andrew brown

As a person who had quite a substantial kit built around 2 x 5D2's and several L lenses, I can say with confidence that the X-Pro 1 is most definitely as good as the 5D2 in every way except the FF 21mp sensors ability to record a tad more detail.
For me, the X-Pro 1 focusing was way superior to the 5D2's shabby 9 point 1 cross hair AF, even for moving subjects. Maybe it's just thtat I learned to focus manually on the old A1's that allowed me to make good use of the X-Pro 1 AF.
The one other area that seems to be lackig on the Fuji system as a whole, is the speedlight set up - but I do believe they are starting to catch up on that front, albeit slowly.
 
I did some great stuff using my 5D2's - but the X-Pro 1 would have made many of those shoots even better, of that I have no doubt.
 

If the X-Pro 2 or X-T2 were released tomorrow I wouldn't really care.
 
I'm still too busy having fun and learning to use my recently acquired X-100T to care about any other cameras at the moment!
 

I'm not a pro - came close ot having a go at being a pro, but relaised I didn't really have the hard nose needed to be a businessman.
 
So that leaves me as an amateur.
 
For nearly all of my life I've enjoyed shooting with Canon kit. Nothing has really captured the excitement I got from shooting with my Canon A1's in film days.
 
Well, nothing until I gave the X-Pro 1 a try. Now I have an X-100T I find it even more fun to play with.
 
I think for me, the simple truth is that  'less is more':
 
Less choices of body and lens combination to work with Less of "what kit do I pack inot a rucksack big enough to use for a weeks holiday when just going out on a shoot for a day?" Less stress on my body trying to support this mini weight lifters mobile exercise companion each time I want to take a picture Less looks from people when I get my camera out of my pocket to take a picture Less complaints about rights and less questions about my intentions regarding my intentions with 'the picture I'm taking' Less pictures that have to be deleted in Post Processing because I just sprayed and prayed Less pictures lost through the flawed A/F that Canon put on the 5D2. Yep, less thinking about all the technical aspects of photography and more fun creating and cpaturing the shots!

I get most of it - just not those 2 bike pedals in the middle of the picture to the right of the X-Pro 1 and below the X-T1's ;-)
 

I'm not a pro - came close ot having a go at being a pro, but relaised I didn't really have the hard nose needed to be a businessman.
 
So that leaves me as an amateur.
 
For nearly all of my life I've enjoyed shooting with Canon kit. Nothing has really captured the excitement I got from shooting with my Canon A1's in film days.
 
Well, nothing until I gave the X-Pro 1 a try. Now I have an X-100T I find it even more fun to play with.
 
I think for me, the simple truth is that  'less is more':
 
Less choices of body and lens combination to work with Less of "what kit do I pack inot a rucksack big enough to use for a weeks holiday when just going out on a shoot for a day?" Less stress on my body trying to support this mini weight lifters mobile exercise companion each time I want to take a picture Less looks from people when I get my camera out of my pocket to take a picture Less complaints about rights and less questions about my intentions regarding my intentions with 'the picture I'm taking' Less pictures that have to be deleted in Post Processing because I just sprayed and prayed Less pictures lost through the flawed A/F that Canon put on the 5D2. Yep, less thinking about all the technical aspects of photography and more fun creating and cpaturing the shots!

As a person who had quite a substantial kit built around 2 x 5D2's and several L lenses, I can say with confidence that the X-Pro 1 is most definitely as good as the 5D2 in every way except the FF 21mp sensors ability to record a tad more detail.
For me, the X-Pro 1 focusing was way superior to the 5D2's shabby 9 point 1 cross hair AF, even for moving subjects. Maybe it's just thtat I learned to focus manually on the old A1's that allowed me to make good use of the X-Pro 1 AF.
The one other area that seems to be lackig on the Fuji system as a whole, is the speedlight set up - but I do believe they are starting to catch up on that front, albeit slowly.
 
I did some great stuff using my 5D2's - but the X-Pro 1 would have made many of those shoots even better, of that I have no doubt.
 

OK, I have to admit that I've found an issue with my X-100T.
 
I went to take a picture whilst cycling to work this morning and found the battery had died.
 
How dare it die after only the 7 weeks of the cameras life in my ownership?
 
I mean, 7 weeks on one charge? All I've done with it is switch it on and off for an hour or two at a time as I read through the manual and learn how to use it and personalise it.
I've tkaen it out on a few trips and taken a few pictures, though probably composed several more that just didn't grab me.
 
This seriously inconsiderate camera could've at least used its WiFi to drop me a line to say its battery was getting low thus giving me chance to charge it up. ;-)
 
Rant over :-D

I'm not a pro - came close ot having a go at being a pro, but relaised I didn't really have the hard nose needed to be a businessman.
 
So that leaves me as an amateur.
 
For nearly all of my life I've enjoyed shooting with Canon kit. Nothing has really captured the excitement I got from shooting with my Canon A1's in film days.
 
Well, nothing until I gave the X-Pro 1 a try. Now I have an X-100T I find it even more fun to play with.
 
I think for me, the simple truth is that  'less is more':
 
Less choices of body and lens combination to work with Less of "what kit do I pack inot a rucksack big enough to use for a weeks holiday when just going out on a shoot for a day?" Less stress on my body trying to support this mini weight lifters mobile exercise companion each time I want to take a picture Less looks from people when I get my camera out of my pocket to take a picture Less complaints about rights and less questions about my intentions regarding my intentions with 'the picture I'm taking' Less pictures that have to be deleted in Post Processing because I just sprayed and prayed Less pictures lost through the flawed A/F that Canon put on the 5D2. Yep, less thinking about all the technical aspects of photography and more fun creating and cpaturing the shots!

Glad to see you entering into the spirit of a conversation...
 
So ALL the people in Asia have little hands? Didn't realise...
Um - what actually is a 1m93? Other than the identifying number of a train I used to drive from Suffolk up to the North West of England?
 
As for making stuff epscially to suit me, I didn't realise I was the only person with hands as big as mine, but thanks for the info, I"ll make a point of contacting the Guinness Book of Records so I can get my entry into their publication :-)
Then, Fuji might adapt one of their bodies for me to actualy fit my hands and give it a nice marketing name and sell a limited edition for the fans I might acquite along the way ;-)

If budget is your main concern - the X-Pro 1 wins hands down. It is such a lovely camera to carry around and shoot with.
 
The A/F issues people talk about are very much to do with sports/ action/ wildlife. For what you want it is fine.
 
As for portability and not breaking your back - will the X100T wins hands down, even over the lovely X-Pro 1. It will fit in a shirt breast pocket in some of the shirts - no hope of that with an X-Pro 1!
 
Also, the X-100T has wifi giving you the optin to back up or post shots to your blog, FB etc at the time of the shoot. I'm now about to start mastering that aspect of the X-100T, but it really is a pocket marvel.
 
That said - I do still miss the X-Pro 1 some times :-(
 
Filippo - the choice is yours ;-)

Yep, liberating is how most Fuji converts refer to their new Fuji's :-)

I have recently taken delivery of the X 100T and guess what? I love it.
 
I have no need for changing lenses - not at the moment. In a way, I hope don;t have the need again.
 
So easy to whip the camera out of the pocket and shot away, then put back in pocket again when finished.
Soo much to love about this lovely little camera...
 
So, glad you're enjoying yours as well :-)

Things Fuji are getting wrong?
 
Blimey, I didn't realise they were doing sooooo much wrong that it required a serious debate.
 
I was very much of the impression that Fuji are doing an awful lot of thinga much better than the other brands.
 
My only real gripe is why do they make cameras for such small hands - but that has pretty much been explained in another thread.
 
It would be nice to have a second card slot, or a wifi link up to the iPad that works for back up purposes - but I'm not a pro so I'm being picky.
I'd love an ISO facility of 1024000 but I'm again honest enough to know that is me just being lazy and not wanting to carry a tripod or cable release.
I do have a shutter speed of 1/32000th sec available to me - not enough? Seriously? Haven't found a need for it yet.
Oooohhhh - just found a serious one - I need a body with go faster stripes on it so it looks really really cool. (not!)
 
OK, that is the end of my comment on this thread.
 
There is one last point - if you're really happy with Fuji, you can always pay the much higher price premium for one of those more popular brands...

Glad to see you entering into the spirit of a conversation...
 
So ALL the people in Asia have little hands? Didn't realise...
Um - what actually is a 1m93? Other than the identifying number of a train I used to drive from Suffolk up to the North West of England?
 
As for making stuff epscially to suit me, I didn't realise I was the only person with hands as big as mine, but thanks for the info, I"ll make a point of contacting the Guinness Book of Records so I can get my entry into their publication :-)
Then, Fuji might adapt one of their bodies for me to actualy fit my hands and give it a nice marketing name and sell a limited edition for the fans I might acquite along the way ;-)

Why do I like using Fuji?
 
They do exactly what it says on most cameras tins - except at a much better price and in a form factor that not only looks good and feels good, but actually makes sense.
 
OH, did I mention that they also seem to listen to their user base?
 
Still haven't seen Canon or Nikon take that leaf out of the book!

Disappointed to see so few people on here using Fuji X for weddings.
 
Seriously - why would you want to lug ALL that back breaking kit around with you for something as physical as a wedding?
 
On top of which - the compact nature of the Fuji X means most people are less likely to see you as 'the resident pro' and more like another guest - meaning they are less likely to feel concenrd about you pointing a camera at them.

AS I had NO filter system - I bought the Lee Seven5 filter system. It's not the cheapest, but then it is a well thought out system that is designed for the Compact Camera Systems such as the Fuji X.
 
The beauty of this system is - it is also as compact as the Fuji X kit... And of course - the design means that the filter is sealed on to the lens without letting any light from around the edges...
 
Thats just me personally...

Surely this is the truest statement for any camera. When I first got an X-Pro 1 they told me it was useless using it for action shots. So of course I had to prove that wrong.
Granted, it was never going to match a 1Dx or D4, but it was more than adequate for most scenes involving movement once you understand how the focusing worked.
 
And this is where I am with the 100T - fresh out of the box, ans time to start learning 'how it works'...

Surely this is the truest statement for any camera. When I first got an X-Pro 1 they told me it was useless using it for action shots. So of course I had to prove that wrong.
Granted, it was never going to match a 1Dx or D4, but it was more than adequate for most scenes involving movement once you understand how the focusing worked.
 
And this is where I am with the 100T - fresh out of the box, ans time to start learning 'how it works'...

Glad to see you entering into the spirit of a conversation...
 
So ALL the people in Asia have little hands? Didn't realise...
Um - what actually is a 1m93? Other than the identifying number of a train I used to drive from Suffolk up to the North West of England?
 
As for making stuff epscially to suit me, I didn't realise I was the only person with hands as big as mine, but thanks for the info, I"ll make a point of contacting the Guinness Book of Records so I can get my entry into their publication :-)
Then, Fuji might adapt one of their bodies for me to actualy fit my hands and give it a nice marketing name and sell a limited edition for the fans I might acquite along the way ;-)

Nikon hate Canon, Canon hate Nikon, Canikon hate any one that trys to ruin their monopoly.
 
Who cares?
 
Really?
 
If you've bought into the Fuji X  system, it is because it offers something that makes your photography a much more enjoyable past time (or work tool) than using any of the other systems.
That's all that matters.
 
Every system will have something the other systems don't have, and all the small minded little people trying to justify their choice as opposed to the features that choice did not come with, just to stop them feeling like they've made a bad choice.
 
I like the picture - not the camera, not the photographer, not the software used to process it, not the computer used to process it on or how good it looks on this smartphone or that tablet.
 
So, I think you can assume this will be my only comment on such a subject...
 
Look forward to enjoying other peoples pictures and advice on how to get shots or certain effects into a picture etc.

With my previous camera being an X-Pro 1 I've used the 35mm, 60mm and the 27mm - albeit using a method of 'pre-selecting' my focus point to go with the desired shot.
 
Much talk is made about A/F and how this will work with the new A/F being introduced on 18/06/2015 - when applied to 'older' lenses.
 
It strikes me the real issue is the speed of the focusing motors fitted to the lenses - and how they repsond to the demands made by the new A/F algorithms/ System.
 
A new set of algorithms will not make them focus any faster than they previously could - but a faster A/F system in the camera itself will produce faster results - of the like not possible when using an X-Pro 1 :-(
 
If the camera A/F works like a slug - how can it make the lenses focus fast if it cannot 'detect' a focus point quickly?
 
This is why the likes of the Canon 1Dx and Nikon D4's (or is that D4s) are still in much demand...
 
Once Fuji resolve this issue of AF speed, the bigger beasts will have a limited future.

Hi All,
 
My name is Ian Clarke from Warwickshire in the UK. I'm a long time photographer and, up to a few months ago, a dedicated Canon user (5DMkiii and L glass). I'm working on improving my portraiture photography at the moment and attended a session at this year's Photography show where the guy was using an X-T1 for portraits and I was hooked! You can see some of my non-Fuji work here and some shots taken with my X-T1 here

Nikon hate Canon, Canon hate Nikon, Canikon hate any one that trys to ruin their monopoly.
 
Who cares?
 
Really?
 
If you've bought into the Fuji X  system, it is because it offers something that makes your photography a much more enjoyable past time (or work tool) than using any of the other systems.
That's all that matters.
 
Every system will have something the other systems don't have, and all the small minded little people trying to justify their choice as opposed to the features that choice did not come with, just to stop them feeling like they've made a bad choice.
 
I like the picture - not the camera, not the photographer, not the software used to process it, not the computer used to process it on or how good it looks on this smartphone or that tablet.
 
So, I think you can assume this will be my only comment on such a subject...
 
Look forward to enjoying other peoples pictures and advice on how to get shots or certain effects into a picture etc.

Nikon hate Canon, Canon hate Nikon, Canikon hate any one that trys to ruin their monopoly.
 
Who cares?
 
Really?
 
If you've bought into the Fuji X  system, it is because it offers something that makes your photography a much more enjoyable past time (or work tool) than using any of the other systems.
That's all that matters.
 
Every system will have something the other systems don't have, and all the small minded little people trying to justify their choice as opposed to the features that choice did not come with, just to stop them feeling like they've made a bad choice.
 
I like the picture - not the camera, not the photographer, not the software used to process it, not the computer used to process it on or how good it looks on this smartphone or that tablet.
 
So, I think you can assume this will be my only comment on such a subject...
 
Look forward to enjoying other peoples pictures and advice on how to get shots or certain effects into a picture etc.