Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well Ted does not hurt to have a look. And I saw an ad today for Vistek Camera in Toronto saying they will loan a Fuji body and lenses for people to try out! Wouldn't hurt to at least try one. As we are all getting older I find I'm fine to put a Leica lens on an adapter to use but it's sure nice to have that autofocus with the Fuji lenses as the eyes age!! Good for you for your next project. I was just thinking about that a few days ago and thinking I could always photograph aging people and seniors when I slow down a bit!! You beat me to it! Enjoy, Scott > On Jan 22, 2016, at 6:21 PM, Ted Grant <@shaw.ca> wrote: > > Hi Steve & Scott, > I saw an add for the X-PRO-2 and my first re-action was???? "GEE THAT > LOOKS LIKE an M-LEICA? Sure seems to have a bunch of bells and whistles I > might take a liking to? > > Now finding out I can or could still use my Noctilux and several other > Leica M lenses? I may well make this a two camera body purchase? However, > maybe a start with one on a new project on seniors and elders I'm about to > start next week. I'll have ago with whatever is available. At least it'll > give me bit of a start. > > The EXPRO-2 must have a similar kind of feel as an M8????????. > It's the first camera I've taken a liking to other than Leica M in a > "hundred years!" :-) :-) > thank you. > cheers, > ted > > -----Original Message----- > From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of Steve Barbour > Sent: January-22-16 9:29 AM > To: LUG list > Subject: Re: [Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA? > > >> On Jan 22, 2016, at 4:23 AM, Scott Gregory <scottgregory at mac.com> >> wrote: >> >> Ted I started investigating Fuji in Canada two years ago. Currently using >> the Fuji XT 1, an XE2 for most of my interior shooting and a small X100 T >> which is a simple and beautiful results camera to have with you all the >> time with a fixed lens. >> I love the rangefinder style and have the X Pro 2 on order. >> The Fuji M mount adapter allows me to use my Leica lenses if I wish too >> and as Nathan said the 90 Leica on the XT 1 is superb. But again as >> Nathan said the Fuji lenses are superb. >> I would not have invested in this system had I not been very pleased with >> the bodies but more than that the results I get. >> I still use an M9 from time to time but Fuji is the go to for most of my >> work. > > > as others have said, it is certainly worth your looking into this system > Ted, > > > steve > > > >> >> >> Scott >> >>> On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:27 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> >>> wrote: >>> >>> I had the X-Pro 1 but have replaced it with the X-T1. I never thought I >>> would go with a fully electronic viewfinder but the one on the Fuji is >>> so good, and provides so many useful features, that I converted. Using >>> my Leica lenses, especially the 90mm, on this body, is a joy. And of >>> course the Fuji X lenses are excellent. >>> >>> My M8 is now pretty much dedicated to IR photography or when I am sure I >>> will only be in daylight. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> Nathan >>> >>> Nathan Wajsman >>> Alicante, Spain >>> http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> >>> http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu >>> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >>> <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ >>> <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> >>> Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator >>> <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> >>> YNWA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> On 22 Jan 2016, at 08:50, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>> Ted, I'm also using X gear these days and I concur with Jayanand as to >>>> the hurdles in the learning curve, as well as to the (excellent) >>>> results. >>>> >>>> I would add that the buttons are SMALL, and I know you have pretty >>>> large hands and surprisingly long fingers. >>>> You may read my conclusion between the lines? >>>> >>>> Also, I've never been able to find or accurately reach those f... >>>> buttons/switches with my right thumb when my eye is against the VF. >>>> Do you remember how awkward the R4/5/6 felt compared to the R8 & R9? >>>> I feel just the same with my X-T1 even though it provides all these >>>> useful features I had not even dared to dream of in my R years. >>>> >>>> Tina went/stuck back to Leica I think. >>>> So did Gerry. >>>> For different valuable reasons. >>>> >>>> Hope this helps while waiting for the new release to be actually >>>> released .. and to have received "hands-on" experience on the field. >>>> >>>> Amities de Mutz >>>> >>>> Philippe now lusting for a (still overpriced) SL, a lot! >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>>> Le 22 janv. 2016 ? 04:07, "Ted Grant" <tedgrant at shaw.ca> a ?crit : >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Hi Crew, >>>>>>>> Fujifilm X-Pro 2 camera.?????? >>>>> It kind of looks something like an M camera???? well OK in the magazine >>>>> promo sheet. :-) >>>>> Anyone have a shot at using one of these or any kind of good==bad==ugly >>>>> comments about it?? >>>>> Thank you very much. >>>>> >>>>> cheers, >>>>> Dr. ted :-) >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> --- >>>>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >>>>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> Leica Users Group. >>>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. > https://www.avast.com/antivirus > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information