Fuji Fuji X10 Sample Images

My understanding is that you CAN shoot raw in EXR mode. I haven't tried it - I tend to really like Fuji's jpegs and the x10 raw isn't supported yet anyway. But I'm pretty sure you can based on a number of comments I've seen from those more familiar with other EXR models. But since EXR uses pixel pairing, or "binning", ALL exr shots are 6mp. You basically trade off resolution for better noise control or dynamic range. Since I don't understand exr all that well, I'm shooting the vast majority of ny shots in full resolution in my typical semi-manual modes (usually aperture priority), and then switch to the camera's automated exr mode for the rare shot when the situation clearly calls for it. and I either pick SN priority (for low light) or DR priority for high DR situations. But I let the camera figure out the particulars in that mode, at least for now. Maybe as I get more familiar, I'll take more control of it. But the camera seems to get it right enough on the relatively rare occasions I've used exr. I don't really have any before and after examples, but here are two examples of using exr. The first using SN priority, the St. Patrick's shot using DR:

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-Ray
 
Ghosthunter said:
YES...All EXR modes/images are Jpg only as the camera would not be able to hold the info in the RAW file just like any other camera....sadly.
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The X10 stores EXR RAWs just fine. I'm using them all the time. Just make sure to set RAW+JPEG and don't set the mode dial to EXR, simply use the EXR features in PASM. Works like a charm. After taking your shots, use the RAW button to develop the RAWs into nicer JPEGs than the original one (I'm using standard settings as a starting point for my JPEGs). This works with all EXR features: HR, SN and DR.
 
OK, back from New York City, and had a chance to look at the X10 images on the big screen and I'm keeping it, for sure. They're not quite as sharp as comparable images from the LX5, but I can probably get 'em close with a little bit of tweaking the settings, and its better in pretty much every other way. I love Fuji's colors and find the intensity of Velvia just about right most of the time. It may not be the most accurate, but what's that got to do with anything? I did a bit of shooting with the X100 and a bit more with the EPL3 (particularly night time street shooting) but the X10 was my constant companion. And once I figured some things out about it and got past some of the missed shots on the first couple of days, it did everything I asked of it.

I shot it as a prime at least 90% of the time, either at 28 or 35mm equivalents (mostly 28), but ventured up the zoom range from time to time also, as the situation dictated. For street shooting, I found that zone focus was the way to go - I missed waaaaay too many shots relying on auto focus. Although I actually played with the burst mode a couple of times and I got a couple of shots that way that I don't think I'd have gotten otherwise, and they always seemed to be in focus. No idea how THAT works - maybe I just got lucky. But zone focus is the way I go forward with this, which I really should have known from the start. Zone isn't as easy to setup as on the ridiculously easy Ricoh snap-focus system, but its a lot quicker and easier to get it set than it was on the LX5, when I was using a similar approach with that. So, while its not as easy to move between zone and auto focus as it is on the GRD3, once its in zone mode, its every bit the capable street shooter the Ricoh is, probably a bit better in the sense that I trust higher ISOs on the X10 so it makes it easier to keep the shutter speed up in fading light.

I even warmed up to the OVF on a couple of really bright days. Turned out I just missed the right diopter adjustment, but its there, and the OVF is a whole lot more fun to use when its in focus! I won't use it a lot, but its nice to have for sure.

These are the last few shots for me for this 'samples' thread. I'll put up a thread with a bunch of NYC photos once I've gone through them. But here are a couple more street shots and a few color landscape type shots just to show off the camera's colors. Straight jpegs - not touched in Aperture except to slightly raise the shadows in a couple.

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This guy, Louis Mendes, is a fairly well known fixture around NYC, and has been written up in the Times and elsewhere. I was familiar with him from either this forum or some other one and when I saw him out on Sixth Avenue yesterday morning, I went up and introduced myself and hung out with him a while. A lot of people call him a street photographer, but he's basically a commercial portrait artist who uses the street as his studio, using a Polaroid instant-type back, and sells people their prints. Its not like he's gonna be inconspicuous with that camera! Anyway, he took my photo, I took his. The one I took is better, but I have to give him credit - he knows how to pose - I just stood there like an idiot holding my camera up with a stupid grin on my face. And its got the washed out Polaroid colors that could make Penelope Cruz look mediocre... I paid him for his - this one's free!

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And now for some Central Park scenery:

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-Ray
 
Ray, that is a great story about Louis Mendez!!:D He's very photogenic and you did him proud with that one - you're right, he's got style.;) I really, really like both your black and whites especially. I'm so happy that you're happy! :drinks:

David, congrats!! I'm so looking forward to more from you on the picture side and the impression side, too.
 
Speaking of which, how about sharing the photo of you that Mr. Mendez took? :)


BBW said:
Ray, that is a great story about Louis Mendez!!:D He's very photogenic and you did him proud with that one - you're right, he's got style.;) I really, really like both your black and whites especially. I'm so happy that you're happy! :drinks:

David, congrats!! I'm so looking forward to more from you on the picture side and the impression side, too.
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Armanius said:
Thanks for the photos Ray. Can you share the ISO and shutter speed on these two photos? Thanks!
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The first one was ISO 1600 at 1/18 of a second, going for low light. The second one was at ISO 500 at 1/30, going for dynamic range. Both were wide open at f2.

Armanius said:
Speaking of which, how about sharing the photo of you that Mr. Mendez took? :)
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Not gonna happen. I'd have to scan it and, frankly, it would be terrible advertising for the poor guy! Partly because the quality you get out of a Polaroid type back is pretty bad and mostly because the MODEL SUCKED!!! Its about as bad a photo as I've ever seen of me and I don't blame him in the least! I'm not afraid to post bad photos of myself (I can take whatever abuse it would generate!), but there would be an unintended victim in this case! :D

-Ray
 
We have actually got a spare X10 to put on display now so I'll be able to take some test shots later. I did have a quick go and it seems like a very different camera to the f series. Everything feels super high quality and the camera seems very responsive and quick to AF. I'll get some images up here later today.

We are getting another batch in next week and I should be getting mine then I hope!!!!:dance3:
 
I like what I am seeing about the X10. I hope Fuji will do the whole EXR pixel binding thing with a future large sensor camera as well. Imagine doing that with the X100 ... the already excellent high ISO performance on the X100 could be even better!!!
 
Me too, Armanius. The biggest issue I am battling as, as mentioned the OVF's lack of focus point. 'Just some cross-hairs in the center would be hugely valuable. A "pay-for by owner of camera" update from Fuji would be welcome.
. . . David
 
Well the OVF is an issue, or is it? There is no connection to the electronics so a crosshairs is not going to happen. My bet is that the new X200 will have a zoom lens and be like the X100. That would make an upgrade from the X10 or X100 a likely move. Fuji test the marketing waters like everyone else. If Ricoh does bring out the APS-C zoom, then it'll be logical for Fuji to follow suite.
85% is not accurate enough for me so I'll pass on the X10. I will do the Ricoh zoom, maybe. I hate zoomies but the S10 is an interesting lens and it's teaching me to be more open minded.

This all plays in the game of future cameras.
Fuji has always made a good camera, lens etc.
My bet is the X10 enthusiast will move to the X200, if it ever comes to that and I think it will.
 
Then again, it all depends upon whether one needs or wants to use a viewfinder, right?

I continue to enjoy seeing everyone's pictures and hearing their experiences very much. David - how about you? Do you find the LCD is just fine or do you miss having the full optimal use of the viewfinder? With the X100 do you mostly use one of the viewfinders and sometimes the LCD and/or how does this influence your using the X10? When I had my LX5, it was strictly the LCD... I'm not sure if the X10's is the same size as the LX5's or not. All these acronyms!:eek:;)

P.S. David the image quality of your picture looks beautiful to me!
 

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