framing was a little off...

04-17-2012, 07:55 AM	#6
pingflood Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Borås, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,169	I think it is .8 meters (nearly three feet) before you have to engage macro mode, but I might be wrong. Check the manual (which you should anyway ).

04-17-2012, 07:58 AM	#7
okitoki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 150 Original Poster	bah... real man dont read manuals..... . . . . . . .....quietly read the manual now.... yes, RTFM* applies here*

04-17-2012, 08:03 AM	#8
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by okitoki is this what you meant? Do you mean the exposure issue? No. It is way over exposed when it has that problem. You'll know it.

04-17-2012, 08:48 AM	#10
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by okitoki gosh I hope I wont get it If the camera has been used a lot, chances are it should have happened already with the previous owner if it was going to I would guess.

04-17-2012, 08:53 AM	#11
okitoki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 150 Original Poster	well... lets hope so... the previous owner had it since june-11, and the person I bought it from is the 2nd owner... yeap, you were correct too in regards to the Macro setting... and using the "AEL/AFL" button worked well...

04-25-2012, 08:10 PM	#12
ataunton Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: East Bay, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 52	Originally posted by tuco Optionally, put it in manual focus mode and push the AEL/AFL button to focus. It will do macro automatically. This works quite well for close up focusing. Also have the EVF on instead of the OVF. If using the OVF close up you will notice the background is in focus more often than the object.

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04-25-2012, 10:32 PM	#13
okitoki Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 150 Original Poster	I am very surpriesed that by using the AEL/AFL and able to lock on focus so easily... why does it seem so difficult to set it in autofocus? My friend and girlfriend tried to use it, and both have gave up on using it because it is just considered as not user friendly for them. I admit I am having some difficulty with it under low light setting too...

04-26-2012, 09:19 AM	#14
tuco Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Pugetopolis Posts: 11,024	Originally posted by ataunton This works quite well for close up focusing. Also have the EVF on instead of the OVF. If using the OVF close up you will notice the background is in focus more often than the object. EVF or LCD goes without saying in closeup, no?