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Hi JK, yes there are several who use both and I followed you on the Fuji site. I guess I am just more comfortable with the Nikon platform. Fuji was just a little too small for my hands and I continuously pressed something I had no intention of pressing. That, and my memory requires I stick to one platform or I have to dig out the users manual. It is good to see so many folks on here that I remember and many whom I admire their work.
Hi Gary, good to see you back posting.
I too drifted to the dark side. My motivation was for a lighter payload.
It took me some time to recognise that although the Fuji wide to medium angle lenses are light, when it comes to the long telephotos, there is little difference in weight between them and Nikon lenses.
Add to this the need for 3 batteries in the XT2 to achieve its max performance and you have a system that's heavier than the Nikon equivalent, uses batteries faster, and freezes the image in the EVF momentarily leaving you 'blind' to any subject movement or repositioning.
I also agree that some buttons were awkward to use...or keep positioned correctly.
The Fuji system is regarded by many as a 'trip down memory lane' with its retro look and feel. SORRY, I just think camera ergonomics have moved on so much since the old days, I have no desire to punish myself for the sake of nostalgia. (I also have central heating in my home in preference to wearing several jumpers when it gets cold.)
Just equipped myself with a D500 and a couple of lenses to get me started again.....and I am on page 200 of the manual right now.
Familiarity with the equipment is key and somehow Nikon seems secondnature.
Last edited on Thu May 3rd, 2018 16:43 by Eric
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