No worries!

The polarizing filter is the only one on this camera – there is no point in using two together – ok, so I lose some light, but it’s not a problem. It also helps when I want a slow exposure to use both the inbuilt neutral density filter and the polariser.
As an experienced photographer, I work with my cameras and their limitations, so I automatically avoid lens flare unless it is an effect I want.
I’ve had the X100S since it came out, and when it dies, I’ll probably replace it with whatever the latest incarnation is – your review tells me that Fuji is generally making sensible improvements.
Thank you for that, and for making me aware of the lens hood that I was missing.

I rarely use a polarizing filter myself and don’t have one for this camera, so I hadn’t noticed this issue. Just take it off but if you’re using a polarizer you may also want to remove the UV filter before you shoot to avoid any image cut-off on the edges of the frame. Then just make sure there is no light hitting the lens/filter to avoid lens flare.

I have now been back to the camera shop and checked with them. You are right that the filter sits between the lens hood and the filter adapter. It seems that I have just the filter adapter, and that stands proud of the lens which is why I thought it was the lens hood. I have now bought the proper lens hood, but already found that it gets in the way of using the polarizing filter.

Thanks for your note. I will definitely try.

Jim Curione

Yes I must. It is a 50mm.

I suggest you put your prime on (is it a 50mm?) And go shoot for a day with just that. Do that a few times to get to like it better.

The filter is on the front of the hood on the x100s? It’s between the hood and lens on mine.

I’m sorry to hear that and hope you feel better soon. See you next time!

Sincerely,

Jim Curione

I use a Canon 7D, a Sony HX60V point and shoot. I am hesitating about the Fuji because I’m not fussed on using my prime lens and what you have said its probably not for me especially with the price and having to buy the extras to fit a uv filter and hood. However, it does sound exciting. The size and weight hooked me. My friend has just bought one and she is overseas on a tour. I’m looking forward to hearing how she found it. She used to be a canon user too.

Yup I have 6!

Which camera you use with the Sigma? Keep that and add this one as well to your repertoire if it’s in the budget.

I’ve also updated the article with links to those things as well – good call Deb.

Sure you bet @Deb Brennan – This is what you want (comes in black too if you got the black camera)

https://www.amazon.com/Fujifilm-LH-X100-Lens-Hood-Adapter/dp/B004NROYUS/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&qid=1505960155&sr=8-1&keywords=fuji+x100f+lens+hood&refinements=p_89:Fujifilm&linkCode=ll1&tag=dpmentor-20&linkId=c7a9733eed4c4017c37efb524dc5d1e0

For a filter just get any 49mm UV one – like this:
https://www.amazon.com/49mm-Clear-Haze-Multi-Resistant-Coating/dp/B0000BZL2Y/ref=as_li_ss_tl?s=photo&ie=UTF8&qid=1505960221&sr=1-4&keywords=49mm+uv+filter&refinements=p_72:1248879011&linkCode=ll1&tag=dpmentor-20&linkId=a83637906ae1589e6faca1814d6d42c2

And you’re most welcome. I enjoy it.

HI – what do you mean about photo bombs? Yes true, no more lenses needed.

Another huge bonus with the X100F, you won’t keep buying more and more primes. 🙂