Crop factor only matters if you aren't using native lenses.
Yes, but I will not pay $7,000 ever again...unless I get a lot better job. Paying the price of a M9 was a one time deal for me. The M digital will continue to go up and up over the years. I'm done.
By the way... less than $1400 with lens for pre-order:
http://www.expansys-usa.com/fujifil...=google&utm_medium=shopping&utm_campaign=base
Is this real? How are they offering the body and lens for under $1400 when everyone else has body's only priced at $1700?
Thanks
Joe
"now fuji only needs to make one in full frame!!!"
with a rangefinder in it, then Id be really happy!!!!!
Sounds really interesting though.... 🙂
Slightly off topic...Kodak is not declaring bankruptcy they announced a new digital division.
It's just amazing how we hear so many complaints about what it is not. Look at what it is! We haven't seen ANY digital camera come along that provides what the XP1 promises (a promise upon which Fuji has shown itself capable of delivering, including the ear attuned to customer feedback). This particular combination of features may not be important to you, but it sure is compelling to me.
Translated into rangefinder-speak, the XP1 is like a CV Nokton 35 or 40/1.4 generalized to an entire system. No, it's not Leica 35/1.4 Summilux FLE on an M9-P, but it offers a combination of attractive features that nothing else offers, M9 included.
You can always dream on or just get an M9. I do not think Fuji will likely ever offer an actual rangefinder model. Fuji is what the future may look like and Leica is traditional in approach.
Bob
I just pre-ordered. I am 1st on the list at my local store 😀😀😀😀
I know I know..... I know what this camera is not, but it dosnt hurt to dream........🙂
Regardless, it does sound like an interesting product that I might like..
Amen... too many haters at RFF. 😉 However, if I was happy using film, I may hate as well. Since I prefer digital, I'd rather focus on what it offers less than what it doesn't offer.
But the clincher is this: I will never, ever buy a DSLR. For years I have looked wistfully at the D700 and its capabilities, but I know that no matter how good they may be, I would never ever want to carry that thing with me. Ever. .
I won't say never... but probably never. Especially if these cameras keep being made.