biglouis
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I've been slowly selling all my film kit in anticipation of filling the void with a new camera system. I mainly do urban and country landscape stuff.
So far I've been thinking about going Sony and indeed have the new A7r on pre-order.
Problem is I have just seen the latest offer from Fuji which means that basically I can get the X-pro 1 and two lenses for GBP 999. Actually, I would have to add the 14/2.8 as I really want a 21mm equivalent wide angle and I would almost certainly put the 28mm up on ebay to get some cash back. I reckon I could end up with the body, 14mm and 35mm lenses for around GBP 1500. The 21 gives me a nice wide angle and I do like shooting landscape with a 50 equiv as well. I'm well covered for 35mm with my RX1 and I also own both the DPM2 and 3 (the latter is just outstanding in the right light for portrait stuff).
I've always been impressed with the Fuji X Pro 1 and have almost pressed the button a couple of times.
I like the weight and the fact that the sensor is without the AA filter. I especially like the 16MP file size which is plenty enough for most purposes in this day and age.
Question is: is the X Pro 1 just too old or is it still a good buy? I really like the optical/electronic viewfinder and not that attracted to the XE-2 for some odd reason as an alternative.
Also, are Fuji dumping the X Pro 1 in favour of something coming down the pike?
I just love a good deal in photography and this latest promotion is making me think it really is too good to be true.
LouisB
So far I've been thinking about going Sony and indeed have the new A7r on pre-order.
Problem is I have just seen the latest offer from Fuji which means that basically I can get the X-pro 1 and two lenses for GBP 999. Actually, I would have to add the 14/2.8 as I really want a 21mm equivalent wide angle and I would almost certainly put the 28mm up on ebay to get some cash back. I reckon I could end up with the body, 14mm and 35mm lenses for around GBP 1500. The 21 gives me a nice wide angle and I do like shooting landscape with a 50 equiv as well. I'm well covered for 35mm with my RX1 and I also own both the DPM2 and 3 (the latter is just outstanding in the right light for portrait stuff).
I've always been impressed with the Fuji X Pro 1 and have almost pressed the button a couple of times.
I like the weight and the fact that the sensor is without the AA filter. I especially like the 16MP file size which is plenty enough for most purposes in this day and age.
Question is: is the X Pro 1 just too old or is it still a good buy? I really like the optical/electronic viewfinder and not that attracted to the XE-2 for some odd reason as an alternative.
Also, are Fuji dumping the X Pro 1 in favour of something coming down the pike?
I just love a good deal in photography and this latest promotion is making me think it really is too good to be true.
LouisB
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