texchappy
Well-known
I’m still leaning towards the OM-D but have a couple of other options I’d like users to compare if possible.
1. Sony Nex-7 - downside - lens choice limited, size? (it looks chunky); upside - focus peaking; aps-c sensor
2. Fuji X100 - downside - fixed lens, no IBIS; upside - great pictures, sensor, viewfinder. haven’t heard a great amount of good things about the Pro-X1.
1. Sony Nex-7 - downside - lens choice limited, size? (it looks chunky); upside - focus peaking; aps-c sensor
2. Fuji X100 - downside - fixed lens, no IBIS; upside - great pictures, sensor, viewfinder. haven’t heard a great amount of good things about the Pro-X1.
GaryLH
Veteran
Not sure which negative comments are bothering u about the xp1. Fwiw here is a xp1 info aggregator website that macjim posted. It has a lot of info on xp1. I have both x100 and xp1.
http://www.scoop.it/t/fuji-x-pro1?page=1
I would add another downside to nex7. The placement of the video button is way too easy to accidentally turn on video... A lot of complaints about it in the Nex forums but on other hand Sony video is one of best out there if this is something u really care about.
Gary
progie
Member
You are probably hearing this from people that have never held one. Read actual reviews, then go try one yourself. (Know what to expect from your due diligance). They are phenominal tools in the right hands. Even an amateur like me can use all the functions. If you are shooting Nascar, go elsewhere.
The previous scoopit website is very good.
Even go back to Steve Huff. He has changed his opinion on the xpro1 from when he first tried it.
http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/tag/x-pro-1/
Steve's conclusion:
Conclusion
You may say that I have presented quite a few cons to go with my pros regarding the XPro-1, and you’d be right….Overall, I am sticking with the Fuji over the OM-D (and even the NEX-7) due to the file quality that this camera and its lenses. I continue to use and enjoy the NEX-7, but it feels more like a consumer electronics gadget to me than a true camera. There’s something that flows in the XPro-1’s veins (i.e. its design) that really sings to me. I can live with the occasional quirks given that its IQ is something to write home about. It’s as close to the Leica M system as I have ever seen. Sure, it forces a new way of shooting to cope with its quirks, but if Fuji’s history of support is anything to write about, they will keep tweaking the XPRo-1 until it’s great, or at least, better. Further, the XPro-1’s body is not M9 priced, and may thus be somewhat easier to replace/upgrade without burning a hole in the wallet and/or the stomach….with time, and popularity, the system will evolve to provide the sensor and lenses with a better body to provide the system more maturity…that’s my hope and suspicion, at least….
Progie