Considering an x100t, have a question.

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

thank you.

Doron

karuzo1 wrote:

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

I have a later model X100, and I've not used the X100T, but according to the manual, yes, the EVF display "gives you a preview of the final picture (including depth of field...)."

You can also assign "Preview Depth of Field" to a Fn button. Pressing it will adjust the aperture to your setting and preview it in the EVF.

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

The X100 series is certainly well-regarded, and it's a fine choice. The Ricoh GR series is often compared to the X100 series because it's another small, fixed-lens APS-C camera. But as someone who has used both cameras, I can attest that they're very different animals (the GR is meaningfully smaller than the X100, which is nice, but it has no EVF, and no aperture ring, and it has a wider lens).

The other option would be the Panasonic LX100ii ,which I've not used. That's a micro four thirds camera, so it's a smaller sensor than the X100, but you pick up a zoom lens (24-75mm eq.) along with IBIS, and it's a bit smaller/lighter than the X100T. It's a bit odd in that it has a marked aperture ring on a variable aperture lens, but I suppose that's easy enough to get used to with time. Here's a spec comparison of the two cameras.

The X100T meets your requirements and is a fine carry anywhere camera. I bought mine when they first came out to do street photography and found it good for landscape and all around work. If buying today I would look at the X100V as the latest model is a sweet shooter.

El Jeffe wrote:

With mirrorless cameras in general the EVF is WYSIWYG. You see all exposure, color, DOF in the EVF. This is why I stopped using DSLR. It takes a little while to get used to.

Of course the X-100 series also has the option of viewing through the rangefinder style optical view finder at the flick of a switch.
Recommend the X-100 F.

Thanks. After posting I went ahead and purchased the x100f.

The Lamentable Lens wrote:

karuzo1 wrote:

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

I have a later model X100, and I've not used the X100T, but according to the manual, yes, the EVF display "gives you a preview of the final picture (including depth of field...)."

You can also assign "Preview Depth of Field" to a Fn button. Pressing it will adjust the aperture to your setting and preview it in the EVF.

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

The X100 series is certainly well-regarded, and it's a fine choice. The Ricoh GR series is often compared to the X100 series because it's another small, fixed-lens APS-C camera. But as someone who has used both cameras, I can attest that they're very different animals (the GR is meaningfully smaller than the X100, which is nice, but it has no EVF, and no aperture ring, and it has a wider lens).

The other option would be the Panasonic LX100ii ,which I've not used. That's a micro four thirds camera, so it's a smaller sensor than the X100, but you pick up a zoom lens (24-75mm eq.) along with IBIS, and it's a bit smaller/lighter than the X100T. It's a bit odd in that it has a marked aperture ring on a variable aperture lens, but I suppose that's easy enough to get used to with time. Here's a spec comparison of the two cameras.

Thanks. As I own a mirrorless I should have known that. Thanks.

Foxjet wrote:

The X100T meets your requirements and is a fine carry anywhere camera. I bought mine when they first came out to do street photography and found it good for landscape and all around work. If buying today I would look at the X100V as the latest model is a sweet shooter.

Thanks Richard. For my needs and budget, I went ahead and ordered the x100f.

El Jeffe wrote:

El Jeffe wrote:

With mirrorless cameras in general the EVF is WYSIWYG. You see all exposure, color, DOF in the EVF. This is why I stopped using DSLR. It takes a little while to get used to.

Of course the X-100 series also has the option of viewing through the rangefinder style optical view finder at the flick of a switch.
Recommend the X-100 F.

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do mine!

I know I will. Thanks.

karuzo1 wrote:

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

thank you.

Doron

Do you plan on shooting a lot of high-ISO (1600 and above) JPGs of people?

The X100T is the earliest model from that line that I would suggest; it has a lot of handling and viewfinder improvements over the S. The first X100 had a unique 12MP sensor which a lot of people like but its AF is slower and its viewfinder isn't as good. Also, the cost of a used T is not much higher than a used S.

The other Fuji fixed lens cameras are the X70 and XF10 but they don't have viewfinders.

Personally I think you should stump up for the X100F, but if not the X100T is a great camera and fairly inexpensive used.

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

karuzo1 wrote:

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

thank you.

Doron

Do you plan on shooting a lot of high-ISO (1600 and above) JPGs of people?

The X100T is the earliest model from that line that I would suggest; it has a lot of handling and viewfinder improvements over the S. The first X100 had a unique 12MP sensor which a lot of people like but its AF is slower and its viewfinder isn't as good. Also, the cost of a used T is not much higher than a used S.

The other Fuji fixed lens cameras are the X70 and XF10 but they don't have viewfinders.

Personally I think you should stump up for the X100F, but if not the X100T is a great camera and fairly inexpensive used.

Thanks. I actually ordered the x100f. Getting it try all sort of shots, mainly excited about the film simulations.

karuzo1 wrote:

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

karuzo1 wrote:

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

thank you.

Doron

Do you plan on shooting a lot of high-ISO (1600 and above) JPGs of people?

The X100T is the earliest model from that line that I would suggest; it has a lot of handling and viewfinder improvements over the S. The first X100 had a unique 12MP sensor which a lot of people like but its AF is slower and its viewfinder isn't as good. Also, the cost of a used T is not much higher than a used S.

The other Fuji fixed lens cameras are the X70 and XF10 but they don't have viewfinders.

Personally I think you should stump up for the X100F, but if not the X100T is a great camera and fairly inexpensive used.

Thanks. I actually ordered the x100f. Getting it try all sort of shots, mainly excited about the film simulations.

Thats great, the F is a fantastic camera. Update your firmware once you receive it.

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

karuzo1 wrote:

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

karuzo1 wrote:

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

thank you.

Doron

Do you plan on shooting a lot of high-ISO (1600 and above) JPGs of people?

The X100T is the earliest model from that line that I would suggest; it has a lot of handling and viewfinder improvements over the S. The first X100 had a unique 12MP sensor which a lot of people like but its AF is slower and its viewfinder isn't as good. Also, the cost of a used T is not much higher than a used S.

The other Fuji fixed lens cameras are the X70 and XF10 but they don't have viewfinders.

Personally I think you should stump up for the X100F, but if not the X100T is a great camera and fairly inexpensive used.

Thanks. I actually ordered the x100f. Getting it try all sort of shots, mainly excited about the film simulations.

Thats great, the F is a fantastic camera. Update your firmware once you receive it.

Thanks for pointing out. Will do.

karuzo1 wrote:

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

karuzo1 wrote:

DarnGoodPhotos wrote:

karuzo1 wrote:

Hello all,

I own several Dslr’s for semi professional work. So I’m looking for a different camera to carry with me.

‘the musts are:

fixed lens, and with aperture ring.

shutter control knob.

Found that the x100t might fit the bill for this purpose.

my questions are:

can you view in evf in real time the result of changing the aperture?

is there any other camera you’d recommend other than the x100t, must be fixed lens, as I don’t want to start investing in lenses, so the x-pro is our of the question. I would definitely consider earlier models if all I listed applies. Would you recommend the x100t?

thank you.

Doron

Do you plan on shooting a lot of high-ISO (1600 and above) JPGs of people?

The X100T is the earliest model from that line that I would suggest; it has a lot of handling and viewfinder improvements over the S. The first X100 had a unique 12MP sensor which a lot of people like but its AF is slower and its viewfinder isn't as good. Also, the cost of a used T is not much higher than a used S.

The other Fuji fixed lens cameras are the X70 and XF10 but they don't have viewfinders.

Personally I think you should stump up for the X100F, but if not the X100T is a great camera and fairly inexpensive used.

Thanks. I actually ordered the x100f. Getting it try all sort of shots, mainly excited about the film simulations.

Thats great, the F is a fantastic camera. Update your firmware once you receive it.

Thanks for pointing out. Will do.

Go ahead and research parallax correction and the frame lines in the F's OVF.