u02bnpx Loc: NW PA

I just bought a mint condition Fuji x100s, and I'm curious about the way(s) in which many owners of the camera use it. Specifically, how many use the "A" setting as the dominant setting? I know that this setting is the equivalent to the "P" setting on my Canon SLRs, which is what I use at least 75% of the time. My main concern with the Fuji is that, unlike my SLRs, the Fuji will "select" an ISO that is too high. Thanks for any advice you might care to pass along.

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

I use A a lot and set the ISO myself. For flash I like SP with manual ISO

rebride

One of the strengths of the Fuji X cameras is high ISO image quality.
It has certainly freed me up to be able to stick with the aperture I wish to use. ISO is now the last component of the exposure triangle of concern as long as minimum shutter speed is maintained.
Auto ISO has now become a viable option.

cthahn

There is only one person who knows how to use the settings on your camera. You obviously do not know how to use or understand your equipment.

stephena Loc: Carmel, Indiana

"A" setting together with a medium high ISO like 400 or 800 is a good place to start learning the 100s. Then begin to vary the lens opening or the shutter speed tp understand what the camera does. Take lots of shots; you always can delete them if not keepers: it's not expensive like film was years ago. While doing this, one at a time, vary your white balance, and the dynamic range in the basic default setting using the "Q" button. Take lots of shot to see what is happening. Then vary the film simulations from default settings through the entire offering while taking lots of shots. Do all this stuff in all degrees of daylight outside. Try the 3-stop ND filter from the Q settings. Then begin to vary the f-stop one opening at a time leaving the shutter speed on A. The vary your shutter speeds, one position at a time living the f-stop on A. Once you have an idea of these setting, then start over with A and go inside with a higher ISO like 1000 or 2000. Also use the pop up flash. 4 or 5 months of this will pretty much teach you what the 100s can do. . . . Steve

rebride

That one person has mysteriously gone missing. You obviously are of little help or understanding.

AntonioReyna Loc: Los Angeles, California

I agree. We are here to help each other out, on the mundane, simple, and more complex stuff. We are at all different levels and share an interest in seeking the perfect image.

sueyeisert Loc: New Jersey

How helpful is you're response?? You don't need to respond if you can't help.

webturtle Loc: Tennessee

Try this link--it is very good on how he sets the camera for most shots.

http://www.kenrockwell.com/fuji/x100s.htm#rex

SquashFan

One of the great attractions of the X100S is how staggeringly good the A setting is. I am an experienced pro photographer who knows how to set a camera for any given situation, but leave the X100S in A 90% of the time. With the wonderful OVF this just lets you concentrate on what you are photographing, and you can be confident that the results will be good, especially when photographing people for which this camera is excellent.

I also leave the flash in auto setting as the X100S does a great job of adding fill when it is needed.

The way you can move from one mode to another by just deciding to move the shutter speed or aperture or both to a definite value is so much more intuitive than having to choose between P,S,A and M on a mode selector.

I would see how you get on with relying on the camera, and then just override it when you come across the odd situation where you know you can do better, which will probably be fairly few.

u02bnpx Loc: NW PA

I'd like to thank those who responded to my initial inquiry. With the exception of the compulsively insulting "cthahn," I have made good use of your suggestions, and I continue to learn more about the Fuji.

rpavich Loc: West Virginia

You can set the high ISO limit but you can also set the ISO to be just what it is...that way your ISO stays constant.

I tend to use the X cameras manually....but using Aperture priority works great also.

There is a great community of X100S users here...LOTS of good discussion.

http://www.fujix-forum.com/index.php/forum/64-x100-and-x100s-discussion/

If you need more help...don't hesitate to PM me. I've had an X100S, X-Pro1, X-E2 and now have an X-T1.

rebride

The only one person has arrived! What took you so long?? :thumbup: :thumbup: