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Subject: [Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA?
From: photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com (Philippe Amard)
Date: Sat, 23 Jan 2016 12:31:45 +0100
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X-T1 and X-pro(n) are different cameras john :-)

I didn't want the later as I was an R user and the X-Ts are closer to a
reflex.

But I concur with others in many respects.

Yet, however, and nevertheless, Ted deserves, and needs a red dot SL ;-)

Amities
Philippe


2016-01-23 10:29 GMT+01:00 John McMaster <john at mcmaster.fr>:

> I had (for a month) an X-T1 with electronic finder, did not enjoy the
> experience at all. As my dealer said, if I was coming from Canikon APS-C
> cameras it would seem stunning, but as I was a Leica user.... It is
> designed to look like a rangefinder, but it does not feel like one IMO.
>
> John
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Hi Ted,
>
> I don?t know any other cameras than Leicas, but sometimes I had a Fuji (I
> don?t know which model) on my hands, I remember that Fuji has some cameras
> with Electronic Viewfinder and others with hybrid VF, at least for me that
> I?m used with the optic VF of Leica M, I dislike the electronic VF, it is a
> nice camera but I recommend to try it before you go.
>
> Cheers
> Lluis
>
>
>
> > 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 ? 04:07, "Ted Grant" <tedgrant at shaw.ca> a ?crit :
> >>>>>
> >>>>>
> >>>>> 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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Replies: Reply from jayanand at gmail.com (Jayanand Govindaraj) ([Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA?)
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