[Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA?

Fri Jan 22 15:45:53 PST 2016

> On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:21 PM, Ted Grant <tedgrant at shaw.ca> wrote:
> 
> 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?

maybe, it behaves and feels like a Leica, but you still have to go through the menu at the outset at least, to set up your settings. 

> 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.

get one and see if you like it, you will need the leica M adapter Fuji X  for the Noctilux, works great. I use the Nocti on Fuji X works fine.

> 
> The EXPRO-2 must have a similar kind of feel as an M8????????. 

yes, I am considering it too;

> It's the first camera I've taken a liking to other than Leica M in a "hundred years!"  :-) :-)

now, now, don’t exagaerate even a little…

yes, and cheers to you

steve

> 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?
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>> 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
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>> Scott 
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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.
>>> 
>>> 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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>>> Nathan Wajsman
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>>>> 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!
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>>>> 
>>>>> Le 22 janv. 2016 à 04:07, "Ted Grant" <tedgrant at shaw.ca> a écrit :
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 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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