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I own both as I upgraded when the XT-2 released and have been using the XT-2 since the day it came out. They will have a hard time pulling my XT-2 out of my hands. On the other hand I pull out the XT-1 on occasion and find it an extremely good camera. I fully understand the sentiment here. The sale on the XT-2 was the larger sensor (16 to 24 mp) and the improved AF. The XT-1 lacks the AF of the XT-2 so as long as you do not shoot action very often there was no need to upgrade. Personally Birds In Flight fascinate me so I had no choice but to upgrade. Now we have the XT-3 to tempt us, so I need to see a reason to spend the cash for the upgrade. I'm not sure the stacked sensor and improved AF will be enough this time. The XT-2 does quite a good job as is. The smudge screen is more of a turn off for me so the XT-3 so far only offers a limited improvement..
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From the rumors I have seen the better sensor and quicker AF will be enticing. I will be taking a serious look at the XT-3, but I suspect it will be more a matter of want over need. The jump from XT-1 to XT-2 had such an improvement in AF it was more need than want. Their marketing team is going to have quite a job convincing me of the need. If they remove the joy stick to accommodate the smudge screen I will definitely consider that the best way to turn a GREAT camera into quite average.
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So far I expect 1. 24-30 MP 2. New sensor -> What's an upgrade without one? 3. Quicker AF - > Again what's an upgrade without one? 4. No IBIS -> IBIS requires larger size and items I believe do not fit the XT model. 5. Smudge Screen -> Yes I know everybody loves them, but touching/smudging the LCD that provides all the important information seems just foolish to me. Major detriment in my book. 6. Other niceties, Possible but not for sure things like improved menus, bracketing, stacking, things we see on other brands. Overall I love my XT-2 and don't see any rumors that would cause me to let go of the cash to upgrade, but time will tell.
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I pre-ordered my XT-2 and got it on day of release - Not a single problem, works fantastic from day one.
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Hmm, didn't know that! Too bad. Likely I just need to remember that finger shot before & after the bracket. I've also learned info on bracketing and continuous images are saved in the Metadata, but only a very few metadata readers show it. Being able to read that while post-processing would help.
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I love my XT-2 so can't figure out how they can improve enough for me to spring on the XT-3 that is rumored. Then I got to thinking of the one thing that drives me crazy and how to fix it. I don't know how many times I've bracketed photos and then during post-process could not identify which images were included in the group. I tend to take a single shot before or after the bracketed series so then I have a problem identifying which images are part of the bracketed group. I propose that when bracketing, number the images of the group with an identifier. That is rather than a series of images numbered sequentially, name the group as one image, then number each image. Something like DSCF3657-1.raf, DSCF3657-2.raf, DSCF3657-3.raf, DSCF3657-4.raf, DSCF3657-5.raf, etc. This would identify the bracketed group as DSCF3657.raf with each member of that group identified in sequence. No more need to take an image of a finger before starting the bracket, then another after the bracket (Which I always forget to do). I don't believe any other manufacturer does this, so Fuji can be the leader.
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I must agree, any teleconverter is going to affect Focus Speed and Image Quality. I have the 1.4x converter that I usually keep in my pocket for those shots I just can't reach and then only for a still shot. I may pick up the 2x someday as there are many shots just out of reach, but it is not a priority.
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I believe I saw something about the "H" standing for "Hybrid" with the new line being Hybrid - Still & Video. I could care less about video so could care less about the new line. With the latest firmware for the XT-2 I am more than happy with what I have now, IBIS would be a nice additional feature so IBIS on the XT-3 would be welcomed.
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With the 10-24, 18-55, and 55 to 200 you don't need anything else, except maybe the 100-400 if you do serious wildlife or sports. I have both the 18-135 and the 55-200, bottom line my two most used lenses are the 18-55 & 55-200. The 18-135 is very rarely used, I need to sell it.
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I have both Mac & Win10. With the quick "Day After Release" update and the Nov 25th update I find the Windows version works fine once you get the .RAF file open. Pretty much as good as on my Mac. To me the real problem is the Lack of a Digital Asset Manager, without a DAM, Luminar is not much other than a plug-in for LR. What I have done is purchased ACDSee and use it as my DAM. In Win10 you need to add Luminar as an Editor and then use "Edit In" - on the Mac right click and simply "Open With" Luminar. Once I've completed my processing I save the file as a Tiff and it shows in ACDSee immediately because ACDSee uses the O/S to view the files. There is no pain staking "Import" process like in LR. As a Tiff I can return to it at any time.
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Fujinon XF80mm Announced: First Looks, Samples and Product Images
Lumens replied to Patrick FR's topic in Fuji X Lenses
The XF 80 mm has been announced and is available for pre-order on B&H @ $1199. It all looks good, but the price is a bit lofty for what it does. Personally If I want a 1:1 macro, I suspect it would be best to pull my Canon out of the closet or look at the third party offerings. Down the road on a very good sale I might be enticed to go for this one, but personally I believe it to be a bit too pricey for my purpose. Likely an outstanding lens for the Macro aficionado, but I only have an interest in it, not a passion. -
The rumored IBIS for Fuji is cool and will likely be welcome, but definitely not necessary - except to keep Fuji competitive, as IBIS is the cool thing of late. Bottom line when push come to shove a tripod with remote switch is the best stabilization available. When tripod/remote are not possible, the next best is IBIS or Lens OIS. The truth is knowing your equipment, that is proper ISO/Shutter speed (etc) for conditions is primary, any thing else supplemental. No matter what fancy features you have available, if you do not know your equipment; you will struggle..
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I picked up a third Party plate from Amazon for just the XT-2 without the grip for something like $40. I wasn't sure I really needed an L-bracket and the Kirk & RRS as you say are extremely overpriced. So I thought I'd give the third party a try. As third party products go things did come out a but odd, I bought one brand and received one with the brand name "Fittest" on it. So far it has been a fantastic tool that works 100% perfect for me. I love how I can switch from landscape to portrait mode so easily on my tripod. It does not handle the grip, but it is designed for easy access the the battery compartment so updating to a fresh battery is simple and very easy.
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At this time I find the best alternative are the extension tubes. I find they work very well on the 18-55 & 55-200. The 60 mm itself is a very good lens I find myself using it as a walk-around lens quite often as it works well as a straight 60 mm and the Macro is available when I see something I want to shoot close up. It's limitation is that is is a 1:2 not a 1;1 Macro, but still an excellent lens for close up. Fuji is going to produce a new 80 mm 1:1 Macro. It is rumored to be out on or about 5 years ago so don't hold your breath on that one.
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Anymore I get the impression Fuji isn't interested in the X system any more. The trend is the GFX. If it isn't GFX they don't want to bother. The GFX is impressive but out of my league and something I really don't need. I do love my XT-2 and have the lenses I need for it. I believe it is time to spend elsewhere. Education or travel maybe?
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Video really needs to be top priority for Fuji
Lumens replied to val's topic in Fuji X-T2 / Fuji X-T20
Make that two customers. Love my Fuji, Video? What's that? Sounds like it is meant for a different camera, definitely not mine. -
Lately I have seen a lot of changes in new products but very little innovation. In the camera industry Fuji has been the best at innovation, but most of what I have seen, especially from other companies, are simply changes that get created and marketed to increase sales. Yes there are some improvements but the truth is learning how to use the equipment you already have can produce MUCH better images that these new "Improvements" in gear. The software industry is the worst. I have dumped MANY software programs because I made the mistake of upgrading each year only to find the manufacturer has improved the product to the point it no longer does what it was meant to do and if it does it's almost impossible to figure out how! Marketing insists on something new each year to convince everyone to upgrade to the point the product becomes useless. This is somewhat what I see the camera industry doing, each year a new model comes out to drive sales until DSLR's & Mirrorless cameras become 90% video cameras instead of being able to take a simple picture. New technology is great, but let it be real and NOT designed only to drive sales. The word "ultimate" is just another marketing word to drive sales. I'll be interested to see what really comes out and then I will likely keep what I have.
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I must admit I have not really sweat much about the 80 mm because the Fuji Extension Tubes do work so well with the 18-55 and 55-200. I also own the 60 mm and 16 mm and both of those do an outstanding job as well. So when it comes to the 80 mm, while I am VERY interested, if the specs or pricing don't cut it, I will pass. I am doing quite well with what I have, but I am also interested in something only if it extends my current abilities and at the right price. I believe the 80 mm will do that but only time will tell.
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Which Slingstrap for X-T2?
Lumens replied to Hermelin's topic in Bags, Half Cases & Straps for Fuji X
Another fan of Peak Design here. I'm afraid my XT-2 looks a little strange with three dongles hanging from it, but truth is the Peak Design just works. Two dongles hanging from the top for when I am carrying a heavy lens like my 100-400 and then one more hanging from the bottom of the Vertical grip for when I just want to handhold. The straps just attach and unattach so easily it makes shooting so much easier. -
AGREED 300%. If I want video I will buy a video camera.
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Video really needs to be top priority for Fuji
Lumens replied to val's topic in Fuji X-T2 / Fuji X-T20
"Video really needs to be top priority for Fuji" Very true -> For their next VIDEO camera. -
In my experience I had the same problem when I upgraded to Win10. At first I blamed Win10, but after investigation I found that only partially true. My problem was the hard drive. Lightroom does not put everything in memory and then write to the hard drive later like most software - it writes to the hard drive as you work and make changes causing each move to be dependent on the speed of the hard drive. Win10 defender and other system utilities in Win10 also write to the hard drive frequently. Even without Lightroom open I found my hard drive being used at 100% for 100% of the time. I changed to a Macbook Pro with an SSD drive and found Lightroom flies! Not because of the power of my system - I suspect a Win10 system with an SSD drive would fly as well. I use my 11" Macbook Air when I travel with an external SSD drive. That system with 1.6 GHz processor, 8 gig RAM, and 128 gig SSD drive simply flies. Makes my Windows systems look like slugs (actually slower than slugs). The software is loaded on the system 128 gig SSD drive with the catalog and images on the external 1T SSD drive. Works incredibly fast, in fact I would say it keeps up with my more powerful Macbook Pro. I found the difference is the SSD drive instead of HHD.
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It appears Fuji is aware of this issue. I own both the XT-1 and the XT-2 and just learned the new Firmware update to be out shortly will allow the XT-2 to go 15 minutes in "T" mode rather than just the 30 seconds allowed now. I am overjoyed with this one! Maybe a new firmware for the XT-1 will be out at sometime but I believe the XT-1 is considered a discontinued item so hard to say.
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Bottom line many people just refuse to learn how to use their equipment (they paid a fortune for) so they rant rather than spend the time to learn. I just ignore them and pull out what knowledge I can.