Canon G1X also coming. Finally a big sensor PnS which many kept asking for but
strange no excitement shown for this camera.

http://1.s.img-dpreview.com/files/news/112.../G1X.jpg?v=1301

Fuji just announced this. Maybe they will recall our x10 and replace the sensor.
Wait for answer on 12/03/12

"Fujifilm has said it will provide a 'definitive solution' to the white orb blooming problem on its X10 enthusiast compact camera. No further details are available at this point but Fujifilm UK, speaking at the Focus 2012 show in Birmingham UK, said that it is aware of customer concerns and that there will be making a full statement on March 12th."

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Added on March 6, 2012, 7:48 amThe lower left pic is actually ok to me. Even though the 2 street light have orbs
in the middle they are still nicely star shaped.

This post has been edited by enviro: Mar 6 2012, 07:48 AM

The x10 is only 3 months old. Too early for them to give up and dump this camera.
If fuji dont solve this problem their sales for the next 12 mth or so product life will
be badly affected not to mention their reputation and other models and future models. somehow I feel
they will not forget us the early buyers. If they do then they better commit harakiri

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Added on March 8, 2012, 1:27 pmhttp://dreuxsawyer.blogspot.com/2012/02/re...-uv-filter.html

This post has been edited by enviro: Mar 8 2012, 01:33 PM

I use the camera like you so I have not even upgraded the firmware. At a popular
US forum the problem is hotly debated with some cursing Fuji so if thy cannot solve the
technical problem then they should follow apple iphone 4 experience and offer refund to
those unhappy customers.



This post has been edited by enviro: Mar 13 2012, 04:50 AM

lets hope the orb fix will not changes the x10 performance such as IQ in
a bad way. I will wait for others to take the plunge first.

Someone posted on dpreview "Today is X10 Day " we are waiting !!

Ha ha US n UK Office hours starts in 1 hour. X10 owners worldwide looking forward to Fuji
announcement like kids on christmas day . Hope we are not dissapointed.
Funny that a point and shoot camera can get so much attention.

Announcement out but no final solution as yet. Fuji basically confirmed
last firmware update causes the x10 to increase ISO when shooting
bright lights which we know didnt work.
They also say a new sensor will be available in late May but did not say
if early buyers will be given replacement.

March 12, 2012

The FUJIFILM X10 and X-S1 digital cameras were made available by Fujifilm late last year, and have been generally very well received by customers, who admire the excellent picture quality, manual zoom lens and viewfinder.

However, we did receive some inquiries concerning the so-called ‘white disc’ or ‘blooming’ occurrence, where exceptional highlights in the picture can appear as strongly delineated rounded shapes. This ‘blooming’ effect can occur with all digital cameras which use CMOS sensors, to varying degrees. It can also occur with the X10 and X-S1 when shooting in certain conditions, e.g. cars with front lights shining in dark night scene. The X10 and X-S1 are fitted with a very advanced sensor, which gives excellent picture quality and low noise, but which does give a different ‘blooming’ effect from other cameras.

Fujifilm has a long-standing history of delivering top quality products to the market. In response to our customers’ comments, we have worked hard to find an improvement to reduce the ‘blooming’ effect of the X10 and X-S1. Below are the actions we have undertaken.

In February, we announced a firmware upgrade for the X10 (version 1.03) which does reduce the white disc occurrence specifically in EXR mode. It works by identifying scenes that are likely to get ‘white disc’ blooming. When the camera recognizes such a scene, it automatically increases the ISO and optimizes DR (dynamic range). As the ISO increases, the white discs are less evident. * New firmware for the X-S1 will be available from March 21, 2012.

We will also develop a modified sensor, which will more universally resolve the ‘white disc’ blooming effect in all modes. We are working hard to make this new sensor available from late May 2012.

We encourage any customer with an X10 and X-S1 who has experienced the ‘white disc’ phenomenon to call their local authorized Fujifilm service centre.

Fujifilm is committed to delivering the highest quality products to the photographic community, and is happy to provide this improvement.

This post has been edited by enviro: Mar 13 2012, 04:53 AM

It was nice of Fuji Malaysia to reply your email fast and with good news too. The few
times I called them with other problems, I was well served. Kudos to you Fuji Malaysia.

Lots of time to do the switch (and to see if it works)
Thanks Joseph Hahn for getting us the good news.

All X10 can produce orbs regardless of serial numbers until they stick a new sensor into
the camera in may. I am sure they will rename it then. Actually daytime easier to get
orbs due to low iso selected. Snap photos of cars parked under the sun in the
afternoon and view those sun glare spots at 100% (press main command dial) in the
camera lcd and you will surely see them. Normal viewing size they are hard to see.

Yeah, Look at step 5 in the manual

I am going to email fuji Malaysia to join the queue for a new sensor. If they need
proof, I will send them this photo.

Try shooting from outside your car. On a sunny day ISO 100, speed 1/600, f5, 112mm. P mode
I tried all the modes all the same can produce orbs. If i increase ISO to 800 ,1/1800, f9 ,112mm
P mode the orbs are gone. Dont forget to view at 100%.

Only reported to affect X10 but some X10 owners are in denial and thinks their
camera are special and not affected. I am sure Fuji will be very happy these
owners will not be claiming the new sensors in May.

This is normal result for ALL X10 until new sensor is fitted. You just have to
want to shoot to get it. After that it is easy to replicate.

Good copy bad copy means quality control problem at production. Fuji
would not resort to expensive sensor replacement if this is the case.

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Added on March 27, 2012, 8:35 amShoot a few photos night and day to get orbs. After sensor replacement shoot the
same scenes again at same settings to see if problem is solved.

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Added on March 27, 2012, 8:57 amYes we know how to avoid orbs. It is using higher ISO and avoiding bright light source.
We X10 owners have to thank those owners who agressively attacked Fuji on this
issue until they gave in and promised us new sensors. If they kept quite Fuji would have
waited until they launch X20 ? to solve the issue and save tons of money.

This post has been edited by enviro: Mar 27 2012, 09:02 AM

I copy from photobucket and paste here. Maybe others can explain better.

http://www.malaysiawatchforum.com/index.ph...pic,1228.0.html

The on/off switch on the x10 is not well designed in my opinion. First it does not
feel precise. Instead of click"on"click "off" it is like going over a bump feeling when "on"
and going over bump again to "off." Real cheap feeling. Another problem is if you
dont shoot for more than 2 min. it will go to sleep mode. Other cameras you just press
shutter button and it will wake up ready to shoot again. On the x10 you have to twist
lens to switch "off" and then twist the lens to switch "on" again before you can shoot
again. If you are playing tourist at some spot then you have to"on"and "off" the
camera too often.

User problem my foot, pls understand the issue : . Turn off sleep mode battery
flat lah.The battery life already shitty.It is the stupid camera cannot get out of sleep
mode by half pressing the shutter like other cameras. Who dont know sleep mode can
be switched off. :

X10 modified sensor has been tested. Initial result indicates orb
issue solved.

http://www.dpreview.com/news/2012/04/26/Fu...hite-orb-update

Ken Rockwell has this to say

"POP Photo magazine just tested the RX100 (page 80, Sept 2012 issue), and high ISO performance is horrible, with only an ISO 400 maximum acceptable speed. Forget it if you were mislead into thinking the RX100 has a DSLR sensor, it's just a little sensor with a big marketing campaign behind it.


If you want a posh point and shoot for $650 with a small sensor, get the Fuji X10 for $100 less with far better mechanics, much faster zooming and handling and a faster lens (Sony markets as "f/1.8," but the RX100 lens is only f/4.9 at the long end):"

This post has been edited by enviro: Aug 25 2012, 08:48 AM

Fujifilm XF1 announced. Pleasantly surprised that it is smaller than X10.
Looks highly pocketable and not too expensive at about RM1500. Might get
this or the new Canon S110 ( like the new touchscreen)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iE-PRQHs6T8