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  1. I have tried many VC and Leica lenses (and other mounts too) adapted to all sorts of X camera over my ownership history. The constant reminder for me is: native lenses only!! I have 50 and 35 lux and I just dont like them on the xpro2. I would never suggest someone buy Leica glass to use just for adapting purposes, if you already have them then experiment, but there are plenty of other adaptable mounts that will give similar results on the Xpro2 if you want to dabble. I have also found that EVF and peaking with manual lenses is no longer something I enjoy (but that is the rangefinder fanboy speaking). The only mirrorless that does leica lenses well is the.... Leica SL....I bought one and sold it. If you can find lenses for under say $150 to play with or to get a vintage or classic look, that's fine. For the money, the X prime set of 23, 25, 50 cannot be beat with any adapted lens. I would experiment with M42 more than anything M mount. Buy 1-3 cheap Helios 44 or takumar SMC 50mm 1.4 and have fun! Just from the examples the 50 lux will never look 4x better than the 56mm (but it's 4x the cost!).
  2. Hawks leica helicoid. It does make a difference for close focusing. You will use it.
  3. I have both the leash and the slide lite. I found that I use the leash more, more compact and packable.
  4. i own a bunch of gordy's. i also now use o-rings on all my straps to protect the body, regardless of brand...ingenious!!
  5. Fuji XF 50mm would be the first choice. It would be money well spent and save you from finding a good used copy of a lens to adapt. if that is out of your range than super takumar 50 1.4. you have to get an adapter without the ring in it for the M42 aperture pin, or remove it yourself. Usually you need a super small screwdriver or hex. Voigtlander SLII 58mm 1.4 in Nikon mount, but that is more expense than the Fuji.
  6. I'll wait until the camera is released and real world experiences are (pun) developed. The pole vault video is rumored to be set up and staged with high powered LEDs that won't create banding/rolling shutter. I won't believe much of either argument until the camera is released to the world. As for any person that runs a site, they are free to spill whatever nonsense they choose. The real people that have lost it, are the ones that will take one single person's internet statements as fact and base decisions on how to spend their money purely on that. It's great camera, overkill for the masses and not for me, but someone will be happy with it....when the matching level of glass comes out too. Here is Ken's (Angry Photographer) video on the "staged" A9 demo, make your own judgements:
  7. The front ovf/evf selector. Hold right for a few seconds
  8. Per the xpro2 manual The OVF Display Keep the selector pressed up to choose the optical viewfinder display zoom ratio. I consider myself relatively adept at reading documentation before I just dive in. I really really missed this one. I came from an xt1 so was not familiar with that option. I like being able to zoom in so that the ovf frame fills the entire viewfinder. It has it's uses
  9. 23mm f2 https://goo.gl/images/EVz0AY X100 https://goo.gl/images/yuuydd Lens diagram for both.
  10. [PDF] Magnification of the macro extension tube http://www.fujifilm.com/products/digital_cameras/accessories/pdf/mcex_01.pdf The longer the lens the less magnification you get. Actually the 27mm works very well with the fuji 11 tube. Mag and working distance come into play as well. I don't own the 90mm, though
  11. I highly suggest a card reader, just in general
  12. They don't even have mock ups or CADs or anything, so remains to be seen how they figure to attempt this. Or maybe they have a working prototype and are keeping it under tight secret. I have my doubts, but am still very interested. Alas sometimes these things don't pan out or have trouble for various reasons. This market is not easy to just break into. Anyone remember this: http://konost.com they're still thinking they can get something to market
  13. https://flic.kr/s/aHskXEtRAG The weave can be learned through any different tutorial on making Paracord bracelets, just longer. Likely need at least 10ft of cord, don't make too tight of a braid, a camera strap needs to have some flexibility for comfort. There are Paracord bracelet length calculators on the net too takes me about 20min to make, a novice maybe 45. https://youtu.be/UKSGg2IuCLI http://paracord550milspec.com/measure-wrist-size-for-a-paracord-bracelet/
  14. Check this out. I was emailing this guy after I saw him comment on 35mmc.com http://www.randtglobalservices.com
  15. I use the 27mm and macro tube Fuji 11. Does what I need. And picked up a cheap macro ring light that can operate as a flash and led light. I just need it for the odd close up, quasi macro. But 1:1 is really cool
  16. I think you'll like it. I use lots of FD lenses on my Fuji and my leica m240. The 1.4 is fantastic. Be prepared to buy at least 2 copies of the helios. Also pick up a spanner wrench which can be used to take many vintage lenses apart and clean the lens elements.
  17. This might be one of the better explanation of the aperture tab....Lug. the st801 was an open aperture​ metering camera. The lug was to assist with metering calculation and did not require stop down metering like other slrs of the time. "open aperture makes the M42 mount non standard. The EBC lenses will not be able to mount completely on some other makes because of the open-aperture metering lug on the back of the aperture ring. " http://camerapedia.wikia.com/wiki/Fujica_ST801 Here too: http://camera-wiki.org/wiki/Fujica_ST801
  18. Grain setting is none or off? Can't remember if default was weak or strong. Also if you have some examples to post that might help
  19. Sounds suspect to me. I would take it take back or send it back. Hopefully you got it at a place that will exchange or return. That's never happened to me, I've owned 3 x-series bodies. Are all the settings you make going back to default? Not that it makes a difference, just curious
  20. I think I'll work to open it up and clean and grease it myself. It's more rewarding! I've taken apart elements for cleaning. Helicoid is just next on the list of new things to learn. Thanks for the reference materials boyo's
  21. You are all wrong. It's a sin and poor taste. Thus gift all your adaptable lenses to me! But for real I think the vast majority of sales people have been rude to me. I just ask questions, lots of questions. And I always say I did some research and I wanted to come in an experience the item first hand and would they be able to help me with that. And I never react to attitude, I just move on to the next question and try to develop a dialogue. Most of the time they do a 180.
  22. I dont think you can. Hold down any function button for a few seconds, those are your only choices. I dont believe there is some menu option I am missing. I switch the AFL to AEL button, shoot AF-C and low burst mode. my hand position would really be a the correct position for the d-pad or top Fn button
  23. nice read thanks for posting. I used a sony A7 for a time, never tried the II's or an R, I quickly divested of it for various reasons, mainly I didn't "need" another system. I carry my Xpro2 with me literally everyday and that is the most endorsement I can give a camera. Every camera I use I'm always yearning for that 60s/70s rangefinder feel. Honestly, I think every camera should be an Olympus 35RC My normal weekend carry is: Xpro2 w/ 23 f2 and a leica m240 with 50 cron. manual focus is the fastest auto focus system out there, the lag is 0.000000000ms (zone, hyper focal, snap mode on the ricoh GR's!) Joel has your mind changed with the new M10?
  24. Im using this half case: https://www.amazon.com/Handmade-Genuine-Leather-Fujifilm-Deepblue/dp/B01DNR1MGW/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1487793883&sr=8-3&keywords=xpro2%2Bhalf%2Bcase&th=1 I like it for the following: tripod screw mount, no control cutouts, battery access is covered up, but easily accessible. The half case for me is to solve for: extra grip, bottom protection for setting down on surfaces. The price went up, i got it for $68 https://flic.kr/s/aHskPvkjtJ
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