Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/05/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Jim, Jayanand and Philippe. I am very familiar with the Fuji cameras, and I have an X-E2 and X-T2. But for cycling I prefer to stick with the MFT cameras, for the reduced size, and not least because I love the tiny lenses like the 12-32mm. 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 27 May 2019, at 17:03, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: > > I was an early purchaser of the X-E1, and still use it frequently, with > the 27mm Pancake and the 35mm f/2. It is great for use as a small > carry-everywhere camera, and spends its life in the arm rest compartment > of my Volvo. But, like myself, Nathan wears glasses. In very bright > situations, enough light leaks in between my glasses and the eye cup to > cause the finder to go very dark, making it very difficult to frame the > desired image. In such cases, I remove my glasses and take my photos, but > this is a nuisance. This has been discussed on the Fuji Forum, and no one > seems to have found a solution. > > Jayanand says he has not experienced this problem, so perhaps it just > occurs with certain types of glasses or facial contours. And, I normally > shoot with my left eye. But, I would suggest one borrow an X-E1 and take > it outdoors for a few shots before investing in one. Just my 2 cents. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > On 5/27/2019 2:42 AM, Philippe via LUG wrote: >> 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 >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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