Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/05/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]My (fond) memory of the X-E1 is accurate colour rendition with a feel of old time cameras when handling it. Here?s a colour chart shot with it http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/European+Institutions/2014-European+Union+Parliament+-+Strasbourg-5004.jpg.html <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/European+Institutions/2014-European+Union+Parliament+-+Strasbourg-5004.jpg.html> Of course there are also other cameras to consider, but then they might not take your other fuji lenses ... However, and since it?s Ted?s BD today, here?s a dear sample of higher ISO indoors rendition ;-) http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Barcelona+Lug+Gathering+2013/DSCF0179.JPG.html <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Barcelona+Lug+Gathering+2013/DSCF0179.JPG.html> Amities Philippe who also liked the GF1, a lot, back then. > Le 27 mai 2019 ? 07:56, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG <lug at > leica-users.org> a ?crit : > > Fuji X-E1 or Fuji X100S in the used camera market. I still have and use > both and see little reason to change.. My son uses the X-E1 with the 18mm > f2 and 27mm f2.8 pancake lenses while cycling. You can get the screw on > lenses for the X100S to also have 28mm and 50mm, for a bit of flexibility, > if you wish. Both have decent low light capabilities, nothing to complain > about > > https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801932278-USE/fujifilm_16272394_x_e1_mirrorless_digital_camera.html > > https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801936163-USE/fujifilm_16416445_x100s_digital_camera_black.html > > Cheers > Jayanand > > On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 11:09 AM Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> > wrote: > >> Many of the cycling photos I have posted in the past few months are made >> with my10 years old Panasonic GF1 and a newly purchased 12-32mm lens which >> collapses into an extremely compact package. >> >> I love the handling of the GF1. It was a camera that really delivered on >> the promise of micro 4/3: small cameras with good image quality. It is >> also >> very solidly built and is made in Japan rather than China, always a plus. >> >> But there is no denying that the sensor from 2009 is looking a bit long in >> the tooth compared to the newer MFT camera. So from time to time I look at >> the specs of various newer Panasonic and Olympus models, but I continue to >> be frustrated by the evolution?rocker switches instead of menu dials, >> touch >> screen (great for inadvertently changing settings), various other useless >> features that only seem to drain the battery. Moose recommended the >> Panasonic GM5 a while ago?it does have a newer sensor, and it seems that >> it >> has a user interface not too far removed from the GF1. But it is >> discontinued and seems difficult to find (I do not shop on eBay). Are >> there >> are any current models that would satisfy my somewhat old-fashioned user >> interface preferences? >> >> Oh, and do not recommend stuff that costs in the 4 digits. This is a >> camera for the bicycle handlebar bag. For other uses, I am perfectly well >> served with my Leica and Fuji cameras. >> >> 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 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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