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  1. Great, much better! Thank you, Tikcus!
  2. Hi there, The other day I was trying to assign the ISO switch to the front command dial button (Fn2), in order to change ISO from the front function button. But it seems this is not possible: http://fujifilm-dsc.com/en/manual/x-t10/button_fn/edit_fn-button/index.html Is there another way to assign the ISO to another function menu other than the selector function menu on the back of the camera? It would much faster to use a command dial button to scroll to the ISO values, rather than pressing the selector and then choosing the value.
  3. Thank you all for your advice. Sorry if I didn't follow the thread lately, the thing is I bought the X-T2! And then we took a little trip to test it out. It's really an amazing experience shooting with this camera. The feeling is definitely a big step up coming from the X-T10. For now she used the lens she has from the X-T10, the 16-50mm. I'm still considering the 18-135mm although she's now mentioning the idea of going with a wider lens, so as many of you suggested maybe the 10-24mm. But there's time to decide, so at the moment the focus is more on getting to know the camera. By the way, the panoramic mode is a fun tool to use. The video looks just superb! She tried a couple of film simulation (Acros is so great!) with excellent results. The joystick, which I thought was probably just a gimmick, turns out to be rather useful instead. I think if I would use the camera I could easily get used to it. The only minor thing for now is the position of the drive dial which seems to be a little uncomfortable to operate (especially with the strap attached). I know the X-T2 is a very customizable camera, so maybe there's a way to assign the modes of the drive dial to a function button. I tried the camera real quick and I wanted to give her back right the way as the feeling was so great that I thought if I would use it for a little longer I would feel bad going back to my Sony A6000 - which in fact I do! One last thing I considered is an eyecup, although the ones I've seen are oddly big and they cover part of the LCD.
  4. @ mostlyphotos Glad to hear more users are happy with the 18-135, I think at this point I made up my mind. @ FearTheXNoob Thanks for the info about the TC. I actually had checked the 1.4x and the 2x and I in fact noticed that those two are not compatible with the 18-135. The one from Amazon, though, specifically says "This Lens Mounts On Top Of The Fujifilm XF 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 R LM OIS WR lens", so I guess it is compatible with that lens. What's the quality, I have no idea. @ cale33 it seems you are another happy owner of Fuji lenses! I'm also a big fan of wide or semi-wide lenses and I agree about showing the whole contest and not focusing on one detail which sometimes can isolate the subject from the contest (not saying is a bad thing per se). Thank you all for your advice and contributions! I've a better clue now of what to buy and I'll go with the 18-135. I think it's a good starter, like many of you pointed out is a pretty versatile lens, so it should fit my wife's needs in more than one situation. As far as prime and wide lenses, at the moment the budget is limited. But in case she really needs to try a wide she can use the 16-50 kit lens from the X-T10 or I can buy a focal reducer and mount a Nikon 24mm 2.8 or the Olympus 24 2.8 I have from my collection. Is not like using a 10mm or 14mm, but still, it's not too shabby. The only last piece of the puzzle is actually buying it. I can easily find the X-T2 on Amazon, but not the lens (they only have used copies from resellers). That's a bummer, I guess I'll have to wait for the lens when it will become available. It is available on B&H though, but it's hard to skip the prime shipping and free hassle return with Amazon. Thanks again! Andrew
  5. I'm thinking if I go with the 18-135 I could add a teleconverter: would that be a decent solution? I've seen this tc: http://trix.ws/15dMc
  6. @ CDBC To your point about the wide vs long lens which I agree, although I'm not a landscape photographer, nor a professional one, here's a proof of it: https://petapixel.com/2017/05/17/capturing-incredibly-rare-moonlit-firefall-yosemite/ The wider shot, with the reflection on the water, is to me way more interesting than the closer shot. The trees framing the picture open to the moonlit firefall drawing my attention to it, I find the wide shot being more dynamic So, let's see if my wife agrees as well and then I'll go for a wider lens. @jlmphotos I'm aware of the difference between weather sealed and water proof, but thanks for pointing that out, it's an important detail and it's better it doesn't go overlooked!
  7. @ CDBC Thanks for your contribution. I too was thinking about a wide-angle rather than a zoom, but I don't do landscape so mine was just a guess. The thing is, she did a workshop at the Yosemite and they needed a zoom lens. That, of course, was a special case but I don't know if there might be other situations like that. I'll try to educate myself more on the subject in order to make a better decision. @ Mike G that's great to hear. Are some of the pictures you took with that lens somewhere online?
  8. @ Ranz: thanks, that's great! Good to know X-T2 owners are liking the video as well. From a few samples I've seen around, despite the codec being 8bit, it seems to me that the dynamic range is held very well by the X-T2 and highlights and shadows are very well balanced, more than in other competitors' camera in several cases. @ mikEm13: Right, and I totally agree. I started with a DSLR myself, the 7D. After I switched to a mirrorless I never looked back. Now the only thing to figure out is the lens. I was really leaning toward the 55-200, but the weather sealing thing is a deterrent. I really wish Fuji had the same lens weather sealed, I would easily pay a little more for that.
  9. Thank you, Mike G. Have you used the lens? Just curious to hear any experience... From what I read it seems that among Fuji's lenses, is the least sharp lens. I hope I overlooked some of the choices out there and maybe I can find a better solution, even if that would mean to invest a little more.
  10. After a quick search, it seems my only other option is the XF18-135mmF3.5-5.6 if I don't want to break my budget. Some review are not so good about this lens though.
  11. Thank you, glospete. Any suggestion on the lens? Is there a weather sealed solution, not too expensive?
  12. Hi there, I'm going to buy an X-T2 soon. It's a gift for my wife. Before I buy it though, I have a few questions. First, camera body. Right now she has the X-T10 which she's been using mainly in urban environment. She's loving landscape photography though and when she tried to shoot in a harsh weather condition, the X-T10 didn't respond very well, which I guess is to be expected as is not weather sealed. Luckily she had her old Nikon d3100 which worked fine. The X-T2, in the other hand, is weather sealed so I feel more confident she shouldn't have similar problems with this camera. Can X-T2 owners confirm? Second question: lens. I've heard great things about the 100-400, but it's pricey for the budget I have right now, therefore I thought that I could buy the XF55-200 which seems to be a sturdy lens, with a good range as 200mm should be enough for her to get some long shots and the 55 good for portrait or similar. What are your thoughts? Are there better choices in that price range? Body and lens as per the above configuration it's around $2,200 which is fine for my budget. Perhaps I could add extra @$200 if that would make a significant difference, although I might have to consider the grip for later (see below). Third question: video. Last thing she's getting very interested in is shooting video as well. As far as I know with the X-T2 Fuji introduced the first camera which gives good results when it comes to video (probably I should consider the grip later). Is there anyone with experience in that area? Any comments on the video features of the X-T2? Last note. I tried to compare all of the above with the Nikon d810, as that was my first thought. Considered several things, such as weight, portability, cost, video, I ended up leaning toward the X-T2. I know the d810 is an heavy duty camera, but I assume the X-T2 can handle harsh situation as well. I know this is a Fuji forum, so it would be normal for people to be a little biased, nonetheless I ask your honest opinion if it would make really sense to go with the d810. I personally am a big fan of mirrorless for their portability and in particular of Fuji (despite I don't own one) as I really like the quality of the picture from these cameras. Also, I think the FF vs APS-C is pointless, so I don't consider that an important element when it comes comparing X-T2 and d810, although I understand for some people this can be a deterrent and I respect that. Anyway, sorry for the long post, as you can see I need quite some help here! Thanks in advance! Andrew
  13. Thanks, johant. That helps. The x-e1 now runs pretty cheap in the used market, I might buy one.
  14. Thanks for the info, johant. Do you know anything about the speed of the X-E1? I mean, is there any lag between each shutter release? Old mirrorless were used to be kind of slow, after each snap, there was a moment to wait in order for the camera to be ready again.
  15. Meaning is faster or there is some more advanced option for manual focusing?
  16. Great, Thanks for the info, that's good to know. I always shoot with old OM Zuiko 24mm or Nikon 24 mm, so auto-focus is not an issue. My main concerns are: 1- Time needed between each shutter. As I shoot urban and street, sometimes I tend to take multiple photos in rapid succession. Old mirrorless suffered from the slow reaction, which is what concerns me. 2- Quality of the EVF. Considered I'm used to the A6000 which, to me, is a pretty good EVF, I don't know what to expect from the X-E1. That said, I know how the X-T10 viewfinder looks and I like it very much. Hopefully, the X-E1's is not too far from the X-T10's Best, Andrew
  17. Hi there, My Sony A6000 is failing, so I probably need to buy a new camera soon. At the moment I can't invest in a pricey new camera, so I have to look at some used one. My main focus is urban/street. I thought the X-Pro1 could be a good candidate, but then I read is very slow. How the X-E1 perform? Is it still a good camera to consider? I will use manual lenses with adapters, mostly 24-35mm and I will shoot manual all the time. Later on, I might buy a focal reducer as well.
  18. No, but I think if we all look at the moon on December 31st and chant "new Xpro" three times, nothing will happen but it will be a different new year's eve
  19. Hi there, I'm curious what could theoretically be the expectation for the next Fuji's PRO camera timewise? The X-T2 was September 2016, if I'm not mistaken. X-T1, 2014. The X-Pro2 first quarter 2016, right? the X-Pro1 2012. It seems, there's a cycle of almost 2 years, except for the xPRO, but I also guess the production is also moving faster now than 4 years ago. If that would be the case then the next fuji PRO could be expected maybe in 2018, with perhaps some early announcement in 2017. Does that sound reasanable?
  20. Yes, I know about the Panasonic and the GH5. I don't like 4:3 format though, and also I prefer Fuji's color, way better than Panasonic's. Also, I think the old mantra that Fuji is only about stills, is changing, and the XT2 is a concrete sign. It actually had a lot of people in the video communities talk about it and received rightfully good praise for its video quality. Granted, it's still young in the race and a few things are not there yet, but Fuji did a good job giving solutions anyway (internal recording limit solved with the grip). What I've found very interesting is the dynamic range. I played with a few samples and, despite they were 8 bit, the dynamic was really great. In fact, I could push it in post quite easily. Anyway, after the XT2 I don't see why Fuji should step back on the video side. In fact, Fuji itself admitted that they are open to bring more to the video, which makes me dream about the next Fuji-video camera
  21. I just want to dream for a moment, hope you people don't mind After my girlfriend's X-T10, It's crystal clear to me what I'd like to switch to. But also after the XT2, a reason more to hold my breath. So, my dream is a Fuji with a hybrid viewfinder (because I love street photography), and with good video specs. Perhaps 4:2:2 10bit internal? That would be awesome! Well, that's my little dream. I know there are many fuji users who are not interested in video, and I respect that. But considered what these little cameras can do today and that technology needs to be pushed, as long as a good still/video camera doesn't hurt the quality of the final product, then why not? Well, maybe someday...
  22. But that's why other people bought it!
  23. Well, picture quality is definitely there, so now they can start thinking to the other features
  24. IBIS does really sound interesting, especially when it comes to shoot video and pair the camera with old lenses. Now that Fuji seems to undertake the video territory as well, I hope they will consider IBIS for their next cameras.
  25. Perhaps Davinci Resolve can fit your needs. It's free and you get a great color correction suite as well.
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