Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
I've been biding my time waiting for the right CEVIL system to come along. I want it to supplement (mostly replace, really) my Leica RF kit. I currently work with and carry a 35 & 75, plus I have a 28, a 40 and a 90 but do not usually keep them in the bag. A built-in eye level finder in the usual RF position is essential to me.
First, the NEX7 was announced. I thought this might be the one; I have a deep distrust of Sony's market loyalty (MiniDisc, anyone?) but I was willing to overlook it for the right system. Due to the delays I haven't had a chance to handle one yet.
Then, the Fuji X-Pro1 popped up. This sounded perfect with the OVF and EVF overlay. My biggest concern was that sometimes Fuji products seem like they should have spent a little more time in the oven before they were released. That, and they don't offer a 35mm equivalent yet and will probably never make a 75mm-e prime. Again, I haven't found one to check out.
This was all a rhetorical exercise until just recently when my tax return ended up to be more than expected.
If I were to buy an NEX7 I'd go with the kit zoom with a Leica M adapter and add native primes later; the Fuji, probably just a body, adapter and the 35mm. The Fuji would be a serious budget stretch.
I'm interested in hearing from others that have considered these two system cameras, what they decided for themselves and how they arrived at their decision. It's a major investment for me and other people's experiences would help me direct and focus my own analysis.
Thanks!
First, the NEX7 was announced. I thought this might be the one; I have a deep distrust of Sony's market loyalty (MiniDisc, anyone?) but I was willing to overlook it for the right system. Due to the delays I haven't had a chance to handle one yet.
Then, the Fuji X-Pro1 popped up. This sounded perfect with the OVF and EVF overlay. My biggest concern was that sometimes Fuji products seem like they should have spent a little more time in the oven before they were released. That, and they don't offer a 35mm equivalent yet and will probably never make a 75mm-e prime. Again, I haven't found one to check out.
This was all a rhetorical exercise until just recently when my tax return ended up to be more than expected.
If I were to buy an NEX7 I'd go with the kit zoom with a Leica M adapter and add native primes later; the Fuji, probably just a body, adapter and the 35mm. The Fuji would be a serious budget stretch.
I'm interested in hearing from others that have considered these two system cameras, what they decided for themselves and how they arrived at their decision. It's a major investment for me and other people's experiences would help me direct and focus my own analysis.
Thanks!