[Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA?

[Ted Grant]

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 

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From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Steve Barbour
Sent: January-22-16 9:29 AM
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Subject: Re: [Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA?


> On Jan 22, 2016, at 4:23 AM, Scott Gregory <scottgregory at mac.com> wrote:
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> 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



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>> On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:27 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> wrote:
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>> 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.
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>> My M8 is now pretty much dedicated to IR photography or when I am sure I will only be in daylight.
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>> Cheers,
>> Nathan
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>>> On 22 Jan 2016, at 08:50, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> wrote:
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>>> 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…
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>>> 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.
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>>> Hope this helps while waiting for the new release to be actually released .. and to have received "hands-on" experience on the field.
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>>> Amities de Mutz
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>>> Philippe now lusting for a (still overpriced) SL, a lot!
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>>>> Le 22 janv. 2016 à 04:07, "Ted Grant" <tedgrant at shaw.ca> a écrit :
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>>>> 
>>>> 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  :-)  
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