X100 discontinued? - Page 2

macjim · 07-29-2012

I'd love to see it with the buttons of the x-pro1, Q button etc, losing the bad set-up it has just now, the same sensor and no anti-alias filter as in the x-pro1 too! Oh, and make it in black as a standard choice rather than the current limited edition then I might trade in my M9 and 35mm Leica lens.

steveniphoto · 07-29-2012

do people in the comments really expect fuji to release something with a full frame sensor for anywhere near the price that the x100 retailed at? my x100 had EXCELLENT iso performance up at 6400 and performed way past my expectations.

anyways i would love to see faster AF, better battery life, and shorter shutter lag if at all possible. otherwise i loved my x100 the way it was.

shadesofgris · 07-30-2012

Here's my guesses.

* 23mm (35mm EQ) FL, maybe f/1.8. (needs to be compatible with the just released wide angle adapter)
* X-Trans sensor.
* X-Pro 1 form factor. (locking speed dial, Q-button, directional keys instead of a wheel, maybe black/silver options)
* X-Pro 1 menus.
* Faster autofocus.

What I'd like to see that I think is realistic
* Manual focus ring that doesn't spin forever and has a focus scale (photos of the upcoming 14mm 2.8 have been shown to have a focus scale)
* 50mm EQ FL normal lens adapter
* In camera stabilization. (although I felt I never needed it on the X100)
* Better solution for a lens hood or add on filters.

rbelyell · 07-30-2012

yes, outside of improvement in DOF, i'm not sure what advantage one gains from making a fixed lens camera FF vs apsc. and i wonder if even that advantage can be approximated by opening up the apsc lens aperture to lets say 1.4...

if they opened up the aperture another stop and eliminated shutter lag, thatd be enough improvement for me.
tony

River Dog · 07-30-2012

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I'll take your word for it. But that built in flash is one of a number of factors that prevented me from buying the camera.

The onboard flash is very, very good, so why is that one reason for not buying one?

Teuthida · 07-30-2012

Just give me a place on the camera back where I can put my thumb without pushing some damn button or moving some dial.

paulfish4570 · 07-30-2012

i can't figure out how to use the flash on my x100. i'd sure like to know so i can experiment ...

River Dog · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Teuthida

Just give me a place on the camera back where I can put my thumb without pushing some damn button or moving some dial.

You can lock the command wheel functions by pushing on "OK" for a few seconds.

River Dog · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by paulfish4570

i can't figure out how to use the flash on my x100. i'd sure like to know so i can experiment ...

Right-click on the command wheel for "Force Flash" and it will take care of itself.

On-board flash in very bright conditions.

jsrockit · 07-30-2012

I probably won't upgrade unless they figure out how to put a fist class AF system in these cameras.

texchappy · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Keith

And I hear Olympus are planning a new OM micro four thirds that will be called the OM-Double D (OM-DD) with slightly larger dimensions.

They felt the need to keep abreast with the competition.

Latest rumor is that it's going to be a digital TLR with fixed 500mm/1.4 lenses.

maggieo · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Pablito

I'll take your word for it. But that built in flash is one of a number of factors that prevented me from buying the camera. I went with NEX. An X200 would be of interest so long as they keep the 35mm focal length, and the EVF was as good or better than the NEX....

No need to take anyone's word for it- the thing even works on mirror self-portraits:

Mirror Self-Portrait with Fill Flash, February 12, 2012 by Maggie Osterberg, on Flickr

And there's a perfectly good hot shoe on it, too.

River Dog · 07-30-2012

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And there's a perfectly good hot shoe on it, too.

And the cheap EF-20 flash is a very good buy, to save on camera batteries and kick up the output.

semilog · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Pablito

I'll take your word for it. But that built in flash is one of a number of factors that prevented me from buying the camera. I went with NEX. An X200 would be of interest so long as they keep the 35mm focal length, and the EVF was as good or better than the NEX....

Look, you don't have to use it but the X-100 flash is FANTASTIC for daylight fill because the X100 has such a high sync speed. Fuji would be total fools to ditch that KILLER FEATURE not found in any other camera with a similar form factor.

willie_901 · 07-30-2012

I am quite content with my X100. There would have to be a major change befor I would even think about upgrading.

Audii-Dudii · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by willie_901

I am quite content with my X100. There would have to be a major change befor I would even think about upgrading.

Likewise, but if Fuji does nothing but swap-in the X-Pro1's sensor, then I'll buy the new model in a heartbeat! As much as I like the X100's output and as confident as I am that we're not yet seeing the best the X-Pro1 sensor has to offer, the difference in image quality between the two as things now stand is, for me, simply too large to ignore.

Pablito · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by semilog

Look, you don't have to use it but the X-100 flash is FANTASTIC for daylight fill because the X100 has such a high sync speed. Fuji would be total fools to ditch that KILLER FEATURE not found in any other camera with a similar form factor.

Regardless, would still prefer no flash. Simplicity and all that. I don't like fill flash, but I understand what it can do and that I'm likely in the minority.

maggieo · 07-30-2012

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Originally Posted by Pablito

Regardless, would still prefer no flash. Simplicity and all that. I don't like fill flash, but I understand what it can do and that I'm likely in the minority.

So, do as I do, and disable it when appropriate. I don't understand the objection. It's there if you want it and if you don't it's simple to disable it.

macjim · 07-31-2012

Well, it looks like its been a rumour as Fuji has denied the discontinued story going by this: http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk...is-dead-rumour

jsrockit · 07-31-2012

It's still a good camera that is probably selling relatively well.

dogbunny · 07-31-2012

from the article

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However, when approached by Amateur Photographer, a spokesman for Fujifilm UK said: ‘The camera is still in production and is not discontinued as far as the UK is concerned.'

Doesn't that statement seem loaded?

kai.zorki · 07-31-2012

I would like to see a tele adapter for 50m m fov!
So a used x100 would be a nice "2 lens kit" despite the fairly small difference between 35 and 50.

This might be the x200:http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/2012/0...00-is-now-999/

gavinlg · 07-31-2012

The funny thing is that I bought my x100 for $1080 brand new at my local central city camera dealer in October last year. A price drop to $999 is like pocket change.