Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-07-24 Thread Steve Cottrell
Got my X10 back yesterday, with a new sensor installed. Tested it and no white orbs! Interestingly it is my camera with a new sensor physically installed, with paperwork to prove in case I ever sell it. I noted that some US users were receiving new cameras in exchange instead of actually having a

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-07-24 Thread Steven Desjardins
I got a new X10 with a 21... serial number. Those sending it in now are getting just the new sensor. I assume that Fuji USA wasn't comfortable with doing the replacement initially so they just swapped cameras. I'm pleased the new sensor doesn't appear to have lost none of the IQ of the

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-07-24 Thread Boris Liberman
Great news, Cotty, sir. On 7/24/2012 10:05 AM, Steve Cottrell wrote: Got my X10 back yesterday, with a new sensor installed. Tested it and no white orbs! Interestingly it is my camera with a new sensor physically installed, with paperwork to prove in case I ever sell it. I noted that some US

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-19 Thread Anthony Farr
On 20 June 2012 13:49, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: Suction cup mount with a zip strap for added security. Thanks, Kenneth. That would assuage my insecurity considerably. regards, Anthony -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-18 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/6/12, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: Some of you have heard about the infamous orb problem with the Fuji x10 camera. In short, if your scene has a bright light source like a specular reflection or a streetlight at night the sensor will render the bright spot as a sharp

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-18 Thread Steven Desjardins
We had to pay for shipping to Fuji in the US and fill out a basic form that was mostly address and serial number. Apparently, no one is asking for proof of purchase which means that those who bought it used can also switch. On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 5:16 AM, Steve Cottrell co...@seeingeye.tv

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-18 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 18/6/12, Anthony Farr, discombobulated, unleashed: This video was edited with VideoPad: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YlVEoHO4x6Q Great choice of music (Moody Blues fan!) Cmon Anthony - get brave - mount it on the front bumper, nice and low down! -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O)

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-18 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 17/6/12, Kenneth Waller, discombobulated, unleashed: The Go Pro is a terrific little P O V camera IMO . Bought one early this year to record my dog sled race. Ran well in 15 degree F weather. Back a few years before things like GoPros, I used waterproof 'bullet cams'

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-18 Thread kwaller
Thanks for the info Anthony - I'll give them a try. I'm on a PC BTW. I did watch you video @ 360p and it was acceptable IMO. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: Anthony Farr farranth...@gmail.com Subject: Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-17 Thread Steve Cottrell
On 15/6/12, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: Some of you have heard about the infamous orb problem with the Fuji x10 camera. In short, if your scene has a bright light source like a specular reflection or a streetlight at night the sensor will render the bright spot as a sharp

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-17 Thread Kenneth Waller
17, 2012 6:35 PM To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Subject: Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga On 15/6/12, Steven Desjardins, discombobulated, unleashed: Some of you have heard about the infamous orb problem with the Fuji x10 camera. In short, if your scene has a bright light source like

Re: OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-17 Thread Anthony Farr
On 18 June 2012 09:08, Kenneth Waller kwal...@peoplepc.com wrote: The Go Pro is a terrific little P O V camera IMO . Bought one early this year to record my dog sled race. Ran well in 15 degree F weather. Can anyone recommend easy to use video editing software for use with HD video? PC or

OT: Fuji X10 sensor replacement saga

2012-06-15 Thread Steven Desjardins
Some of you have heard about the infamous orb problem with the Fuji x10 camera. In short, if your scene has a bright light source like a specular reflection or a streetlight at night the sensor will render the bright spot as a sharp edged circle, especially at iso 100. I gather most CMOS sensors