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Subject: [Leica] Leica lenses on Fuji X Pro 1 Vs Sony A7
From: pdzwig at summaventures.com (Peter Dzwig)
Date: Thu, 26 Jan 2017 09:52:06 +0000
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I agree with Frank. I have used the proprietary mount and everything 
from M lenses to Voigtlanders, even an old Jupiter and it does work 
although its not the fastest thing.

Peter
On 25/01/17 20:52, Bernard Quinn wrote:
>
> Upgraded the software on my Fuji X Pro 1, got a Fuji brand M adapter and 
> had a go at it. I can focus it, but even with the MF focus peaking turned 
> on and with using the enlarged focus are feature focusing was not that 
> easy for me. Best I can describe it is that you turn the focus ring until 
> the image in the viewfinder is as pixelated as possible.
>
> I also have a Sony A7 and the kit zoom lens which comes with. When you are 
> using the A7 with an  mount lens is it any easier to focus than the X Pro 
> 1?
>
> Any hints or suggestions to make manual focusing on the X Pro 1 more 
> agreeable. Yeah, I thought of that. I am retired and an M10 will get me 
> divorced and dead, and probably not it that order.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Barney
>
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