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I suspect you have not seen my bank balance . Wishful thinking, yes... But practically not so muchI suspect you will have an X-T5 or X-H2S in the foreseeable future
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I suspect you have not seen my bank balance . Wishful thinking, yes... But practically not so muchI suspect you will have an X-T5 or X-H2S in the foreseeable future
Currently, Fujifilm has X-H1 with IBIS, first-gen with 5 stops efficiency (not a very good reputation), and X-T4 is the second camera with IBIS (6 stops with a bit better reputation), X-S10 is the 3rd camera but 5.5 stops as it's a cheaper IBIS model then X-T4, X-H2 and X-H2s have the same IBIS. They were the newest until a few days ago, after Fujifilm announced X-T5 with IBIS. In terms of selection, there are a few camera models but in terms of range, it's only high-end ones with the exception of the X-S10.I come from Nikon - everything Nikon since the 80's.
Now I possess 5 Fuji cameras, of which the X-S10 is the newest in technology and the only one with IBIS.
They're all great. They really are fun to work with, very intuitive and highly (too much so!) customisable
If you're looking to rekindle the fun element of photography, grab a Fuji
Want to trade your X-T4 with my Sony a7R II? I'll throw in a lens for freeJust received this email from Smallrig for the X-T5
Worth getting the X-T5 just for this, check out the whole page to see the half grip as well.
These should sell a lot for Fuji regardless of how god the camera works.
Wonder if I can trade my X-T4
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Funny thing how different things tickle different pickles... For me it was the other way around, kinda...If you're looking to rekindle the fun element of photography, grab a Fuji
It's never to late to find the passion of crashing Corollas either ... Well for me it was back in 2001 when I played Need For Speed: Underground for the first timeFunny thing how different things tickle different pickles... For me it was the other way around, kinda...
Back when I bought the X-Pro1 I hoped that it's old-school control arrangement would make it feel more like an old film camera and rekindle my photo mojo, that had been in a slumber for more than a decade after I'd sold all my darkroom stuff an my Mamiya 645 ProTL. But it didn't. Then I happened to spot the Canon EOS 6D on a black friday sale back in 2018, and decided to give that a try. And boy, did it work! The 6D felt more like a late film-era SLR and with that thing in hand I slowly found my mojo again. Though to be completely fair, the tool worked only as a trigger here. But it was enough to encourage me to take photos again, and venture out.
So, for some people it's Fuji. For me it was a Canon... Which is a bit like saying "I found the love of driving behind the wheel of a Corolla", but heck, I've seriously heard even that happen...
Well, one of my first “true driving experiences” was behind the wheel of a 1995 ford ranger. 4-banger, stick shift, with no power steering or AC. Was more fun than I cared to admit.Which is a bit like saying "I found the love of driving behind the wheel of a Corolla", but heck, I've seriously heard even that happen…
APS-C(Fuji) is neither here nor there. There's no advantage being in the middle. I agreed then but now that I've felt the extremes in my hands I disagree
A strange comment and time has shown it to be a bit misguided, methinx
I agree with your disagreement
Had a look at the offerings from Viltrox ? Not compacts at f:1.4, but they seem to be cheap and relatively cheerful.Only problem then is, I'll need a cheapish lens. I was thinking maybe the 27mm but I really want an aperture ring - part of the appeal for me - so it'd have to be the WR version and they aren't overly cheap as yet (unless bought with an X-e4, lol). Maybe I can dig up a 2nd hand 23/2 or 35/2. Or what is the reputation of the 16/2.8 like? Getting a bit wide for a one-lens kit but probably wouldn't break the bank. I'm really just getting an idea on whether the X-T (or Xpro if i could find one that isn't quite expensive) series is for me or not.
Yeah, and Fuji’s lineup only makes it more challenging. X-T3 was not replaced by the X-T4, but they phased out the X-T3 before announcing the X-T5. Then they launch an X-T30ii that seemingly only added a few new filters. The X-H1 was mysteriously discontinued well before the X-H2 dropped. Oh and then there’s the X-S10, and don’t forget about the Xpro! Then you have each model behaving ever so slightly differently with film sims, even among models with the same sensor and processor. You almost want to buy used so the dust can settle on all the quirks among the current lineup.This thread may well become more meaningful for me, lol. My local camera store are expecting to have a low shutter count (supposedly) X-t1 to come in. I'll go and and have a look at it if/when it does. I have the X100 (Bayer sensor) so one of the early X-trans bodies appeals if it's fairly cheap. I did have an X-e1 for a short time but I gave it to my brother in law when his kids were born (and his money situation was precarious).
Only problem then is, I'll need a cheapish lens. I was thinking maybe the 27mm but I really want an aperture ring - part of the appeal for me - so it'd have to be the WR version and they aren't overly cheap as yet (unless bought with an X-e4, lol). Maybe I can dig up a 2nd hand 23/2 or 35/2. Or what is the reputation of the 16/2.8 like? Getting a bit wide for a one-lens kit but probably wouldn't break the bank. I'm really just getting an idea on whether the X-T (or Xpro if i could find one that isn't quite expensive) series is for me or not.
As an aside, i feel like there's a bit of a price premium on fuji atm. the X100 series price increases are well known, but it seems to me that even the other 2nd hand bodies have jumped in asking price relative to a year or so ago.
The size of the used Fuji market has grown quite a bit. The bodies seem to be durable enough to allow the stockpile of used Fuji bodies to grow over time.I have obtained my entire Fuji system used.