A couple of questions for those that use Fuji for adapted lenses:
- How does the focus peaking compare to other cameras (like Sony, Panasonic, etc.).
- Is the EVF laggy when panning the camera?
I really have no plans to invest in native lenses if I go Fuji or Sony, so AF performance isn't a big deal. I'm quite happy with my M43 AF kit.
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I just made the transition from a NEX 5n to an XE1 and I shoot only adapted glass. I am not sure I would make the jump if I had it to do over again. First off, to answer the questions above...
1. The focus peaking is decent and quite accurate but much harder to see on the XE1 (not just color but the Sony focus peaking is much more pronounced)
2. The EVF is laggy. It's got decent resolution but the EVF on the NEX 6 is a quite a bit better (based on my friend's NEX 6)
What caused me to make the jump was the layout, UI and overall usability of the Fuji over the NEX. I still think that as a camera the XE1 is absolutely terrific. The main issue I have with it is the lack of the flip up screen. When shooting legacy glass I find that shooting from the hip or belly is a lot more stable than with the camera up to your eye (legacy glass with the adapters can be kinda big). I have been learning how to make the best of the change but not having the option is definitely a drawback. Finally, I would say that image quality is a wash. The Fuji i better in low light but otherwise they are not that different. If you plan to shoot JPEG you need to adjust the picture settings in camera (sharpness, NR etc.). The NEX 5n doesn't have those settings (and as I understand nether does the NEX 6) and by default the OOC images are sharper. Once the XE1 is setup to your liking the images re quite good and the color is much more pleasing.
If you plan to shoot RAW you may need to invest in a decent RAW converter. Lightroom (even LR5's) RAW conversion for Fuji cameras is pretty terrible.