Re: new Fuji X Pro1 camera (formerly called "new camera")
OK, but which market segment is the Fuji X-Pro 1 designed for?
From Petapixel :
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Next to the Leica M9-P
Cheers
Brian
Hmmm - I wonder who thought of that sloping shoulder - the X100 is undeniably a stunning camera to look at, but I think this looks really dreary.
Actually, if Fuji want to appeal to Leica lens owners looking for a cheaper 2nd body with better sensor, I think they need to work on focus peaking, or some slick means of focus assist.
Cheers
Brian
As a Leica owner (not really looking for a second body). I've used the X100, and the trouble is that, although the focusing on the M9 is old fashioned, manual and takes a lot of practice, it's also very predictable and quick (if you've put in the practice). The X100 AF was not predictable (i.e. if you had the OVF you were never quite sure where it had focused) and the MF was neither quick nor practical.
the idea of the hybrid viewfinder is fine, but it has to do something useful, not just show different views. If Fuji think that zoom in manual focusing is better than focus peaking on an EVF, then that's their prerogative - but the real problem is not the manual focusing on the EVF, but on the OVF.
Basically, if you're a Leica owner looking for a second body, it has to have the assets of the Leica . . if you want something with AV, Live view and an EVF which also takes leica lenses . . . isn't the NEX7 a better bet?
ooops . . sounding grumpy, it must be 3 hours sleep last night . . . perhaps I'd better find a glass of wine!
all the best
. . ps I'm sure the IQ will be fab . . . nearly as good as the Nikon D800e . . :ROTFL::ROTFL: