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With the advances in mirror less cameras such as Fuji X series and the quality of their lenses, would you consider life without a DSLR?
I am assuming that folks making a living with a camera or those with such hobbies as sports or bird photography would not part with a DSLR.
I can see where a smaller system which gives very good photos for the general photographer would be intriguing not to mention less weight and volume. One may be more prone to taking the photo gear more often when out and about.
When I get bored I get to thinking outside my very tiny box.
In the good old days, quite a few professionals functioned with 'just' rangefinder Leicas.
I haven't ever used anything longer than 200mm in my line of work...typically its in the range 18-120. So it's not inconceivable that I could function with Fuji XPro or EX, PROVIDED it is sufficiently responsive.
Although the X100 is capable of matching D3 high ISO quality images it's slow to start up and operate, drains batteries like the D1series Nikons and is too quirky in some of its functions.
Whether the newer models have resolved any of these critiques I don't know. But it would have to be improved significantly,for it to be as 'on demand' as a DSLR.
Of course, as you say, there are also a large number of commercial and hobby activities that require focal lengths beyond those available for the X series. Even with adapters or further range extensions I suspect the body just wont be suitable.
But I am, looking forward to trying the new Fuji to see where it could fit into my recreational photography. Nearly got one last week...but vacillated too long and they are back on back order!!
Last edited on Tue Nov 27th, 2012 16:23 by Eric
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