Another X-Pro 1 noob

[gswarbrick]

I usually shoot sports with a Nikon D4, but it's a bit bulky for wandering around cities taking the odd tourist shot. I've had a slew of high-end compacts, which have always been hugely disappointed and always wanted a digital equivalent of my Yashica RF. I bought an X100, which was almost there, but just got a big tax rebate and decide to blow it on the X Pro 1 and the 18, 35 and 60mm lenses.

So far, I'm really impressed. My first faltering attempts at what it's supposed to be used for are in my Berlin gallery here, but what was quite good fun is that I got last minute press accreditation for a sports event. The D4 was at home and I didn't have a flash with me, but I decided to give it a go with the X Pro 1. It worked a lot better than I thought it would! Again, there's a small gallery on RFF.

 

[Buzz40]

I usually shoot sports with a Nikon D4, but it's a bit bulky for wandering around cities taking the odd tourist shot. I've had a slew of high-end compacts, which have always been hugely disappointed and always wanted a digital equivalent of my Yashica RF. I bought an X100, which was almost there, but just got a big tax rebate and decide to blow it on the X Pro 1 and the 18, 35 and 60mm lenses.

So far, I'm really impressed. My first faltering attempts at what it's supposed to be used for are in my Berlin gallery here, but what was quite good fun is that I got last minute press accreditation for a sports event. The D4 was at home and I didn't have a flash with me, but I decided to give it a go with the X Pro 1. It worked a lot better than I thought it would! Again, there's a small gallery on RFF.

Welcome to the X Pro cult! I can't imagine dragging around a D4 kit all day, I was miserable enough carrying the smaller Nikon DSLRs and zooms. The XPro is a wonderful camera to carry all day, my results have been exceptional, and it is surprisingly versatile. Enjoy!

 

[Johnhw]

Welcome... And enjoy

 

[willie_901]

Welcome.

Your gallery shows the XP1 can get the job done for subjects in motion. Your results indicate a photographer's skill and experience can be the most important factor for success.

Thanks for sharing.

 

[gswarbrick]

Thanks for the welcome, Buzz - I'm enjoying the world of X so far (and still like my X100, although it hasn't been used much since I got the X Pro-1). But it was actually quite nice going back to the D4 and three or four big heavy lenses on Saturday night... 😉

And thanks Willie. I was impressed with the XP1 at the velodrome, but more because I got anything usable than because it was really suitable. The photographer's skill and experience in this case was knowing the limitations of the equipment and only shooting the stuff I knew would work - and knowing what to delete afterwards! My keeper rate was 10% of what it is with the D4 - but that's better than I expected and I think I could double that with practise.

Frustratingly, I'm off to Minsk in a couple of weeks time and I have to take the D4 - that's what pays the bills - but the cost of the customs carnet means that the XP1 will probably have to stay behind. Not that I have much time for sightseeing...