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| Posted: Sat Nov 3rd, 2012 18:03 |
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TomOC
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jk wrote:The biggest change is that the AF on a mirrorless camera is nowhere as good as a DSLR but everything else can be similar. JK- Some would argue it's better focus but slower  Tom
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| Posted: Sat Nov 3rd, 2012 18:11 |
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TomOC
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Eric wrote: The X100 has some failings. The start up time, the battery life, the fixed lens (possibly), the exp comp knob mobility. If the xe1 resolves these I will be interested. --------------------------------- Eric- I broke down and ordered one. The only way to know is to use it. I'm expecting it will be exactly the same size weight etc of the x100, which would make it a pretty darn nice walkaround camera with the 18mm on it. Once you go to the 35mm, it no longer fits in a pocket - though that is the lens I use most on the xp1 - and why wouldn't I, it's an amazing lens and the xp1 isn't pocketable under any scenario. So the one hang up is the hybrid finder of the x100 - I think that might be hard to give up. The issue of interchangeable lenses isn't too much of an issue for me. At first I really favored a fixed lens to avoid any dust issues, but I'm not having any dust issues with the xp1, so that may be a bogus "advantage" that I thought might be necessary on a camera that gets carried everywhere...we'll see about that, too. In USA it looks like about two more weeks till they start shipping xe1 Cheers, Tom
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| Posted: Sat Nov 3rd, 2012 19:21 |
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Squarerigger
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I am looking forward to your review of this new Fuji Tom. I am very interested in this camera. I have no backup and it seems like a perfect solution to a backup and a smaller walk about camera. I think Fuji has really nabbed the market in this format. If you don't like it Tom, you could always toss it my way to lighten the load.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 01:35 |
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TomOC
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I'll keep that in mind, Gary...always hard to part with the cool stuff The quality is definitely going to be there - it will be a question of the EVF only and I think that will really be a question of getting used to. Tom
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 03:39 |
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jk
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I dont think that the EVF in the XE1 will be a problem as it is better than the ones in the X100 and XPro1. I find that I am using the EVF more to get accurate framing and focus with the 60mm.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 05:31 |
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Eric
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TomOC wrote: Eric wrote: --------------------------------- Eric- I broke down and ordered one. The only way to know is to use it. I'm expecting it will be exactly the same size weight etc of the x100, which would make it a pretty darn nice walkaround camera with the 18mm on it. Once you go to the 35mm, it no longer fits in a pocket - though that is the lens I use most on the xp1 - and why wouldn't I, it's an amazing lens and the xp1 isn't pocketable under any scenario. So the one hang up is the hybrid finder of the x100 - I think that might be hard to give up. The issue of interchangeable lenses isn't too much of an issue for me. At first I really favored a fixed lens to avoid any dust issues, but I'm not having any dust issues with the xp1, so that may be a bogus "advantage" that I thought might be necessary on a camera that gets carried everywhere...we'll see about that, too. In USA it looks like about two more weeks till they start shipping xe1 Cheers, Tom ------------------------------------------------------------------ I am told that there are some already 'in stock' in the UK. I am trying to avoid their websites in case I break down too.  Its interesting you refer to its pocketability as important to you. I always thought I would pocket it ...but in practise I dont. I still carry the X100 round my neck, as its so light and easily concealable in a jacket. I also wonder if 18mm is too wide for many general situations? I have been quite happy with the X100's 23mm and frankly wonder if I would be better to keep the X100 (in my pocket) for wide work and get the 60mm with the XE1? In cost terms the resale value of the X100 isnt going to be much different to the cost of a new 18mm lens. Of course it adds complications in terms of batteries and all the other X100 negatives I raised are still there. 
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| Posted: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 06:24 |
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Squarerigger
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Eric wrote:TomOC wrote:Eric wrote: If you had the X100 with 35mm lens and XE1 with 60mm lens would you drop the D7000 from the travel kit? Why not just the XE! and the 18-55mm?
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| Posted: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 12:36 |
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Squarerigger
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Alright, so now for the big question, probably the one which will make the most difference when taking a perfect photo. Tom, did you order the retro silver or the modern black XE1 body? Eric, I know you are avoiding the advertisements, but if you had to choose, silver or black. I am betting silver takes a much more refined photo. Also, goes better with my hair color.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 12:45 |
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Eric
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The 18-55 isn't available yet, so we don't know how good it will be compared to the 18, 35 primes. It also looks a bit bulky. But there is no doubt that if it passes muster a zoom might be useful for lazy so and sos like me. As far as the D7000 is concerned, my wife prefers the feel of a lightish DSLR to the X100 so it may still come with us. I also take a long lens with me, just in case I need some long reach and, although you can probably get an fujix - nikon afs adapter, I prefer to fix it to a DSLR. But there is no doubt that we are entering an interesting phase of digital development. Until now it's been all about improving sensor, pixels and noise. But I think the new compact camera formats are blending the ease of use and convenience of point and shoot cameras with the funtionality and performance of DSlRs. That's a wig I am wearing. My real hair colour is dark brown.
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| Posted: Sun Nov 4th, 2012 13:15 |
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Squarerigger
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Can't seem to come up with a one liner about your "dark brown" hair Eric, probably because I wish I had thought of that before you did.
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