Fuji is on a roll

[Spyro]

I agree everyone here has been waiting for a long time for an affordable full frames for their RF glass. Not only is one on the market it has better image quality than the best Leica. Superior IQ, no crop factor and a affordable price. Why would one pick the x-T1 when a camera of equal value smokes it in image quality? Style wins over performance.

I don't know. I dont see everyone with RF lenses buying a Sony A7 ( I assume you're referring to), so they must have their reasons. I can guess a few but, not to be rude, I cant be bothered writing them again.

 

[burancap]

... you overestimate my ability I fear

Well, to be perfectly honest... Though a fanboy, I do admit that they have rolled out a lot of kit recently. The XA and XM caused a light case of doublevision. Still, I find them each with their own virtues. I can only compare this bounty to Olympus which has left me completely befuddled, and eventually lost me with their ever changing lineup.

 

[willie_901]

A rather high percentage of posts (usually found always on other Forums) from disappointed X camera owners are because people don't read the manual.

 

[DNG]

I like smaller cameras because due to bodily issues it is smaller or none and I am not willing to give up photography. Lindsay Dobson had an excellent article on her move to smaller cameras from larger. What are we going to say to someone like her, "Thanks for all the photos, nice that you won awards, but now that you can't pass the 20 kilo day long gear carrying test you need to get out of the industry because you are too lazy." ?? Really? Not everyone who is looking smaller is lazy and it is insulting when people make that case. I, for one, am overjoyed when I read of some older or recently disabled person that because of the smaller more professional cameras can carry on as an enthusiast or even a professional continuing enjoy something they love so much.

I like the new Fuji. Even though I generally despise EVF's (I'm learning to like them better as they seem to be the future) it puts everything I need where I am used to it and gives me distance marks on the lenses (at least the ones I would want) to boot. Would I rather have an M9 with its large CCD and a brace of lenses? In a heartbeat. But I can't have it, given financial realities of being a clergyman with a passel of kids, so the Fuji is looking mighty interesting.

Clyde Butcher
http://www.clydebutcher.com
Carries all his gear on his back most of the time....60-70lb worth.

Peace

Clyde Butcher does not have limiting physical issues...
Plus, being a rather large man, hauling 60lbs may not be a burden for him.

Nothing wrong with smaller cameras...
I prefer the m4/3 E-M1 over the APS-C larger SLR styles, along with the smaller lenses...Just as many here prefer the Leica RF over SLRs...

Tejasican doesn't need my defense either, his story is a good reason why many like and use smaller cameras. whether by choice of need.

 

[GaryLH]

... glad you're happy with them, I still find it odd to release so many cameras, weather it's eight or fifteen, in a three year period ... personally I couldn't get through the manuals that fast

I believe that they are trying to establish a brand recognition amongst ASAP from the beginner to the advance user for their apsc family by proving a wide range of selection. Since they build upon each other, once u learn the basic operation of one, the others basically fall into place, outside of the additional features or lack of from the other models.

As always, there is no such thing as this camera is what everyone wants... Right now we have an abundance of choice, from tradition drf and dslrs to the mirrorless cameras plus film and chemistry is still available..

It is a good time.
Gary

 

[goamules]

I just got back from an overnight camp. I took the X-E1, instead of my 8x10, wholeplate, 5x7, 4x5 Speed Graphic, or various rangefinder film cameras. I took it because I didn't have time to mess with wetplate, and I wanted great color rendition. I took it because it's small, and works well at high ISO, which it was, approaching darkness.

I took less shots than a roll of film, and they all turned out. I found myself saying, "I love this camera.." a couple times. To me, Fuji is on a roll.

 

[Sparrow]

I believe that they are trying to establish a brand recognition amongst ASAP from the beginner to the advance user for their apsc family by proving a wide range of selection. Since they build upon each other, once u learn the basic operation of one, the others basically fall into place, outside of the additional features or lack of from the other models.

As always, there is no such thing as this camera is what everyone wants... Right now we have an abundance of choice, from tradition drf and dslrs to the mirrorless cameras plus film and chemistry is still available..

It is a good time.
Gary

... which is marvellous for those who value choice

 

[Godfrey]

"Fuji is on a roll" is too much brand-boosterism for me.

The new Fuji camera looks nice, hopefully it will work well too.

No interest here as I bought the Olympus E-M1 for my state of the art auto whiz bang machine, and a Sony A7 as a "Leicaflex SL Digital" surrogate for my Leica R lenses. Both work really well, the M9 hasn't been out in a while.

Don't really need anything further.

G

 

[back alley]

"Fuji is on a roll" is too much brand-boosterism for me.

The new Fuji camera looks nice, hopefully it will work well too.

No interest here as I bought the Olympus E-M1 for my state of the art auto whiz bang machine, and a Sony A7 as a "Leicaflex SL Digital" surrogate for my Leica R lenses. Both work really well, the M9 hasn't been out in a while.

Don't really need anything further.

G

NEWS FLASH!

GODFREY DON'T LIKE FUJI!!

 

[Godfrey]

NEWS FLASH!
GODFREY DON'T LIKE FUJI!!

LOL! I do like Fuji ACROS. 🙂

G

 

[back alley]

LOL! I do like Fuji ACROS. 🙂

G

just having some fun…i used to like fuji slide films and ilford for b&w…i started disliking kodak when they were at their peak!

 

[2WK]

I just got back from an overnight camp. I took the X-E1, instead of my 8x10, wholeplate, 5x7, 4x5 Speed Graphic, or various rangefinder film cameras. I took it because I didn't have time to mess with wetplate, and I wanted great color rendition. I took it because it's small, and works well at high ISO, which it was, approaching darkness.

I took less shots than a roll of film, and they all turned out. I found myself saying, "I love this camera.." a couple times. To me, Fuji is on a roll.

Nice camp setup, and spot!

 

[Al Patterson]

So, waht does one buy? XE-2? XM-1? XT-1? Almost too many too chose from. Kinda like the Oly EM-D choices...

 

[GaryLH]

Xt1 maybe the best if u want an omd like experience from an xtran sensor and a back to basics user control interface. Otherwise xp1 or x100s if u want an ovf/evf faus rf experience. Or xe2 for the evf only one w/ faster af then xp1. Xt1 is suppose to be faster then the others, basically all the ones u mentioned have the same xtran 16mp sensor, just general 1 (xp1 and I think xm1) or gen 2.

Gary

 

[JohnL]

Too bad that Fuji's camera division is losing money. According to this report, they won't survive the Smartphone photo revolution <snip>

Digital cameras represent about 4% of Fuji's turnover. I don't think their survival really depends on that a great deal. That they are putting so much effort into this area, however, suggests to me that they intend to become one of the really major players. Canon and Sony also have a lot going in other areas. Nikon and Olympus too, but to a lesser degree. I haven't checked the others.

 

[danielsterno]

FYI: According to a recent report by Fuji Rumors, Fujifilm users with X-Trans sensor cameras will have some additional incentive to use Adobe Lightroom and Camera RAW. Apparently, there’s a soon-to-be-released update in the works that will improve Adobe’s support of Fuji’s X-Trans RAF files.

There aren’t a lot of details yet, but the main thrust of this particular update seems to be full support for Fuji’s Film Simulation modes.

The update will reportedly apply to all X-Series cameras, including the recently-announced X-T1, and once installed will allow Lightroom and Camera RAW to properly reproduce RAF files taken in modes like Provia, Velvia, Astia, ProNeg and more. http://petapixel.com/2014/02/02/rum...ion-support-coming-soon-lightroom-camera-raw/

 

[Spyro]

Digital cameras represent about 4% of Fuji's turnover. I don't think their survival really depends on that a great deal.

Not only that but Fuji also sells camera modules for smpartphones. Whichever pie grows, they'll have their slice
http://www.fujifilm.com/about/profile/business_fields/optical_devices/