Nothing but blurred or unsharp pictures!
  • DesalaberryDesalaberry
    Posts: 22
    I purchased a brand new x pro 1 and the 35mm lens last Saturday and set about getting familiar with it on Sunday. This included doing the firmware upgrade for both body and lens. I noticed that my x pro 1, although showing a very crisp sharp image in the rear viewfinder is unable to take an equally sharp photo. Every photo I have taken is blurred :-( I have compared each picture with the same picture taken with my x100 and confirm that each picture taken with my x pro 1 is blurred. I have played with each relevant setting and also factory reset each setting but still no improvement. Before I take it back to the shop I bought it from, I wanted to check whether I was missing a trick or doing something wrong. Any hints, tips or suggestions are most welcome.
  • MMitchellMMitchell
    Posts: 74
    Are you shooting in RAW?
    and if so what software are you using
  • jsirevaagjsirevaag
    Posts: 72
    Post a pic for us. Perhaps we can determine if it's due to motion, focal point, optics or processing. I have the opposite problem; my images often look soft on the EVF and/or screen but when uploaded to my computer are razor-sharp at my intended plane of focus.
  • peytonhogepeytonhoge
    Posts: 28
    How are you shooting? What settings? Can you show a pic and give your camera, exposure settings?
  • RogerRabbitRogerRabbit
    Posts: 629
    MMitchell said:

    Are you shooting in RAW?
    and if so what software are you using



    Why will raw or software make blurry pictures?
    Has op tried taking photo on very steady platform like tripod or bean bag? That is good way to make sure there is no user shake problem before warranty.
    "I can only agree with your first sentence." Quote karlbown
  • cosinaphilecosinaphile
    Posts: 1,063
    are you on manual make sure af is enabeled
    i shoot with the ricoh gxr and m mount module with adapted glass
    i shoot with the samsung ex1 and the ricoh gx 200
    i shoot with the ep1 and gf1 with adapted slr and rf glass
    i shoot with the x100 and the x10
  • DesalaberryDesalaberry
    Posts: 22
    Many thanks for all your helpful comments. Some answers to potentially help refine the problem:
    - The same issue occurs both shooting in RAW or not - I am avoiding RAW shooting as neither Photoshop nor Aperture can handle the file
    - I have no pic to post as I am travelling at the moment. That said, I have shot the same pics in the same manner with both the XP1 and the X100 and find the XP1 blurring but the X100 very sharp
    - I have not tried shooting using a tripod or steady platform as my comparison with the x100 led me to conclude that it wasn't me shaking!
    - I believe I am shooting in AF mode as the switch bottom right of the lens as you look at the camera is switched to the S position. Am I missing a trick here?
    Look forward to your further guidance.
  • peytonhogepeytonhoge
    Posts: 28
    You say you "believe" your shooting in AF. If you don't know, read the manual. Are you locking AF in? Again, how are you setting up your exposures?
  • steve1401steve1401
    Posts: 833
    The switch on the front determines the type of operation for the camera:

    M - Manual: you focus manually with the focus ring on the lens
    S (Single Servo) & C (Continuous): both engage the auto focus of the camera

    So, yes it appears you are shooting auto-focus.

    Check the settings for the AE-L AF-L button (Auto Exposure/Focus Lock). It is possible to make this 'sticky' so that once it is pressed it will fix focus/exposure and you need to press it once more to disengage. By default is isn't 'sticky' and it is only active while you press it. Could this be the issue? There is usually an icon that appears on the viewfinder when Exposure or Focus lock is on.

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  • DesalaberryDesalaberry
    Posts: 22
    All
    Many thanks once again for your helpful tips. I have now made it home and reviewed all the settings. None are causing my issue however I do have the blur warning symbol permanently showing on the viewfinder when I point the camera at the scene in front of me! And my pictures continue to be blurred. However, if I point the camera at the floor, the symbol disappears and my pictures are very sharp! I can only conclude that my new camera is defective and needs to be returned to the shop. Any other thoughts are welcome.
  • steve1401steve1401
    Posts: 833
    Doesn't sound great - give 'em a call...!

    Good luck :-)
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  • GreyelmGreyelm
    Posts: 142
    It sounds as if you have the camera set to macro mode.
  • DesalaberryDesalaberry
    Posts: 22
    Thx. Camera is most definitely not in Macro mode.
  • ArjayArjay
    Posts: 98
    Desalaberry said:

    ... None are causing my issue however I do have the blur warning symbol permanently showing on the viewfinder when I point the camera at the scene in front of me! And my pictures continue to be blurred. However, if I point the camera at the floor, the symbol disappears and my pictures are very sharp! I can only conclude that my new camera is defective and needs to be returned to the shop. Any other thoughts are welcome.


    The blur warning indicates that your camera is choosing a shutter speed that is too slow for hand-held shooting.

    Check the shutter speed display in your VF: Is the value smaller than 1/focal length of the lens you have connected to your camera? Then it's no surprise you have blurred pictures even though your VF indicates sharp focusing.

    Which AE mode is your camera in?

    * If in aperture priority mode, what's your working aperture? If you have set a rather small aperture (e.g. f11 or f16 in a dimly lit environment), you're bound to get slow shutter speeds, unless you crank up your ISO.

    * If in shutter speed priority mode, what's your working speed? What's your lens' focal length? If the speed is slower than 1/FL, select a faster speed. If your camera then indicates underexposure, crank up your ISO.

    * If in manual exposure mode, select a shutter speed that is faster than 1/FL, then choose aperture and ISO so that the exposure indicator on the left of the VF shows correct exposure.

  • flysurferflysurfer
    Posts: 759
    Speaking of nothing but blurred and unsharp pictures, did you guys see and maybe even try the new RPP 64 beta versions that do actually work very nicely with the X-Pro1?

    DSCF1397

    X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
    X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
    Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
    X-PERT CORNER: http://www.fujirumors.com/category/x-pert/
  • DesalaberryDesalaberry
    Posts: 22
    All
    Many thanks for your very helpful advice. I have swapped the body which now seems to be behaving as expected.
  • mattmabermattmaber
    Posts: 2,724
    good to hear =D
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  • flysurferflysurfer
    Posts: 759
    Great to hear! So it was a funny hardware defect?
    X-Pro1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157629380067295/
    X-E1: http://www.flickr.com/photos/25805910@N05/sets/72157631699329942/
    Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyri7yiavpi3daz/Mastering the X-Pro1 reading samples.pdf
    X-PERT CORNER: http://www.fujirumors.com/category/x-pert/
  • DesalaberryDesalaberry
    Posts: 22
    Seem to be!
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