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Took an X-Pro2 and a couple of lenses to the TT in June this year, to catch some of the action.
 
Only had the 35 mm f2 and 50m f2 lenses. But the bikes can pass very close, and the idea was to get some of the location in the shots, otherwise it is just pictures of bikes that could be almost anywhere.
 
The other thing is to get photos of certain riders, and they do not come past very often. And because it is a staggered start race against the clock, the leader could be in position 5 on the road.
 
Overall I got my shots, but there were not hundreds of them. The biggest fail was the camera focused on some tall grass stalks that I did not even notice at the time, and a whole series of shots were wasted.
 
But it worked ok.
 
Ian Hutchinson by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
Michael Dunlop by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
Josh Brookes by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
Michael Dunlop Senior TT win by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
 

Took an X-Pro2 and a couple of lenses to the TT in June this year, to catch some of the action.
 
Only had the 35 mm f2 and 50m f2 lenses. But the bikes can pass very close, and the idea was to get some of the location in the shots, otherwise it is just pictures of bikes that could be almost anywhere.
 
The other thing is to get photos of certain riders, and they do not come past very often. And because it is a staggered start race against the clock, the leader could be in position 5 on the road.
 
Overall I got my shots, but there were not hundreds of them. The biggest fail was the camera focused on some tall grass stalks that I did not even notice at the time, and a whole series of shots were wasted.
 
But it worked ok.
 
Ian Hutchinson by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
Michael Dunlop by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
Josh Brookes by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
Michael Dunlop Senior TT win by 660 Mattie, on Flickr
 
 

Very enjoyable thread, a modest contribution from me:
 
X-Pro2
50 mm f2 @ f 3.2
 
1/9000 sec
ISO 200
 
Tulip spring by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

Just ordered an x-Pro2.
 
1. 4k, could not care less, not even a little bit
2. tilt screen is nice to have, but not really for what I want this camera for.
3. USB charging. I would rather have a double battery charger, so the camera can be used during the day, reloaded when I get back to the hotel, then head out again. The "Golden Hour" of late afternoon is not the time to be sitting in your hotel room waiting for a battery to charge !
 
I have had an X-T1 which was very competent, and now a second hand X-Pro1. I had an M7 years ago, shooting slides mostly, so not having a tilt screen or 4k is quite bearable really !

Just ordered an x-Pro2.
 
1. 4k, could not care less, not even a little bit
2. tilt screen is nice to have, but not really for what I want this camera for.
3. USB charging. I would rather have a double battery charger, so the camera can be used during the day, reloaded when I get back to the hotel, then head out again. The "Golden Hour" of late afternoon is not the time to be sitting in your hotel room waiting for a battery to charge !
 
I have had an X-T1 which was very competent, and now a second hand X-Pro1. I had an M7 years ago, shooting slides mostly, so not having a tilt screen or 4k is quite bearable really !

X-Pro1
35 mm f2
 
KnockRock by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

Cool! I have an "Arai head" as well. But next one might be a Schubert nevertheless.

My new crash helmet - a Nicky Hayden race replica Arai, 2017
 
Arai RX-7V Hayden 2017 by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

X-Pro1
35 mm f2
 
KnockRock by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

I prefer to have 1 or 2 batteries charging while I'm out shooting with another pair, personally. I can't take the downtime of having to tether the camera to a charger.

Joined a while ago, when I had the X-T1, and posted a single picture and a single post. That went fine but sold it all, thinking to get the new Nikon D500.
 
Then thought maybe get the X-Pro2, but wait until the X-T2 comes out. So no camera action, just reading endless reviews, head in a spin.
 
Anyway, local camera store had a second hand X-Pro1 for sale, cheap, so bought that and a 35mm f2 lens. See how I get on with it. The plan is to use it in 2017 for the Isle of Man TT in June, and a trip to Japan in October. Money saved will go into the kitty to pay for these trips !!
 
First walk around with it today:
 
Blue by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

Joined a while ago, when I had the X-T1, and posted a single picture and a single post. That went fine but sold it all, thinking to get the new Nikon D500.
 
Then thought maybe get the X-Pro2, but wait until the X-T2 comes out. So no camera action, just reading endless reviews, head in a spin.
 
Anyway, local camera store had a second hand X-Pro1 for sale, cheap, so bought that and a 35mm f2 lens. See how I get on with it. The plan is to use it in 2017 for the Isle of Man TT in June, and a trip to Japan in October. Money saved will go into the kitty to pay for these trips !!
 
First walk around with it today:
 
Blue by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

Beynac, River Dordogne, France.
 
X-T1
14mm lens
 
No 4658 by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

Beynac, River Dordogne, France.
 
X-T1
14mm lens
 
No 4658 by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

Beynac, River Dordogne, France.
 
X-T1
14mm lens
 
No 4658 by 660 Mattie, on Flickr

Beynac, River Dordogne, France.
 
X-T1
14mm lens
 
No 4658 by 660 Mattie, on Flickr