Oh my! (new videos) and sample images!

[videogamemaker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=lP083Q0zv14

The AF, aperture closing, and shutter speed look lighting fast in this one! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qqLCU...layer_embedded

And tons of jpegs, though low res web sized. I can't be sure, but it looks like this version doesn't have that corner softness the ones from the norwegian sample had in the tree branches.

http://brandonremler.blogspot.com/20...00-videos.html

Originally Posted by brandon remler

The FinePix X100 is a wonderful camera to work with on the streets. It’s the camera I’ve waited for for years. My standard camera has been a 5D or 5D II with a 28mm 1.8 for general shooting and vacations (light set-up to run out with). Finally the X100 comes along and I have a professional camera with the speed, ergonomics, and performance I can rely on. I'm not saying ditch the DSLR - I am saying I now have a pro camera I can rely on and not carry a DSLR when it is overkill for the activity.

Final version cameras are not in the USA but the initial prototype units are amazing. The sharpness is way over expectations and it has led me to having to send in my 16-35L lens due to its soft look when compared to the X100 (effective 35mm lens).

The image at the bottom shows the set-up for shooting the two videos on this blog. I suppose there are already tons and tons of videos and images of the camera so I think I’m done with the tech stuff unless there is a specific request which makes sense to me.

One of the best features is the near silent leaf shutter. The soft click is a luxurious sound and feel which empowers you to shoot more and raise your game. Those of you who have bought a new lens you’ve pined for in the past know that feeling of “power” when you get the new glass on the body.

All images are now from the jpeg file.
Can’t wait for it to hit our shores around March 25th.

If someone knows how to embed Youtube videos directly in the post, please let me know.

[videogamemaker]

The speed from that 2nd video, if it's anything to go by, puts all my fears from the earlier shown stuff at ease. It looks much faster than the one from fujiguys, and seems to be including the AF speed, which looks quite fast as well.

[BMacW]

He obviously knows the Fuji marketing lady Kayce. So I take it as a sign that Fuji is ready to unleash this baby for a slightly bigger masses for testing/reviewing.

Steve Huff says he might get one soon as well.

This makes the waiting bit a lot more tolerable.

[BMacW]

Originally Posted by BMacW

He obviously knows the Fuji marketing lady Kayce. So I take it as a sign that Fuji is ready to unleash this baby for a slightly bigger masses for testing/reviewing.

Steve Huff says he might get one soon as well.

This makes the waiting bit a lot more tolerable.

Now I feel like a real wise ass

[urje]

I'm surprised (and a little disappointed) focusing apparently isn't internal. I hope the lens cap isn't connected to the moving part and protects it well, so I'll be able to throw it in a bag and put some pressure on it. The Pentax 21 limited is awful in that department.

[videogamemaker]

Originally Posted by urje

I'm surprised (and a little disappointed) focusing apparently isn't internal. I hope the lens cap isn't connected to the moving part and protects it well, so I'll be able to throw it in a bag and put some pressure on it. The Pentax 21 limited is awful in that department.

From what I can see, the moving part doesn't push past the metal ring around the outside, so the cap should fit flush with that metal ring, no risk of contacting the moving part.

Originally Posted by BMacW

Steve Huff says he might get one soon as well.

Not disbelieving you, but where did you hear this? His site doesn't seem to mention it. Twitter?

[BMacW]

Originally Posted by videogamemaker

Not disbelieving you, but where did you hear this? His site doesn't seem to mention it. Twitter?

http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2011/0...d-new-reviews/

I’m also hoping that I will be one of the first with the Fuji X100 and I believe I will be

[videogamemaker]

Hmm, from the sounds of that he just means he will get one right when they come out?

[BMacW]

Originally Posted by videogamemaker

Hmm, from the sounds of that he just means he will get one right when they come out?

Yeah, Now that I reread it, it does seem like he will only get a production model upon release.

[gavinlg]

Looks really fast and responsive. I expected no less to be honest. Those samples are so lackluster though - I really wish someone would take some portrait shots of someone from 4-8 feet away at f2.

[Pickett Wilson]

Amazing. A 5DII killer for $1,000 bucks.

[gavinlg]

Originally Posted by Pickett Wilson

Amazing. A 5DII killer for $1,000 bucks.

Lets not get too hasty!

[videogamemaker]

Originally Posted by fdigital

Lets not get too hasty!

lol, yeah even with no AA filter at all, I don't think a 12 mp can ever out resolve a 21 mp camera, especially if comparing this lens to the 16-35mmL on the 5D. Now having the prints be similar up to a certain size I could see.

I think it does look sharper than my 5D I, the earlier full resolution samples, that is.

[gavinlg]

Originally Posted by videogamemaker

I think it does look sharper than my 5D I, the earlier full resolution samples, that is.

I'd disagree with that, but those samples were pretty average. The 5d still punches way above it's weight for IQ.

[lhotse]

Originally Posted by fdigital

I'd disagree with that, but those samples were pretty average. The 5d still punches way above it's weight for IQ.

agreed - if this thing even comes close to my 5d I for IQ I'll be seriously happy

[Keith]

The question I have to ask is does the Fuji Kool Aid taste similar to the Leica brand that seems quite popular around here?

[jsrockit]

Originally Posted by Keith

The question I have to ask is does the Fuji Kool Aid taste similar to the Leica brand that seems quite popular around here?

I hope so, or I'll be disappointed...

[PatrickT]

Interesting videos, but to be honest, the photos on his site look like garbage. Either that is because they are un-interesting and severely compressed, I'm not sure.

But yeah...if this camera can match my 5D classic's image quality...I'm in

[dazedgonebye]

How many aperture blades did that look to be? 9?

[ElectroWNED]

those sample pictures of the bike and telephone look like something coming out of an iPhone

[JoeV]

Originally Posted by ElectroWNED

those sample pictures of the bike and telephone look like something coming out of an iPhone

So, you're saying that's a good thing, right? Because the iPhone is selling like -- hotcakes! If Fuji sold as many X100s as iPhones, that'd make it a best-selling camera.

I'd also say that any camera that can be used as conveniently as a cell-phone camera makes it a good candidate for street photography, so again your comparison is an unintended compliment.

~Joe

[ElectroWNED]

Originally Posted by JoeV

So, you're saying that's a good thing, right? Because the iPhone is selling like -- hotcakes! If Fuji sold as many X100s as iPhones, that'd make it a best-selling camera.

I'd also say that any camera that can be used as conveniently as a cell-phone camera makes it a good candidate for street photography, so again your comparison is an unintended compliment.

~Joe

I'll keep my $20 XA and $9 a month slider phone, thanks

[cidereye]

Originally Posted by ElectroWNED

I'll keep my $20 XA and $9 a month slider phone, thanks

Hehe, I was thinking the same thing especially after viewing the files from the X100. I mean, c'mon it was NEVER, ever going to live up to the extreme hype was it?

The shots don't even come close to something like a Lumix GF1 which can be had used for almost 1/3 of the X100's UK price and the GF1 is several years old to boot. Sure the X100 looks great, retro and all that but if you want a decent retro looking camera go buy a Rollei 35 for £50 I reckon.

[jsrockit]

Originally Posted by cidereye

The shots don't even come close to something like a Lumix GF1 which can be had used for almost 1/3 of the X100's UK price and the GF1 is several years old to boot. Sure the X100 looks great, retro and all that but if you want a decent retro looking camera go buy a Rollei 35 for £50 I reckon.

Wow, a few lame shots on a company website and you jumped to that conclusion>?

[_larky]

Was the criteria for getting one of these being that you had to take poor photos? It seems that way.

Until I see for full on street stuff, as in people captured in motion, doing stuff, in tricky lighting conditions, I'm not buying. The more they release, the less I seem to want it.

"those sample pictures of the bike and telephone look like something coming out of an iPhone" - exactly.