My New Camera (Page 2): Edit: Wrong reply to the wrong post.

le boecere

JD750 wrote:

That could happen. I have been shooting mostly with my Olympus OM-D EM-5 Mii these days. It is my go to action and adventure camera and it has become my every camera as well. I love the M43 format and I love being able to see the image I am going to get before I take it. That is the biggest advantage.

I still have my D750 and I still use it for studio or action photography but I don't use it for my daily anymore. I can see a Z camera body in my future.

Edit: Wrong reply to the wrong post.

catchlight.. Loc: Wisconsin USA- Halden Norway

The X100F comes with a charger...

Surprised you don't get one with your model? Fuji wisdom.

The one supplied for the X100F has a long cord attached, but I have one now that plugs in much like a canon charger. It is available from Amazon. Look at the details to differentiate the two types.

If you buy a second battery be sure the model number searches out to be genuine Fuji. There is an optional larger capacity Fuji battery available and worth the extra.

twice_shooter

IMO the biggest reason to use Fujifilm is their lenses. They can’t make a bad lens. The 18-55 is a phenomenal lens. Not for a zoom, but for a lens period. I own it and several others. The 16 mm fixed (24 equivalent) is on a whole other level. The detail, color, micro contrast... the images just pop. Just read the reviews on the 16. Get the 55-200, another great compact lens and along with the 18-55 you have the whole equivalent range from about 27 - 300. Enjoy!

tcthome Loc: NJ

Enjoy your new camera. Did it come with Capture 1?

mjmgka

Jerry, in a previous post I posted a pdf that may help you through the menu process.
Here it is:

https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-587395-1.html

sergiohm

I had the XT-20 and liked it a lot. If you want to use it as a light weight travel, get the 27mm pancake prime, another great lens by Fuji.
Enjoy!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

berchman wrote:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KrvDCn1oQ4g

Two hours! Wow! Thanks for that!

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

sergiohm wrote:

I had the XT-20 and liked it a lot. If you want to use it as a light weight travel, get the 27mm pancake prime, another great lens by Fuji.
Enjoy!

I think that 27mm is going to be my next lens.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

catchlight.. wrote:

The X100F comes with a charger...

Surprised you don't get one with your model? Fuji wisdom.

The one supplied for the X100F has a long cord attached, but I have one now that plugs in much like a canon charger. It is available from Amazon. Look at the details to differentiate the two types.

If you buy a second battery be sure the model number searches out to be genuine Fuji. There is an optional larger capacity Fuji battery available and worth the extra.

A cable is cheaper than a charger.

I ordered two batteries with a charger. I have used these for most of my cameras.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07KQ6SJQT/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Don, the 2nd son Loc: Crowded Florida

[quote=le boecere]Jerry, I'm wondering why you'd give up your a6000 kit so early. ??? Wondering as well.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Delderby wrote:

Hi Jerry
I have found that the best way to set up a new mirrorless camera is go straight in to the Rec Menu and starting at pg1 #1 work through the lot - because that will give you the alternatives immediately - for example, JPG fine or standard, or RAW+ JPG fine, or color standard or color vivid - and so on. If you get stuck that is the time to look at the user manual. Same with tools menu. Custom can come a bit later.
That is what works for me. Have much fun.

Thanks. I went through the basic setup with date, raw, not shooting without a card, etc.

bobmcculloch Loc: NYC, NY

Good luck, enjoy

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

RKL349 wrote:

Jerry, I have the 18-55mm Kit lens & the 55-20... (show quote)

Thanks for that. I think the 27mm will come first. Then I'll look for something longer.

digit-up Loc: Flushing, Michigan

jerryc41 wrote:

I received a new camera yesterday. Should I have bought it? Oh, you want to know what I take pictures of and also what it will do that my current camera won't. The answers: everything; I don't know.

Seriously, I got a Fuji X-T30 with 18-55mm lens. It arrived with free overnight delivery from Amazon. The reviews have been very good, and the comments by members here have also been very good. I spent only about thirty minutes with it, and I'll be gone all day today (no photo ops), so it's still a stranger to me.

Some comments:
*The controls are definitely different, nothing like Nikon. I guess the controls and Menu will take some getting used to.
*I like having the shutter speed dial right on top - just like old film cameras.
*It didn't come with a battery charger, just a cable. The cable connects with what looks like a micro USB, but it isn't. I'll have to find out what it is and buy more. I'll also be buying extra batteries and a charger.
*I was thinking this would be a good travel/compact camera, like my a6000. Nope! The body is compact, but the lens is larger than the camera.

*The two manuals (English and Spanish) are over 300 pages long, nice to see.
*I'll be spending time on YouTube looking at setup suggestions, since the Menu and controls are so foreign to me.
*The lens cap is similar to the one I hate on the a6000. It's almost impossible to get it onto the lens, especially with the lens hood in place. If Xume makes a magnetic adapter that small, I might get one of them and a clear filter. I'll use that instead of a lens cap.
*Eventually, I'll have to get a zoom lens of 200mm or more.
*Depending how I like the small leather(?) strap, I might use an OP/TECH that I already have.
*From the small amount of time I've spent with it, I like it, and I look forward to doing a lot of shooting tomorrow. I think this and the D750 will be my two main cameras, and the a6000 will go to a new home.

If any of you have any tips or suggestions, I'd be glad to get them. I'm sure comments related to the X-T20 and X-T3/2 would apply.

I received a new camera yesterday. Should I have ... (show quote)

I bought five Fuji lenses, and they really are terrific. One I bought for its’ size and versatility, the 27mm pancake lens. Nothing wrong with it at all. I wish I could remember where I got it from, because I only paid $225 for it NEW. I suggest that you shop around for it, it’s worth it (225) but 449...?? Hard to swallow. I guess Fuji just realized it’s true value. Good luck !! I really like my X-T20, and Fuji glass.👍

Soul Dr. Loc: Beautiful Shenandoah Valley

Jerry, I have the X-T20, X-T2 and the X-T100. I like them all. I too had the A6000, but sold it after I started getting into the Fuji cameras.
Nothing wrong with A6000, just like the way the Fujis are much easier to use and set up.
If you want a little more reach you might consider getting the XC 50-230mm lens. It is a little cheaper than any of the XF zooms, but it does not lack in getting quality pictures. I have one and am really pleased with it.

will