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The average Fuji customer doesn't shop at Harrod's. That's a ridiculous analogy to throw out there. Can you name a photographer, working or hobbyist who doesn't own multiple systems? No. That line of thought makes no sense and isn't even relevant to the conversation.

I hear you. I know very few people that have 1800 in cash that they can just drop on a dime (this of course is not including working professionals who have a budget for this). It must be nice to have it though. I saved for 18 mos. to buy my X-T1 and that money wasn't used for any holiday spending as it was earmarked for the T1 specifically. That being said, I don't have a purchase planned for the Pro-2 at this time as I'm still fleshing out my kit. Once I do that, I'll add a second body, but the jury is out as to which one it will be at the moment.

I don't know about that. I think they had to already have had the X10 and Pro1 planned when they announced the 100, but I don't think they had a clue as to how it would be received. However the X100 did save Fuji's digital camera division. Before the release of the X100 it was just the S5 DSLR which was released 2007 (see the pattern). From what I heard about that year at Photokina, they pretty much were the talk of the show... Here is an article I found on Petapixel about the X-Series. http://petapixel.com/2014/01/29/x-factor-fujifilm-x-series-changed-company-industry/

The X-Pro2 is not an impulse buy, so releasing it in January would not hurt sales. Those that are getting one, aren't going to spend that money on something else. Announcing it and releasing it are two different things. No matter when, where or how they are announce it, the photography industry will give them a lot of press. naturally if it was released at Photoplus, it might get less off the top, when next to Leica's SL or something. This seems to be why they do it outside of electronic shows or industry trade shows. The X100 was huge which is why I'm guessing it was at Photokina. It was sort of their rebirth as it were since everything up to then was basic consumer level and their pro gear was rapidly aging. The X100 was a completely different look at the professional tool at the time.

By looking at the pattern, my money is on January.

The kit I'm building is 14, 35, 60, (chose this over the 56, but might upgrade it later) with the 100s filling in the 23mm mark. I have all but the 14 (and 100s) right now. I'll hold on to my 18-55 and 55-200 for when I want versatility (although I'd like to exchange the 18-55 for the 16-55, and the 55-200 for the 50-140).

See a pattern?

In chronological order, here is the set of cameras and camera bodies released by Fujifilm as a part of X-series: Fujifilm Finepix X100: prime lens digital camera that uses a custom APS-C sized CMOS sensor and Hybrid Viewfinder, and fixed 23 mm F2.0 Fujinon lens. Announced at photokina, September 20, 2010, the X100 launched globally in March 2011. It was succeeded by the Fujifilm X100S in 2013.[2] Fujifilm X10: advanced compact featuring a 2/3-inch 12-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor and a high-definition F2.0 wide-angle and F2.8 telephoto Fujinon 4x manual zoom lens (28-112 mm). Announced September 1, 2011. Succeeded by Fujifilm X20.[3] Fujifilm X-S1: advanced enthusiasts camera built around the same 2/3-inch 12-megapixel EXR-CMOS sensor as the X10 compact. It has a fixed 26X zoom providing range equivalent to 24-624 mm at F2.8-5.6 aperture. Announced November 24, 2011.[4] Fujifilm X-Pro1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera that uses the "X-Trans CMOS" sensor and the Fujifilm XF-mountsystem of lenses. It was announced in January 10, 2012, and launched in March 2012.[5] Fujifilm X-E1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera which is a slimmed-down version of X-Pro1. The modifications include removal of expensive hybrid finder replaced by an upgraded electronic viewfinder. New EVF uses a 2.36M dot OLED unit, out-speccing the X-Pro1's 1.44M dot LCD finder. It was announced on September 6, 2012.[6] Fujifilm XF1: enthusiasts compact camera featuring 2/3-inch EXR-CMOS sensor and Fujinon f/1.8 lens with a 4× optical zoom (25 mm - 100 mm equivalent). It was announced on September 17, 2012.[7] Fujifilm X20: is an the replacement of X10 enthusiast compact camera featuring 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II and a new advanced optical viewfinder. It was announced on January 7, 2013.[8] Succeeded by Fujifilm X30. Fujifilm X100S: a redesigned version of the X100 with new sensor-based phase detection, same sensor as Fujifilm X-E2. It was announced January 7, 2013.[9] Fujifilm X-M1: announced June 25, 2013.[10] has an X-trans sensor and an articulating screen Fujifilm X-A1: the lowest price interchangeable lens camera in the lineup, without X-Trans sensor, announced on September 17, 2013[11] Fujifilm X-E2: successor to the X-E1, with an X-Trans CMOS II sensor, larger (3") screen with higher resolution (1.04 M), Digital Split Image technology, Wi-Fi. Announced on October 18, 2013.[12] Fujifilm XQ1: "premium compact camera," featuring X-Trans CMOS II sensor. Announced on October 18, 2013.[13] Fujifilm X-T1: Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera with a weather-sealed body featuring X-Trans CMOS II sensor and tilting LCD screen. It was announced on January 27, 2014.[14] Also the first X-series camera with an optional battery grip, and the first camera from any manufacturer to fully support UHS-II SD cards.[15] Fujifilm X30. Successor to the X20. Announced August 26, 2014. Fujifilm X100T. Successor to the X100S. Announced September 10, 2014. Fujifilm X-A2. Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. Successor to the X-A1. Announced January 15, 2015.[16] Fujifilm XQ2. Successor to the XQ1. Fujifilm X-T10. Mirrorless interchangeable-lens camera. Minor version of X-T1. Announced May 18, 2015.

If you're a wedding photographer using the X-Series Cameras and you aren't following the wonderful work of this guy.... Well, you're a fool...and you should fix that right now... http://f16.click/gear/shooting-a-wedding-with-fujifilm-x-series.html It's Kevin Mullins by the way...

This is what I was hoping for from this lens too as well. And the price is really sweet...

Now that's what I'm talking about. That looks fun.

Hamburgcam mentioned that he's been invited to try a new camera next week. When I mentioned my excitement that it could be the X-Pro2, he simply replied "I didn't say Fuji ;)", which makes me even more excited. Of course it could all be for nought. Might just be the Leica Q or the new SL or something we have no interest in at all... One can dream though... Edit: In continuing the conversation, I'm lead to believe it is the Q. Darn....

I think the Olympus are very nice too. I think, like you that these cameras are all very close to the same. You may have a few modes or controls that you don't get with other, or one may be rated with a higher IP rating, but if you're not diving, and you are happy with your results you have now, then I'd just stay where you are. I think it would be cool though if Fuji made something like the AW1 that Nikon makes. A camera that one of the most extreme photographers I know of uses on a regular basis and absolutely loves. An interchangeable lens camera that has IP rating, at or near the AW1 by Nikon, would be so awesome to have by Fuji.

When I think of the XP80, I think of snorkeling, paddle boarding, water skiing, kayaking, etc. If I was diving, I'd want a housing for my X-T1. Nothing else would suffice...

The 35 or the 56 would be my suggestion. If you want a cheaper way out, you could snag the 60. I just picked one up, but haven't had a ton of time with it yet, but I can't think of any reason why it wouldn't be a wonderful portrait lens. I've shot a few street portraits with the 35 and it is by and far the lens that I reach for time and time again. The size, the character, I just love it...In my opinion it is the must own Fuji lens for every X Photographer. The ƒ2.o should be wonderful as well if you can wait until next year...

I think this will definitely be on my purchase list. After I get either the 14 or 16 of course. As much as I love the ƒ1.4, I can't see any reason I wouldn't positively love this lens just as much or more.

The more I see, and read, of this lens the more I like it.

Or the Nikon. I'd still rather have the Fuji though...

I think that this should still be considered rumor. The lens will be present as CES, so we should have definite specs come January...

I'm having a hard time figuring out why they chose to test the X-T1 with the 55-200 instead of the comparable 50-140. It is the lens that is the highest quality and the most comparable to the other lenses tested on the other bodies. Do any of you feel that the 50-140 would have allowed the X-T1 score higher? Edit: Nevermind. The information I'm finding is that the 50-140 was introduced in November of '14 and this video was published in May '14. That explains why they didn't use it, but in my opinion, it also drastically changes the outcome for Fuji with all the firmware upgrades since then...

I would say a lot of times yes. Although it does depend on what you are shooting, you can't force one machine to work like another. You have to learn to use the Fuji they way it is designed to be used, and not the way a Nikon is. I think that is where a lot of the problems come from. There are many, many pros out there using nothing but Fuji, and they are not saying it isn't up to the task. Obviously, it is exclusively what they are using, and it's what's paying their bills...

Considering the success of the 100t, I'd have to agree that the X-Pro 2 will most likely have the HVF. Which is a bonus. However I really like the VF on the S and Pro1 better. But that's just a personal preference really. You can just use the OVF instead and get the benefits of the HVF when you want it.

Yes...

He's referring to isolated incidents some members of this forum have experienced Cy_J. Outside of this forum, I haven't heard anything negative about the Fuji cameras...

Or they just put it on their newest body that they released...The X-T10. Clearly with it being WR, it's designed to go with a new offering (WR X-Pro2/X-T2?) or the existing WR offering X-T1.