Fuji X Series
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When I swapped my Nikon kit for the X-T2, I got quotes from MPB, London Camera Exchange, and believe it or not, Jessops, and Jessops gave me the highest quote by quite a bit. LCE was the lowest. Ended up buying from Jessops, and was very happy with the whole transaction (took less than half an hour for them to check my Nikon camera and lenses, issue the credit, then sell me the X-T2 and lenses). Ended up getting promotion for the 35mm lens (I think it was £250 off if you buy it with a camera body), and £100 cash back for trading in a Nikon camera.Cool thanks. Wondering if it's worth emailing MPB for pricing. Are they any good?
I'm struggling to see why I bought the 14mm now to be honest. Although it's an awesome lens and good fun to stick in someone's face for a comedy/wide portrait, the 18-55 does f2.8 at 18mm so you could do similar things... And for landscapes you tend to drop the aperture anyway so
The 14mm is a specialised lens. For me it's a lens that should only be bought by someone who definitely knows they need it. By all counts it's meant to be a fantastic lens (if I'm remembering rightly), but 4mm (diff between 14 and 18) is not that amazing in the great scheme of things, and yet another heavy expensive lens to own and carry around. The biggest reason I decided to switch to Fuji was the size/weight aspect.
Thanks that's really useful. I guess best to set aside some time and get some quotes for the 14mm. I'm sure I bought it refurbished though so not sure how that affects things. Can't for the life of me find my emails etc. regarding the order!
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The annoying thing about the 18-55 is that because it's the kit lens, you get it *really* cheap when you buy it as a kit, compared to the standalone price!
Not today I'm not with regards to being the sharpest tool. I was stuck on my phone in Costa with an intermittent connection and unable to check any accompanying responses with regards to the link. I hate Costa, Google doesn't work (using Android) so I'm also unable to check the validity and cross-reference the source. In my defence, there is an engineer in that thread who fell for it who presumably did have access to a stable internet connection.Can you please share your sources in future?
Either way that sounds like absolute wishful thinking. Fuji have said multiple times they will not be going full frame, and to expect a fully modular camera is really stretching things. It won't even have IBIS.
EDIT - LOL it's a 2 month old April Fools article, not the sharpest tool in the box are you Ethan... https://www.fujirumors.com/breaking...d-monochrome-sensor-similar-to-ricoh-gxr-s10/
Saying that, I did allow my enthusiasm to get the better of me so as not to check the validity (of the link) until Getting home
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Funnily enough I'd watched his previous video where he was weighing them up before going to Disneyland. Didn't bother continuing to watch, oops
Oddly enough when I bought my XT10 it was about £2-3 difference between getting it with the "kit" 18-55 and the 35/f2
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Yeah but the individual value of those two lenses is quite different (making the kit 18-55 a steal)! Plus I wanted the 35 1.4 (not a super cheap lens either).about £2-3 difference between getting it with the "kit" 18-55 and the 35/f2
Well LCE Derby have offered me £400 for the XF14 which sounds great*, whereas the one I could walk to on the Strand have offered me £360
*That was a reply from the site's main trade-in form
Looking at ebay that seems a pretty good deal no?
*That was a reply from the site's main trade-in form
Looking at ebay that seems a pretty good deal no?
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eBay is such an enormous hassle, I avoid unless absolutely desperate. What prices did you get from Jessops and MPB?
Haven't heard from Jessops but MBP said £380 and would sell me the 18-55 for £324 so that gives me £56 profit.
But if I sell to LCE for £400 and buy the 18-55 from Park Cameras they have one for £287 or something which makes me £120 in profit...
But if I sell to LCE for £400 and buy the 18-55 from Park Cameras they have one for £287 or something which makes me £120 in profit...
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MPB definitely gives cash, but I can’t remember if the other two give credit only or cash as well? So not necessarily profit depending on which way you go.
I do not know .What's with the fix for the latest firmware, taking weeks
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Jessops are pretty good with pricing in store, I purchased a portable printer last year and got loads of ink and paper included in the sale, it’s worth going in if you’re purchasing any photo gear to see what they can do vs competitors. Calumet used to be the same but have not shopped with them since they were sold to WEX.
The 14mm Fuji would be perfect for me but I’m holding out in case they finally release a wide angle tilt-shift for interiors and architecture work. The 18mm in my opinion is a great lens for natural looking wide angle work though.
Well I picked up my 18-55 from Park today. What should I do to test it? Take some pics of white walls etc? What about focus etc? Seems to be in good nick just looking at it .
My 14mm went off to LCE today. Fingers crossed they stick to their offer... Can they reduce it once received and inspected?
My 14mm went off to LCE today. Fingers crossed they stick to their offer... Can they reduce it once received and inspected?
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Did you go for new 18-55?
Nope, second hand for £279. Seemed to be a good deal.
What's everybody using for home sensor cleaning on an XT2 and how much/where from? There seems to be a small number of horror stories associated with these so looking for something reliable, tried and tested by people on here, if applicable? Thanks.
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