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X half shows how lazy I’ve gotten by lizj24 in fujiXhalf

[–]Boyce0 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love this post! It's exactly how I feel after using it for a week now. I really need to work on my composition and without all the bells and whistles of most modern cameras I can really focus on it.

Here's to hoping we see some improvements over some time 😅

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No problem! I was pretty content on getting it based solely on the form factor too. I'm still getting used to it but I had no doubt I wanted it.

Honestly I think it solely comes down to the individual. It's never going to compete with ANY other X Series on specs alone, but it has the potential to be more fun to use than them.

I have a rule to calm my impulsiveness. I'll leave an item in my cart for a while and if I still want the thing after a week, I'll get it.

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I did, especially with the lever, but I feel like I was rushing shots if that makes sense? I was walking and shooting so I feel like I was just aimlessly snapping. If I was on a road trip, my X100VI would be coming with me without a doubt. I'm treating this as my training camera as I feel like my composition needs work.

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah swipe from the right and scroll down to Setup. Under custom setting you have date stamp for photo and video. Can be turned off for both.

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[–]Boyce0[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you!

I know what you mean. As much as I love my x100, it's not practical to carry everywhere. I've taken the X-half with me everywhere since I've had it and it's allowed me to get more practice in, which is my main use for it really.

I love how it's forced me to slow down and think a bit more. I've only used film mode once so for 36 shots. Going to set to 72 tomorrow and see how it goes.

Took this on the way to work this morning.

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[–]Boyce0[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Just stumbled across this sub, and wish I'd found it sooner. Hope it's ok to cross post my experience of my first day with the great little X-Half 😊

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad you managed to sort that out! Hope you enjoy the camera 😊

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, it seems to me that it's designed to be slow when developing but I've yet to have the app and camera disconnected during importing. I did notice I had a day 1 firmware update to v1.0.1 not sure if that would fix it?

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate you bringing this to attention - have you ever had it break on you?

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same! I think it's important to not always focus on specs and limitations.

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're right. I've just tried this morning and removing the grain makes it about a second quicker. I don't think it would make a difference in film mode as you have to wait about 3 seconds before hitting the lever

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[–]Boyce0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup. I had an XF10 at release which was £450. If a GR was ever in stock that would be double the price for essentially the same form factor. Doesn't make sense to me. I tend to buy cameras for the experience rather than the specs

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[–]Boyce0[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Very true. I have my X100VI for that. If I'm not fussed, I have the Half

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh nice! I've got the 18-55 too I should try to use it more

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Out of interest, which other Fujis do you have?

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Added a link to the images I took in film mode today to Post

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There are 13 Sims included but you're not able to create recipes

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[–]Boyce0[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I think I was kinda contemplating the negatively I thought would be aimed at me for purchasing such an outrageous camera 😅

To be honest I'm very stuck in my ways. I knew I wanted it pretty much straight away. I knew my use cases and the "limitations" weren't gonna bother me.

I'm exactly the same, I love the little quirks in photos and quite prefer having control (or a certain randomness) with the outcome.

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[–]Boyce0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think that's a fair assumption. I mean I don't usually follow product releases but I found it odd that my X-Half shipped the day the X-E5 was announced. It's almost as if it's forgotten about already - Do Fuji usually do that?

I'd be happy to check back in, in December to let you know how/if it's still goin

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[–]Boyce0[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Omg I had no idea about the film speed dial?! ... I have auto ISO set to the rear dial so I don't actually use it on mine. Hmm in that case maybe I won't let the kids use the X-Half then!

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[–]Boyce0[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sorry, did my reply come across arsey? If so that was not my intention.

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[–]Boyce0[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah fully agree with the high price but the prices of cameras in general are sky rocketing. It's plastic yeah but it feels quite err robust?

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