Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2019/05/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]https://www.lesnumeriques.com/appareil-photo-numerique/om-d-e-m10-p19279/test.html <https://www.lesnumeriques.com/appareil-photo-numerique/om-d-e-m10-p19279/test.html> Amities Philippe > Le 27 mai 2019 ? 20:59, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> a ?crit : > > Thanks, Jim, Jayanand and Philippe. I am very familiar with the Fuji > cameras, and I have an X-E2 and X-T2. But for cycling I prefer to stick > with the MFT cameras, for the reduced size, and not least because I love > the tiny lenses like the 12-32mm. > > 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 27 May 2019, at 17:03, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: >> >> I was an early purchaser of the X-E1, and still use it frequently, with >> the 27mm Pancake and the 35mm f/2. It is great for use as a small >> carry-everywhere camera, and spends its life in the arm rest compartment >> of my Volvo. But, like myself, Nathan wears glasses. In very bright >> situations, enough light leaks in between my glasses and the eye cup to >> cause the finder to go very dark, making it very difficult to frame the >> desired image. In such cases, I remove my glasses and take my photos, >> but this is a nuisance. This has been discussed on the Fuji Forum, and >> no one seems to have found a solution. >> >> Jayanand says he has not experienced this problem, so perhaps it just >> occurs with certain types of glasses or facial contours. And, I normally >> shoot with my left eye. But, I would suggest one borrow an X-E1 and take >> it outdoors for a few shots before investing in one. Just my 2 cents. >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> >> On 5/27/2019 2:42 AM, Philippe via LUG wrote: >>> My (fond) memory of the X-E1 is accurate colour rendition with a feel of >>> old time cameras when handling it. >>> >>> Here?s a colour chart shot with it >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/European+Institutions/2014-European+Union+Parliament+-+Strasbourg-5004.jpg.html >>> >>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/European+Institutions/2014-European+Union+Parliament+-+Strasbourg-5004.jpg.html> >>> >>> >>> Of course there are also other cameras to consider, but then they might >>> not take your other fuji lenses ... >>> >>> However, and since it?s Ted?s BD today, here?s a dear sample of higher >>> ISO indoors rendition ;-) >>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Barcelona+Lug+Gathering+2013/DSCF0179.JPG.html >>> >>> <http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/Phileica/Barcelona+Lug+Gathering+2013/DSCF0179.JPG.html> >>> >>> >>> Amities >>> >>> Philippe who also liked the GF1, a lot, back then. >>> >>> >>> >>>> Le 27 mai 2019 ? 07:56, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG <lug at >>>> leica-users.org> a ?crit : >>>> >>>> Fuji X-E1 or Fuji X100S in the used camera market. I still have and use >>>> both and see little reason to change.. My son uses the X-E1 with the >>>> 18mm >>>> f2 and 27mm f2.8 pancake lenses while cycling. You can get the screw on >>>> lenses for the X100S to also have 28mm and 50mm, for a bit of >>>> flexibility, >>>> if you wish. Both have decent low light capabilities, nothing to >>>> complain >>>> about >>>> >>>> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801932278-USE/fujifilm_16272394_x_e1_mirrorless_digital_camera.html >>>> >>>> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/801936163-USE/fujifilm_16416445_x100s_digital_camera_black.html >>>> >>>> Cheers >>>> Jayanand >>>> >>>> On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 11:09 AM Nathan Wajsman <photo at >>>> frozenlight.eu> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Many of the cycling photos I have posted in the past few months are >>>>> made >>>>> with my10 years old Panasonic GF1 and a newly purchased 12-32mm lens >>>>> which >>>>> collapses into an extremely compact package. >>>>> >>>>> I love the handling of the GF1. It was a camera that really delivered >>>>> on >>>>> the promise of micro 4/3: small cameras with good image quality. It is >>>>> also >>>>> very solidly built and is made in Japan rather than China, always a >>>>> plus. >>>>> >>>>> But there is no denying that the sensor from 2009 is looking a bit >>>>> long in >>>>> the tooth compared to the newer MFT camera. So from time to time I >>>>> look at >>>>> the specs of various newer Panasonic and Olympus models, but I >>>>> continue to >>>>> be frustrated by the evolution?rocker switches instead of menu dials, >>>>> touch >>>>> screen (great for inadvertently changing settings), various other >>>>> useless >>>>> features that only seem to drain the battery. Moose recommended the >>>>> Panasonic GM5 a while ago?it does have a newer sensor, and it seems >>>>> that it >>>>> has a user interface not too far removed from the GF1. But it is >>>>> discontinued and seems difficult to find (I do not shop on eBay). Are >>>>> there >>>>> are any current models that would satisfy my somewhat old-fashioned >>>>> user >>>>> interface preferences? >>>>> >>>>> Oh, and do not recommend stuff that costs in the 4 digits. This is a >>>>> camera for the bicycle handlebar bag. For other uses, I am perfectly >>>>> well >>>>> served with my Leica and Fuji cameras. >>>>> >>>>> 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 >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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