GAS GAS: Please Share your Latest Acquisitions Big and Small

[kyteflyer]

All excited, my new GRII will arrive today I also ordered a Fujifilm optical VF which is designed for the X70, but it has 21 and 28mm bright lines, so ought to be OK. Cant get a new GV-1 for a decent price, and second hand would cost more than the Fuji. Hope nobody is going to tell me I made a bad choice. Should have asked here first.

 

[drd1135]

On the X-E3, the 27 makes for a really small and light go everywhere camera. Image quality is great, only real drawback is focusing speed and noise. Reminds me a lot of the Panasonic 20/1.7.

I had the 27 on a used xt10. If you are a stills shooter like me, it is a very effective lens. I only sold it because I was in one of my “down” phases with Fuji.

 

[MoonMind]

@kyteflyer Sue: That's certainly a better choice than the minuscule, but - at least for this glasses-wearer - seriously flawed GV-2 I got for my GR (the original APS-C model - still going strong!). I now think that the GV-1 would have been a much better choice, but that's also quite bulky, and the eye piece is just as rough and scratch-inducing as the GV-2's which is a real nuisance. The Fuji one looks a lot better in that respect, with smooth plastic trim around the eye piece.

FWIW, I tried a LCD loupe (can't remember the brand name - recommendations came from this board) - that works okay, but it's too fiddly for me and goes against the whole use-case I have for the GR (fast, on-the-go shooting).

M.

 

[kyteflyer]

@kyteflyer Sue: That's certainly a better choice than the minuscule, but - at least for this glasses-wearer - seriously flawed GV-2 I got for my GR (the original APS-C model - still going strong!). I now think that the GV-1 would have been a much better choice, but that's also quite bulky, and the eye piece is just as rough and scratch-inducing as the GV-2's which is a real nuisance. The Fuji one looks a lot better in that respect, with smooth plastic trim around the eye piece.

FWIW, I tried a LCD loupe (can't remember the brand name - recommendations came from this board) - that works okay, but it's too fiddly for me and goes against the whole use-case I have for the GR (fast, on-the-go shooting).

M.

Thanks for that, Matt. I feel better now I wear specs too, but I take them off when using viewfinders... as long as I get a rough notion of the framing, I'm good to go

As far as the loupe goes... it just never appealed to me, I couldnt imagine having a honking great lump on the rear of a camera I bought for its small size.

 

[MoonMind]

As far as the loupe goes... it just never appealed to me, I couldnt imagine having a honking great lump on the rear of a camera I bought for its small size.

Mine's foldable - but you're still right about the feel, and it certainly adds bulk. I keep it around because it *does* help in very bright light. But I can't recommend it on the whole.

M.

 

[kyteflyer]

Mine's foldable - but you're still right about the feel, and it certainly adds bulk. I keep it around because it *does* help in very bright light. But I can't recommend it on the whole.

M.

For me, the bright light issue is resolved by using a different camera. God knows, I have too many, may as well use the ones I have in their respective "best light" zones. LOL!

 

[kyteflyer]

GR arrived, batteries charging

 

[rayvonn]

GR arrived, batteries charging

Bravo Sue

 

[kyteflyer]

Based on @Lightmancer's previous recommendations... I've also now ordered ACMAXX armour for the GR's lens and LCD screen. Guess I am serious about this cam

 

[Matero]

CV 58 F1.4 Nokton arrived. This is my manual gear now. Aesthetics also ok

Now waiting weekend to be able to shoot on daylight :S

 

[MoonMind]

CV 58 F1.4 Nokton arrived. This is my manual gear now. Aesthetics also ok

Now waiting weekend to be able to shoot on daylight :S

Those were short 30 days

M.

 

[Matero]

Those were short 30 days

M.

Luckily so! For once faster than expected!

 

[MiguelATF]

CV 58 F1.4 Nokton arrived. This is my manual gear now. Aesthetics also ok

Now waiting weekend to be able to shoot on daylight :S

Sweet looking lens. Plus...it seems to go nicely with your Df.

 

[Piano]

My Mindshift Backlight 26 arrived earlier this week. Just had the chance to fill it up! Much easier carry than my previous bag.

 

[theoldsmithy]

Refurb X-E2 + 18-55 arrived today. It looks absolutely brand new, and the battery is already charged. Now to find something to shoot with it....might be a macro if I can dig out the extension tubes.

 

[CraigC]

Nice kit selection.

I'm also considering consolidating my Sony and m43 systems and going with Fuji in the middle ground. I've already sold off my Pen-F w/ lenses, but have a hard time letting go of the Sony - the files are just beautiful - FF look, DR latitude in post, etc. The Fujis can't match that from all my comparisons, but I do definitely prefer their shooting experience though, which is also a huge draw for me.

Just to follow up on this, ended up grabbing a used X-T2 w/ grip today. Looks basically new. Already have the 14mm and 27mm lenses around from past Fujis. Nice to have the old feeling back in my hands.

I'll do a thorough comparison between it and my Sony A7ii in an effort to decide which kit to keep. Once decision is made, will likely jump to either the X-T3 or A7iii.

 

[sesser]

I had the 27 on a used xt10. If you are a stills shooter like me, it is a very effective lens. I only sold it because I was in one of my “down” phases with Fuji.

Well, I hope I don't get into a "down" phase with Fuji... it's my only system at this point. Can't wait to get the 14/2.8.. should be here Sat.

 

[sesser]

Just to follow up on this, ended up grabbing a used X-T2 w/ grip today. Looks basically new. Already have the 14mm and 27mm lenses around from past Fujis. Nice to have the old feeling back in my hands.

I'll do a thorough comparison between it and my Sony A7ii in an effort to decide which kit to keep. Once decision is made, will likely jump to either the X-T3 or A7iii.

I kind of did this myself, except, I just jumped ship from m4/3 and Sony. Figured it was a middle ground. I considered the A7III for a second, but, in the end, I wanted something smaller and lighter. Either way, both the X-T3 and A7III are really solid examples of both platforms at the moment. You can't go wrong either way.

 

[sesser]

That's my old(but like new) 14mm that shipped out today to you. AKA matsu131.

Yeah, what's up? I thought it was supposed to be here today! Looks like USPS is taking the scenic route from SoCal. Had I know you where down there, I might have just picked it up when I was visiting Orange County...

 

[tonyturley]

I got a new lens cap to replace the one I lost scrambling through a ravine on one of my waterfall hikes. I seem to be quite accomplished at losing lens caps.