Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Price can be a big factor Tina as the price is WAY more in Canada especially as some of us get older. Scott > On Jan 23, 2016, at 10:32 AM, Tina Manley <images at comporium.net> wrote: > > The Sl is not much heavier or bigger than the M240!! Side by side, they > look almost the same. The big thing is the 24-90 lens but you don't have > to use that on the SL. The focusing enhancing EVF features make it easy to > focus old M lenses that I couldn't focus manually before. The SL with the > 35/1.4 is almost as small and light as my old M bodies and so much easier > to focus!!! > > I hated my Fuji X-Pro 1, but that's just me. > > Tina > > On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 7:19 AM, Jayanand Govindaraj <jayanand at > gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Philippe, >> Ted will not even be able to lift it! At that weight and size, Canons and >> Nikons make infinitely more sense! At least they are true system cameras >> with native lenses of every conceivable size shape and type available for >> them, at a multitude of price points. >> >> If you want to use manual focus lenses, well, buy a light and perfect M >> body for it, at the same price. What is the point of buying (or even >> getting) a huge, hulking AF body for that purpose, that too, one for which >> hardly any native lenses are planned even a year or two down the road? >> >> Cheers >> Jayanand >> >> >> On Sat, Jan 23, 2016 at 5:01 PM, Philippe Amard < >> photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> wrote: >> >>> 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 >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > > -- > Tina Manley > http:// > <http://t.sidekickopen35.com/e1t/c/5/f18dQhb0S7lC8dDMPbW2n0x6l2B9nMJN7t5XYgfmKYPW4WzBHl3Mx_9dW3LqWkM56dQ1Jf7P8b5b02?t=http%3A%2F%2Ftina-manley.artistwebsites.com%2F&si=6038418186567680&pi=b172ae57-352d-46e2-d201-95e2ef1f23a3> > www.tinamanley.com > http://tina-manley.artistwebsites.com/ > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information