3 thoughts on “Fujifilm X100T 16 MP Digital Camera (Silver)”

1. 256 of 268 people found the following review helpful

   
   If you are a film generation Photographer you should get this Camera. You will be doing your self a big favor., November 17, 2014

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   Mike –

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   This review is from: Fujifilm X100T 16 MP Digital Camera (Black) (Electronics)

   Let me give you some background, so you can calibrate my review.
   I am a Nikon shooter, going back to 70’s. I still shoot film with my Nikon F100 and Contax G2. I switched to Digital in 2000 when Nikon came out with D1x. My current Digital setup is a Nikon D800 and a D600. I always wanted a Digital G2 so I tried the Fuji X-pro1 when it came out and I hated it. So I got a Sony NEX-7 as a take-every-where camera. Was not happy with the NEX’s Menu system and controls but it did the job. Fast forward to November 2014. With some hesitation, I ordered the X100T. Now lets talk about this thing.
   Ignore every thing you read about X100 or X100s. If you are interested in this camera ignore all reviews done before X100T.

   First and foremost it is a very good APS-C sensor camera. It dose what it should do and IQ is right up there with the best of APS-C world. But it is more than that when it come to usability and handling. It works and feels like a film camera and it is a pleasure to use.

   The build quality is great and feels solid even though it is lighter than I thought it would be. But when my wife picked it up she said it was heavier than she thought. Oh well.

   Auto focus is there, both accuracy and speed. IQ is there. ISO performance is there.
   The manual focus system is a dream to use. Even though it is just a Fly by Wire focus adjustment. The manual focus ring feels like it is mechanical and it is dampened. Kudos to Fuji for getting it. It makes you want to turn off the autofocus so that you can just play with the manual focus ring.
   One of my biggest disappointments with X-pro1 was the Fly-By-Wire focus systems’s delayed feed back. The X100T has a very direct and quick feed back.

   Now if you have had X100 or X100s and really liked it. You will love X100T. The new OVF improvements alone is worth the upgrade. And lots of small improvements with everything else. The new LCD in OVF is not a gimmick, even though at first I thought it was but it really works.

   And If you are like me and new to Fuji X world, think about this, a good 35mm-f1.8 lens from Nikon will cost you almost $600.00 and you have to change lenses. I hate changing lenses. This 35mm f2.0 camera always is ready to be used. And it fits in my bag in the same hole as my 35mm lens. — Any way enough soap boxing.

   The WiFi works. I was really surprised that it did work out of the box and with no fuss. I have had so many bad experiences with WiFi connected devices that I was not going to even test it but being a technology geek I just could not help myself.
   It plane worked and it was fast. You can look at the images while they are in the camera from the iPhone, you can control the Camera (tethering with lots of controls) and you can download the images to the iPhone and post them online with in seconds.

   Not much bad to report, I have only a few small negative things to say.

   1-The Exposure metering system is not as good as the Nikon system. It is not even as good as the entry level D3300. But it is very useable and the ergonomics of the camera is such a way that it allows me to use the exposure compensation on the fly to adjust the exposure. It will take some time to get used to it like any other camera. One helpful thing is that it has WYSIWYG live view capability and I can gage the exposure quickly.
   2- Another issue is the battery life. But I think I may not be a good judge here since most of my experience comes from DSLRs and SLRs which usually all have a great battery life but I think this is a bit on the low side.
   3- The on/off button is on the mushy side but all the other buttons and Dials are excellent.
   Believe it or not that is it.

   So, If you are a film generation Photographer you should get this Camera. You will be doing your self a big favor. It is so much fun to use. I hope this help some of you, make up your minds.

   Mike

   Update 11/21/2014:
   A friend called and was upset that his new X100t was overexposing at f2 and he could consistently reproduce the problem.
   Asked if I had the same issue. Actually I do, But it is by design.
   Fuji X100t like any other Leaf Shutter system. Has limitation on how fast it can open and close the Leaf shutters. So the Camera limits the shutter speed to 1/1000 sec at f2. This will push the camera to over expose images if the scene is very bright. That is why Fuji includes a 3 stop ND filter. You can activated the filter in the menu if you have to shoot at f2 in bright light. You can also assign the ND function to one of the 7 function keys if you get in to that situation a lot.
   So I thought I post the info here in case you did not know that. I could not find any info online to point him to, so if any one knows more feel free to add to the comments.

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2. 74 of 75 people found the following review helpful

   
   It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s capable. And isn’t that the most important part?, November 23, 2014

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   Christopher Lee (Grinnell, Iowa) –

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   This review is from: Fujifilm X100T 16 MP Digital Camera (Silver) (Electronics)

   The less between you and an image, the better. To that extent, many people have written that the camera is one that seems to disappear in the field. Maybe that’s true, but if it’s unobtrusive and fun, what’s the harm? I shoot mostly with Nikon gear (a D800, a 24-70, and a 70-200 + some primes), and that’s a blast. But while newer gear is very capable, and able to automate a great deal of hassle out of photography, you lose something by that as well.

   The X100T gives you extraordinarily potent manual controls, with three primary exposure variables mapped to real, tactile dials (shutter speed, aperture, and compensation). ISO is potentially just a button tap away, but an excellent Auto-ISO implementation takes care of that. Do you want to set it and forget it? The X100T can do that. Want to take every aspect of your shots into consideration from frame to frame? You can do that too. Either way, you can see the world through Fuji’s versatile viewfinders, which are as customizable as everything else on this camera.

   It is expensive, but if you can afford it, it’s heaps of fun. That said, the older X100 is enjoyable too– if a bit quirkier. Details after the jump.

   PROS
   + Build quality is excellent. The camera has enough heft to feel substantial in your hands, but not enough to be cumbersome. It’s large enough for my hands (and I have long fingers), but small enough to easily fit in a coat pocket. In Fuji’s (or an aftermarket) leather case, it’s an almost invisible addition to your daily carry. The dials are metal and have an audible, solid “snap” to them when adjusted, and the buttons have good feedback. There’s nothing about this camera that feels cheap.
   + Beautiful aesthetic. I hate retro styling on just about everything else, but the X100T makes it work. It’s a camera that definitely draws some attention if people get a chance to see it long enough, and one that can prompt some questions. That said, almost everyone who I’ve run into thinks it’s a film camera, and it’s almost unnoticeable on the street.
   + Abundance of controls makes adjustments easy and fast. You’ve got the aforementioned dials for exposure compensation, aperture, and shutter speed. On top of that, you have a full seven customizable function buttons, which can be used to engage a built-in 3-stop ND filter, change ISO, engage macro focusing, and on and on and on. Or, if you can live with three function buttons, you can use the four-way controller to directly move the autofocus point around the frame. The odd jog switch on the X100 is now a proper clickable dial, and can be used to fine-tune shutter speed. The viewfinder lever is easy to flick, the focus switch makes sense, and manual focusing, despite being fly-by-wire is a blast.
   + Fuji gives you unparalleled options for composition. I can’t stand shooting without a viewfinder, and the X100T’s rangefinder-styled optical finder is a joy to use. The framelines are bright and let you see the world outside your next shot, which is great for moving subjects. The EVF refreshes almost instantly, with virtually no lag, and having a live view of your exposure is wonderful. I personally am madly in love with Fuji’s electronic rangefinder mode, though, which I’m breaking out into a separate point below. The LCD on the back is sharp and pretty visible for a rear LCD, if composing that way is your style. I mind it much less than I do on most other compacts!
   + The electronic rangefinder is a blast. Some people will love it, some people will hate it. For me, it’s a joy to use and I think Fuji’s really done something special here. Basically, when you’re using the optical finder, Fuji allows you to pop up a tiny electronic display in the lower-right-hand-corner. That display can show either a focusing aid, or a 100% view of your composition. Given the optical finder’s framelines are approximate, if you want to have critical composition and be able to monitor exposure without sacrificing the directness of an optical view, it’s a lifesaver. But as a focusing aid, you can choose to view a magnified view of your autofocus point, a focus peaking display (regions of the image that are in-focus are outlined), or (my personal favorite), Fuji’s digital split image. In the last mode, you see a monochromatic display that is divided into four bars, and lining them up means your image is in focus (similar to rangefinders from the past). I find it’s accurate, fast, and truly enjoyable to use. Manual focus is not only usable, but fun.
   + Great image quality. The shooting experience is loads of fun, but image quality is important too. The 23mm (35mm full-frame equivalent) lens is very capable optically, and does a respectable job at all focal lengths. Even at close focus, stopping down just a bit (f/4 or f/5.6) will yield crisp images, whereas staying at f/2 allows you to produce some dreamy, soft images with an aesthetic of…

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3. 93 of 101 people found the following review helpful

   
   I Can Definitely Feel the Love With This Camera…., November 19, 2014

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   S. Gable “Nikon Nerd” –

   This review is from: Fujifilm X100T 16 MP Digital Camera (Silver) (Electronics)

   Earlier this year, I was looking for decent point and shoot camera to throw in my bag. Something lightweight and definitely portable. I had purchased a Nikon P7800 which I absolutely enjoy shooting with. My P&S was limited in image quality. While I do own a full frame Nikon DSLR, there are times when I don’t have the need or feel for lugging around heavy equipment with me. I started looking around for another type of camera and saw the APS-C compact cameras.

   I mainly shoot in Aperture mode and just about take pictures of everything that catches my eye. I enjoy taking pictures of people, animals, gardens, food/restaurants, buildings/architecture, landscapes, etc. Okay, I’ve mentioned I’m a Nikon user now let’s move on to my experience with this wonderful Fujifilm camera.

   I originally looked at getting the previous model, X100s. Then I saw rumors that a new model would be coming out later this year. I decided to “wait and see”. I’m glad I did. I ordered this camera from my local big box store (as Amazon was sold out of the silver model). In the meantime, I ordered an extra battery, an adapter, and a 49mm B+W Clear Nano Coating filter here on Amazon. Yes I’m a big fan of B+W filters.

   After receiving and unboxing the camera…I was surprised how good it felt in my hands. It’s definitely a beautiful camera. It has a solid feel. The buttons and dials are well placed. To me…very intuitive. The silver is a nice change for me and really stands out from my other black cameras.

   I charged the battery and the initial charge was around 2.5 hours. My back up battery took the same amount of time.

   There is a learning curve in using this camera. For me it’s with the menu system. While the menus are intuitive, I still have to get out of the Nikon-menu mode I’m so familiar with. Not a big issue. If I’m not mistaken, this camera has a lot of settings and user configurations and that’s a good thing to have.

   I’ve taken a few test shots (when time allows) and I’m still doing a bit of “learning” with this camera. Did I mention that this is my first Fujifilm camera?

   I’m glad I made this purchase. I’m going to enjoy growing with this camera and learning it’s capabilities.

   I’ve been looking for a wrist strap and a fun bag to carry this in.

   I will be back to update my review as I uncover additional accessories and camera usage. I do know some of you would like to see pictures as well. Stay tuned!

   ** 11/19/14: Using the Remote Control via iPhone **

   I downloaded the Fujifilm Camera Remote app for IOS. I was able to sync/connect my iPhone 5s with my camera. In the camera menu, go to the WiFi Connection setting to turn on. On the iPhone go to WiFi settings and the FujiFilm X100T will appear. Make the connection. I went into the FCR app and I was able to use the remote control feature from my iPhone and take pictures with the camera. In remote control on the iPhone you can see what the camera can see. When I pressed the shutter release on my iPhone, I could hear the camera focus and then take the picture. Other options in this app includes Browse the Camera, Receive, and Geotagging. I’ll be back to update my findings.

   ** 11/20/14 **

   I was looking for decent wrist strap that was durable, functional, and be able to thread through the camera’s eyelet. I found a Joby JB01271-PWW DSLR Wrist Strap (Charcoal) here on Amazon. It’s a braided nylon cord with a “stopper” that automatically adjusts around my wrist. The cord loosens when needed and when I pull up my wrist away from the camera, the stopper automatically tightens around my wrist. I was able to thread the flat part of the cord through the camera’s included metal triangle strap clip and protective leather cover. Unfortunately, I’m having an issue with uploading pictures here in this camera’s gallery. Will keep trying….

   ** 11/21/14 **

   The battery that came with the camera is white. The battery (backup) I ordered here on Amazon is a light gray color. They are both Fujifilm brand and both say “NP-95”. Amazon carries the two Fujifilm batteries (light gray and white). They call the white battery a newer model. Not sure what the real difference is.

   Update: the gray Fuji brand battery I’ve purchased through Amazon is starting to separate at the top. Not good for a Fuji product. I suspect is was a really old battery. I went ahead and ordered the white Fuji brand battery. Initial charge took 3 hours. I would highly recommend ordering the newer white Fuji brand battery over the older gray version. Plus the newer battery comes with a vinyl type case that protects the battery when traveling.

   ** 11/23/14 **

   I’m still enjoying my new camera. Still have a bit of learning curve to go through (buttons and menu)…

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