[Leica] Fuji vs Sony question

Fri Dec 28 10:20:52 PST 2018

That's probably true, Philippe.  It has been several years since I used a
Fuji.  Maybe they learned a lesson!

Tina

On Fri, Dec 28, 2018 at 1:17 PM Philippe via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
wrote:

> Tina, we may not be referring to the same bodies - my current one has
> locks on the dials, which proves that you were certainly not the only one
> ... :-)
>
> Amities
>
> Philippe
>
>
>
> > Le 28 déc. 2018 à 18:53, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a
> écrit :
> >
> > But every time I picked up the camera, something had changed in the
> dials,
> > switches, and rings.  It drove me crazy.
> >
> > Tina
> >
> > On Fri, Dec 28, 2018 at 12:51 PM Philippe via LUG <lug at leica-users.org>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> No frequent access to menus needed on fujis - it’s mostly dials,
> switches
> >> and rings  …
> >>
> >> DK about Sony’s interface, but I like what I see of their results :-)
> >>
> >> Amities
> >>
> >> Philippe
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>> Le 28 déc. 2018 à 18:48, Tina Manley via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a
> >> écrit :
> >>>
> >>> I HATED the menus on both.  Be sure you try them out before you settle
> on
> >>> one!
> >>>
> >>> Tina
> >>>
> >>> On Fri, Dec 28, 2018 at 12:46 PM Don Dory via LUG <lug at leica-users.org
> >
> >>> wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> I believe this is one where I would rent both for a significant period
> >> to
> >>>> truly understand the nuance of each camera.  While I was at KEH I
> spent
> >>>> significant time with both and they are very different.  I chose the
> >> Sony
> >>>> and haven't looked back.  My brother choose the Fuji after decades
> with
> >>>> Canon and had difficulty transitioning. (He is MENSA with many patents
> >> in
> >>>> the chip industry so usually able to conquer the new).  If you are in
> >> the
> >>>> US the try lensrental.com for a rental.
> >>>>
> >>>> The reason I chose the Sony was the better adaptation to every lens
> >> mount
> >>>> known.  There is also a good cottage industry changing out sensor
> glass
> >> so
> >>>> you can use M wide angles.
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>> On Fri, Dec 28, 2018, 3:33 AM Philippe via LUG <lug at leica-users.org
> >> wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>>> Just about the fujis.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Only one fuji has in body stabilization the XH x that Howard uses
> with
> >>>>> success btw
> >>>>>
> >>>>> OTT, if you happen to shoot video, the fuji is currently the one to
> >> beat.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Else, having had and still using the XT series I like its ergonomics
> >> and
> >>>>> results, the native lenses and the versatility. High ISO is fine by
> my
> >>>> own
> >>>>> standards witht the XT-2, and contrary to AF, the XT-3 is no better
> in
> >>>> that
> >>>>> respect.
> >>>>> What I like less is the changes I’ve had to get used to when
> processing
> >>>>> the files - the curve was long and winding as that famous road …
> >>>>> counterintuitive after shooting other brands. But if this is you
> final
> >>>>> choice, feel free to ask for advice.
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Ogh yes, the JPEGs are impressive, most of the time.
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> XT-2 samples
> >>>>> ISO 6400
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Noir+et+Blanc/Brehm-Cabinet-maker-0823.jpg.html
> >>>>> <
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Noir+et+Blanc/Brehm-Cabinet-maker-0823.jpg.html
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Colour
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Playground/LPP-11-11-2018-1542.jpg.html
> >>>>> <
> >>>>>
> >>>>
> >>
> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Playground/LPP-11-11-2018-1542.jpg.html
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Hope this may help you decide
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Amities
> >>>>>
> >>>>> Philippe
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>>> Le 28 déc. 2018 à 08:19, Aram Langhans via LUG <lug at leica-users.org
> >
> >> a
> >>>>> écrit :
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> I was wondering what people who have these cameras think of them in
> >>>>> comparison to each other.  I am thinking of the Sony a7 MIII and the
> >> Fuji
> >>>>> Xt series.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Forget that there is a FF vs crop sensor difference.  I understand
> >> that
> >>>>> issue.  I am more interested in native optics, stabilization for
> legacy
> >>>>> glass, quality of output as far as color and low light, and EVF.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Thanks.
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>> Aram
> >>>>>>
> >>>>>>
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