Fuji Fuji X-Pro 1 hands on and samples

My bad Ray. Didn't mean to imply that you were saying that it isn't fair. Or that you are criticizing anyone that pays full freight for the XP1.

As for zoom lenses, I'm not sure why Fuji is even making zoom lenses for the XP1. I just don't see XP1 owners wanting to use zoom lenses in a pseudo-rangefinder type of camera. Maybe I'm stereotyping people, but I'd guess that rangefinder users are all about primes.
 
Armanius said:
As for zoom lenses, I'm not sure why Fuji is even making zoom lenses for the XP1. I just don't see XP1 owners wanting to use zoom lenses in a pseudo-rangefinder type of camera. Maybe I'm stereotyping people, but I'd guess that rangefinder users are all about primes.
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If this is gonna be their flagship system, they probably want to broaden their market beyond just pseudo-rangefinder shooters. No reason they couldn't make the rangefinder form factor more versatile and no reason that future bodies all have to be rangefinder form. I could see a GH2 / OMD / A77 type body in this system down the road. Just as m43 has various body types with different pros and cons. The lenses and the sensors are the heart of the system - the bodies and feature could easily be diverse.

-Ray
 
Well, as an aside, most of the posts on this thread are a keen reminder to me why I enjoy this forum, and it's members, so much. The generosity of thought, and the sharing of views and experiences, are incredibly helpful.

I feel this was one of Kai's better reviews. You gain a sign of how the camera works, and what you will be in for while using it. I also don't think that it's particularly expensive for what you get, if, of course, it does what you need it to do.

I really appreciate Ray's thoughtful posts regarding this camera. I take a similar approach: as much as I might like some cameras, they are not right for me. In the case of the Fuji, I feel it will offer the best set of compromises for what I like to shoot, and how I like to shoot it.

As the reviews come in, I am increasingly excited by this camera, and really can't wait to play with one. I think it is what I have been seeking.
 
stanleyk said:
...Once you use a Nikon 24-70 F2.8 you really don't want to mess with F4 zooms. On the other hand once you carry a D700 with a 24-70 attached to it you really want to quit doing photography pretty quick.
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Is that because of the weight? I'm not sure I understand you here. The rest of your post is sensible and illuminating. I could easily make do with the X-Pro but for the money at the moment its a no go and I'll make do with my Pentax gear. The reason I asked about the weight just now is because I am considering a Sigma or Tamron in that range (because Pentax doesnt make one)
 
Sue, I've used the 17-50 from both Sigma and Tamron on the K5. The Sigma is slightly better IQ-wise, AF speed and quietness. But also larger, heavier and more expensive. PentaxForums has a comparison between the two and Pentax 16-50.
 
Armanius said:
Sue, I've used the 17-50 from both Sigma and Tamron on the K5. The Sigma is slightly better IQ-wise, AF speed and quietness. But also larger, heavier and more expensive. PentaxForums has a comparison between the two and Pentax 16-50.
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Thanks, Amrnado. I'm looking for that 24-70 (or so... in the case of Tamron its 28-75 f/2.8) range, though, so not really interested in the 16-50 (I'm acutally pretty happy with my 18-55WR, it is MUCH better than my old 18-55 DAII). anyway we are now straying right off topic. I'm going to continue to drool over the X-Pro until it comes time that I can actually afford it. And other stuff comes first :)
 
I'll spend the evening here in Bali RAW processing the remainder of my botanical garden shots yesterday in SIN ( it was just a short 90 minute walkthrough with some snaps on the side), so there are a few more flower shots in the pipeline.
 

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