jpfisher
Well-known
The M-mount adapter is still in development, so nobody has been able to test it. I didn't see any way to enable focus peaking during my hands-on time with the camera at CES (http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2398807,00.asp), but I was fighting the crowd to get some time with the camera.
Looking forward to spending more time with a review unit.
Looking forward to spending more time with a review unit.
Nice article, Jim. Thanks for the link...
claacct
Well-known
Even though I have no plans to buy this camera, still the more I think about it, the more I see a pretty package but not a lot of substance.
AF with OVF is never going to work, and the EVF on this one is not good enough, this rules out serious work: PJ, weddings sports etc.
Its MF focus is not mechanical, which rules out zone focus on the fly -- the classic RF shooting for street. This might not be a big deal to average shooter but for those seeking 100% control, its not good enough.
The third party lenses are not going to be as easy to use with no focus peaking.
So, another hyped up pretty package from Fuji, just for the right sort of people, that will disappoint on its actually use, like X100... Its not a DSLR replacement and its not an RF replacement, its not even a P&S replacement... Its a whole new sort of camera...
AF with OVF is never going to work, and the EVF on this one is not good enough, this rules out serious work: PJ, weddings sports etc.
Its MF focus is not mechanical, which rules out zone focus on the fly -- the classic RF shooting for street. This might not be a big deal to average shooter but for those seeking 100% control, its not good enough.
The third party lenses are not going to be as easy to use with no focus peaking.
So, another hyped up pretty package from Fuji, just for the right sort of people, that will disappoint on its actually use, like X100... Its not a DSLR replacement and its not an RF replacement, its not even a P&S replacement... Its a whole new sort of camera...
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
That blank space is for all the folks that'll be selling their Leica M8's and 9's, but can't do without the red dot. 
Turtle
Veteran
yes, the AF/MF is the big one for me. Get this right and they will have a corker on their hands (lets face it, X100 IQ is already amazing). Bad AF and this thing will lose quit a bit of shine in the absence of traditional MF capabilty.
Tim Gray
Well-known
The more I hear about it, the more I think it might be my first expensive digital camera:
- relatively compact
- good complement of lenses for me: equivalents to 28/2, 50/1.4, and a semi-confirmed 21/1.4?
- modern sensor - Really, they are all pretty good at this point in time, so it's not something I really worry about
- can adapt my longer M lenses to it, if I want
- cheaper than an M9
As long as the AF isn't really crappy and slow, it's pretty much what I'm looking for.
benlees
Well-known
I've used a Contax G2, Fuji Ga645, and Ga645W all of 'em are an AF rf 'style' camera and they all worked fine. Tell us why this new Fuji can't be used for serious work (whatever that means!).
benlees
Well-known
That blank space is for all the folks that'll be selling their Leica M8's and 9's, but can't do without the red dot.
lol I was going to let sleeping dogs lie, but they may be hamstrung over red or black!
Yes, this was proven with the x100; the OVF is a failure, and no wedding photog in their right mind would shoot with an x100. Ditto for the X-Pro1.
I guess that's why the x100 sold so poorly.
claacct
Well-known
Sony Nex-7 for serious photographers and those who have third-party lenses, X-Pro1 for not so demanding photographers who like good things in life.
I think that pretty much sums it up.
I think that pretty much sums it up.
Huh? care to explain this?
I have a Sony NEX. I don't care about the good things.
ferider
Veteran
Hey, Robert, Jsr, and others interested in this beast:
I was wondering: with the "X-Trans" sensor, do you think we can expect even higher B+W resolution when compared to color ?
Roland.
I was wondering: with the "X-Trans" sensor, do you think we can expect even higher B+W resolution when compared to color ?
Roland.
noimmunity
scratch my niche
Every time a new camera comes out, as long as it isn't a Big Cannon or a Mammoth Spike-on, somebody always comes along and says it's not for serious photographers. They did it with the M8. They did it with the m 4/3, they did it with the M9, they did it with the X100, and now they're doin' it for the X-Pro1.
Not bad, though, it took us nearly 30 pages to get there this time. I see evidence of some progress!
Not bad, though, it took us nearly 30 pages to get there this time. I see evidence of some progress!
DtheG
Established
See
http://fujifilm-x.com/x-pro1/en/story/chapter3/page_02.html
・Every measure has been taken in measures to prevent intrusion of dirt and dust into the body.
The first basic concept of the XF System is to have a “structure which seals the area surrounding the sensor” to ensure dirt and dust does not contact the sensor. By inserting three glass pieces between the surfaces of the mount and sensor, this structure doubly and triply ensures the prevention of dirt and dust intrusion.
Teuthida
Well-known
I do " have somthing I can carry around on my own time." Its called an iPhone.
Teuthida
Well-known
Oh my Lord! Boys, have a gander at this.
It's a mean looking thing that should just about make anybody drool!
Too big and boxy, just like the M5. Cmon, if we're going to trot out such canards, lets at least be consistent.
I'm sorry, I just don't know.
astrosecret
Recovering rollei snob
interesting. I assume any kind dust on the glass inserts would be inconsequential? my eyes may be mistaking me but on fujis website, full res pics looked like the sensor was dirty.
PrecisionCamera
Precision Camera & Video
Obviously we will not know until we get a test, but I don't think so. In digital b&w it is just a achromatic reinterpretation of the color information, so the resolution perks of the X-Trans sensor will translate into better resolution for b&w just like it does for color, but not a jump over the color res. As for more latitude or depth, that is yet to be determined.