Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 :-) > >>>>> > >>>>> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >