I was pleasantly surprised when I found my X-S10 could store and retain, ( even if turned off), my chosen aperture in any one of my 4 Custom settings if the lens aperture ring was set to A or the lens did not have an aperture ring. Is this now true of all the newer Fujifilm since the X-S10 was released?
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Do all the latest Fuji cams have the ability to store aperture in Custom settings?
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sayling
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Just tried it on my X-E5 and X-T5 and neither of them seem to store the Aperture with the custom setting.
On the X-E5 (v1.10) I used the XF23/2.8 (v1.00) with the aperture ring on A. On the X-T5 (v4.31) I used an XF35/2( v1.01) with the apeture ring on A. (all latest firmware versions)
On both cameras, under the Button/Dial setting, Aperture Ring was set to Command.
I adjusted the aperture using the rear command dial. In the Q menu with C6 previously selected, a long press of the Q button didn't allow me to 'Save the Changes'. Changing to another custom setting C7, the aperture remained as previously selected. I changed the aperture again then went back to C6 and the aperture didn't change.
Same behaviour on both cameras.
Would the behaviour be different with an XC lens? I tried a Sigma 10-18 with no aperture ring and both cameras behaved as I've described above.
On the X-E5 (v1.10) I used the XF23/2.8 (v1.00) with the aperture ring on A. On the X-T5 (v4.31) I used an XF35/2( v1.01) with the apeture ring on A. (all latest firmware versions)
On both cameras, under the Button/Dial setting, Aperture Ring was set to Command.
I adjusted the aperture using the rear command dial. In the Q menu with C6 previously selected, a long press of the Q button didn't allow me to 'Save the Changes'. Changing to another custom setting C7, the aperture remained as previously selected. I changed the aperture again then went back to C6 and the aperture didn't change.
Same behaviour on both cameras.
Would the behaviour be different with an XC lens? I tried a Sigma 10-18 with no aperture ring and both cameras behaved as I've described above.
crowley213
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At least on the X-T5 this is not possible, as already stated in another response.
When setting the aperture ring to A and adjusting aperture with a command dial the chosen aperture will be remembered when turning off and on the camera, but as a global setting, means also in the different custom settings (C1 to C7).
Below an overview of settings that can be set in the different custom settings.
Herbert
This is interesting that Fujifilm is doing things quite differently with the aperture setting in the custom settings. Thanks for taking the time to test this for me.
It appears only the X-S10 and maybe the X-S20 can store the aperture in the Custom settings. The X-S10 also saves the Drive Mode, which I don't see listed above. I like how the X-S10 can save these additional parameters, but I wonder why it differs from all other Fujifilm cameras?At least on the X-T5 this is not possible, as already stated in another response.
When setting the aperture ring to A and adjusting aperture with a command dial the chosen aperture will be remembered when turning off and on the camera, but as a global setting, means also in the different custom settings (C1 to C7).
Below an overview of settings that can be set in the different custom settings.
Herbert
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Billiam29
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Can I ask where you sourced the table you posted? Is it in the X-T5 manual? I've been combing through the X100vi manual and haven't seen anything similar. I even just searched on the word "parameters" to make certain I didn't overlook the info. Nothing.
crowley213
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No problem, I got it from here:
Understanding Custom Settings on the Fujifilm X-T5
Create, Save, and Recall Your Favorite Looks
jmplisson.substack.com
This is one of the sources I found when trying to figure out and better understand my new X-T5, as it is a little different than my X-T3.
Herbert
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presumably this is only possible with the PASM cameras like the X-S10 and the X-H series
Apparently so. Ideally one could choose what parameters to include for saving for each of the Custom settings for any of the Fujifilm bodies, but unfortunately that is not currently possible. Maybe something Fujifilm will make available in future cameras, if possible. I think most would welcome that feature.
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My solution to this whole thing was to do the following...
First configure all the settings that would constitute my "default" setup. This was done while in "P" mode, using all menus.
Next I created a custom setting (C1) saving all the current settings to it. I named it "Default".
There were two recipes that I wanted to try. They would go into C2 and C3. What I did first, before making any of the recipe settings was to create both of those two slots (C2, C3) by copying C1 to each. At that point all my desired settings were in place and all I had to do was make the recipe adjustments in the I.Q. menu.
This worked on both my X-S20 and X-T5
I found another setting that can apparently only be stored in Custom settings with the PSAM cameras which is Shutter Speed. I have C2 of my X-S10 set to a shutter speed of 1/1600 sec in Manual mode when I need to quickly shift to a fast moving subject.At least on the X-T5 this is not possible, as already stated in another response.
When setting the aperture ring to A and adjusting aperture with a command dial the chosen aperture will be remembered when turning off and on the camera, but as a global setting, means also in the different custom settings (C1 to C7).
Below an overview of settings that can be set in the different custom settings.
Herbert
I found the dials on the X-T2 a fun nostalgic novelty, but I'm beginning to realize and appreciate the more practical inherent advantages of the PSAM Fujifim cameras over the traditional dials setup.
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crowley213
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Still working to figure out my new X-T5, especially compared to my “old” X-T3, I also found some “hints” that there seem to be differences in how different cameras handle the topic of the custom settings.I found another setting that can apparently only be stored in Custom settings with the PSAM cameras which is Shutter Speed. I have C2 of my X-S10 set to a shutter speed of 1/1600 sec in Manual mode when I need to quickly shift to a fast moving subject.At least on the X-T5 this is not possible, as already stated in another response.
When setting the aperture ring to A and adjusting aperture with a command dial the chosen aperture will be remembered when turning off and on the camera, but as a global setting, means also in the different custom settings (C1 to C7).
Below an overview of settings that can be set in the different custom settings.
Herbert
I found the dials on the X-T2 a fun nostalgic novelty, but I'm beginning to realize and appreciate the more practical inherent advantages of the PSAM Fujifim cameras over the traditional dials setup.
While I personally love the handling concept of the X-T cameras I am thinking to get my wife the X-H2, as she is coming from DSLR and is not really into this “technical” stuff, therefore maybe will like the handling of the X-H2 better. In case I do so I will have a nice opportunity to compare both concepts, especially related to the custom settings, and see what works best for whatever situation.
Having the opportunity to save also shutter speed in the custom settings may make sense on cameras with no physical dials, but the same could also be valid for ISO and Aperture and maybe also for cameras with physical dials. At the end of the day most things will be possible from a technical point of view, it’s then all about philosophies, as well from the camera manufacturer as from the users.
Herbert
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