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The top image was shot in HDR mode which means there were three shots taken and combined - there was subject movement during the time it took to take those three shots

Can you post links to the originals? Its not possible to see settings on these cropped images.

I don't know about RAV POWER batteries in particular but some batteries can swell up - I generally use an external charger and keep an eye on them

It was the same with the X-T30 - agree the quick press on the joystick is more convenient - one of the things that annoyed me with that camera. Later cameras (such as X-H2S, X100VI) have the press joystick to center option.

Olaf - thats a good point - the original image on Flickr appears to be the preview from a RAF file (13 MP jpeg/Normal quality) rather than an original full size jpeg in FINE quality - still shouldn't be as blurry as this example

I can't figure out if its motion blur or out of focus - having looked at your settings I might suggest you use a larger focus point (or maybe zone or wide tracking) - you are using the smallest focus point on the plant and perhaps it had difficulty finding something with enough contrast to focus on. Are you having the same problem with outside images - in plenty of light?

It might depend on your computer - but using a card reader should be the fastest method of transferring files (make sure the reader is able to support the fastest read speed of your cards)

Probably this: https://fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/gfx100s/menu_shooting/image_quality_setting/#clarity

Nope - forwards only

Unless this has changed - its never been possible to revert back to a prior firmware version on Fujifilm cameras

Fujifilm has changed this on the latest camers such as the X100VI - recent cameras show the behaviour you are looking for. However I don't believe you can choose the behaviour either on older or newer cameras. Older cameras will return to either the My Menu or the first item in the IQ Menu if you don't have My Menu items so removing the My Menu items may be an option for you.

The Amazon link is an annoying feature of this forum - its automatic and is applied to every post for advertising purposes. My question was - how do you know the camera wi-fi is on and requires turning off? I would have thought this would just use up the battery for no purpose if you aren't specifically using a function that requires wi-fi.

X Raw Studio works with image files on your computer - not the image files on the camera card

Does it use wi-fi when you are not specifically attempting to transfer files?

Good to know - I was basing my suggestion on the X100VI where raw only isn't an option with multi-exposure

I don't have an X-T5 to check - but maybe you are in RAW only?

Sounds about right - the buffer is quite small on the X-S10 Fujifilm publish expected numbers in the specifications: https://fujifilm-x.com/global/products/cameras/x-s10/specifications/

You can't go wrong with Sedona - although I didn't risk clicking on an unknown link

One of many Apple/FujiFilm challenges - you need to use the MacOS Image Capture utility to transfer image files.

Hmm - whatever I've tried I can't repeat that problem

Do you mean that the camera reports a focus error or that it misfocusses? I have the the Haoge LUV-X54B and haven't had error messages - it also appears to focus properly up close - although I haven't specifically measured the shortest distance.

Currently the X100VI is able to transfer files without the grip (using Adobe frame.io services). According to an announcement at the 2024 X Series Summit the same capability is coming to X-H2 and X-H2S via firmware later this year: https://www.parkcameras.com/blog/news/fujifilm-x-summit-news-roundup_x-20-02

You may be right - its not a lens I've used - I was hoping someone would chime in and correct me if I was making too broad a statement

Which camera? If its recent such as X100VI then: If you want to actually disable the joystick then go here in the menu: Setup => Button/Dial Setting => Lock => Function Selection Look for "Focus Stick" and click on it (Page 3 on the X100VI) You can then toggle the lock on and off by long pressing the Menu/OK button