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tonyhartphoto
03-25-2011, 07:09
Hi guys,

Have had my X100 for a week or two. Haven't really put it through it's paces yet, but there are a few casual images I've shot since I received the camera:

http://www.tony-hart.com/files/x100_first_images.php
PaulW128
03-25-2011, 07:18
Tony;

Very nice selection of photographs!

Best
Paul
mrjam
03-25-2011, 08:32
Nice set. Thanks for sharing....
willie_901
03-25-2011, 09:22
Lovely work. These are some of the best I've seen from the X100.

Thanks for the post.
Burkey
03-25-2011, 15:02
Very nice images. Thank you for sharing them.
. . . Burkey
tonyhartphoto
03-25-2011, 18:20
Cheers guys, hope they are of interest/use to you. I'm still finding my feet with the X100. It's comfy in the hand, but I still have to think while using it. Five years of nearly constant Canon SLR use has built a lot of muscle memory into me that needs to be overcome!
Contarama
03-25-2011, 18:48
Good enough for me! Wish I had the bucks to buy one. Thank you Tony! Beautiful places and folks in your photographs.
ozmander
04-01-2011, 05:31
The shot of the birds is outstanding!
jsrockit
04-01-2011, 05:49
Grrr, dying to get my hands on this! Thanks for the photos.
dave lackey
04-01-2011, 05:51
Once again I see distortion in that faces/bodies, etc. become wider than they should... similar to some widescreen TV screens where everyone looks 50% wider and shorter than normal. Except for the landscapes, it is not something that I could live with. Sorry, just my opinion.
TimothyHughes
04-01-2011, 06:34
Once again I see distortion in that faces/bodies, etc. become wider than they should... similar to some widescreen TV screens where everyone looks 50% wider and shorter than normal. Except for the landscapes, it is not something that I could live with. Sorry, just my opinion.

In defense of the X100, 35mm is not an ideal focal length for headshots by any means. I use my 85mm or 70-200mm for headshots, some use a 300mm or 400mm.

Stephen Eastwood has posted the premier visual reference to lens focal length perspective and distortion on a face. http://www.stepheneastwood.com/tutorials/Tutorials_Lens_Perspective.htm
dave lackey
04-01-2011, 06:48
In defense of the X100, 35mm is not an ideal focal length for headshots by any means. I use my 85mm or 70-200mm for headshots, some use a 300mm or 400mm.

Stephen Eastwood has posted the premier visual reference to lens focal length perspective and distortion on a face. http://www.stepheneastwood.com/tutorials/Tutorials_Lens_Perspective.htm


Wow, that is a cool link, thanks! I am not attacking the X100, it is just that I find no need for it but am curious from time to time how it does. The lens just doesn't work for me.:)
shadowfox
04-01-2011, 07:40
Tony, good job.
I like your minimalistic compositions. My favorite is the flock of birds in the sky.
tonyhartphoto
04-07-2011, 17:14
Hi guys,

Thanks for the feedback. I'm really pleased with the image of the birds. As for the 35mm lens, it's worth noting that my girlfriend - by her own admission - is a bit of a moon face when she smiles head on!
Wadcha
04-07-2011, 17:37
Wow, that is a cool link, thanks! I am not attacking the X100, it is just that I find no need for it but am curious from time to time how it does. The lens just doesn't work for me.:)

I can't imagine many educated shooters that would use the X100 for headshots, however it is a superb environmental portraiture camera. Can't really use a 200mm lens for that type if image.

Complaining about distortion at 35mm is like criticizing the choice of the great reportage shooters of past generations.

You shoot the camera/lens combo that suits your style and for many the X100 is just perfect.
palker
04-09-2011, 09:39
Hi Tony

how are you finding getting the exposure?
what are your settings?

thanks,
Phil.
Rob-F
04-09-2011, 10:40
Great Shots! Not sure about the flare in the one picture of the girl. Pretty girl, though!
peripatetic
04-09-2011, 10:51
Lovely shots Tony.
kuvvy
04-09-2011, 11:20
Yeah good shots Tony. I too haven't had much chance to master the camera yet but if you or any member would care to take a look at what I've done so far look here;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuvvy/sets/72157626432931624/
Vics
04-09-2011, 12:41
Yeah good shots Tony. I too haven't had much chance to master the camera yet but if you or any member would care to take a look at what I've done so far look here;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kuvvy/sets/72157626432931624/

Excellent work! Looks to me like a very useful tool!
Vics
04-09-2011, 12:43
Hi guys,

Have had my X100 for a week or two. Haven't really put it through it's paces yet, but there are a few casual images I've shot since I received the camera:

http://www.tony-hart.com/files/x100_first_images.php

Good work, Tony! I'm starting to lust after this little camera, and this thread isn't helping me get over it!
tonyhartphoto
04-14-2011, 03:08
Hi Tony

how are you finding getting the exposure?
what are your settings?

thanks,
Phil.

I'm finding exposure a little different from what I'm used to, but not unduly so. My experiences so far tell me that it's a camera that demands an accurate exposure as under exposed images can lack density and over exposed images can have some slightly wacky colours. Essentially it's a camera that likes it when you middle-it and doesn't offer a huge amount of leeway. That said, I'm shooting in JPEG. When I come to look at the RAW's, I may find that they are eminently pushable.

I've recently posted a new set of images in case anyone is interested. They're a mixed bag again, all JPEGs, but take a look:

http://www.tony-hart.com/blog.php