Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ted As I think you know I used an X-Pro1 for a couple of years, and I am now back with a Leica M9. Please don?t do it!!! You will not be happy. Gerry > >> 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 >>>> 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 :-) >>>>>> >>>>>> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information Gerry Walden LRPS www.gwpics.com +44 (0)23 8046 3076 or +44 (0)797 287 7932