Ken Ford
Refuses to suffer fools
Where did you read this? I've been following the announcements and haven't seen anything that said this.
In fact, I'll be very surprised if it has a SLR-like form factor. Fuji's two most recent cameras that have generated a lot of buzz have OVFs.
I'm willing to bet a donut that the new interchangeable lens system will be a RF-like form factor and will have a zooming OVF, likely with a EVF overlay similar to the X100.
People thought it was going to be DSLR shaped based on a roadmap... but they were confused and not correct. The DSLR shaped thing is a seperate camera without interchangable lenses.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
5:00 PM
It's a light machine
I got my X100 a week ago; it's the best rangefinder-esq camera I've ever handled. Leaves Leica in the dust; thinking people (as opposed to cultists) put up with Leica cameras to get access to their glass. If Fuji can create a X system camera with as few as three excellent primes, they'll own this part of the market, even if they double the price of entry.
Uh, I use both the X100 and the M9 and can't see how the X100 "Leaves Leica in the dust." ... Care to explain?
Also, Leica is a luxury brand (unfortunately), so they will still do well even if Fuji hits a home run. Leica is in the unique position of not having any real competitors.
bwcolor
Veteran
I read the comment to be in reference to the X1.
All cameras have the potential of being exactly what we want. Unfortunately, those fantasies are usually greatly modified once a product is announced. That said, Fuji has already leaked information that will make for a disappointed group here and elsewhere should it not deliver 'full format' like results from a small package.
All cameras have the potential of being exactly what we want. Unfortunately, those fantasies are usually greatly modified once a product is announced. That said, Fuji has already leaked information that will make for a disappointed group here and elsewhere should it not deliver 'full format' like results from a small package.
Well, considering the X100 is very capable, I can't see it being an issue. What I can see being an issue here is that it doesn't have a m mount and that manual focus will not be a primary function.
bwcolor
Veteran
They have caught a lot of flack for their fly-by-wire X100 manual focus. I would hope that they have been listening. The message from X100 users has not been a mixed one. Electronic M-Mount.. I hope.. but I doubt it.
Mcary
Well-known
+100
Based on the assumption that the new system will use an APS-C or similar sized sensor something like following would be a nice initial set of lens.
23mm F 2
35mm F 1.4
60mm F 2.0
Followed by a couple of zooms and something a bit wider
15-50mm F 2.8
15-70mm F 4.0
10-12mm F 2.8
It's not going to be a manual focus camera... manual focus will be a secondary afterthought again. Don't get your hopes up...
Mcary
Well-known
Keeping my fingers crossed that you're right
as the one thing the world doesn't need is another DSLR. JMO but I think alot of people are hoping that the Fuji continues the trend it started with the X100 in providing an options to those of who aren't interested in lugging around the typical CaKon DSLR.