Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I am totally happy with the X-T1, despite many years of Leica M experience. This just goes to show that relying on other poeple?s opinion in these matters is unlikely to lead to a satisfactory conclusion. There is no substitute for trying it yourself. 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 23 Jan 2016, at 10:39, Gerry Walden <gerry.walden at icloud.com> wrote: > > 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 > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information