Fujifilm X-T1

I think the movie record button shud be on the back side of the camera since you record video using LCD mostly and instead be used as fn button to help you access more function/features on the fly while shooting still pictures.

But its not a deal breaker and no complaint for anything else. In fact its really the first that really nails such design out there and you have no other close competition.

Im really itching to get one of these. Do i need it? Maybe not, but hell i really want one.
 
stip80 said:
I think the movie record button shud be on the back side of the camera since you record video using LCD mostly and instead be used as fn button to help you access more function/features on the fly while shooting still pictures.

But its not a deal breaker and no complaint for anything else. In fact its really the first that really nails such design out there and you have no other close competition.

Im really itching to get one of these. Do i need it? Maybe not, but hell i really want one.
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If the EVF is as good as Fuji claims, then why not use that for video?
Switching between taking photos with the OVF and shooting video with the LCD is annoying with my D800, so I hope for seamless switching with the EVF. Then the location of the button makes sense.
 
These guys are busy and I hope they can pull it off in a timely manner. Three lenses and a new camera body.... crank up the assembly line!
 
olakiril said:
If the EVF is as good as Fuji claims, then why not use that for video?
Switching between taking photos with the OVF and shooting video with the LCD is annoying with my D800, so I hope for seamless switching with the EVF. Then the location of the button makes sense.
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Of course you can shoot video using evf, but it is hard becoz your angle is limited to your head movement following the camera body. It is also not as stable as using lcd coz both your hands are hanging out in mid air holding the camera at your eye level.

True pro video camcorder is different becoz either you put stabilizing rig so that it stays at your eye level or bigger ones was put on your shoulder so it is more stable. Stabilizing rig is big and kinda negates the point of having a compact camera/video camcorder.
 
stip80 said:
I think the movie record button shud be on the back side of the camera since you record video using LCD mostly and instead be used as fn button to help you access more function/features on the fly while shooting still pictures.
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Movie Button on top for me its Perfect. I can press in the Position I hold the Camera viewing with the LCD. If the Button is on the backside I have to change the holding position after tipping the button.
 
I'm thinking the X100s and X-T1 + 56mm will make a perfect pair for me when shooting weddings.
X-E1 as backup and/or with the 14mm mounted.
 
Spyro said:
there's also a 16-55/2.8 supposed to be coming up soon-ish


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According to that roadmap we should already have the 10-24!!!
Fuji, you hear me? Your gear is great, but please don't always make us wait so long!!
 
TKH said:
Movie Button on top for me its Perfect. I can press in the Position I hold the Camera viewing with the LCD. If the Button is on the backside I have to change the holding position after tipping the button.
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Yes, you can certainly do so, but for me its just that fn button next to the shutter button will help me better with more features/functions when shooting still. Whereas my thumb would be most likely placed closer to the rear dial, so movie record somewhere around there would be perfect for recording video.
 
Kent said:
According to that roadmap we should already have the 10-24!!!
Fuji, you hear me? Your gear is great, but please don't always make us wait so long!!
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That roadmap shows the 10-24 to be released somewhere around the start of April, if you look at it.

Some lenses like the 56mm were indeed delayed and while I agree they shouldn't overpromise, they've been putting out completely new lines of cameras and lenses at an impressive speed...
 
Available in Asia already (for example at www.mapcamera.com).

jonasv said:
That roadmap shows the 10-24 to be released somewhere around the start of April, if you look at it.

Some lenses like the 56mm were indeed delayed and while I agree they shouldn't overpromise, they've been putting out completely new lines of cameras and lenses at an impressive speed...
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Spyro said:
Now there's another rumor that it will be packaged with an attachable little flash instead of a pop up one 😕

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http://www.fujirumors.com/x-t1-impr...rd-slot-how-it-looks-with-the-flash-and-more/
Not sure how true it is, we'll know in a couple of days anyway, but I dont mind it as an idea.
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It's also the first picture of the upcoming 18-135mm lens. Check out the "WR" at the end of the lens' name. If I needed weather resistance, this kind of superzoom is exactly what I would want.
 
jsrockit said:
Honest question: does anyone make weather sealed primes? I've only seen zooms, but then again, I haven't looked much.
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I'll bet the only ones available are those made by the camera OEM. If the X-T1 becomes popular, maybe Fuji will 'seal' some of their primes.

Another thought - I think I've heard that zoom lenses are usually the problematic lenses when it comes to weather problems. Primes are usually a bit weather proof as they are. Maybe just add a rubber band around the flange connection? 😱
 
jsrockit said:
Honest question: does anyone make weather sealed primes? I've only seen zooms, but then again, I haven't looked much.
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The Olympus 60mm macro and the Pentax DA* (DA-stars) lenses, which include a 55mm, a 200mm and a 300mm. As far as I know, Nikon and Canon do offer several weather-resistant lenses, but they do not advertise them: it could make them liable for any weather-related damage.

On the other hand, if I was in a position where I need weather-sealing, I would prefer more flexible lenses (like the 18-135mm) over pure optical quality.
 
Fuji primes are harder because of the aperture ring
Other AF primes only have the focus ring and nothing underneath other than a couple of access points for screws which are easy to scotch tape, but with fly-by-wire aperture rings I have no idea what sits underneath
Generally with other lenses, if the camera is splash proof it's easy to "seal" a lens for shoting, with a bag, a filter and a couple of rubber bands on the hood and the mount, but with fujinons how do you change aperture through a bag?
 
The fuji lenses and cameras are already pretty weather proof IMO. Same with most non-weathersealed cameras. My original 5d still worked after 6 years of using it in rain for a few hours every week with a non-weathersealed lens.

Don't get me wrong weathersealing is a nice extra but digital cameras aren't really delicate flowers that need to be pampered either.

Your milage may vary.
 
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