[Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA?

[john at mcmaster.fr (John McMaster)]

I had (for a month) an X-T1 with electronic finder, did not enjoy the 
experience at all. As my dealer said, if I was coming from Canikon APS-C 
cameras it would seem stunning, but as I was a Leica user.... It is designed 
to look like a rangefinder, but it does not feel like one IMO.

John

-----Original Message-----

Hi Ted,

I don?t know any other cameras than Leicas, but sometimes I had a Fuji (I 
don?t know which model) on my hands, I remember that Fuji has some cameras 
with Electronic Viewfinder and others with hybrid VF, at least for me that 
I?m used with the optic VF of Leica M, I dislike the electronic VF, it is a 
nice camera but I recommend to try it before you go.

Cheers
Lluis



> El 23 gen 2016, a les 0:21, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> va escriure:
> 
> 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
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>>> 
>>>> 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  :-)
>>>>> 
>>>>>