The ultimate evolution of paraxial from S to T-Evaluation of Fuji X 100T

IT 168 Evaluation Fuji X 100 series can definitely be said to be one of the best outsole DC in the paraxial digital era. Fuji X 100 retro shape design has left a deep impression on many people, from the first generation to the third generation. The new upgraded model X 100T released on Photokina this year can be said to be the most comprehensive at present. In addition to a small optimization of image quality, most other functions have been optimized, such as control, electronic shutter, hybrid viewfinder, and Wi-Fi function (which can be connected to a primary imaging printer). These evolutionary points are invisible between the lines, and only those who have used the first and second generation X 100 can understand them. I'll tell you what changes have taken place in Fuji X 100T.

Paraxial camera is the most popular camera in the past movie era. With the development of the digital age, there is only Fuji in Germany except Leica. Fuji's paraxial camera is also different from the traditional paraxial camera, basically following the design concept and operation experience of paraxial camera, and then the interior is the product of the digital age. It can be said that Fuji's camera is the perfect combination of paraxial camera and digital camera, which is also the most important concept of Fuji camera and gives people a feeling. To put it bluntly, Fuji gave up this feeling, and it is estimated that fans will vomit and drown.

Fuji X 100T adopts 1600 pixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor and EXR Processor II image processor, and is equipped with an equivalent 35mm f/2 Fuji Dragon lens. The main improvement is to upgrade the hybrid viewfinder, and the control (1/3 aperture ring, command dial, direction key and seven function keys) has also been strengthened. In addition, the long-awaited WiFi function is added to support 1/32000s mute electronic shutter.

In the past, we thought that both S and T were too complicated and always thought that they represented special meanings. Later, I learned that S stands for the second "second" in Fuji products. T stands for third place. As the name implies, these letters represent serial numbers, and there are not many articles on product naming, but we have listened to the feedback from users and many professional photographers and improved the products step by step, which is the embodiment of being responsible to users.

"The main evolution from S to T:

Perfection of hybrid viewfinder

Five-dimensional keys are opened as four custom keys, plus two other Fn, making a total of seven.

The display screen is upgraded to 3 inches with 1.04 million pixels.

1/32000 second electronic shutter

You can shoot remotely with a mobile phone/tablet computer through Wi-Fi, or you can directly connect to an imaging printer.

Comparison of fuji X 100T/X 100S appearance.

"Assessment summary:

Fuji X 100T is the perfect version of the first two generations, and it has finally been upgraded to the point where it can be recommended by people with conscience. The first is the enhanced version of the hybrid viewfinder, which allows many users to experience the fast manual focusing of the viewfinder. The focusing part cut from the optical image is a great progress of X 100T. The second is the humanization of the control experience. The configuration of seven custom keys can be set by different people to adapt to their own operating habits. The third is the guarantee of image quality. Although the picture quality has not changed from the previous generation S, the picture quality is enough for people to use with confidence. F2' s large aperture, equivalent to a focal length of 35mm, is undoubtedly the best choice for humanistic photographers, documentary photographers and street photographers. The fourth is the configuration of functions, which can be well integrated with our primary image products, and the configuration of Wi-Fi has also been upgraded to a level that most digital cameras can't reach. Although other brands of digital cameras can also be connected to printers to print photos, there is absolutely no such feeling as Fuji. The last thing I want to talk about is focusing. I found out from official website that its autofocus speed has not improved, so I still want to send Fuji a sentence "focusing needs to be improved".

"Purchase opinion:

To tell the truth, if you are a humanistic photographer and a documentary photographer, Fuji X 100 series is a very good backup choice for you, but the first generation X 100 is not recommended. After all, its focusing speed is famous. But X 100T evaluated today is definitely the best choice. There is only one reason, that is, Fuji X 100T can bring you a retro control experience that other products can't.

From the upgrade point of view, if you buy X 100, then improve it and change it. Fuji X 100 series products have all been used, and X 100T can really meet the shooting needs. And the first generation of users can change it quickly, don't take a "bellows" as a baby.

From the price point of view, the machine just listed soon, considering the price alone, is certainly not much cheaper. Of course, X 100S is the best choice. At present, the price of X 100S in JD.COM is 5888 yuan.

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The price is moderate. After comprehensive consideration of various factors, Bian Xiao still thinks that X 100T is the most worth buying, but it is not the current 7999 yuan.

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It is most appropriate to wait until the price tends to X 100S. Of course, I don't stop local tyrants from buying directly.

"Appearance has not changed.

Fuji X 100T's paraxial design not only retains the appearance, but also makes some reservations on the control buttons, such as the dial of aperture and shutter speed, so I won't say much. Most Fuji products are probably designed in this way. The measurements of Fuji X 100T are 126.5mm (width) x 74.4mm (height) x 52.4mm (thickness). Compared with the previous two generations, the overall fuselage curve is more rounded and comfortable.

Seen from the top and both sides of the fuselage, the layout of X 100T and X 100S is the same. There are still shutter speed adjustment dial, exposure compensation dial (up to 3EV), shutter release/open key and Fn custom button at the top. The top operation is no different from X 100S, except that the Fn key has changed color.

▲ The left side of the fuselage is the focus mode switch lever. (left: X 100T, right: X 100S)

▲ left X 100T, right X 100S.

There is an interface on the right side of the fuselage. Different from X 100S, the MIC interface is added, and the original USB interface can support offline charging at present, which means that we can charge with our usual Android phone charger without carrying a charger, and what's more, we can support mobile power charging.

▲ left X 100T, right X 100S.

The big change is the back of the fuselage. The layout of the keys here is also completely different, which is more humanized and easier to get used to when operating. For example, the viewfinder mode button in X 100S, that is, the button to switch the LCD screen and viewfinder, was laid out at the bottom, which made it difficult for people who didn't know what this button was for to understand. Now the layout is directly under the viewfinder, which is more acceptable visually and habitually.

▲ Upper X 100S and lower X 100T.

Then there is the setting method of five-dimensional direction keys, which is completely absorbed by the feedback from many users. The focus/delete, macro, white balance and flash buttons with single functions have been directly changed into customizable buttons. And the Q key is lifted up and lined up, which is simple and beautiful, greatly preventing the possibility of misoperation.

▲ The button layout on the left is easy to understand. (upper x 100, lower X 100T)

"abstract:

The appearance of Fuji X 100T has not changed, but the fuselage curve has been optimized, which improves the comfort of use, and you really can't feel it without careful experience. Then the layout of the keys is more beautiful and concise, which prevents unnecessary misoperation and is more humanized; Finally, the configuration of custom keys, it can be said that anyone who uses this machine can get started quickly according to their own habits.

"Manipulation is very different.

The so-called "big control difference" of Fuji X 100T mainly refers to the configuration of six custom Fn keys and the upgraded hybrid viewfinder, which changed the previously fixed five-dimensional direction key into four Fn custom keys, and the overall control was improved. The hybrid viewfinder adds the function of focusing and ranging, and the focusing accuracy is more accurate when using the viewfinder.

The control of Fuji X 100S is very good, which is reflected in the aperture ring, shutter dial and exposure compensation dial. With these, it is very simple and easy to control a series of daily parameters.

Starting from X 100S, the damping feeling of the aperture ring is smooth and the adjustment is smooth. With the symmetrical convex part, it is easy to distinguish it from the focus ring to prevent misoperation, not to mention the scale on it to indicate the aperture index.

On the basis of X 100S, X 100T adds four Fn custom keys, which makes the camera play more convenient and meets the needs of most users. Among the seven Fn keys, you can change the key function at will according to your own habits. The adjustable options are: photometry, ISO, animation, autofocus mode, focus area, AF frame correction, flash mode, flash compensation, selection of custom settings, priority face, preview effect, high performance, RAW, wireless communication, lens replacement, shutter type, creative filter, multiple exposure, macro shooting and so on.

▲Q key menu interface

The functions that Fn can customize can actually be adjusted in the Q-key shortcut menu, but they are not as intuitive as Fn. The significance of the Q-key shortcut menu is to quickly adjust most functions.

The adjustable thumbwheel design on the back of the fuselage can rotate 360 degrees without gap after improvement, and the improvement of small details brings humanized experience. On the previous X 100 and x 100, it was difficult to shake left and right. This kind of operation will hurt your hand if it takes a long time, and it is inefficient from the adjustment situation.

▲ The screen comes out as soon as it is compared (up X 100S, down X 100T).

The LCD screen of Fuji X 100T has increased from 2.8 inches to 3.0 inches, and the number of pixels in the LCD screen has also increased from 460,000 to 1.04 million.

"abstract:

Fuji X 100T is the most perfect manipulation in the history of X 100 series, which reveals human nature everywhere. Personally, I think it would be nice to have such control. I hope that Fuji X 100 series can work hard on focusing and image quality in the future. I really don't want to live in Fuji without Quan Huafu.

"Replace the hybrid viewfinder.

The previous hybrid viewfinder will have a certain sense of time difference, which is almost negligible at X 100T. In the process of shooting, manual focusing of viewfinder is a headache. After the upgrade and improvement of X 100T, in the optical viewfinder mode, you can focus manually like a rangefinder, which is very clear. This technology is also unique to Fuji. It is displayed by cutting out some images from the optical image, so the adjustment and focusing here are successful, and generally it will not be out of focus again.

▲ Image from Fuji official website.

When using the optical viewfinder, the accurate shooting area will be displayed in real time while focusing, without considering the problem of focusing first and then composing or focusing first. The box is our shooting range.

▲ Fast switching lever for three modes of viewfinder.

The viewfinder can switch the above three modes, which can be easily switched in front of the fuselage, and the viewing experience in each mode is different.

"High-speed electronic shutter

▲ Changing the shutter type needs to be changed from the menu.

X 100T with electronic shutter is adopted, and the shutter speed reaches1/32,000t, which exceeds the high-speed shutter of most cameras on the market, and can really achieve silent shooting.

Under ultra-high-speed exposure, even under direct sunlight, other scenes can be preserved as much as possible. It is more meaningful for shooting snow scenes.

"The resolution is consistent with X 100S.

Fuji has said that it will maximize the image quality of APS-C, so if it is not for burning the boat, it is estimated that it will not upgrade pixels and change sensors. Generally, some optimization will be done on the original basis. According to the convention of X series mirrorless cameras, the image quality of X 100T is basically the same as that of X 100S. After all, the sensors, image processors and lenses that affect the image quality are still16.3 megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II image sensor and Fuji Long 23mm f/2.0 lens (equivalent to 35mm). We tested in the evaluation room and got the best resolution below.

The best resolution of Fuji X 100T center is F4. Except for the maximum aperture F2 and the minimum aperture F 16, the resolutions of other apertures are basically above 3000. The overall level is relatively stable, and the central resolution of the two-pole limit aperture is also good.

The best resolution of Fuji X 100T edge is on F8, while the resolution under other apertures is also outstanding, basically at 2500+. It can be said that the control of the aperture can be more casual when shooting, but we should also pay attention to the depth of field caused by the aperture, so it is not suitable for taking landscape photos under large aperture. It is more suitable to shoot with F5.6 or F8.

After a rigorous running test, let's take a look at the real performance of Fuji X 100T resolution through real shooting.

Judging from the real shooting, the texture of the old man's head shot at the best resolution is very clear, and this clear texture can be achieved without increasing the sharpening setting in the machine. It can be said that most small digital cameras are killed in seconds, which is also in the top three compared with the same type of outsole DC. From the screenshot of the coin, we are presented with a very real degree of reduction. The other two screenshots are also detailed.

"Summary of the resolution:

From running to real shooting, the performance is very popular, and it is very rare to achieve such a resolution under APS-C. From my personal point of view, Fuji X 100T is definitely a very good backup machine for street shooting and humanistic photographers. Too bad it wasn't Quan Huafu. If it is Quan Huafu, it is worth 20,000 yuan.

"Sensitivity test: Like X 100S, ISO3200 is available.

The test of sensitivity is mainly to see how the image quality of this machine is in low light and whether it is suitable for hand-held shooting at night. Let's take a look at the high sensitivity performance of X 100T (standard noise reduction):

From Fuji X 100T sensitivity 100% slice, we can see that some noise appears in ISO 3200. The previous sensitivity performance is very clear, the dark details remain intact, and ISO6400 begins to appear color cast. According to the evaluation criteria, it is determined that ISO3200 is available, and its limit ISO 5 1200 can only be used for emergency, but not for 100% large drawing.

"Wi-Fi: remote shooting, photo transmission and connection with instax SHARE smartphone printer SP- 1.

Compared with the previous X 100T series cameras, Fuji X100T has a great change, that is, it has added the popular Wi-Fi function. In addition to remote shooting and photo transmission that everyone has, you can also directly connect to the primary imaging printer SP- 1 via Wi-Fi. Because Bian Xiao is not interesting or fancy, I won't explain it here. If you want to know, please go to official website to inquire. Let me show you the remote shooting and photo transmission of Fuji X 100T.

▲ In the camera, just press the wifi key or find wireless communication in the menu, and you can start the above interface.

▲ Connect Fuji X 100T.

▲ The interface after successful connection can adjust many shooting parameters in the mobile APP.

▲ Photo sharing function is quick and convenient, and you can set the size of the transmitted photos.

"abstract:

Fuji's Wi-Fi remote shooting and photo transmission function is a good experience among a few manufacturers. The connection process is very simple and easy, and it is easy to know what it is used for when operating on the APP. With the addition of Wi-Fi, this humanistic camera can share photos at any time when taking documentary photos, or some photographers can use this function to hand in photos.

"filtering function

At present, most cameras will consider adding filter function. The more this function is configured, the better. What matters is the real effect. Fuji has always been a manufacturer of nostalgic film style, so its filters include film analog filters and creative filters, which are different from other filters and are a reflection of Fuji color.

▲ movie simulation effect

▲ Creative filter effect

"Remarks:

This evaluation is mainly to test and explain the upgrade point of Fuji X 100T, and other places not mentioned are similar to the previous generation X 100S. Friends who want more information can go and have a look.

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