Pfirstinger - The fujifilm x-t1: 120 x-pert tips to get the most out of your camera

Rico Pfirstinger studied communications and has been working as a journalist, publicist, and photographer since the mid-80s. He has written numerous books on a diverse range of topics, from computing technology to digital desktop publishing to sled dog racing. He worked as the department head of special assignments for Hubert Burda Media in Munich, Germany, where he also served as chief editor for a winter sports website.

After eight years as a freelance film critic in Los Angeles, Rico now lives in Germany and devotes his time to digital photography and compact camera systems.

Rico writes the popular X-Pert Corner blog on FujiRumors.com and leads workshops called Fuji X Secrets where he offers tips and tricks on using the Fujifilm X-series cameras.

Rico Pfirstinger

The Fujifilm X-T1

111 X-Pert Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Camera

Rico Pfirstinger

Publisher: Gerhard Rossbach
Project Editor: Maggie Yates
Copyeditor: Maggie Yates
Layout: Petra Strauch
Cover Design: Rebecca Cowlin

ISBN 978-1-937538-59-0

1st Edition 2015
2015 by Rico Pfirstinger

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To start off, heres a brief overview of the buttons and controls on your Fujifilm X-T1:

Fig. 1: X-T1 frontal view: focus selector (1), lens release button (2), electronic lens contacts (3), X-Trans sensor (4), AF assist lamp (5), flash sync terminal (6), front Fn button (7), front command dial (8)

Fig. 2: X-T1 top view: on/off switch (1), shutter button (2), top Fn (function)/Wi-fi button (3), video recording button (4), exposure compensation dial (5), shutter speed dial/metering mode dial (6), ISO dial/DRIVE dial (7), hot shoe with protective cover (8), VIEW MODE button (9), diopter adjustment dial (10)

Fig. 3: X-T1 rear view: electronic viewfinder (1), tiltable LCD monitor (2), Q (Quick menu) button (3), Focus Assist button (4), rear command dial (5), status indicator lamp (6), AF-L button (7), AE-L button (8), playback button (9), delete (trash) button (10), selector keys (also rear Fn buttons) (11), MENU/OK button (12), DISP/BACK button (13), metering mode dial (14), DRIVE dial (15)

Fig. 4: X-T1 left side view (with 18135mm zoom lens): USB/HDMI port cover (1), on/off switch for OIS (optical image stabilizer) (2), aperture mode switch (3), aperture ring (4), zoom ring (5), focus ring (6)

Youll also find PDF versions of the manual in different languages on the CD that comes with your camera. Please do yourself a big favor and thoroughly study this manual in order to get acquainted with the different functions of your X-T1, and dont forget that your lenses come with a user manual, as well.

This book doesnt replace the X-T1 camera manual; it builds on it as an enhancement to the existing user manual, with valuable tips and background information about how to use the various features and functions of the X-T1 and make the most of your equipment.

In case you have misplaced your printed user manuals and camera CD or want to update to a newer edition of a manual, you can obtain downloadable PDF versions in all supported languages by clicking here. There, you will also find addendums that cover new features and changes based on firmware updates.

The X-T1 is quite a compact camera, which means that the rechargeable battery is also rather small. Depending on how you use your camera, a fully charged battery will last for 250 to 500 shots. When the battery indicator changes from three to two bars, you have already used up more than half of its energy. When the indicator shows one remaining red bar, its almost time to replace the battery.

Your X-T1 is using NP-W126 rechargeable batteries. This type of battery is also used in Fujifilms X-Pro1, X-E1, X-E2, X-M1, X-A1 and X-A2 cameras, and can be interchanged between these models. You can obtain NP-W126 batteries from Fujifilm or compatible products from a variety of third-party vendors. Not all aftermarket batteries offer the same quality and capacity as the Fujifilm batteries, but third-party products tend to be significantly cheaper, so you can buy more of them.

The aftermarket not only offers spare batteries, but also chargers that work with regular power outlets, USB ports, or a cars cigarette lighter jack. This way, you can charge your batteries not only at home or in your hotel room, but also on your computers USB port or when you are traveling in a car or plane.

Fig. 5: Some third-party chargers can get their power from more than one source, such as power outlets, USB ports, and car cigarette lighter jacks

While traveling, dont forget that different countries use different formats for power outlets, so you may want to carry a suitable travel adapter. A particularly small and practical solution is the Apple World Travel Adapter Kit. It contains adapters for North America, Japan, China, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Korea, Australia, and Hong Kong. The adapters connect directly to the charger that comes with your X-T1 (no cable required). Of course, you can also use them with chargers for your Apple device (iPhone, iPad, MacBook, etc.).