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The dot is for macro and normal settings (RX1's lens also has thissetting).
It is a fixed lens cam.
It is a fixed lens cam.
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NOT RX2 but Leica x2. The camera based on the x1 (first dx.sized sensor compact camera). I still own and like it for its size, handling and IQ.Paratom - I didn't know there even was an RX2 rumour that said it would be significantly smaller. I just couldn't see giving up the M-system for something else Leica cooks up, unless it were the M-AF pipe dream I mentioned above.
The dot is for macro and normal settings (RX1's lens also has thissetting).
It is a fixed lens cam.
I can focus with an RF a bit faster than the X AF system in some circumstances, but the Face Detect feature is pretty hard to beat when you're shooting fast and loose in lowish light. It's a toss up.I can focus my RF faster then the X.. And I'm not really a 28 kinda guy. Closer focusing would have been welcome on a whole from the M-system.
If it handles as nicely as the X, it will be delightful. I find the X an excellent camera ergonomically in almost all ways. The only minor niggle in handling that some aren't fond of is that location of the aperture ring—they'd prefer it to be around the lens like the M lenses—but I don't find that any problem at all (I don't tend to change aperture all that often that I need it to be on the lens).Wondering how it acts in real world use.. Curious particularly about the EVF/AF/IQ.. Although I'm sure that's what everyone else is curious about as well.
Honestly though, the back of the camera looks good. Refreshing to see a somewhat familiar setup. Though that scroll wheel where the thumb indent is.. that will be hard to access.
Any hint how it would work? AF/MF, Various modes of shooting I guess. I am not well versed in automatic cameras.FN - function
Like with many other modern cameras, there will likely be a menu item that allows you to assign one out of a set of possible functions to the button.Any hint how it would work? AF/MF, Various modes of shooting I guess. I am not well versed in automatic cameras.
never been to china, or even stayed in china for a bit longer eh?China is not the best place to go for photography, especially the cities. Too much pollution to show anything beyond a few meters. Personally, I would pick some south american country.
How about "I want to be a real M" button?Like with many other modern cameras, there will likely be a menu item that allows you to assign one out of a set of possible functions to the button.
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I can focus with an RF a bit faster than the X AF system in some circumstances, but the Face Detect feature is pretty hard to beat when you're shooting fast and loose in lowish light. It's a toss up.
Close focusing with any RF has always been a serious limitation due to both RF accuracy and framing accuracy. The X (and M-P) TTL viewing with Live View is simply the right way to do that, as are SLR bodies.
If it handles as nicely as the X, it will be delightful. I find the X an excellent camera ergonomically in almost all ways. The only minor niggle in handling that some aren't fond of is that location of the aperture ring—they'd prefer it to be around the lens like the M lenses—but I don't find that any problem at all (I don't tend to change aperture all that often that I need it to be on the lens).
It took a little while to get my hands used to the thumbdial on both the X and the M-P; the placement was a tiny bit off for me when I first handled the cameras. But now it feels perfect: my thumb has gotten used to it. The most natural thumbwheel I use is the one on the E-M1, which is simply in the perfect position (even better than the E-1).
The many nuances of camera design... I just wish they'd done this camera with a 50mm lens. Or maybe I don't ... I'm already booked to put out the money for the MM246 when it arrives, why increase the temptation?
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Indeed ... Note that the first digital cameras I recall to use this scheme were the Leica Digilux 2/Panasonic LC1, then the Leica Digilux 3/Panasonic L1, all the X1/X2/X typ 113s, etc. Most of which pre-dated the Fuji X-T1 by a good number of years. ;-)Based on the photos I've seen, the auto functions are controlled similar to the X-T1.
To wit:
Set the shutter dial to A + manual aperture = Aperture Priority mode
Set the aperture ring to A + manual shutter speed = Shutter Priority mode
Set both to A = Program mode
Set both to anything but A = Manual mode
PASM without a dedicated dial. No menus needed.
There is a dedicated ISO button + jog wheel/dial on the back.
Never said X-T1 was first. As I have no experience with cameras you mentioned, I could not comment with authority on them. In their case, I bow to you Godfrey. On the other hand, as a former X-T1 owner, I can say with confidence that the X-T1 operates this way.Indeed ... Note that the first digital cameras I recall to use this scheme were the Leica Digilux 2/Panasonic LC1, then the Leica Digilux 3/Panasonic L1, all the X1/X2/X typ 113s, etc. Most of which pre-dated the Fuji X-T1 by a good number of years. ;-)
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