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The latest firmware for the Fuji XT1 is version 4.0
This firmware is meant to bring a significant improvement in AF performance. And it does!
I have tested this camera with the 56mm f1.2 lens versus my D3S and D600 with the 24-120 AFS VR.
I have used these Nikons for a few years and feel confident in their performance. So what of the tests?
Well I have to say that at close distances i.e. 2-3metres the Nikon locks AF quickly and I feel more able to capture the image I want to. This may be a trial and error thing where I need to use different AF mode on the Fuji XT1 but the combination of low light, fast AF lock requirement and the EVF refresh rate means that the shooting experience is less good than with my Nikons.
Some of this is down to the EVF performance but a super fast AF lock like I get with the Nikons makes for me being confident to shoot multiple single shots and get good sharp images.
So will I buy a second XT1 body? Not now.
Will I buy another Nikon body? I am debating getting rid of my D3 and D3S and getting a D810 or D750. I dont want the MPs of the D810 but I do want its feature set. Some desired functionality items are missing on the D750. I guess if I could get a good price on my D3 and D3S then the D750 is favourite as I would also like the 200-500mm lens.
The D750 has a nice grip for hand holding...the best Nikon I've held.
It is lightweight (same as the D7200!) which is great for portability and probably enhances the feel in the hand. The file size is noticeably larger than the D3 which no doubt contributes to the inferior buffer performance.
I have no idea how responsive the D810 is, but if I was after D3 performance, I wouldn't go for a D750...there's a noticeable difference.
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Eric