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    X-H2s

    in Fuji X-H1 / Fuji X-H2s / Fuji X-H2

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    On 7/9/2022 at 5:03 AM, cpX said:

    This is not only the case in the UK, but globally. First and foremost, this is due to the many air traffic and some other things.

    I can't imagine how many planes overhead it would take to dim sunlight...if that were the case, we wouldn't have so much global warming!

    Are there any autofocus macro lens alternative fuji xf80mm macro?

    in Adapting lenses to Fuji X

    Posted

    The only other AF macro lens for Fuji is the 60mm.

    Obviously you cannot retrofit autofocus onto a manual lens, but you can learn how to use manual focus. It's especially easy for macro! I suggest starting with Focus Peaking (High) in blue (or red/yellow depending on subject) and using a tripod. A focusing rail will make your life easier but it's not essential at the beginning.

    I just bought a superbly sharp manual focus macro lens...it was a Micro-Nikkor 55mm f3.5 (used with an adapter obviously) and it cost a whopping $50 on eBay. The Samyang should also give great results.

    The only reason I considered the Fuji 80mm was to get automatic focus stacking in camera, but the older lens has proper helicoid focusing so it's no problem to do that manually either.

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    Fujicell NP-W126 in a X-S10

    in Fuji X-S10 / Fuji X-S20

    Posted

    After reading some horror stories of batteries swelling up after being charged in the camera (and they couldn't be removed), I bought a set of two Neewer NP-W126 batteries with a double charger from Amazon. Didn't notice the "S" was missing from the end, but since the original battery didn't last all that long, I figured 3 batteries would be better than one.

    It turned out fine. I do a lot of wildlife shooting and one battery will definitely not last all day. The original battery lasts longer than the Neewers, but not so much that the difference is worth the extra expense. The charger will run off a USB-C or micro USB cable so it's compatible with almost anything and it will work in the field if necessary.

    Note: I never shoot 4K video, but if I did I would probably use stock batteries or an external USB-C power bank.

    X100V: Great reviews yet used market appears crowded...?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    11 hours ago, Olaf W. said:

    Welcome to our forum. Maybe people swap to cameras with changeable lenses.

    I agree, and I think it's due to too many people who buy stuff they see on YouTube videos (or wherever) without doing enough -- or any -- research on what they're buying.

    It seems to be a great camera; just make sure a street retro camera is what you want. Or think of it as an inexpensive Leica, but you can't afford any other lenses for it anyway 😺

    New to Fuji

    in Fuji X-S10 / Fuji X-S20

    Posted

    On 8/7/2021 at 12:49 PM, rickc said:

    Hi, David,

    Thank you for the input. I gave your suggestion a try, as that would be a helpful feature. On the X-S10, however, I don't believe the front dial can be depressed.  Ideally, it would be most comfortable and familiar to me if the front and back dials could control aperture and SS, respectively. But to get auto ISO, it looks like I have to use the aperture ring on the lens with SS on the back dial, which is something I can quickly get used to.

    Again, I appreciate the suggestion.

    Regards.

    I also have an X-S10. You cannot depress either dial, but I definitely have it set up with front dial=aperture and rear=shutter speed. I have auto ISO and the left dial set to exposure compensation. So it CAN be done!

    Unable to import fotos into Lightroom Classic

    in Fuji X-S10 / Fuji X-S20

    Posted · Edited by CatsAreGods
    clarification

    The X-S10 has a slightly different RAW format from older Fujifilm cameras. If you have an older version of Lightroom (one that is not updated online automatically), it probably can't open them directly. You might have to convert them using a Fujifilm or third-party program.

    OTOH, if your problem is with JPGs...that would be weird.

    PD Power Bank for Fujifilm X-S10

    in Fuji X-S10 / Fuji X-S20

    Posted

    13 hours ago, pringerx said:

    Could you also power the camera while recording using USB to your computer or does it have to be a power bank?  

    Thanks!

    The camera doesn't know or care what's supplying USB power, but I'm not sure if you're talking about recording OVER the USB connection. Most computer USB ports are limited to how much power they will put out.

    Fuji x-S10 and Fujifilm X Webcam

    in Fuji X-S10 / Fuji X-S20

    Posted · Edited by CatsAreGods
    added note at end

    2 hours ago, David Fleetwood said:

    Thank you very much @CatsAreGods& @flamidey!  I'm also experimenting a bit and I realized that with a higher amperage USB-C power adapter my battery life appears to go down far less quickly. I'm putting an actual USB-C laptop charger on it and tomorrow will see how long it lasts on that. It appears to me that it draws from USB-C first, and if that is not enough power it pulls the extra from the battery. The question is if it supports a high enough amperage via USB-C to not pull from the battery at all.

    Ah, if that's what you're up to, you're in luck because I just did measurements for someone else on this exact topic:

    For this kind of nonsense you need both a regular ammeter and a USB ammeter, as well as a 8.4V high current power supply...luckily I did! :)

    Fuji x-S10 and Fujifilm X Webcam

    in Fuji X-S10 / Fuji X-S20

    Posted

    19 hours ago, David Fleetwood said:

    Hey there, I was wondering which dummy battery you are using. The ones on Amazon commonly have reviews saying they don't fit correctly resulting in frequent drops in the connection, especially with the X-S10. The Fuji one appears not to be in stock anywhere. I'd love to know one that is proven to work with this camera.

     

    Thanks in advance!

    This Andycine is the one I used for a custom battery solution (https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B07SB5TM4G?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details). I just cut off the connector and kept the adapter :) Once you figure out which way to insert it (and triple check the polarity) and it works, take a picture of the battery in the compartment with your phone and keep it handy so you won't screw something up.

    PD Power Bank for Fujifilm X-S10

    in Fuji X-S10 / Fuji X-S20

    Posted · Edited by CatsAreGods
    clarification and USB current info

    OK, I did a whole bunch of research for you and found that the X-S10 uses about 1.1 amps (1100ma) while recording 4K video.

    When the camera is off, the power bank will charge the battery. However, this is not like a GoPro that can run directly off a power bank. The camera will indeed use some (not all) power from the external USB power supply (power bank in this case) to help run the camera, but only while the battery is inside. This way, you can even use a low-power USB 2.0 port (500ma) as external auxiliary power, because the battery has enough reserve to run the camera by itself. So the extra power from the USB port is basically used to slow the battery discharge.

    What this means is that you can use any USB power bank whatsoever to help power the camera, as long as you start with a fully-charged battery in the camera. The larger the capacity of the power bank, the longer the camera should run. If you turn the camera off between takes, the camera battery will be recharged by the power bank, and that will give you the most shooting time.

    I measured the current drawn from the USB port (again while recording 4K video) and it went no higher than 860ma, which means that some power is always being taken from the camera battery.

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