fuji x100s

QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
edited February 24, 2014 in People
went to wedding in san francisco this weekend. I snapped off a few as we were leaving the hotel room.

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D700, D600
14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
85 and 50 1.4
45 PC and sb910 x2
http://www.danielkimphotography.com

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  • ian408ian408 Administrators Posts: 21,948 moderator
    edited February 10, 2014
    A few? That's two :D

    They look fantastic!
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  • divamumdivamum Registered Users Posts: 9,021 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    Haha... you jumped on the bandwagon :)

    REALLY nice. thumb.gif
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  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    These are really nice! I still haven't figure this camera out. I really like the jpegs right out of the camera, but I'm not really sold on the FL for my "style".
    Mitch
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  • QarikQarik Registered Users Posts: 4,959 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    these are processed raws. I really wanted to just go jpg but I just can't because I am a control freak. I am a zoom guy so I get you as far as the FL..but sometimes conveniences is wins out.
    D700, D600
    14-24 24-70 70-200mm (vr2)
    85 and 50 1.4
    45 PC and sb910 x2
    http://www.danielkimphotography.com
  • MitchellMitchell Registered Users Posts: 3,503 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    But the convenience is in the yummy fuji in camera processing. One of my faves thus far. SOOC.

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    Mitch
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  • rexbobcatrexbobcat Registered Users Posts: 49 Big grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    I'm really digging the JPEGs out of this camera. The skin tones can't be beat. They're wonderful.

    However...Sometimes the in-camera JPEG engine is...too good. I recently took the X100s to photograph a dance in a dark hall. I used my Canon speedlite in manual mode and although the photos looked awesome in the EVF and on the back screen, when I uploaded them into LR they were VERY overexposed. I can't figure out whether it's because of how ACR interprets the files or if the JPEG engine is just that good . :P
  • jonh68jonh68 Registered Users Posts: 2,711 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2014
    Nice shots, I like the sharpness of the images, but it also has a smooth look if they makes sense.
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  • jmphotocraftjmphotocraft Registered Users Posts: 2,987 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2014
    Nice portrait, Qarik. I'm loving my X100S. I sold my 35L to get it and I would do that again. It's perfect for when you want to bring DSLR quality without the DSLR. The hybrid OVF and the manual controls are a joy to use. As for the focal length, I think 35mm in general is perfect for PJ work. Not too wide, not too narrow, tells a great story. There is a reason the iPhone is 35mm eq. As for the RAWs, I tried processing a batch in LR, but I was hard pressed to do any better than the camera jpegs, so I don't bother even shooting RAW anymore. Maybe a raw converter will come along that will do better, but I doubt it, unless Fuji rolls their own.

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  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited February 11, 2014
    Great shots and thanks for the reviews, this camera is on my wish list. I've always been impressed with Fuji's color!!! Used the old Fuji S1 & S2, loved them.
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
  • Lost TokenLost Token Registered Users Posts: 8 Big grins
    edited February 11, 2014
    Very nice skin tones.
    Kendell Linh

  • StumblebumStumblebum Registered Users Posts: 8,480 Major grins
    edited February 12, 2014
    Captivating! Hits you right away! Cheers!
  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited February 21, 2014
    Haven't had a chance to do any research but how does this camera stack up against the Fuji XE 2?
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
  • RyanSRyanS Registered Users Posts: 507 Major grins
    edited February 22, 2014
    Hackbone wrote: »
    Haven't had a chance to do any research but how does this camera stack up against the Fuji XE 2?

    I'm an every-day carry X100s shooter. The two cameras are meant to solve different challenges. The x100s is, in my opinion, all about stealth. You can't hear the thing. It is small. You look like a tourist. It does one thing - get close, take shots unnoticed. You can't change lenses, which can be bad or good depending on your point of view (though adapters exist). It is just about the perfect camera for snapshots, family stuff, documentary, street, and similar work. The line should improve over time in this regard. I use it to keep a sort of visual diary. Lots of examples on my SM site. There is a reason so many people love this camera.

    The XE-2 is a rock-solid camera aimed at tackling the high quality interchangeable lens APS-C compact camera market in a way that doesn't blow the budget. Similar systems in the range can cost twice as much as the X-E2. Many people are using it as a DSLR replacement. With a growing lens lineup you have a much greater degree of flexibility. It is a phenomenal camera. I know several wedding shooters and portraitists in the area asking if they can get rid of their DSLR setup for this thing. The general answer they've seem to come up with is: Mostly, but not entirely. I don't know anyone locally that regrets purchasing it (we have a great local Fuji fan club). Your answer may be more complicated.

    You have to play with both cameras. It is worth it to rent or borrow them. Both cameras do different things, which should make it easy to pick what you want. The xtrans processor is magical. However, Adobe doesn't quite have the bits down to make pretty RAW conversions. For this reason most people are shooting JPGs (and they really are good enough). If for some reason you want more, the best converter out there is Iridient. It has a number of weaknesses and issues. However, once you learn its xtrans conversion magic you can get some impressive results: http://www.iridientdigital.com

    If someone is serious about getting in to one of these systems I can offer more specific advice. PM me if you'd like.
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  • HackboneHackbone Registered Users Posts: 4,027 Major grins
    edited February 22, 2014
    Ryan, thanks for the great info and insight. I use Capture One for conversions so they should be up to speed soon if not already there. Need to check that out. I've always loved Fuji ever since have a bunch of the Fuji"s s1's and s2's. There color has always been the best I think in the industry.
    Charles
    www.cameraone.biz
  • mathewirvingmathewirving Registered Users Posts: 1 Beginner grinner
    edited February 24, 2014
    I agree, the smallness of this camera is what makes it mighty! I have gotten tons of shots with it I would have never gotten with my pro gear. Pro gear=back ache. :)

    Here is a great example I shot!

    http://www.flickr.com/photos/95607642@N04/12160737215/

    Mathew Irving
    www.irvingphotographydenver.com
    6d | 24-70 II L | 70-200 L | 135 F2 L | 85 1.2 L | 100 2.8 | 35 1.4 (Sigma/Art)
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