[I've got an X-Pro2 right now...anything you want to know?]

I would like to know why you dont wait until you have used it for more than a few hours before answering questions, then if you have used it under different conditions ect, then we can ask questions that will receive informative answers.

[Longer than 30s ?]

The Canon compatable release from ebay have a lock and are dirt cheap, mine has worked no probs for 12 months, and its as light as a feather just keep in my bag, a little bit of searching on the net will answer all your questions about the subject, if you can be bothered.

[Which Printing Labs Have You Used?]

I have recently tried a different printing lab in the UK with great results, its called DSCL. They have Fujifilm logo on the invoice so presume they use paper ect from them.

I had a 16x16 inch black and white image done on Fine art Portrait white paper and it is superb, a matt finish that has deep blacks and brilliant whites and very thick, it was £11.66 plus vat, the other paper I used for the color prints was Titanium Lustre, similar to a metalic look and that also was perfect for deep popping color, three prints 12x8 inch £17.49 plus vat, the whole order came to £39.76 including £3.99 postage.

I have also used Fujicreate for black and white on photographic paper which were great but not the same deep finish from the other paper mentioned.

For photobooks I use CEWE Photoworld, photographic paper, superb quality and I always have the lie flat pages, not cheap but very good quality for doing a special book of a holiday or project, and any problem and they always re print at no charge, customer service is brilliant, I try to design the book and order when they have an offer on which is a few times a year.

 

Another printing Lab I have used is Loxley colour in Scotland, pro service, the ordering set up (roes) takes some getting used to but have had large prints 24x16 and 30x10 with fast turnaround and well packaged, a little more expensive.

[Making prints from Fuji X-Trans files]

Using an X-T1 and processing in Lr and saving as jpeg 300dpi, I have had prints done up to 30 inches on the long side from Loxley color in Scotland on gloss paper and the results are amazing.

[Long painful wait at the Amtrak Station.]

Knowing how hard it is to do street photography I recon you did a good job, it has a story, and its interesting to look at, job done.

There is a growing custom to try and find fault rather than just enjoy what is shown, we all have different tastes and likes.

[How to unlock your X-T1]

Its a small thing but if you dont know about it, it will drive you crazy.

I have used my X-T1 for a year now, but while out shooting in Lacock a lock icon came on screen when I wanted to use the D buttons to change the focus point. Some how I had pressed the OK button for a few seconds and it locks the settings, so just press the OK button again to unlock, a simple error I know, but it took me ages to find out what I had done.

[DOWNLOAD NOW X-T1 Firmware 4.0 ! Share your first impression]

^^ not sure if this helps, but I personally use the front custom button to change focus mode...

Of course, will give it a go.

[DOWNLOAD NOW X-T1 Firmware 4.0 ! Share your first impression]

I only have the 14mm f2.8 but still see a small improvement with focusing in low light and static objects, not tried tracking yet, and I look foreward to using the other improvements.

The one point I wanted to ask was getting into the different settings if you have chosen the 4 pads as a means to move your focus spot, on the Fuji guy's vid he used the bottom pad to access the focus mode menu, this cannot be done if you have chosen the 4 pads to quickly access and change your focus point, this means to change the focus mode I have to go into the menue which is a bit of a slow way round. Any ideas?

[IR filters on X-T1]

The 14mm does very well with an r72 filter, no hot spots.

[X-T1 or X-T10]

Get the best you can afford

[X-T1 Weather Seal - How extreme can you go with it?]

I was at Brighton in windy conditions with a lot of spray close to the waters edge for about half an hour with no problems, and the 14mm was on at the time, of course another half hour was spent cleaning after.

[Gordy's camera strap on my X-T1]

I got the Peak Design hand strap but although well made its not perfect for the X-T1, its awkward to reach the shutter button, it would work great on the Sony range of A7r's due to the shutter being more forward, in fact thats the one thing I wish Fuji had done.

[My favorite camera bag is...]

I use the Hadley small for my X-T1 & 14MM, Canon 50mm f1.4, Metabones adapter, Lee big stopper, Lee little stopper, Lee polarizer, all in tins, Lee adapter and two rings. blower, remote, spare battery. and believe it or not a MeFoto carbon tripod, Its a super light bag and waterproof, thats what put me off leather, more weight and heavy when wet.

[Best m42 50ish mm lens?]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/51736877@N00/17677138208/in/dateposted-public/ Using a Canon 50mm f1.4 on the X-T1 with a Metabones adapter in the sky garden London hand held resting on railing.

[Old lenses for dummies]

Sounds great. Can you post some samples? Maybe here too: http://www.fuji-x-forum.com/topic/306-best-m42-50ish-mm-lens/.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/51736877@N00/17677138208/in/dateposted-public/ Taken with the 50mm Canon f1.4 on the Metabones adapter hand held (resting on rail)

[X-T1 FW 4.0 BETA: I have it and share my findings soon ;)]

Wow, how impatient people are about getting this update, stuff a beta firmware with possible bugs onto your £1000 camera to try it a few days early?

[X-T1 FW 4.0 BETA: I have it and share my findings soon ;)]

Why would you think it would work on a Pentax camera?

I could, but it probably won't install on myPentax K-5ii. And since the thread says "I'll test it for you...."

[Old lenses for dummies]

I decided to use Canon FD lenses on my X-T1, I only have the 50mm f1.4 using the metabones adapter without AF but the results are just stunning, tack sharp if you get used to using MF but all the options on the camera help a lot, focus peaking being my fave. Canon FD lenses can be bought brand new old stock from ffords photographic at decent prices although my 50mm was from a German seller on ebay, I paid £100 for a minter.

[Famous X-shooter Collection: Beyoncé, Prince Harry, Annie Leibovitz... and who else?]

Why would I reason that because a famous person uses a Fuji it must be good?

[Android 5.1 fixes connectivity problems with Fujifilm App!]

I also can never get my Samsung GT19195 to work with my X-T1, but my Samsung tab s tablet works fine.

[Filter Sets for X-Lenses]

I also use the Lee system, 100mm, I have used screw on filters but on more than one occasion have almost dropped it, and removing the Lee is so fast, but the main advantage is quality, I fail to see the need to save on cheap filters when you have spent £1700 on camera and lens.

[XF56 vs XF90 - Your thoughts apprecaited]

In all my years of studio photography I have never been asked what camera I use, which lens, what focal length, how many blades I have, its the work that counts.

So if the your doing outdoor portraits go for the 90, studio and indoor the 56, if your a wedding photog 50-140, your 90 will sit in the bag because you wont have time to faff about.