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    Problem with my X Pro2.

    in Fuji X-Pro 1 / Fuji X-Pro 2 / Fuji X-Pro 3

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    Teething problems is right. That's why I never buy a camera when it first comes out. I'm not the one who pays full price and does the Beta-testing for the manufacturer. And that applies to all manufacturers, not just Fuji.

    well you can buy the camera now, just do not pay the full price. I get mine and payed 1480 euro. As you know this dealer is happy to sell 100 cameras with a discount, then fight with online shops. Price will drop no matter what.

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted

    @milandro -got it. ;) 

     

     

    @cug

    Excellent, this is what I needed. Now, I understand much better. It is difficult to visualise the system just from the internet.

     

    -I will be getting only 16mm and 35mm, zooms I had with my Nikon Dx 70-300, 18-70, 12-24 Tokina, and basically I used only wide angle Tokina, filter vignetting caused I shot around 14, and 16mm most of the time. 

     

    I do not care about the video, most likely, go hero will have 8K very soon, and lets see what iphone 7 will bring. 

     

    I have tested a dealer and have an offer 1500 euro for xpro 2. Which is quite correct in comparison xt1 in 2012.

     

    -I like your prediction, Completely agree with them.

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted

    That's a shame.  I just tried to find out how to rent in Europe, which I'd think would be easy, but I can't find anything.  Of course Google can see I'm in Texas so even though I'm looking for something, it's trying to steer me toward US companies.

     

    Is Fuji's rental program up and running yet?  I'd assume it'll be worldwide...Maybe...

     

     

    However, I'm having just as much trouble trying to figure out how you sell something you won't let people even touch.

    In Europe there is not a strong market. Even Leica's main market is China and USA. No certified service all is shipped somewhere else. 

    Where do you shop in Texas? BH photo? 

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted

    Fuji and Europe... If you go to the consumer electronics retail chains, they often have no fuji at all or just one X-M with the XC16-50 attached. One time I asked if I could have a look at other lenses. They told me "there are no other lenses" and tried to sell a non-Fuji bridge camera to me.

    Then, luckily I thought, someone told me about a camera store with no web presence that should have Fuji stuff, just 60 km from where I live. I drove there, and they really had Fuji cameras and lenses in stock. If you want to pay €200 more for EVERY lens, no bargaining possible, that's your way to go.

    I think purchasing online is the only reasonable alternative in Europe. Just order it, and if you don't like what you bought make use of the two-week return policy. But even there you'll usually pay Fuji's official retail price, while all other makes are on sale due to price war.

    - for some reason there is a new rule regarding return policy. Including Amazon.de you must pay return shipping and fees are calculated for handling.

    I bought a lock from pacsafe (23 euro), but it is too big. I wanted to return it and Amazon calculated 13 for shipping, and 8 euro for handling. Great !!  

    I'm looking at this website purnimadigital.com to buy camera. Where do you shop?

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted

    You could always try a rental service then.  Not sure what country you are in, but there has to be some sort of rental service around there.  That would give you at least a few days with the cameras too.  An even better opportunity to get to know the items you might be buying.

    I wish we had such a possibilities in Europe. It is expensive here, 21 % goes to state and yet we do not have service like that. 

    If something brakes we have troubles to get it repaired. My nikon needed service, I had to ship it to Netherlands. and it took them 3 moths to repair my camera. Sony has the worst service ever, they left my laptop sit in their wear house 2 months and did not repair it at all.

    How is Fuji's service btw?

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted

    How about shoes or clothes or a couch ? I suppose you are allowed to try those on or seat in it before buying? So why not allowing holding a camera?

     

    -You can sit on couch in stores before you buy and they also let you try clothes ;) but cameras is another story ;) Most of the time they are behind glass or in windows. Resellers do not open boxes with expensive cameras and if they do they will not allow you to take photos, because they want to sell them. That is why I shop online.

     

     Brandname bothers me the most. I hate it on Nikon, and that is why I will not buy Sony a7. On Mercedes you have only Logo ;) It is just matter of preference. I guess I'm boring.  :D 

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted · Edited by Mevl

    Unless the newest improvements are of real consequence to you and your photography, save yourself money on the body and buy lenses which you will be able to use on generation 3 even better than generation 2.

     

    Personally I have the X-T1 and X-E2  and I am going to skip X Pro 2 and X-T2, then, who knows, we shall see if I’m still alive by then! You could buy now a X Pro 1 or  X-E2 body for peanuts and take great pictures.

     

    IF and when you’ll ever need more than that you will see later on what to do.

     

    16, 23, 35, 56 or 120mm ( when it comes out  and if you have the money)

     

    Or.... keep it ultra simple and go 16-55mm +  any long zoom you may need or can afford.

     

    Cuba in October? Hurricane season... maybe windy?

    Thanks for the info. 

    I'm buying 16mm 1.4 WR for sure. (My favorite lens on Nikon was 12-24 f4) second one possibly 35mm,  

    I do not want to buy zooms anymore. 

     

    Xpro cameras looking great as they do not have any advertisements on them.

     

    An Cuba in October is apparently really great time to visit. Not that many tourists, and if Hurricane even better.

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted

    Go to a store and play the X-Pro and X-T.  Only you know which one you'll enjoy shooting the most.

     

    I know there is so much more to the Pro then the OVF, but that is what I love most about my Pro1.  It's why I reach for it more and more over the XT-1.

    I live in a country where there are not camera that many camera stores. I visited few, but they are not allowing people to hold the cameras. At first I wanted to buy Leica Q, but was not allowed to play with it. Sony is the only Exception, I could insert my card, and took photos in the store. Fuji brand is not that popular here. I always have to buy online or go to US.

    so many cameras, how to decide?

    in Fuji X-T1 / Fuji X-T10

    Posted

    Hello Guys

     

    I'm switching from Nikon to Mirrorless camera. I'm considering xpro 2. 

    I'm wondering what is the difference between Pro and XT cameras ? The specs looks same. and according to rumours, 

    XT2 is on its way with same chip as Pro 2.

     

    I need a new camera by October for trip to Cuba. Planning to travel light, 16mm 1.4 and 35mm. I'm interested in street and landscape.

     

    thank you for any advice.

     

    Mevl

     

     

     

    Cuba

    in Street Photography

    Posted

    love your photos. It is interesting how Cuba became the top Destinations. I'm also going to visit this October for a month, before Americans ruin it. 

    I'm planning to buy Xpro 2 (jumping from Nikon) I wonder how many batteries did you have with you? Did you have any recharging problems? can you give me any tips I should take with me.

     

    Do you know where did you get poisoned? Water or food? How long did you travel? Have more questions but lets start with this ;)

     

    thank you again for fantastic photos. 

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