"But if you want something that feels good, maybe this is the one you buy. "
sure this is a very convincing argument for the x1d although i have thought that a well developed af algorithm like the one fuji uses is important for a mirrorless but seems i´m wrong.....
AF speed/accuracy was perfectly sufficient on the pre-production X1D I played with but I'm not sure it's really possible to compare the two AF systems at this point as AF on both the X1D and GFX are still not finalized. I assume the GFX will inherit some of the same AF characteristics of the X line, but it's still limited by the 50mp MF sensor to a degree (ie no PDAF). Is the GFX AF single point at the moment or does it have multiple points? I couldn't find info in any of the initial announcements. I did not read much about the AF system of the GFX in the announcemets and assumed it was still under development. Regardless, AF performance on
either system can be improved with future firmware upgrades and I expect firmware updates for both the X1D and GFX after launch will improve respective AF performance, as Fuji has done many times with their X line. Maybe I'm wrong.
Interesting read, thanks for sharing Erik. For me, I think Ove was right, and I see them as two different rather than competing systems. I do not like shooting with my X-T1 and it has frustrated me on many occassions...too many buttons, menu system clunky, etc. Several times settings have been inadvertently changed, requiring me to head to the camera manual to figure out what was going on and change the settings back. I like the simplistic experience of shooting with the Hasselblad that I just sold for the X1D. Having played with a pre-production X1D, the X1D interface/grip/button layout/etc is very elegant and feels leagues better to me than what I'm used to with Fuji and Sony mirrorless. The GFX seems like a clunky computer that takes pictures in comparison. Sure the GFX will be very capable and will produce great images, but shooting with Fuji currently doesn't inspire to me to take pics as the Hasselblad did and I don't get as much joy out of it. Ordering the X1D was a very subjective choice for me and I did so along the lines of what Ove suggests. I'm also not trying to knock the GFX, it's just not the camera for me. In addition to being cheaper than the X1D, I do think the GFX has a very well thought out lens lineup and has more features than the X1D, and if I were still shooting weddings/engagements/etc and making money off of those, I probably would've gone with the GFX instead. I bet that 110mm f2 will be killer for portaits.
Bummer about no AF at the moment with the adapter, althought I'm actually pretty happy about it. AF is currently not functioning properly on my 35-90mm and I've been meaning to send it in for service (I've been dreading the repair bill). If AF won't work at the moment with the XH adapter anyway, then I can hold off on the repair for now
It also seems from that interview if I read correctly, if they develop and make the V1D, they're thinking of a price tag of 12000 to 15000 euro which is also interesting.
-Todd