A couple of examples:. My only word of caution is that early model X's suffered from what became know as SAB, where the aperture blades would get stuck open or closed. Fuji repaired many under warranty and if it were me I would prefer to get one that had already been repaired or a late model unit. I am sure that there are many who will tell you that the virtues of the X still holds good. But you must remember that it has been replaced twice, also the price looks very good but I would double check the 'sticky blade' question at that price.
I am surprised no one has mentioned that already. Does the Fuji X10 0 still hold up today? Off course it does! Sure the more recent S and T models have updated technical specifications with higher resolution and X-Trans sensor, but as pointed out above many tend to favor colors and looks of the original sensor and the superbly sharp 23 mm F2 lens remains the same.
Firmware updates have transformed the X from being an "ugly duckling" to a quite well performing camera with decent auto-focus performance and even new features like Focus Peak Highlight as found in more recent cameras have been added over time.
Make sure you get firmware version 2. The X in any incarnation is a great tool and you will learn a lot about photography - and people you will get close. If you have accepted the single focal length lens idea no bag full of lenses or a kitty zoom , then in some odd fashion, the limitations of the X will set you free and photography will become much more engaging. Well, I will never sell my X and guess no one has ever bought a camera because of its resell value.
Good point on the sticky blades, I had SAB which Fuji repaired quickly but if it happened on a trip, it would be disaster. In my case it struck without warning, making the camera unusable until a factory repair. I would not buy a used X for that reason. Last summer I went to Paris.
Though I have a dslr, two zooms and a prime they all stayed at home. If you are a beginner and serious about learning about photography, the X with its single 23mm 35 equiv. While you can shoot the X series cameras in Program mode almost auto , the camera begs you get involved in all aspects of photography -- aperture, shutter speed, ISO, white balance, dynamic range, etc.
Yes, you may need to zoom a bit with your feet, but that will teach you about framing your shot. IMO, the X series cameras can be used without a lot of fiddling, but I find using it is a more deliberate process. It likes me to spend more thought and time for my shots. I think if you buy the X you'll look back at some point and say it was a great camera to develop your skills Of course, having said that, if you desire to build a system with interchangeable lenses, the other cameras you mentioned will serve you well.
Zach Arias' recommendations may be helpful In my opinion the original X is almost timeless. Sure, there have been 2 reincarnations of the camera but the original is to me something special. It's the one camera I never plan to part with. I thought X cameras with SAB were produced mainly in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarters of , so their serial numbers begin with 12, 13, and The letter doesn't matter. Mine starts with an 11, so I got one of the earliest versions produced.
No SAB, still going strong, and I'd never sell it. It's amazing. People who said that it's perfect for European cities are right. It is. I'd actually say that a 28 mm equivalent lens would have been better for taking photos of cities and old buildings, but I'm not complaining. I just remembered that some of my photos from my Europe trip can be seen in my profile.
Mind you, I'm not a professional or anything. You'd see better photos on Flickr, but at least these are taken by a regular photographer here. I have had an X for three years. It produces beautiful images and would be fine for travel if you do not need a zoom lens, or intend to buy one of the two add ons available to give a wider range of focal length.
I think your main concern should be reliability. How would it be if the camera developed a prolem while on tour? My own camera has been pretty reliable but has had to go back to Fuji once for a focus prolem. Risk is increased when buying a used camera. How old is it? How much use has it had? You may wish to consider having it serviced by Fuji before you leave. This advice would apply to any second hand camera as failure half way through a tour would be awful unless you have a back-up camera.
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There are some conversations on the web regarding this topic, including discussion of a field that starts with FPX XXXX, but most of the discussion centers around what appears to be a manufacturing date that's in the middle of a long character string that follows. Got it, so the serial number is just on the camera itself. Thanks for the info and for going to the trouble to check. Definitely passing this one up. Yeah I think I agree with you. I won't get into the details here because they're irrelevant but I'm pretty cautious about buying things on eBay and like I said in the OP, the seller did not seem shady whatsoever in the posting, in the messages we exchanged, or in their history of sold items.
Plus, the seller actually went ahead and added that pic to the pictures in the listing. Why would they do that if they were the ones that removed the serial number?
I don't think they even realize it's missing. That being said, something is definitely off here and I'm not gonna spend that kind of money unless everything is squeaky clean. Thanks for your input, everyone! Gonna keep looking. Always the cautious approach. If something doesn't feel quite right it is much better to walk away. This internal serial number is unique for the camera and it changes when there are repairs done on the camera. There is also a service that allows to search for stolen cameras using the EXIF internal serial number:.
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Nik Silver Efex Pro 3, one of the standout components of Nik Collection 4, is a black-and-white conversion tool that goes far further than the grayscale or black-and-white tools built into all-in-one photo apps.
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Started Nov 12, Discussions. Forum Threaded view. Nov 12, Hi guys, I'm looking to buy a used x and I've been scouring eBay recently. It's supposed to look like this , right? Am I right to be cautious or is this normal? Thanks in advance! Fujifilm FinePix X If you believe there are incorrect tags, please send us this post using our feedback form. Reply to thread Reply with quote Complain. Walk away fast. The serial number has been cut out.
This experience almost completely put me off the slowly emerging X Series for good. None the less, having invested in it, the camera did still accompany me on some travels, and on slow days I did often leave the Canon in the room and just carried the Fuji around. After much contemplation I soon took another Fuji gamble — on the XE1 when it came out. This was the one that was to lead me deeper down the pathway marked with an X. Being a self confessed hoarder meant that I was unlikely to ever get around to selling them.
Much to my amazement the X fired up straight away it had been back to Fuji twice for locking down , despite its lack of familiarity to me with no ISO top dial — as with the ILC X cameras I immediately felt that familiar affinity with it.
Yes the file sizes are now comparatively tiny 12 megapixel and the technical limitations and quirks are still there, and I constantly found myself looking for the WiFi button to transfer images to my phone. Comparatively the original X is a dinosaur now, and yet it is still a very capable image-making machine.
I may well dust it off on occasion, although from a practicality standpoint there seems little point in using it too often, other than for nostalgic reasons which, for me were frustrating in the first place.
If you still own one you may have had a similar journey to me — in which case you might well still wish to hold on to it and take it out for a spin now and again. The bugs and flaws are all part of that experience, and will surely make you appreciate newer versions. One day it could well be considered a classic, and I do still have a strange yet frustrated affinity for the camera.
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