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    Olaf W. reacted to Greybeard in My Q Menu Disappeared on my X-T5   
    As Olaf says and a long press on the disp/back button is a quick way of showing all the current function assignments - you scroll down to the "Q" setting.
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from bijutoha in Hi everyone, I'm thrilled to join this community   
    Welcome to our forum!
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from design8r in Hi all!   
    Welcome to our forum! Bienvenue!
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from Ronfox18 in Fuji X: Tips & Tricks   
    A lot of hints concerning the Fuji X Cameras can be found in this and other forums. Some are given as answers to questions  others are posted as results of just exploring the cameras. Not everything is printed in the manual or is at least not to be found there easily. On the other side, these hints are not quickly accessible since they are hidden inside (long) threads.
    Beginning now, we will pick up hints from different sources and place them in this special thread which will be complemented from time to time.
    We are sure this will help everyone using their Fuji X cameras. Please leave us feedback or additional hints to add to our collection. Thanks to everyone who gave these hints in threads of our forum.
    As far as possible, these hints are verified using an X-T2 or an X100F.
    AFL Button not working
    If the AFL (Autofokus Lock) Button does not show any response it is most likely due to active face recognition. Disable face recognition and AF-L will work again.
      Shutter not working with adapted lens
    Inside the menu there is a setting SHOOT WITHOUT LENS. Turn it on to shoot with an adapted lens.
      Flash not working
    Most likely the electronic shutter has been activated. Only the mechanical shutter supports flashing. Go to the menu setting SHUTTER TYPE and select MS or MS+ES (on some models it might be necessary to select MS). 
      Can’t select ISO100
    Another issue when using the electronic shutter, ISO setting starts with 200. Use the mechanical shutter for ISO100.
    Generally, it is not recommended to use ISO100, since the sensor is designed for ISO200 (I will spare you the technical details). Rather dim the light reaching the sensor by using the ND filter wich is implemented on many models, or use an attachable ND filter.
      Bands in the photo or fringed edges on moving targets
    The electronic shutter is responsible here, too. Using it can result in interferences with some light sources and give you banding in your photos. The banding is not necessarily visible in the viewfinder or on the display. Rather use the mechanical shutter when shooting with artificial light.
    Another issue of the electronic shutter is called „rolling shutter effect“. To put it simple, it takes too long to read out the complete sensor while objects are moving fast. Again, use the mechanical shutter with fast moving objects, e.g. when doing sports photography. If you need to dim the light reaching the sensor to go get slower (mechanical) shutter speeds use attachable ND filters and/or the built in ND filter.
      Autofocus not working anymore
    If the little red box resists to become green even though there is definitely enough light for the autofocus system, there are two possibilities: The little switch on the front (on the side of the X100) is set to M (manual focus). Switch it to S or C. The lens stopped working properly (autofocus function crashed somehow). Put the little switch to M and back so S or C and most likely the lens will work properly again. Alternatively, switch the camera off and on, but this will take more time than the first procedure.
      Locking D-Pad and Q button
    Press and hold the MENU/OK button until a lock symbol and ON appear. This locks the D-Pad and the Q button. All other buttons are still operational, even the D-Pad works when you go the the menu.
    To reactivate D-Pad and Q button press and hold MENU/OK again until the lock symbol and OFF appear.
    If you own an X-H1 you can configure the buttons which will be locked using LOCK SETTING inside the menu.
      Deactivating the annoying Q-Button
    On some models the Q button is placed quite adversely so you might press it accidentally. Just deactivate it using the procedure described above (lock cursor buttons and Q button).
    Until now only with the X-H1, you can disable just the Q button with the LOCK SETTING.
      The viewfinder is not working / the display is not working
    Most likely you pushed the button VIEW MODE. It’s quite easy doing so accidentally on some models. This results in changing the default behaviour, which is switching between viewfinder and display automatically (using an eye sensor next to the viewfinder).
    So, if the viewfinder or the display seems not to be working tip the button VIEW MODE until an eye symbol and SENSOR appear on the display or viewfinder, respectively. And be careful not to trigger the eye sensor with your hand during this procedure (as a left handed person, this happens to me all the time).
      The camera appears to be dead
    If your camera doesn’t do anything after switching it on and the battery is definitely charged you may have loaded a defective or incompatible SD card. Unload the card(s) and try to switch the camera on. If the camera is working now servicing is most likely not necessary, just use another card.
    Another option is to remove the battery and wait for about half a minute before putting it back in. Try without inserted SD-Card first. If it works the camera just needed a kind of reset, like other computers do 😉
      Dead or stuck pixels
    If the viewfinder or the display (or the resulting photos) show some dead (black) or stuck (coloured) pixels, they should be gone after a while since the camera is doing a pixel remapping by itself from time to time. You can also start the remapping process from the menu on recent models. If the stuck or dead pixels resist this process servicing is needed. However, not all models do support pixel remapping.  Indicator lamp blinks green and orange after shot
    Probably you have IMAGE DISPLAY set to Continuous. Change the setting in the Menu under SCREEN SETTING.
    If you'd like to add or correct something, feel free to comment.
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    Olaf W. reacted to Vairish in Introduce Yourself   
    Hi All! I'm Joe from Dublin. I took up photography during the first Covid lockdown here in Ireland. With everything closed and a 2KM travel limit in place, finding motivation to leave the house became a daily challenge. Trying to capture photos of various things in my locality became my daily activity.

    I started off with an XT4 as I knew nothing about cameras, but I was drawn to its classic camera appearance. Fortunately it turned out to be a great camera. I have since upgraded to an XT5 and primarily use the XF150-600mm lens. 
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    Olaf W. reacted to maximeb in GFX 50R take 3 pictures at a time, all the time   
    Hi,
    Yes I have found it I have to click on the drive button. didnt knew there was another menu there...
    Thank you very much !
    Have a nica day.
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    Olaf W. reacted to dangermouse8 in unable to install latest firmware on xt3   
    managed to update the Firmware using the Fuji x App from my iPhone 
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from jerryy in X-T100 settings for live concerts + fast moving musicians?   
    Welcome to our forum! Which lenses are you planning to use? 
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    Olaf W. reacted to X-T5 nie nagrywa filmów in X-T5 nie nagrywa filmów   
    Znalazłem rozwiązanie. Problemem było ustawienie miejsca zapisu filmu. Ustawione było HDMI, a powinno być karta SD. 👍
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    Olaf W. reacted to adonis in Introduce Yourself   
    HI!!! I am adonis from the philippines! Ntmu all!!!!
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    Olaf W. reacted to cpm in Introduce Yourself   
    Hello.  My name is Chris.  My interest in photography began at age 13, when I picked up my Father's Kodak 120 bellows camera, that he purchased while in College in England.  After signing out some books at the local library (my age is showing!), I bought some film.  That began my initial interest in photography.  My skills grew as I got more involved, and more passionate, about photography.  
    I have worked in two camera stores, one as assistant manager.  I served in the military for 7 1/2 years, and while overseas, I purchased my first SLR,an OM-1, and took a lot of photographs.  I left the service, and enrolled and graduated from our local college in Film Production.  After working for a local community advocacy group for 2 1/2 years doing video and photographic projects, the group closed due to lack of funds, and I was to be married in three months.  Yikes!  I quickly found a job as assistant manager in one of a chain of camera stores.  I spotted a 2-year consultant position at a small school board, working with children in video and photography, and media literacy.  I applied and got the job on the spot.  I had a lot of fun working with kids.
    A school board in my local city was setting up a video studio, as part of a revitalization of the "Tech Wing".  Tech was no longer just construction, metal-working, or automotive, apparently.  I interviewed for the position, and won the job. I was a high school teacher.  Never thought I would end up teaching high school!  Along with video production, I also taught digital photography.  The 24 years I spent teaching video and film to 13-18 year-old's were the best, most interesting, most challenging job I had ever had.  I had about 200 of my students over the years continue their studies in film, video, and photography.  I keep in touch with some.  
    I am very proud of the job I did, introducing these young people to alternative career choices, and passing on my passion for photography and video production.  It was a privilege to have that job.
    Now, as a retired teacher, I have more time to pursue a craft that I have been engaged in for the last 53 years.  I have long been a Nikon shooter.  When my wife and I took a short trip to Tofino in November to see the storms the area was famous for (we had four days of sun and calm waters), I was really feeling the weight of my D850 and 12-24.  I sometimes would have a 150-600 with me.  It had been getting more tiring carrying all that equipment around.  I left my SLR stuff in the hotel room, and got out my D Lux-6.  Small and portable.  Then while shooting some tidal pools on a rock outcropping,I slipped, and dropped my Leica on the rocks and into the ocean.  What a day.  I was upset, to say the least.  Thankfully I had all my equipment insured against loss or damage.  I filed a claim the same day.  That evening, I decided I was going to move to a smaller system.  Thus began my switch to Fuji.  I knew the only local, independent camera store owner, so went to his store with all my kit.  He would sell it for me, and the money would go towards my new Fuji gear.  The insurance cheque for my Leica arrived, so more to spend.  He sold some of my Nikon kit quickly, and I started shopping!
    So here I am, with a new X T5 and some primes.  Glad to be here, and hope to be a regular.
    Sorry to be so long-winded, but I'm excited!
    Chris
     
     
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from Pwscott in Q-button suddenly stopped working   
    Long press the central button for locking/unlocking. A lock symbol will appear when the keys are locked.
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    Olaf W. reacted to pjp in Q-button suddenly stopped working   
    Thank you for your answers Olaf W. and Greybeard. You are right. A long press on the Menu/Ok button unlocks the Q button and does the trick🙂.
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    Olaf W. reacted to Sleeping Dog in New to the forum   
    I'll load a few here and below are links to several photos, others can be found here https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/
    https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/post/732615816925806592
    https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/post/732370849221476352
    https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/post/732327247475867648
    https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/post/728291248995254272
    https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/post/722371763818954752
    https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/post/728793309770891264
    https://sdog1ablog.tumblr.com/post/734047988704477184
     
     
     




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    Olaf W. reacted to Piero in Introduce Yourself   
    Hallo to the entire community!
    My name is Piero and I'm currently based in Palermo, Italy.
    I'm a professional photographer.
    I've been using Fujifilm since 2013, mostly for my personal work and sometimes for commissioned work. I like very much the sensor and the lenses of both small and medium format cameras.
    I'll give a look around...

    Cheers 
     
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from jerryy in Tilt Shift   
    Try to activate „shoot without lens“. 
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    Olaf W. reacted to HarrieD in Introduce Yourself   
    Good afternoon from the Netherlands. I am 67 years old and have been taking photographs since I was 12. I own an X-S10 with the XF16-80 and XF 70-300. My previous camera was an X-T100 with the XC 15-45 and XC 50-230. 
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    Olaf W. reacted to atmphotos in Introduce Yourself   
    Hi,
    I am returning to Fuji, having just picked up a Orginal X100 as wanted a smaller lighter camera, and got a good deal on it.. I used to have an X-T2 and a X-H1 but then moved to Olympus and Nikon, but have come home to Fuji. 
    I used to be a pro photographer working in Sports Photography, but mostly now shoot Portraits and a few landscapes, but am busy with my day job and studying AstroPhysics.. 
     
     
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    Olaf W. reacted to Samcm010 in Introduce Yourself   
    Hi I am new here.  I just switched from Sony to Fuji after picking up a used xt4 and falling in love with taking pictures with it.  I am a hobbyist not pro.  I have since sold my Sony gear and purchased a Xt5 and a few lenses. I look forward to asking questions as I work out the voids in my knowledge of the fuji system. 
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    Olaf W. reacted to JPrice in Problems downloading firmware   
    I am extremely grateful for your help and suggestions. Last night I tried two more times.  On the first try, I substituted a second UHS-1 card, went through the steps - NO LUCK.
    On the second try, I substituted a brand-new UHS-II card (Sony TOUGH-G series SDXC UHS-II Card 128GB) AND IT WORKED!!!!!
    So, now, my X-T5 is fully updated to the latest firmware.
    Thanks so much!
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from jerryy in Using XT-2 in very low light conditions   
    There’s probably a setting that conflicts with your goal to set the aperture. Which lens did you use?
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    Olaf W. reacted to Rod C in Using XT-2 in very low light conditions   
    Hello Jerry

    Thanks for your post and the welcome.
    You've hit the nail on the head, the switch was indeed sticking and now it's not - problem solved.

    I use one or two other forums and I wish they were all as good as this one.  Thank you for all  the contributions, very much appreciated.

    Best wishes All

    R

     
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    Olaf W. reacted to ArtemTiteev in Problem with manual lens   
    Thanks a lot, Olaf. Now it’s work right
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    Olaf W. got a reaction from ArtemTiteev in Problem with manual lens   
    Welcome. You have to activate „shoot without lens“ in the setup menu of the camera.
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    Olaf W. reacted to jerryy in Using XT-2 in very low light conditions   
    On that lens, there are a couple of switches, one turns OIS on or off. The other switch has two markings, one is A and the other marking looks sort of like a shutter. Sometimes, this switch sticks, so make sure it is definitely moved to the shutter icon side (Move it back and forth a few times to make sure it moves freely.). Once it is in place, you should be able to change the aperture by turning the ring and have the changes listed in the evf or lcd.
    If the switch is on the A side, the camera controls the aperture and you will not be able to change the setting.
    p.s. Welcome to the forum.
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