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 think it complicates things to inject "need" into consideration :). Ken On 1/23/2016 2:15 PM, Ted Grant wrote: > Hi Nathan, > Certainly at this time of life and economics? > I'VE BECOME SO "GUN-SHY" about equipment these days while I'm using my M8 > and an old Canon SLR with one zoom lens. Certainly when I shoot the little > I do & I ask myself.. "DO YOU REALLY NEED A NEW CAMERA?" What I have still > seem to capture the magic moments OK. > A new camera? Certainly one with a million bells and whistles? When my M8 > and limited number of lenses still capture the odd very pleasing image? > :-) Well OK? I think so. :-) > So I'll wait to see how this new FUJI PRO-2 feels before I make any > serious decisions. > Time will tell? > cheers, > ted > > > -----Original Message----- > From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On > Behalf Of Nathan Wajsman > Sent: January-23-16 3:59 AM > To: Leica Users Group > Subject: Re: [Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA? > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > 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