*You guys asked for it!* Here it is, my video sharing my best street photography settings with the Fujifilm X100F Also, you can now download the presets I use to edit my photos ☺️ allam.co/presets Get 40% off if you subscribe to my email ✌️ joeallam.co.uk/subscribe P.S. I'm aware there's dust on the screen... it bothers me more than it bothers you. Honestly. P.P.S. It's in the next video as well... 😐
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Dude, you continue to outdo yourself in both your video production and photography. Killer images of Japan. Super jealous. Now I want to go pull out my X100T and have a play...
I just purchased an X100F, my first Fuji camera, and this video was incredibly helpful as I am trying to get more familiar with my camera. Thank you so much!
I tend to set the af-l button to continuous focus and set the camera to manual focus. That way I can press and release back focus button for single focus, hold it down for continuous focus or use the focus ring for manual focus, basically all three focus modes on at the same time.
07:00 NR only applies to JPG, same with sharpening. The muddy details and artifacts people see in LR is the bad demosaicing of the RAW file and depends on the amount of detail in the image.
everything only applies to JPG, its jsut the program may use 'reflect shooting settings' or whatever it is labelled as to automatically default to those settings. Auto-white balance may be useful i guess since then the program uses a reading from the shoot, or just use the auto-white in program. The only change is using DR settings - this intentionally underexposes on a lower iso, and turns up shadows or a curve to preserve highlights. So the RAW would be darker in that case.
Setting your camera on 'auto' will give you a good idea of the range for a particular setting. Then you can take it from there in the Aperture, Shutter priority or Manual mode.
Enjoyed this, and I pretty much have the same 3 AUTO ISO settings on my 4 Fuji cameras. One tip: on all 4 cameras I set the right control button to AUTO ISO so I can QUICKLY change between the 3 settings. And a further button push to the right allows me to change the minimum shutter speed or max ISO in the Auto ISO setting. And just a half press on the shutter locks that in and I can quickly start shooting.
You always know how to comment and compliment on the aspect of the video that took the longest to make 🙌 They're still not perfect in my eyes, but I'm working on some new designs 👍
My understanding is that +2 on the shadows actually "crushes" the shadows making them darker. I think what you want is actually -2 on the shadows therefore retaining the shadow detail. I may be wrong though as I haven't hd a lot of time to play with this setting. Hopefully someone else can confirm?
Yes. ‘Plus’ adds shadow and adds highlight. ‘Minus’ reduces shadow and reduces highlight. But only if you shoot jpg. Raw files have no adjustments applied.
I love reviewing your videos filmed in Japan. Nice work. They make me want to revisit Tokyo. I spent the best years of my life in Tokyo, mainly in Roppongi not far away from the Russian Embassy. I lived in many countries and Japan remains number one in my heart.
Thanks a lot Joe! This is just a great camera. Your honest videos on it definitely helped me buy it. Really loving it, I'm surprised by how easy it is to use.
I had my X100F at Disneyland last month and I'm taking on a trip to Seattle next week. I'm so glad I saw your video, because while it's been great for studio stuff, it felt less intuitive when I had it out on the street. Now I'm going to test out your ideas on my neighborhood so I'm ready for Seattle!
Hahah you have quick eyes! Rather embarrassingly, I thought they _were_ posing for me, but then noticed they were friends with the person to my left who was also taking their picture 😂
Some nice tips. I've owned every model of the X100 since it came out, and with the addition of the joystick controller on the back I thought they'd got it almost perfect and thus I'd hold off upgrading from the F for a good long time. But the V offers three upgrades that made it irresistible: 1) the tilting screen, which makes it even more usable for street photography, since you can be less obtrusive in grabbing shots of people; 2) the touch screen (although that meant losing the joystick), and 3) the redesigned lens. I use a Canon setup for all of my other photography (recently got an EOS R as my main body; kept my 90D and 80D for specific prime lenses) but the Fuji was just made for street photography, or just when you to have a great camera handy on a casual outing. I use setting similar to yours, though I mostly stick with auto ISO on the #2 setting.
Great tips! Actually I use almost identical settings on my small sensor X30, only difference is slightly lower auto ISO levels. Classic chrome is awesome. Fuji rocks. Will be getting a X100F when prices starts to go down.
Just got my x100f and love it :) I thought the autofocus was quite loud but I realised that it was because the noise simply lasted longer due to the af being slower than my DSLR therefore seeming louder.
in camera noise reduction tip is great. shot a hockey game last week and the faces were all smeared and shot a game last night with the noise reduction on -3 and the faces look great! thanks a ton!
Ah! Unfortunately I left Japan at the end of August and only just catching up with the edits. I'll be visiting Japan pretty much once a year at least, so maybe next time!
+2 on shadows crushes them. -2 brings them back. I know its weird because negative reduces the highligts and positive brightens the highlights. So yeah its basically backwards with shadows.
Hi Joe, I would also love to see if you do some other field other than street photography with x100f, more like general/landscape. I would really love to see your landscape photos with x100f as well. as always, you are awesome!
Thanks for all the tips. Your other video on X100F definitely had an influence on my decision to buy that camera over other options. Liking the camera so far.
Can anyone help me. My night photos on my X100F are so blurry. I literally can’t breath when taking a photo for fear the image will look like soup. Any solutions?
For night time if you're at f2 or f2.8 at 1/125th second and around ISO 3200 you should be able to shoot an average scene lit by street lights. I'd check your ISO is high enough - if it's too low, around the iso 200 mark, your camera will use a longer shutter speed to let in the correct amount of light. Longer shutter speed > camera shake > soup.
Thank you!!! I was using some settings from another video chanell but I didn't think my colors were good because there were so many colors, sat, contract etc.... and this new 100F I just got I think the colors look so great turning it on straight off the box and all I am learning from your great video here is so much easier and awesome!!!!
Shhhhh… You know what, I actually spent a solid two days looking at the Sigma 35 1.4 and decided I couldn't actually afford it, so never actually bought it. Next time…
Joe Allam I have the art 35 and 24 for my d500. I'm thinking of trying this x100f and seeing which 35 I like more. Either getting rid of the 24mm or keeping it. I'd love to have a compact camera that shoots this well. I love my d500 autofocus and it does everything so well. But it's large. I'd love to keep my 70200 fl ed attached at all times and use this camera when I go for walks. I hate having to stop and change such a large lens and potentially missing a shot. If it had weather sealing I'd definitely splurge.
Joe Allam but the 35mm art is definitely worth it. I've used the 35mm 1.4 distagon on the a7rii and this beats it in my opinion. I have a lot more faith getting the shot I want.
Just got this camera! Thank you for the review, it makes me even more excited to get out and shoot some street photography. Gotta wait for this crazy heat in Phx. Do you shoot with the Chrome film simulation the most?
Just bought this camera, so really helpful, thanks so subscribed. Not used the X100 series before but keen to try it. My Other camera is a Ricoh GR II, so I will keep that too.
that won't effect the RAW file. I think the only setting in Q menu that will effect your RAW files is Dynamic Range setting. Cross reference using the web..
It is an awesome camera, but it is a fixed lens ( you will need to back away a lot to get certain scenes to fit your screen). The digital zoom isn't that great and it only works when the camera is set to JPEG mode :/
same as you I came from Sony a6300.. sold it due to weight reasons.. yes.. although the a6300 is quite small and light.. I am a flash user and without flash I don't know how to take photos anymore.. so when you add on a flash and say a sigma 30 1.4 the weight is pretty heavy after a while.. so here I am with a brownie x100f.. love love the leaf shutter and its ability to sync the flash above 1/160 in other words I almost have hss capability with the in built flash.. also the 23 mm is sharp wide open.. only when doing macro wide open its a bit soft.. I had a full day shooting yesterday and did not noticed the weight at all.. super!! I will miss the 4k and the HD slo mo on the a6300 but frankly I just wanna shoot and shoot with this camera... I would say go for it if you're still thinking about it.. cheers... and Joe.. nice tips BTW..waiting for get the square hood.. 😀
Yep, but what I'm trying to say is that I'm experimenting with a different "base" level of shadows, to save always having to adjust it in post. Either way is non-destructive, just seeing if it saves a few extra steps along the way 👍
fgsz291 raw file is just raw camera data without settings so yes you are correct. What he is saying is that his base edit starts at +2 shadowtones and start from there and edit everything else
From experience, technical skill get easier with time, but then aspirations and goals grow at 2x the pace. It's why I love it so much, there's never an end to the goals! ✌️
FYI none of the image settings (highlight, shadow, color, noise, grain, sharpness, dynamic range) have any effect whatsoever on RAW files. They will render on your LCD but if you don’t shoot in JPEG nothing you change in those settings will be applied because by definition a RAW file is, well, just raw data. The reason Fujifilm users shoot in jpg is that the camera’s raw processor is built specifically for the Fujifilm sensor’s unique pixel array pattern. It does a much better job than Adobe’s conversion which is optimized for a Bayer array sensor. Give it a try!
I set my ND filter onto the custom button in front (in the middle of viewfinder selector), found it more intuitive as I can just press it with my middle finger without taking my face away from the camera. But the battery life is still quite bad IMHO
The x100 (original) is what made me switch from lightroom to capture one. I wasn't happy with the noise processing and also the blowing out of some artificial lights (especially blue LEDs) that didn't happen with the in camera processor. I tried a whole bunch of software; dxo optics pro, silkypix etc. and capture one just blew them all away. I still have a subscription to lr and occasionally open it up (and it is a little faster); but the image quality in capture one still can't be beat for fuji raw files - and the extra features also mean I have to go into photoshop far less. I'd recommend anyone unhappy with lr to give the trial a go (make sure to watch the official tutorial videos as they're super helpful when getting started).
I love the nature design of X100 camera series, especially X100F model ... As a best retro camera, it has tons of useful feature as described by our master Joe Allam in his vlogs ... However, I still haven't decided to buy this camera yet due to the recent mirror-less APS camera launched by fujifilm which diminish the classic ISO dial and shutter speed buttons ... Which one shall I buy it? :)
Hi Joe! I just got my x100f too and it's amazing! One thing I can't figure out is the focus. I can't seem to focus then recompose my image, it loses the initial focus. Testing out the different settings, but with no luck so far :(
Enjoyed your video, thanks. I have an X Pro 2, which I love. Quick question: Are you certain that reducing the noise level in camera, or adjusting the shadow level in camera, will have any impact on RAW files? I was always under the impression these in-camera adjustments were only baked into the jpegs. Thoughts?
I'll be traveling to Japan in a few months and want to buy an X100F. I was just wondering if the warranty is still valid in Europe or if it's just valid for Japan. Do you have any ideas how that works? Also, I remember you complaining about the lack of an included lens hood, where'd you get yours? Great videos btw, one of the few photography channels with photos that are actually nice!
I have a question regarding light adjustments in the camera. If you're shooting RAW, does bumping up the shadows to +2 affect the RAW in LR or is it purely for seeing the photo differently while reviewing on the camera's LCD? I would think by doing that it would start to stray away from a RAW image as now you're making adjustments. I've got an x100s and I debate the same changes. Not sure if I quite understand the workings of all of it though! Any answers are welcome!
Thanks for helpful video. Question: At 17 seconds on the video, there is a shot of the LCD screen "SELECT CUSTOM SETTINGS". I have an X100F with Rev 2.10 software and cannot find a way to get the image shown at 17 seconds. When I go into "SELECT CUSTOM SETTINGS" I get a list rather than a grid. Could it be you are running a different version of camera software, or is there a setting that I am missing?
Hello, thank you for sharing this very useful video, As a beginner I have a question: what metering settings do you normally use with x100f when shooting streetphotograpy?
Sadly I didn’t get the lens, but thanks for introducing me to a new word! Never heard “furtive” before, but I absolutely love the meaning of it now I know!
Thanks Joe I recently purchased the X100F after watching your videos.. initially used in Melbourne and now off to Japan.. following your footsteps. Thanks for the auto iso tips I have now set to the same and assigned a function button to quickly switch.. Any tips on your focus setting? Like the hood. I went with JJC that still allows original lens cap
Joe Allam had a better test run yesterday in wet markets in Singapore.. using some of your tips to improve my lightroom workflow.. found your vlog originally from Thomas Heaton.. now my 2 fav photography vlogs.. keep up the great work
Paul Smith Did you use it in the rain or drizzle? If so what was your experience? I'm looking forward to buying an x100f and i was wondering how it held up in wet and humid areas. Thanks for any help or advice... Oh and I hope you've tape over the diopter wheel area as some people have said you can get dirt in there.
Hey joe, considering you can get the X-E3 with the 24mm F2 for less than the X-100F would you recommend it over the X-100F? Do you think you'll get your hands on one to do a review?
It affects the viewfinder and thumbnails too. Gives a slightly different feel when I’m out shooting and potentially inspires my next shot in a different direction. Similar to setting my viewfinder to black and white actually
*You guys asked for it!* Here it is, my video sharing my best street photography settings with the Fujifilm X100F
Also, you can now download the presets I use to edit my photos ☺️ allam.co/presets
Get 40% off if you subscribe to my email ✌️ joeallam.co.uk/subscribe
P.S. I'm aware there's dust on the screen... it bothers me more than it bothers you. Honestly.
P.P.S. It's in the next video as well... 😐
What lens hood is that?
cleanupinaisle3 same question 🤓
Hey what lens hood is that?😀
I'd also like to know what lens hood that is
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3:13 "Say there's someone going past on a bike..."
*someone rides past on a bike*
😂 I've been waiting for this comment!
I just got my x100f after watching these videos years ago and now this is so helpful for setting mine up!
Dude, you continue to outdo yourself in both your video production and photography. Killer images of Japan. Super jealous.
Now I want to go pull out my X100T and have a play...
🙌 YES, thanks man! Let's go shoot together!
Hell yes. Ever shot in a brewery before? :P
Surprisingly, yes I have haha! Stone & Wood in Byron Bay 👌
Perfect. Let's make it happen!
Craig, you need to start making videos again!
I just purchased an X100F, my first Fuji camera, and this video was incredibly helpful as I am trying to get more familiar with my camera. Thank you so much!
I tend to set the af-l button to continuous focus and set the camera to manual focus. That way I can press and release back focus button for single focus, hold it down for continuous focus or use the focus ring for manual focus, basically all three focus modes on at the same time.
07:00 NR only applies to JPG, same with sharpening. The muddy details and artifacts people see in LR is the bad demosaicing of the RAW file and depends on the amount of detail in the image.
True, that makes you take the whole video with a grain of salt
Film simulations also
everything only applies to JPG, its jsut the program may use 'reflect shooting settings' or whatever it is labelled as to automatically default to those settings. Auto-white balance may be useful i guess since then the program uses a reading from the shoot, or just use the auto-white in program.
The only change is using DR settings - this intentionally underexposes on a lower iso, and turns up shadows or a curve to preserve highlights. So the RAW would be darker in that case.
You just sold me my second Fujifilm. 14 years old daughter got my X20. Thank you
Setting your camera on 'auto' will give you a good idea of the range for a particular setting. Then you can take it from there in the Aperture, Shutter priority or Manual mode.
Enjoyed this, and I pretty much have the same 3 AUTO ISO settings on my 4 Fuji cameras. One tip: on all 4 cameras I set the right control button to AUTO ISO so I can QUICKLY change between the 3 settings. And a further button push to the right allows me to change the minimum shutter speed or max ISO in the Auto ISO setting. And just a half press on the shutter locks that in and I can quickly start shooting.
Loving the effort in the text graphics of the camera etc. Lovely build in and out.
You always know how to comment and compliment on the aspect of the video that took the longest to make 🙌 They're still not perfect in my eyes, but I'm working on some new designs 👍
Joe Allam all in the detail.
My understanding is that +2 on the shadows actually "crushes" the shadows making them darker. I think what you want is actually -2 on the shadows therefore retaining the shadow detail. I may be wrong though as I haven't hd a lot of time to play with this setting. Hopefully someone else can confirm?
Yes. ‘Plus’ adds shadow and adds highlight. ‘Minus’ reduces shadow and reduces highlight. But only if you shoot jpg. Raw files have no adjustments applied.
Thanks for the tips Joe, Picked up a Used X100F a few months ago and I've fallen in love with photography again.
Glad to see you’re back in Japan
I love these tutorial/tips & tricks videos! Keep up the great work Joe ✌🏼
I love reviewing your videos filmed in Japan. Nice work. They make me want to revisit Tokyo.
I spent the best years of my life in Tokyo, mainly in Roppongi not far away from the Russian Embassy. I lived in many countries and Japan remains number one in my heart.
Thanks a lot Joe! This is just a great camera. Your honest videos on it definitely helped me buy it. Really loving it, I'm surprised by how easy it is to use.
So glad I could help out! Isn't it just an amazing camera?! I want everyone to have a go with it ☺️
I had my X100F at Disneyland last month and I'm taking on a trip to Seattle next week. I'm so glad I saw your video, because while it's been great for studio stuff, it felt less intuitive when I had it out on the street. Now I'm going to test out your ideas on my neighborhood so I'm ready for Seattle!
1:31 - Haha, is that woman posing for you? Love the video!
Hahah you have quick eyes! Rather embarrassingly, I thought they _were_ posing for me, but then noticed they were friends with the person to my left who was also taking their picture 😂
Just got the X100F. Came across your video and it is great. Very helpful and looking forward to more on this camera. Thank you
Some nice tips. I've owned every model of the X100 since it came out, and with the addition of the joystick controller on the back I thought they'd got it almost perfect and thus I'd hold off upgrading from the F for a good long time. But the V offers three upgrades that made it irresistible: 1) the tilting screen, which makes it even more usable for street photography, since you can be less obtrusive in grabbing shots of people; 2) the touch screen (although that meant losing the joystick), and 3) the redesigned lens. I use a Canon setup for all of my other photography (recently got an EOS R as my main body; kept my 90D and 80D for specific prime lenses) but the Fuji was just made for street photography, or just when you to have a great camera handy on a casual outing. I use setting similar to yours, though I mostly stick with auto ISO on the #2 setting.
X100F rocks! 📸
After watching all of your X100 F videos multiple times, I think I am ready to get one.
Great tips! Actually I use almost identical settings on my small sensor X30, only difference is slightly lower auto ISO levels. Classic chrome is awesome. Fuji rocks. Will be getting a X100F when prices starts to go down.
Just got my x100f and love it :) I thought the autofocus was quite loud but I realised that it was because the noise simply lasted longer due to the af being slower than my DSLR therefore seeming louder.
Bought this cam for my birthday because of you. Please go back to the Philippines and go on a photowalk with us :( love your vids! More power
Wow you're back to Japan and next to my place! I live in Ikebukuro. If you stay longer I'd be happy to have a drink. Thanks for sharing your tips!
3:13 the woman passing by haha! timing is perfect!
in camera noise reduction tip is great. shot a hockey game last week and the faces were all smeared and shot a game last night with the noise reduction on -3 and the faces look great! thanks a ton!
Hi Joe!! Are you again in Japan or is this an old video? hahaha. If you want we could meet for a street photography session!
Ah! Unfortunately I left Japan at the end of August and only just catching up with the edits. I'll be visiting Japan pretty much once a year at least, so maybe next time!
Can I move to Japan for any IT related jobs? Do they allow immigration? I love the country.. I am from India.
Wow! Another great video! Thanks Joe
+2 on shadows crushes them. -2 brings them back. I know its weird because negative reduces the highligts and positive brightens the highlights. So yeah its basically backwards with shadows.
Hi Joe,
I would also love to see if you do some other field other than street photography with x100f, more like general/landscape. I would really love to see your landscape photos with x100f as well.
as always,
you are awesome!
Thanks for all the tips. Your other video on X100F definitely had an influence on my decision to buy that camera over other options. Liking the camera so far.
Can anyone help me. My night photos on my X100F are so blurry. I literally can’t breath when taking a photo for fear the image will look like soup. Any solutions?
For night time if you're at f2 or f2.8 at 1/125th second and around ISO 3200 you should be able to shoot an average scene lit by street lights. I'd check your ISO is high enough - if it's too low, around the iso 200 mark, your camera will use a longer shutter speed to let in the correct amount of light. Longer shutter speed > camera shake > soup.
Thank you!!! I was using some settings from another video chanell but I didn't think my colors were good because there were so many colors, sat, contract etc.... and this new 100F I just got I think the colors look so great turning it on straight off the box and all I am learning from your great video here is so much easier and awesome!!!!
Just bought this and it helped explain a lot! many thanks
Once again, great video! Thank you especially for the Auto ISO modes, it's quite useful!
Elly, he's buying a new lens.
Shhhhh…
You know what, I actually spent a solid two days looking at the Sigma 35 1.4 and decided I couldn't actually afford it, so never actually bought it. Next time…
Joe Allam I have the art 35 and 24 for my d500. I'm thinking of trying this x100f and seeing which 35 I like more. Either getting rid of the 24mm or keeping it. I'd love to have a compact camera that shoots this well. I love my d500 autofocus and it does everything so well. But it's large. I'd love to keep my 70200 fl ed attached at all times and use this camera when I go for walks. I hate having to stop and change such a large lens and potentially missing a shot. If it had weather sealing I'd definitely splurge.
Joe Allam but the 35mm art is definitely worth it. I've used the 35mm 1.4 distagon on the a7rii and this beats it in my opinion. I have a lot more faith getting the shot I want.
I want to use this thing :))). Great video Joe mate. Been following for a couple years now and it's great seeing how your videos have improved.
Just got this camera! Thank you for the review, it makes me even more excited to get out and shoot some street photography. Gotta wait for this crazy heat in Phx. Do you shoot with the Chrome film simulation the most?
Hey Joe! Do you back-button focus on your X100F? Just curious whether it's simply to much hassle for street photography. Thanks.
Just bought this camera, so really helpful, thanks so subscribed. Not used the X100 series before but keen to try it. My Other camera is a Ricoh GR II, so I will keep that too.
Thanks for all the tips homie!! ❤️
very informative and well presented.
just picked on up! thanks for sharing your settings sir.
Is raw files going to be affected if I set the noise reduction at -2 ? I thought its only for jpeg.
that won't effect the RAW file. I think the only setting in Q menu that will effect your RAW files is Dynamic Range setting. Cross reference using the web..
Really enjoyed this video!!!!
Would totally love it if you create a similar vid for Canon M3 😄
Thank you, very helpful
I love my a6300 and RX100IV, but every time I watch a video about the X100 series I want to get one :(
You may miss the tilting screen and ability to change lenses on that A6300. What you won't miss are the colors of those ARW files.
It is an awesome camera, but it is a fixed lens ( you will need to back away a lot to get certain scenes to fit your screen). The digital zoom isn't that great and it only works when the camera is set to JPEG mode :/
same as you I came from Sony a6300.. sold it due to weight reasons.. yes.. although the a6300 is quite small and light.. I am a flash user and without flash I don't know how to take photos anymore.. so when you add on a flash and say a sigma 30 1.4 the weight is pretty heavy after a while.. so here I am with a brownie x100f.. love love the leaf shutter and its ability to sync the flash above 1/160 in other words I almost have hss capability with the in built flash.. also the 23 mm is sharp wide open.. only when doing macro wide open its a bit soft.. I had a full day shooting yesterday and did not noticed the weight at all.. super!! I will miss the 4k and the HD slo mo on the a6300 but frankly I just wanna shoot and shoot with this camera... I would say go for it if you're still thinking about it.. cheers... and Joe.. nice tips BTW..waiting for get the square hood.. 😀
Isn't the shadow tones for post processing only? Raw shouldn't have any settings as its only camera data..
Yep, but what I'm trying to say is that I'm experimenting with a different "base" level of shadows, to save always having to adjust it in post. Either way is non-destructive, just seeing if it saves a few extra steps along the way 👍
fgsz291 raw file is just raw camera data without settings so yes you are correct. What he is saying is that his base edit starts at +2 shadowtones and start from there and edit everything else
i am eyeing the new Canon 85mm f/1.4 IS L USM and will buy it when it is out in november, can't wait.
Love all your videos! Great content! Any tips to shoot the streets under freezing cold weather? Winter is coming 😂
Great tips Joe.
Great video! Have you considered adding a thumb grip? I can't imagine using my T without one.
Japan has a lot of spots you can visit. Cliff, Flower, City, Village. U can visit Rambalac on youtube
You make it look so easy 😩duuuude why 😂😂
From experience, technical skill get easier with time, but then aspirations and goals grow at 2x the pace. It's why I love it so much, there's never an end to the goals! ✌️
still relevant. thank you for the effort and the sharing
FYI none of the image settings (highlight, shadow, color, noise, grain, sharpness, dynamic range) have any effect whatsoever on RAW files. They will render on your LCD but if you don’t shoot in JPEG nothing you change in those settings will be applied because by definition a RAW file is, well, just raw data. The reason Fujifilm users shoot in jpg is that the camera’s raw processor is built specifically for the Fujifilm sensor’s unique pixel array pattern. It does a much better job than Adobe’s conversion which is optimized for a Bayer array sensor. Give it a try!
I set my ND filter onto the custom button in front (in the middle of viewfinder selector), found it more intuitive as I can just press it with my middle finger without taking my face away from the camera. But the battery life is still quite bad IMHO
Absolutely loved this vid for sure! what hood lens is that that you have? i dig it.
The x100 (original) is what made me switch from lightroom to capture one. I wasn't happy with the noise processing and also the blowing out of some artificial lights (especially blue LEDs) that didn't happen with the in camera processor. I tried a whole bunch of software; dxo optics pro, silkypix etc. and capture one just blew them all away. I still have a subscription to lr and occasionally open it up (and it is a little faster); but the image quality in capture one still can't be beat for fuji raw files - and the extra features also mean I have to go into photoshop far less. I'd recommend anyone unhappy with lr to give the trial a go (make sure to watch the official tutorial videos as they're super helpful when getting started).
Hey joe, can you can show us how to do that manual focus? You are an excellent photographer btw
Thank you so much Joe !
Thanks for this great video. 👌🏻
Subscribed! Thank you for the great video
Thanks for this great video. Would love to know any setting tips you have for using this camera indoors to capture action shots and events.
I don’t think noise reduction or shadow tone settings are affecting your RAW at all
Great vid. That inbuilt nd filter looks so useful. You at all tempted by the XE3?
Any thoughts on the X-E3? Seems like a good comparison to the X100F, but most people only compare it to the XT20
Joe, what aspect ratio do you use if you're planning on uploading to Instagram?
Thanks so much!!!!
I love the nature design of X100 camera series, especially X100F model ... As a best retro camera, it has tons of useful feature as described by our master Joe Allam in his vlogs ... However, I still haven't decided to buy this camera yet due to the recent mirror-less APS camera launched by fujifilm which diminish the classic ISO dial and shutter speed buttons ... Which one shall I buy it? :)
Hi Joe! I just got my x100f too and it's amazing! One thing I can't figure out is the focus. I can't seem to focus then recompose my image, it loses the initial focus. Testing out the different settings, but with no luck so far :(
thank you so much for this explain video.
Nice vlog. Where did you get the shots of Tokyo Tower (03:24) ? Can you recommend good vantage points around Tokyo?
I thought the guy tilting his head at 6:17 was Han from the f&f franchise lol
Does your lenshood get in the way when using ovf mode? Great video by the way thanks!
Hi Joe. Great video. Subbed. Was wondering if you have a lens cap solution for that funky-ass square hood you're using ?
Cheers,
Hey, Joe. Really enjoying your vids, man. Keep it up. Question: what brand lens hood is that you got on the F? Also, where can I get it?
Enjoyed your video, thanks. I have an X Pro 2, which I love. Quick question: Are you certain that reducing the noise level in camera, or adjusting the shadow level in camera, will have any impact on RAW files? I was always under the impression these in-camera adjustments were only baked into the jpegs. Thoughts?
thank you for the tips!
Should we use ND filter only on sunny days, or just leave it switched on all the time?
I'll be traveling to Japan in a few months and want to buy an X100F. I was just wondering if the warranty is still valid in Europe or if it's just valid for Japan. Do you have any ideas how that works? Also, I remember you complaining about the lack of an included lens hood, where'd you get yours?
Great videos btw, one of the few photography channels with photos that are actually nice!
Hahahah perfect timing at 3:15 😂
Haha I know, right!
I have a question regarding light adjustments in the camera. If you're shooting RAW, does bumping up the shadows to +2 affect the RAW in LR or is it purely for seeing the photo differently while reviewing on the camera's LCD? I would think by doing that it would start to stray away from a RAW image as now you're making adjustments. I've got an x100s and I debate the same changes. Not sure if I quite understand the workings of all of it though! Any answers are welcome!
Would you recommend this camera over the x-t20? What are your thoughts?
Thanks for helpful video. Question: At 17 seconds on the video, there is a shot of the LCD screen "SELECT CUSTOM SETTINGS". I have an X100F with Rev 2.10 software and cannot find a way to get the image shown at 17 seconds. When I go into "SELECT CUSTOM SETTINGS" I get a list rather than a grid. Could it be you are running a different version of camera software, or is there a setting that I am missing?
Hello, thank you for sharing this very useful video, As a beginner I have a question: what metering settings do you normally use with x100f when shooting streetphotograpy?
Thanks 😉 Bro !!!
Thanks for a great vid, really helpful and informative...... brill. PS hope you got that furtive canon lens..... you only live once. Cheers mate
Sadly I didn’t get the lens, but thanks for introducing me to a new word! Never heard “furtive” before, but I absolutely love the meaning of it now I know!
Thanks! Very interesting video. What about metering setting, what you use mostly?
Beautiful! Have you stated what lens comes with the camera and which Lens you are using in the video?! Thanks!
Thanks Joe I recently purchased the X100F after watching your videos.. initially used in Melbourne and now off to Japan.. following your footsteps. Thanks for the auto iso tips I have now set to the same and assigned a function button to quickly switch.. Any tips on your focus setting? Like the hood. I went with JJC that still allows original lens cap
Glad to hear I've helped somewhat! Oh man do I miss Melbourne 😭 Such an amazing city!
Joe Allam had a better test run yesterday in wet markets in Singapore.. using some of your tips to improve my lightroom workflow.. found your vlog originally from Thomas Heaton.. now my 2 fav photography vlogs.. keep up the great work
Paul Smith Did you use it in the rain or drizzle? If so what was your experience? I'm looking forward to buying an x100f and i was wondering how it held up in wet and humid areas. Thanks for any help or advice... Oh and I hope you've tape over the diopter wheel area as some people have said you can get dirt in there.
AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hi Joe
Thinking of taking my first trip to Japan, what do you think is the best time to go or best time to avoid?
November is my favourite because of autumn colours. But April is most popular for cherry blossom season.
Thanks mate.
Hey joe, considering you can get the X-E3 with the 24mm F2 for less than the X-100F would you recommend it over the X-100F? Do you think you'll get your hands on one to do a review?
I don't understand why you are playing around with your shadow tones etc if you only shoot raw, I thought all these settings only change your jpegs?
It affects the viewfinder and thumbnails too. Gives a slightly different feel when I’m out shooting and potentially inspires my next shot in a different direction. Similar to setting my viewfinder to black and white actually