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If budget isn't an issue, I'd recommend the Gitzo GT1541T. It's possibly the smallest, lightest and sturdiest travel tripod. It fits into a 19" bag with room to spare. Match that with an Acratech GP Ballhead with gimbal feature and you're set. I carry this up hills and the weight isn't toooo bad. Otherwise, Manfrotto's BeFree is a good bet. Not as sturdy as the Gitzo but still good for the money.

Hahaha....I'm glad I asked you on a Sunday morning. Thank you for the detailed and insightful post. These are pretty solid insights which I don't read often on the web. Having shot with the Sony A7R, I can concur with some of your points on the Sony. I had trouble with the Sony colors. At some point, it started to look "fake" to me and decided it was too "advanced" for me. Up until today, some of my friends still give me a hard time for choosing Fujifilm over the "greater" Sony. But it's all done in good fun as we love both Sony and Fujifilm.

If you can wait, X-T2 + Battery grip (with or without actually) will be great for the kind of photography you need, ........actually.....almost all kinds of photography. As it is both the X-T1 and X-Pro2 will be great.

X-E1 would be challenging for the 50-140. I'd recommend X-E2, X-T10, X-T1 or X-Pro2. The 50-140 would be playing nice on these bodies.

If both camera can produce similar results, what's your reason for ditching SONY instead of the Fujifilm?

Errrrrr........

I find this a very interesting idea.

Keep them, 1. if you have the space. 2. until your love for 'em has worn out. 3. if you intend to sell them in the very near future (3 years). 4. if you keep your gear in tip top condition even after 10 years. Throw them, 1. if you have absolutely no space. 2. if by the time you sell the item, a box won't make a difference to the price. In some parts of the world, a "complete box set" only get you good prices if it's fairly new and that the upgraded version isn't out yet.

Don't use it if your life depends on it!

No. 3 and No. 7

It'll depend on whether your Vello shutter release is compatible with X-Pro2. The X-Pro2 does take either mechanical cable release or the usb RR-90 shutter release. So, if your vello is compatible then this converter cable should work.

In the description it says, Used - Like new. So, it's 2nd hand item. Seller is probably a reseller of used 56 F1.2 lenses. If it's backed by amazon and if seller has a return policy then ok I guess otherwise it's a gamble.

X-T2 will likely hold it's price for at least a year. It's the best Fujifilm camera at this point and until X-T3 is near the horizon, there isn't a reason to lower prices. Best bet is to pre-order and find a dealer with the best price to take advantage of the freebies from Fujifilm themselves. Better luck with X-Pro2 as most dealers are offering better prices now.

50 F2. The 60 F2.4 is too slow to chase kids with.

That makes sense. I have plenty of third party caps too. I use it at places where I know I'll need to put it on and take it off frequently. I seldom use lens hoods at places where it may be crowded. I find the extension cumbersome when shooting street photography. Some places I've visited had curious children poke their fingers onto my lens' glass. Some poke it with twigs or whatever they have in their hands. Funny as they always aim for the glass. My evf is not spared. However, I always store my lenses with their original caps in the dry box. 3rd party caps elsewhere. Probably in the older dry box.

Unless you have a lot of lenses and lose the caps every time, I'd stick with the occasional original replacements. Some 3rd party ones are really wobbly.....but I confess I haven't tried most. Fortunately, I've only lost one cap. Saw it gliding down 500 feet after slipping out of my shirt pocket as I laid on my stomach on a cliff over hang to get a shot. Dust and grime bothers me. No reason why I should live with them on my lenses or cameras whether it affects the picture or not.

Some complaints are constructive while some are destructive. Destructive complaints are usually meted out of higher expectations. Constructive complaints help other potential buyers make sound decisions. It's good be know both.

X-Pro1 has AF?

Thanks. So far none of the software supplied by Lexar or Sandisk worked. Will give this a try when needed.

A good read. Scroll down to A. Size and Weight http://www.dslrbodies.com/newsviews/seven-reasons-why-im-still.html

Case in point? Does take nice pictures though.....if you can nail it. http://www.popphoto.com/first-impressions-sony-fe-70-200mm-f-28-gm-oss-g-master-zoom-lens-and-2x-teleconverter?src=SOC&dom=fb

Agreed, I miss the pano mode. Lets hope pano firmware update is in order.

That's great. I always love shooting with the XPro1. It's simple and fuss free.

Yup. Indeed. I made my mistake with dslr battery grips. I thought I needed it but when I did need to use it, I was defeated by the sheer added weight. Fortunately for some, the battery grip for X-T2 comes in a little lighter.

If you're going for the X-T2 and need 11 fps, super accurate AF, get the grip. It's the only battery grip from the digital era which ups the fps with the boost function. Film cameras motor drive did that but not dslr battery grip. I'd buy the grip out of pure nostalgia.