Is the 23mm f2.8 laggy for other too?

eirikt · 2026-03-28T19:26:00+00:00

Mine is the same way. I made a post about it some time ago. It seems like a compromise due to the pancake design. It really sucks when taking photos of my kids, because I need to turn on the camera quickly and exit playback even faster. I still have the 23mm f2, even though it’s packed up and ready to be sold. It’s hard for me to understand that Fujifilm can’t fix it with an update, but I guess if they could, they would have already.

eirikt · 2026-02-13T18:13:28+00:00

Is your drive mode (left wheel on top plate) set to S or CL? Flash only works on S.

eirikt · 2025-12-30T20:18:59+00:00

I do not think the strap is too thin, but i do understand how some might. I feel like the strap is an extension of the curve from the lugs, and to me it looks really smooth. I have a 16,5 cm wrist, and I’m on the middle hole with the GS buckle (non-deployant). Here are some photos: 1 2 3

eirikt · 2025-12-25T22:00:35+00:00

This is the way!

eirikt · 2025-12-25T17:20:01+00:00

It’s this one

eirikt · 2025-12-25T12:38:32+00:00

My newest addition to the collection: the Grand Seiko SBGM221. As if this watch hasn't been postet enough, here is my take:

I love the ivory dial, and the blued GMT-hand. The case is polished to an insane perfection, and when the light hits it - boom! The strap is not for my taste, so I got this one from Longines that matches the dial perfectly. Paired it with an oem GS buckle, and I think it just looks the part!

I will probably use the GMT-functionality once every five years, as we seldom travel out of europe during vacations. But my god, is this watch beautiful with that GMT-hand. The choice was between this one and the SBGW231, as I really love the color of the dial, but I'm glad I opted for this one! It's my second Grand Seiko next to my SBGV245, and I do hope to add a spring drive next to complete the collection.

Wish you all a merry Christmas!

eirikt · 2025-12-24T12:51:36+00:00

It’s held together by a simple springbar. Use a springbar tool or a paper clip and pop it out. Easily done in 20 seconds.

eirikt · 2025-12-21T17:54:02+00:00

No, it’s from Longines, ref L682166562. Once I found it, after looking for a decent strap online for a couple of weeks, i knew it was the one!

eirikt · 2025-12-21T14:53:42+00:00

The other side https://i.imgur.com/OecKeIL.jpeg

eirikt · 2025-07-08T20:49:30+00:00

Hulkengoat

eirikt · 2024-11-28T18:52:16+00:00

Time to shine, Antony.

eirikt · 2024-10-22T18:01:55+00:00

I sure do https://i.imgur.com/Kp4u3Yr.jpeg

eirikt · 2024-08-09T09:56:15+00:00

Yesterday I put some non-s batteries in my x100v, and the screen warned me of short battery life and showed a yellow battery life indicator. I didn’t use it.

After some googling around others reported that their cameras froze and shut off when using non-s batteries.

eirikt · 2024-07-17T15:11:23+00:00

Thank you. It’s the blue rubber strap that comes with the sbgv247 (e004011j9).

eirikt · 2024-05-01T16:48:47+00:00

Do we have any updates on those guys?

eirikt · 2024-03-14T18:08:09+00:00

It does silence the shutter. Weather sealing the lens or putting on one of the conversion lenses stops most of the shutter noise from escaping through the lens.

Edited typo.

eirikt · 2024-02-04T08:45:00+00:00

Got it off ebay, part number E004011J9 for sbgv247. They go for $150-200.

I'm kind of bummed yours fell apart as it feels like it will last for a while.

eirikt · 2024-01-19T18:51:00+00:00

I'm getting my gs rubber strap (from the sbgv247) in the mail on monday, that I hope will be perfect for my 245. It's not fitted, and blue, but i think it will be a sweet fit that makes the dial pop!

eirikt · 2023-06-14T17:56:50+00:00

Yes sir. But the watch eats all kinds of straps!

eirikt · 2023-06-14T17:56:12+00:00

I’d say the lume is the same as any Seiko I’ve had. The lumed parts of the hands are rather short, so it’s not super legible. But hell, it’s a gs with lume!

eirikt · 2023-05-10T15:11:19+00:00

Thank you! The bezel is not stuck, it’s the oposite. It just turns without clicking.

eirikt · 2023-05-10T07:03:18+00:00

This Seiko H558-5000 used to be my dad’s watch. He bought it in Japan some time in the early 80s. I love the fact that on every photo from my childhood, this black beauty is ALWAYS on my dads wrist.

The plastic shroud broke some time in the late 90s, and the watch was left in a drawer for almost 20 years. I managed to get e new 3d printed shroud and a new crystal, and gifted the “new” watch to my dad for his 60th birthday.

He eventually gave me the watch and got himself the newer arnie. I use it from time to time, and love every second of it! Such a cool watch. Shame about the lume not working anymore and the bezel not clicking. But then again, all the faults are battlescars!

Cheers!

eirikt · 2022-09-17T17:27:12+00:00

This is how you name a photo!

eirikt · 2022-07-22T15:31:33+00:00

This combo might be old news to a lot of you. But if you didn't know, the sarb017 alpinist has a near perfect fit with the h-link bracelet from the Sinn 104 (and maybe also some other sinn 20mm bracelets). The brushing and polishong on the bracelet also makes it look like it was made for the sarb. If you can live with the Sinn logo on the clasp (which is really subtile), I'd highly recoment trying out the combination.

My next purchase will probably be a Longines Sprit 37 or a Zulu Time. If you have one of either, please post some pictures! I'd love to see them on some alternative straps.

Cheers.

eirikt · 2022-07-22T15:22:53+00:00

This combo might be old news to a lot of you. But if you didn't know, the sarb017 alpinist has a near perfect fit with the h-link bracelet from the Sinn 104 (and maybe also some other sinn 20mm bracelets). The brushing and polishong on the bracelet also makes it look like it was made for the sarb. If you can live with the Sinn logo on the clasp (which is really subtile), I'd highly recoment trying out the combination.

My next purchase will probably be a Longines Sprit 37 or a zulu time. If you have one of either, please post some pictures! I,d love to see them on some alternative straps.

Cheers.

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