Fuji X100V couple questions: I have recently purchased Fuji X100V camera with aim to expand my horizons into street photography. I have couple questions about the camera: 1. Is there a...

IzzyKap Loc: Rockville, MD

I have recently purchased Fuji X100V camera with aim to expand my horizons into street photography. I have couple questions about the camera:
1. Is there a lens cap available that fits over the Fuji adapter/protective filter combo? The cap that comes with the camera doesn't fit after adding the adapter and filter.
2. I've been starting by manually selecting the aperture and setting both shutter speed and ISO to Auto. While composing the image, I've noticed on the real LCD display that the shutter speed adjusts according to the light conditions but the ISO number stays at the Max number allowed. In reality, both SS and ISO are adjusted properly on the captured image but it's confusing looking at the display prior to pressing the shutter which suggests the Max ISO.
Thank you.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

IzzyKap wrote:

1. Is there a lens cap available that fits over the Fuji adapter/protective filter combo? The cap that comes with the camera doesn't fit after adding the adapter and filter.

The lens cap for my X100T fits over the 49mm protective filter without the adapter in place, You can use the hood or the cap but not both.

IzzyKap wrote:

2. I've been starting by manually selecting the aperture and setting both shutter speed and ISO to Auto. While composing the image, I've noticed on the real LCD display that the shutter speed adjusts according to the light conditions but the ISO number stays at the Max number allowed. In reality, both SS and ISO are adjusted properly on the captured image but it's confusing looking at the display prior to pressing the shutter which suggests the Max ISO.
Thank you.

On full manual I can set the shutter speed, aperture and ISO and they stay put. You need to select the plain ISO setting, not the one with "Auto" next to the ISO setting.

You also need to be careful not to accidentally touch the small thumb wheel next to the Drive button. That will change the shutter speed in 1/3 stop increments from the full stop settings on the shutter speed dial.

Although the X100V is different internally from the X100T they are probably physically the same on the outside.

Ksocha Loc: Bethesda, MD

Good advice, but I think the V is bigger.

krl48 Loc: NY, PA now SC

Ksocha wrote:

Good advice, but I think the V is bigger.

You're correct, Ksocha. The V is larger by 1 mm in each dimension. It also outweighs the T by 38 grams.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

krl48 wrote:

You're correct, Ksocha. The V is larger by 1 mm in each dimension. It also outweighs the T by 38 grams.

The body for the X100V may be slightly bigger and there's an extra dial on the front. There's your extra mm and 38 grams.

But it's the same lens. It still uses the same 49mm filter, hood, adapter and conversion lenses.

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Rab-Eye Loc: Indiana

You can pick up a plastic 49 mm lens cap to use when you have your filter in place.

When you are an auto ISO the camera will display the max ISO until you partially depress the shutter. Then it will show you the ISO it is going to use when you take the picture.

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

selmslie wrote:

The body for the X100V may be slightly bigger and there's an extra dial on the front. There's your extra mm and 38 grams.

But it's the same lens. It still uses the same 49mm filter, hood, adapter and conversion lenses.

It’s the same focal length lens, but it’s a totally new lens on the X100V from all prior models.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Fredrick wrote:

It’s the same focal length lens, but it’s a totally new lens on the X100V from all prior models.

That's immaterial.

They may have changed the leaf shutter but it is physically the same lens externally and it uses the same filter, adapter and accessories.

Do you own any of them or are you just getting your information from the internet?

Fredrick Loc: Former NYC, now San Francisco Bay Area

selmslie wrote:

That's immaterial.

They may have changed the leaf shutter but it is physically the same lens externally and it uses the same filter, adapter and accessories.

Do you own any of them or are you just getting your information from the internet?

I owned the X100F, and now own the X100V. I notice a difference in lens sharpness at 2.0 aperture.

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

Fredrick wrote:

I owned the X100F, and now own the X100V. I notice a difference in lens sharpness at 2.0 aperture.

You would also see a difference with the X100T since it’s only 16MP.

But we could exchange lens caps and we could both use the same “50” mm conversion attachment (don’t waste your money, it’s big and heavy).

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

IzzyKap wrote:

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Izzy - new to Fuji ? Lots of extremely helpful videos from one of your countrymen here ......

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBT6ZUFLWSkghYRzPQkWbhA/videos

Take your time to learn how to use the aperture controls. You have chosen a great camera, with a good "street" heritage ........ learn it early to avoid the "I got rid of it 'cos it was difficult to use" syndrome that I have seen with a few impatient types on this site !

A few more videos you may well find helpful .....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vOuGp20sto

https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=fuji+x100v+settings

selmslie Loc: Fernandina Beach, FL, USA

craggycrossers wrote:

Izzy - new to Fuji ? Lots of extremely helpful videos from one of your countrymen here ......

I can second that.

Even the X100T at 16MP takes great images. It's smaller and lighter than a Leica and much easier to use than a smartphone if you shoot raw.

Compared to a Df with a huge Tamron 35mm lens I can get perfectly fine images from the relatively tiny and light X100T. The next models are 24-26MP but I see no reason to upgrade. I use something else for landscape.