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Hi All

I have had an X100 for several years, not used it that much but it's great for a strol around the city.

Almost got the Xpro1 when it was released but could not justify the cost as I shoot most on my Nikon D810.

However the Blackfriday deal on the Xpro1 got me, it was just to good to miss, Xpro1, 18mm, 27mm and a leather case for £499, plus free shipping and 12 months @0% finance, al from Clifton Cameras in UK.

Ok would have rather had 35mm lens then the 27mm, but the 35mm is covered by my X100 and a pancake lens could be fun

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The focus speed and accuracy of the X-Pro1 is patethic compared to the dual Contrast+Phase Detection of the X100T and the XE-2. Also, the lack of the electronic range finder of the newer models hinders the manual focus mode. I have the three of them but will put the X-Pro1 and X-E2 on the block as soon as the successor (X-Pro2?) hits the stores.Also, the +/-2 EV comp is insufficient in many real life situations. In any case, 4/5 of the time I shoot with the X100T which, save for the fixed lens, is a perfect camera. The X-Pro2 should be an X100T with interchangeable lenses, period. Who needs 24MP anyway? I don't know anyone who actually prints larger than 16x20 in any case. If you need that, get a full frame camera, plenty out there.

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The focus speed and accuracy of the X-Pro1 is pathetic compared to the dual Contrast+Phase Detection of the X100T and the XE-2. Also, the lack of the electronic range finder of the newer models hinders the manual focus mode. I have the three of them but will put the X-Pro1 and X-E2 on the block as soon as the successor (X-Pro2?) hits the stores.Also, the +/-2 EV comp is insufficient in many real life situations. In any case, 4/5 of the time I shoot with the X100T which, save for the fixed lens, is a perfect camera. The X-Pro2 should be an X100T with interchangeable lenses, period. Who needs 24MP anyway? I don't know anyone who actually prints larger than 16x20 in any case. If you need that, get a full frame camera, plenty out there.

He is comparing it to the X100 and not the 100T, so you are talking about apples and oranges. I had an X100 and have an XPro-1. There is no comparison as the XPro-1 is much faster. I find that it is on a par with most mirrorless cameras of the same period as when the XPro-1 was new. It's true that with some lenses the focus is slower but many cameras display the same inconsistency from lens to lens. I replaced the X100 with a fine used Leica X2 which focuses faster than most cameras on the market now. But for versatility, IQ, handling, ergonomics and steath for street shooting, the XPro-1 can't be beat. I am looking forward to the promised XPro-2 before I consider ever replacing my beloved XPro-1.

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Hi All

I have had an X100 for several years, not used it that much but it's great for a strol around the city.

Almost got the Xpro1 when it was released but could not justify the cost as I shoot most on my Nikon D810.

However the Blackfriday deal on the Xpro1 got me, it was just to good to miss, Xpro1, 18mm, 27mm and a leather case for £499, plus free shipping and 12 months @0% finance, al from Clifton Cameras in UK.

Ok would have rather had 35mm lens then the 27mm, but the 35mm is covered by my X100 and a pancake lens could be fun

Currently on Amazon buying batteries, screen protector and looking at Thumb grips, have one on X100, will I need on the XPro1?

 

Hi,

Don't be fooled by "pancake" sticker on the 27mm lens. I had Canon 5DmkIII at the time I bought 27mm lens and my XT-1. After first five shots with it, I decided to sell my whole Canon gear! And I knew what Canon was able to, since before mkIII, I had also mkII, and 1DmkIII, and some great lenses like 135/2.0, 70-200/2.8 etc...

27mm is a great lens, similarly, I would really like to have something like 23mm/2.8

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