[Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA?

Ted Grant tedgrant at shaw.ca
Sat Jan 23 12:15:01 PST 2016 

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 


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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
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> 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 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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