Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2016/01/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Steve & Scott, I saw an add for the X-PRO-2 and my first re-action was???? "GEE THAT LOOKS LIKE an M-LEICA? Sure seems to have a bunch of bells and whistles I might take a liking to? Now finding out I can or could still use my Noctilux and several other Leica M lenses? I may well make this a two camera body purchase? However, maybe a start with one on a new project on seniors and elders I'm about to start next week. I'll have ago with whatever is available. At least it'll give me bit of a start. The EXPRO-2 must have a similar kind of feel as an M8????????. It's the first camera I've taken a liking to other than Leica M in a "hundred years!" :-) :-) thank you. cheers, ted -----Original Message----- From: LUG [mailto:lug-bounces+tedgrant=shaw.ca at leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Steve Barbour Sent: January-22-16 9:29 AM To: LUG list Subject: Re: [Leica] Fujifilm X-Pro 2 CAMERA? > On Jan 22, 2016, at 4:23 AM, Scott Gregory <scottgregory at mac.com> wrote: > > Ted I started investigating Fuji in Canada two years ago. Currently using > the Fuji XT 1, an XE2 for most of my interior shooting and a small X100 T > which is a simple and beautiful results camera to have with you all the > time with a fixed lens. > I love the rangefinder style and have the X Pro 2 on order. > The Fuji M mount adapter allows me to use my Leica lenses if I wish too > and as Nathan said the 90 Leica on the XT 1 is superb. But again as Nathan > said the Fuji lenses are superb. > I would not have invested in this system had I not been very pleased with > the bodies but more than that the results I get. > I still use an M9 from time to time but Fuji is the go to for most of my > work. as others have said, it is certainly worth your looking into this system Ted, steve > > > Scott > >> On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:27 AM, Nathan Wajsman <photo at frozenlight.eu> >> wrote: >> >> I had the X-Pro 1 but have replaced it with the X-T1. I never thought I >> would go with a fully electronic viewfinder but the one on the Fuji is so >> good, and provides so many useful features, that I converted. Using my >> Leica lenses, especially the 90mm, on this body, is a joy. And of course >> the Fuji X lenses are excellent. >> >> My M8 is now pretty much dedicated to IR photography or when I am sure I >> will only be in daylight. >> >> Cheers, >> Nathan >> >> Nathan Wajsman >> Alicante, Spain >> http://www.frozenlight.eu <http://www.frozenlight.eu/> >> http:// <http://www.greatpix.eu/>www.greatpix.eu >> PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws >> <http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws>Blog: http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/ >> <http://nathansmusings.wordpress.com/> >> Cycling: http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator >> <http://www.crazyguyonabike.com/belgiangator> >> YNWA >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >>> On 22 Jan 2016, at 08:50, Philippe <photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Ted, I'm also using X gear these days and I concur with Jayanand as to >>> the hurdles in the learning curve, as well as to the (excellent) results. >>> >>> I would add that the buttons are SMALL, and I know you have pretty large >>> hands and surprisingly long fingers. >>> You may read my conclusion between the lines? >>> >>> Also, I've never been able to find or accurately reach those f... >>> buttons/switches with my right thumb when my eye is against the VF. >>> Do you remember how awkward the R4/5/6 felt compared to the R8 & R9? >>> I feel just the same with my X-T1 even though it provides all these >>> useful features I had not even dared to dream of in my R years. >>> >>> Tina went/stuck back to Leica I think. >>> So did Gerry. >>> For different valuable reasons. >>> >>> Hope this helps while waiting for the new release to be actually >>> released .. and to have received "hands-on" experience on the field. >>> >>> Amities de Mutz >>> >>> Philippe now lusting for a (still overpriced) SL, a lot! >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>>> Le 22 janv. 2016 ? 04:07, "Ted Grant" <tedgrant at shaw.ca> a ?crit : >>>> >>>> >>>> Hi Crew, >>>>>>> Fujifilm X-Pro 2 camera.?????? >>>> It kind of looks something like an M camera???? well OK in the magazine >>>> promo sheet. :-) >>>> Anyone have a shot at using one of these or any kind of good==bad==ugly >>>> comments about it?? >>>> Thank you very much. >>>> >>>> cheers, >>>> Dr. ted :-) >>>> >>>> >>>> --- >>>> This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. >>>> https://www.avast.com/antivirus >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Leica Users Group. >>>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. 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