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DigitalRev have a hands on review of the X-T1 up now. I am so tempted to chop all my gear in for one...
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Just noticed some price drops on the Fuji refurb site.
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I've seen a seemingly very good deal on an XE1 kit at the moment - I'm quite tempted.
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-...0mm-and-27mm-lenses/p10001987?go=kits_bundles
http://www.wexphotographic.com/buy-...0mm-and-27mm-lenses/p10001987?go=kits_bundles
Soldato
So anyone picked up the X-T1?
I very nearly did with all the offers, but I'm holding out until the 50-140 f2.8 and long telecom are released. I'm also keeping an eye on how the X-T1 performs, especially with motorsports etc. If all looks good come the end of the year I'll chop all the Canon gear in for Fuji I reckon. An X-T1 with 35mm, 56mm, 50-140, telezoom and an X100 as my 35mm is something I'd be liking....
I very nearly did with all the offers, but I'm holding out until the 50-140 f2.8 and long telecom are released. I'm also keeping an eye on how the X-T1 performs, especially with motorsports etc. If all looks good come the end of the year I'll chop all the Canon gear in for Fuji I reckon. An X-T1 with 35mm, 56mm, 50-140, telezoom and an X100 as my 35mm is something I'd be liking....
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So anyone picked up the X-T1?
I very nearly did with all the offers, but I'm holding out until the 50-140 f2.8 and long telecom are released. I'm also keeping an eye on how the X-T1 performs, especially with motorsports etc. If all looks good come the end of the year I'll chop all the Canon gear in for Fuji I reckon. An X-T1 with 35mm, 56mm, 50-140, telezoom and an X100 as my 35mm is something I'd be liking....
A couple of people here has.
Here is one!
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showpost.php?p=26130541&postcount=3565
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I was trying to work out how I had missed that in here, but then realised where/what thread it was!
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Amazon has stuck £100 credit back on the X-M1 the rub being that they seem to have been removed from the free lens promotion retailers list.
I probably would have jumped in if they were still on the list for the lens promo.
I probably would have jumped in if they were still on the list for the lens promo.
Recent trip to Buckler's Hard in New Forest.
Here is my thoughts of using the Fuji X-Pro 1 camera with the 28mm/35mm lens for past 5 months.
I don't miss using dSLR and can't imagine how I use to lug around a backpack with 2 dSLR, 3 lenses, tripod etc etc. It is great to simply pocket the camera into the jacket or use a small shoulder bag.
My photography really revolves around family and my 1.5 year old daughter, therefore in most outing the camera would be around my neck, and I can pick her up or push her buggy and still have the ability to take photos. Also being around other parents you no longer feel like a paparazzi.
In terms of using the camera, it really shines in portrait photography with both the lens.
Surprisingly the 28mm produces nice subtle DOF at f/2. Of the 2 lens the 28mm AF performance is lot faster outdoor/indoor, therefore it is my favourite lens for taking pictures of my daughter.
The 35mm is a lot better lens in terms of image quality, but you really need controlled subject to fully appreciate its quality. It would make fantastic portrait lens for wedding and fashion, but shooting street photography or anything that moves is no no as the lens AF is slow, and trying to capture photos that pop at 1.4 is mission impossible.
I found a small quirk when shooting in outdoor sunny environment with my sunglasses and the camera set to EVF mode. Firstly the eye detection sensor didn't work, and secondly the view through the EVF was pitch black. This must have been something to do with my prescription sunglasses as I have astigmatism and lens has anti reflection filter.
So far I'm having lots of fun with this camera, and getting really good results.
Here is my thoughts of using the Fuji X-Pro 1 camera with the 28mm/35mm lens for past 5 months.
I don't miss using dSLR and can't imagine how I use to lug around a backpack with 2 dSLR, 3 lenses, tripod etc etc. It is great to simply pocket the camera into the jacket or use a small shoulder bag.
My photography really revolves around family and my 1.5 year old daughter, therefore in most outing the camera would be around my neck, and I can pick her up or push her buggy and still have the ability to take photos. Also being around other parents you no longer feel like a paparazzi.
In terms of using the camera, it really shines in portrait photography with both the lens.
Surprisingly the 28mm produces nice subtle DOF at f/2. Of the 2 lens the 28mm AF performance is lot faster outdoor/indoor, therefore it is my favourite lens for taking pictures of my daughter.
The 35mm is a lot better lens in terms of image quality, but you really need controlled subject to fully appreciate its quality. It would make fantastic portrait lens for wedding and fashion, but shooting street photography or anything that moves is no no as the lens AF is slow, and trying to capture photos that pop at 1.4 is mission impossible.
I found a small quirk when shooting in outdoor sunny environment with my sunglasses and the camera set to EVF mode. Firstly the eye detection sensor didn't work, and secondly the view through the EVF was pitch black. This must have been something to do with my prescription sunglasses as I have astigmatism and lens has anti reflection filter.
So far I'm having lots of fun with this camera, and getting really good results.
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If the EVF uses LCD technology and your sunglasses are polarised then it's possible the two interfered, resulting in no light transmission. If you turn the camera by 90 degrees do you see something?
I've seen X-Pros going for around £400 secondhand online with warranty. Anyone think it make sense to go for one at that price and pick up lenses separately, or wait for a free lens deal new? I have no fear of secondhand gear (all my bodies are)
I've been getting on well with my XF1, often going out without the DSLR, and the XF1 tends to get used at either end of the zoom range, so I don't think primes would hamper me at all (in fact, I really like the idea). My son wants an XF1 for his birthday, so I could give him mine and pick up an X-Pro.....
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Hmmm, someone QA my logic here....
I want a viewfinder, so it has to be X-Pro1, X-E1 or X-E2.
I want something significantly smaller than the DSLR, so than leans me towards the E1 or E2.
Now given that there's a free lens deal on the X-E2, that makes the X-E1, new or secondhand seem like poor value, and a secondhand X-E2 pointless.
So I'm left with the X-E2 with a free lens (35/1.4 most likely), for around £750.
Or a secondhand X-Pro1 and a couple of secondhand lenses for about the same, and lose the phase-detect AF, and gain the hybrid viewfinder and some bulk.
Or I could just stick with the XF1, which fits in a pocket. I am probably just using my Son's birthday present to justify gear acquisition syndrome anyway...
....I realise nobody can answer this for me
I want a viewfinder, so it has to be X-Pro1, X-E1 or X-E2.
I want something significantly smaller than the DSLR, so than leans me towards the E1 or E2.
Now given that there's a free lens deal on the X-E2, that makes the X-E1, new or secondhand seem like poor value, and a secondhand X-E2 pointless.
So I'm left with the X-E2 with a free lens (35/1.4 most likely), for around £750.
Or a secondhand X-Pro1 and a couple of secondhand lenses for about the same, and lose the phase-detect AF, and gain the hybrid viewfinder and some bulk.
Or I could just stick with the XF1, which fits in a pocket. I am probably just using my Son's birthday present to justify gear acquisition syndrome anyway...
....I realise nobody can answer this for me
Soldato
I'm seeing a lot of people selling up there Dslr's lately for these Fuji's. Whats the deal with them? The person I've just bought a Canon 5D mk iii from is selling up to move to Fuji. Are they just better than a compact but not quite a high end dslr?
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As a non-user, from what I can see it's the combination of high quality but compact interchangeable lenses, APS-C sized sensor, decent high ISO/low noise performance, rangefinder-ergonomics, manual controls and errr... funkiness.
I bought the XF1, which is a bargain, shares a bit of the funkiness but has a 2/3" sensor, less controls and an integrated lens. The brief was something truly pocketable (which it truly is) and I really enjoy using it, to the point where 75% of the time I take it instead of my DSLR. So I was naturally thinking of moving up to one of the higher-end models, but I'm wondering if I really need another interchangeable-lens system that misses the brief (fitting in a pocket) albeit very cute and funky...... decisions.
I decided to stop chasing lenses last year and just bought an X100, I accept that there are shots I won't get anymore, but the restriction is also liberating.
Smaller, lighter camera (and lenses) for a slight reduction in image quality (level with 5DIIs/D700s) and AF performance. Old school controls. They're also the only camera manufacturer aside from Leica to offer a mirrorless system camera with an optical viewfinder.