The X100 is very sensitive to card speed. Class 4 is ok but start up and camera lock up while writing to the card is quite slow. I switched to a UHS-1 45mbps card initially and it was a HUGE improvement. Recently got a 95mbps card and it's even better.

My advice... Get the fastest card you can afford. For the X100, it makes a difference. Btw, make sure you format the card in camera and always lock the card before plugging it into a card reader. Some programs write hidden files onto the SD card which could also slow down the X100.

Quirky camera but I love it!

Thanks. I like how the light is highlighting the person in the frame.

Good choice!

You have to get an adapter to fit a filter to it. I bought my JJC adapter and hood on eBay but I think there are some local shops that carry it also.

No need the case. Normally I just use the lower section with a filter and hood. Looks really cool. Since you already have a filter no need the cap.

I bought this one from this buyer:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/49mm-JJC-LH-JX100-...4#ht_3260wt_958

If both are listed as JJC should be the same. Quite nice finishing to the adapter and hood. Pity my filter is black. Kinda spoils the look.

Should consider shipping and delivery times also before making a decision.... Good luck!

If I'm out shooting, this is what mine looks like...

Bottom half of ori leather case, JJC Adapter & hood with a Hoya filter. No need cap etc...

More shots from my X100...







Got a couple more on my blog:
http://theseech.blogspot.com/

Don't really shoot that much and I always make sure the battery is fully charged if I'm out shooting so I haven't needed a spare battery as yet. The ori battery is quite expensive though but there are many who use other brands bought on ebay etc.

All from this set taken at ISO800.

The X100 is quite decent at ISO3200.

Hmm... let me see if I can find some at ISO3200.

How about these...








All taken at ISO3200. Quite decent results....

Pics taken during a Porsche GT2 detail that I did...

http://prodetailing.blogspot.com/2012/01/p...reme-paint.html

Now all I need is the X-Pro1..... :-)

You spotted the soft release.... I like it but don't use it anymore. Although it does make it easier to depress the shutter and keep the camera still, it's quite easy to loosen itself and fall off. I don't know if it's because I bought a China made soft release or if that's the way its supposed to be. Has been off the camera for the past few weeks now. You want to buy it?

Dunno leh. I make sure it's tight but it still manages to loosen itself... Not sure if it's due to the design or manufacturing problem. Haven't tried any other soft releases so don't know if they're all like that.

Red is nice.... Combine it with a red Artisan & Artist strap. Nice!!!

Of course mine is China made!!!

Boeing photo in Empire had one.... Going for RM3.5++ if I'm not mistaken.

Looks great! Love your half case! Now all you need is an A&A red strap to compliment your half case and soft release. :-)

With the JCC filter adapter there should not be any clearance issues with the filter.

The only problem with the filter is some strange reflections from the filter especially when shooting into bright lights. Note the presence of the green alien blobs in the photo below:


Definitely caused by the filter as it's not present if you remove the filter. Am using a HOYA UV filter in case you're wondering.

The A&A Strap I prefer is this one:


Lovely red color.... but so $$$!!!!

Yes.... Remove the filter when shooting into bright lights. :-)

If there's a filter available that does not cause these blobs do let me know.

Got a link to your blog?

I agree with you. The X100 does take some getting used to. It's most definitely not a P&S camera. I love mine as well.....

Any strange green blobs when shooting straight at bright lights with the B+W? I posted an example above with my Hoya. If its the filter I may need to get a B+W.....