1750Shooter
Established
I've come up with about $1200.00 & am looking for a general-purpose digital. I've got my Nikons (F2AS, F3HP, & FM3A) to cover almost everything, but I'm thinking about a digital for a packing, fishing, & general wandering-around camera. The short list is X-Pro1 or XE-1. I like the rangefinder-look & have a number of film rangefinders I can use. Am asking for advise on either one or suggestions for anything else. Thanks for any input.
segedi
RFicianado
What lenses do you have and like? That will likely dictate a camera choice.
rolfe
Well-known
Panasonic GX7 for interchangeable lenses or Fuji X100T for fixed lens.
Can't go wrong with either one.
Can't go wrong with either one.
Mike-D
Member
I have the X-e2 and the EVF is great. I don't even think about it. The standard zoom is super sharp and its lots of fun to use with adapted RF lenses. People always ask me if its a film camera 
ColSebastianMoran
( IRL Richard Karash )
FWIW, I tried the Fuji XE-2 and the Sony NEX and stayed with the Sony. I use the Zeiss 55m for portraits and the Touit 32mm for "normal." Focus peaking works great with my MF lenses, better IMHO than on the Fuji's. For sports or birds I go to the SLR, but for general, the Sony A6000 is great.
You mentioned $1200… The Zeiss 55mm is fab and works with the full-fram Sonys, but it's a little too expensive for that budget. The Sony 50mm is pretty good and has image stabilization. The 32mm Touit used prices are down as Zeiss has made other lens announcements.
You mentioned $1200… The Zeiss 55mm is fab and works with the full-fram Sonys, but it's a little too expensive for that budget. The Sony 50mm is pretty good and has image stabilization. The 32mm Touit used prices are down as Zeiss has made other lens announcements.
panerai
Well-known
Maybe wait for the new Panasonic LX100
Maybe wait for the new Panasonic LX100
Some nice features and maybe the next one I buy, but since my current Panasonic is still working fine. Might buy this one a little later when prices drop a bit more.
Retail $899
Up to F16, 1/4000, 16mp and micro 4/3 sensor
DON
Maybe wait for the new Panasonic LX100
Some nice features and maybe the next one I buy, but since my current Panasonic is still working fine. Might buy this one a little later when prices drop a bit more.
Retail $899
Up to F16, 1/4000, 16mp and micro 4/3 sensor
DON
Trooper
Well-known
I love my Fuji X-E1. My brother loves his X-E2. My dad loves his Sony 7. My friend loves his Sony 7. The Panasonic DMC LX100 looks like a nice camera...
I didn't narrow it much for you, but my point is you won't really be disappointed with any of them.
I didn't narrow it much for you, but my point is you won't really be disappointed with any of them.
Ko.Fe.
Lenses 35/21 Gears 46/20
Mobile phone, the rest is waste of money. In your case and my...
Scrambler
Well-known
I'd give up a lot including style to get waterproof or at least weatherproof for your stated use.
My go-to wet camera is a waterproof smartphone. Battery life is pretty good. I also have a 5m waterproof P&S but the battery life is poor.
My go-to wet camera is a waterproof smartphone. Battery life is pretty good. I also have a 5m waterproof P&S but the battery life is poor.
Bille
Well-known
Nikon 1 maybe?
ruby.monkey
Veteran
Some nice features and maybe the next one I buy, but since my current Panasonic is still working fine. Might buy this one a little later when prices drop a bit more.
Retail $899
Up to F16, 1/4000, 16mp and micro 4/3 sensor
DON
Just one point - you'll get about 12mp output in any aspect ratio since the lens's image circle doesn't cover the whole sensor.
C_E
Newbie
The sony a7 seems like the obvious choice, no need for new lenses as you can use all your nikkor and rf lenses. I'm sure you can find a used a7 and a M and F adapter for $1200 total.
Cole
Cole
willie_901
Veteran
To answer your question regarding the X-Pro 1 vs the XE-1: the X-Pro 1 is a bit quicker. If you appreciate the ability to view what's going on outside of the frame and, or plan to use the camera often in bright sunlight, the X-Pro 1's OVF is useful. However the X-Pro 1 requires old-fashioned screw-on diopters – as do your Nikon SLR bodies.
The XE-1is less expensive and is a good way to find out if enjoy the Fujifilm X system.
The Fujinon lenses perform well. The 27/2.8 is a great walking around lens. The 14/2.8 and 23/1.4 are larger and heavier, but they would be useful for landscapes. The 18/2 is intended to be a reportage lens. The high-level of software-based barrel distortion correction can degrade details at the frame's extreme edges. Many assume this is chromatic aberration, but it's not.
The XE-1is less expensive and is a good way to find out if enjoy the Fujifilm X system.
The Fujinon lenses perform well. The 27/2.8 is a great walking around lens. The 14/2.8 and 23/1.4 are larger and heavier, but they would be useful for landscapes. The 18/2 is intended to be a reportage lens. The high-level of software-based barrel distortion correction can degrade details at the frame's extreme edges. Many assume this is chromatic aberration, but it's not.
Addy101
Well-known
Do you want to use your Nikon lenses? If so, forget any m4/3 with its 2x crop, APS-C will be all right and full frame ideal. So, the Sony A7 could be your ideal choice, followed by Fuji, Sony and Samsung APS-C mirrorless. If you're eye is o Fuji, by all means, but to me I thought they were trying to be something they aren't (that is why I prefer Sony).
I think you should take a look at the Nikon D7100, it will meter with your manual focus lenses.
I think you should take a look at the Nikon D7100, it will meter with your manual focus lenses.