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biketourist
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Central California
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Posted: Wed May 16, 2012 6:34 am
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I have been shooting with the Fujifilm X100 for several months. The fixed lens is a minor limitation but really forces you to a "back to basics" mentality. The IQ is beyond reproach.
Now, I have ordered the X-Pro 1 with interchangable lens capability. I expect to live without a DSLR from now on.
Do any of you have experience with either camera? |
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mauijon
Joined: 02 Mar 2005
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Location: Maui, Hawaii
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Posted: Thu May 17, 2012 8:18 pm
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I don't have it but the UK photo mags praise it and favorably compare it with Leica M9. Noise seems very good and the Fuji lenses have good reputation. |
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greenfield54
Joined: 21 Jun 2009
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Location: Philippines
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 7:41 am
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And to add. Fuji is now owned by Nikon. |
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biketourist
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Central California
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 10:46 am
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| greenfield54 wrote: | | And to add. Fuji is now owned by Nikon. |
Oh? Show me the reference, please. |
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Mike Price
Joined: 06 Jun 2008
Posts: 2919
Location: South Wales
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 12:29 pm
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| biketourist wrote: | | greenfield54 wrote: | | And to add. Fuji is now owned by Nikon. |
Oh? Show me the reference, please. |
I cannot find any evidence to support this. Some fuji cameras can use Nikon lenses but I think thats as far as it goes.
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biketourist
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Central California
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 12:54 pm
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Okay. I think I know where this is coming from. Way back 10 or 12 years ago, Fuji marketed some DSLRs called S1 and S2. They were based upon, in fact used, Nikon N60/F60 and N80/F80 bodies, which Fuji then reworked into digital cameras. Naturally, the lens mount was Nikon and they took Nikon lenses.
That was a long time ago. I don't think either company owns the other. |
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greenfield54
Joined: 21 Jun 2009
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Location: Philippines
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Posted: Sat May 19, 2012 7:43 pm
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Oh well. Maybe I don't know anything after all. |
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biketourist
Joined: 31 Mar 2006
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Location: Central California
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 2:07 pm
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For the two of you waiting for my X-Pro1 experience, I've had it for several weeks now, along with the X100. Except for 12 v. 16 Mp and interchangable lenses there are many operating similarities. I can't say I prefer one over the other. The X100 is really handy as a go-anywhere instrument capable of outstanding IQ. Ditto the X-Pro1 with the advantage of lens choices.
I did intend to get more lenses for the XP1 but I'm getting along nicely with just the 35/2 (equivilant) and 50/1.4 (equivilant) lenses for now. For WA and tele I have rediscovered my feet!
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greenfield54
Joined: 21 Jun 2009
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Location: Philippines
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Posted: Thu May 31, 2012 10:11 pm
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All I can say is that, I miss the knobs and dials of my old film cameras. |
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