Thoughts on Fuji X-T1
Mar 31, 2015 18:25:53 #
I have a FujiFilm XE-2. I like its low profile. It makes a great travel camera and the colors are outstanding. I can't speak for the XT-1 but if its a step up to the XE-2 it should be great. The only reason I use my Nikon D4 now is for action photography or when my subject is moving a lot like pets or kids. The other downside is you can't get the same amount of bokeh with the smaller lens. I don't think it will be long and FujiFilm will have a mirrorless camera that will make my Nikon completely obsolete.
Mar 31, 2015 18:31:04 #
Mar 31, 2015 19:02:27 #
Meuh wrote:
... including adding flash compensation.
Many thanks for the info. I've already updated both the camera and lens!
Apr 1, 2015 06:58:52 #
CatMarley wrote:
Have it. Love it. But if you get it get the book (can't remember the author right now) Here is a snap I took just now of the backyard with the 18 - 135 at about 35mm.
If this is not the eBook you're referring to Cat then I suggest you get this too .......
http://www.rockynook.com/shop/photography/the-fujifilm-x-t1/?ref=12
It took more than a year to prepare but it certainly "does what it says on the tin" ! And if you use the code FUJI40 at checkout you ought to be able to get a 40% discount.
Apr 1, 2015 19:09:25 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I'm convinced that Fuji makes fine cameras, however the lack of a credible macro lens, makes this a "someday"
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X-T1 is my favorite and best digital camera so far. I'm devoted to Fuji gear for the exposure feedback of live view, great colors, ease of carry and handling (mostly) and all the other factors mentioned so far.
The DSLR format is of no interest to me now I'm too accustomed to the "self-chimping" nature of a good electronic viewfinder and I'm not doing a lot of burst photos of action. The kit lens has been very good to me, 18-55 covering most of my needs with wondrous IQ. Calling it a "kit" lens seems disrespectful of the fine glass. My second lens was the 60mm 2.4, which may not be a credible macro (no 1:1 coverage), but is a sweet short tele (90mm equiv.) for portraits, landscape, flowers, bandstands, and wristwatches. Here's a pair of handheld samples taken half an hour after getting the lens, and another from last week's trip to Joshua Tree National Monument. If I can add one more, it will be a low light/high ISO bandstand photo from a recent show. All are tweaked and optimized as best I can. This ain't no lens test I just take photos and try to make them look good.
Apr 1, 2015 19:58:30 #
NYKen
Loc: New York
Nice pictures. I was a user of Nikon DSLR's and film cameras for years, but I am to old to continue to drag around tons of equipment.
Apr 1, 2015 20:51:14 #
Noctilucent wrote:
X-T1 is my favorite and best digital camera so far... (show quote)
I really want to Fuji to succeed. I'm not in any way disparaging the cameras &/ or lenses. I just wish they had a 1:1 macro lens-- and I don't want to use adapters.
The other thing that makes it not a good fit for me right now: is the lack of support with software I use both for focus stacking and for tethered control. I would also love to see a full frame option. My user name is taken from a 120 rangefinder camera made by Fuji. It's a great camera.
So perhaps you all have some suggestions that would make the Fuji a more attractive option-- but right now, it doesn't appear to fit my needs as a 90% macro shooter.
Apr 2, 2015 13:07:34 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I really want to Fuji to succeed. I'm not in any ... (show quote)
Nice of you to wish Fuji well ...... and they ARE doing well now, after the slow start with X-Pro1 and X-E1.
But, to be honest, I very much doubt that all the personal buying criteria that you've expressed gained a very high place (must have's) in Fuji's market research, either at the outset, or now. Nor would they be so important to those currently buying or looking at buying X-Series kit.
As we often say .... "they're NOT for everyone".
Apr 2, 2015 14:18:27 #
craggycrossers wrote:
Nice of you to wish Fuji well ...... and they ARE doing well now, after the slow start with X-Pro1 and X-E1.
But, to be honest, I very much doubt that all the personal buying criteria that you've expressed gained a very high place (must have's) in Fuji's market research, either at the outset, or now. Nor would they be so important to those currently buying or looking at buying X-Series kit.
As we often say .... "they're NOT for everyone".
But, to be honest, I very much doubt that all the personal buying criteria that you've expressed gained a very high place (must have's) in Fuji's market research, either at the outset, or now. Nor would they be so important to those currently buying or looking at buying X-Series kit.
As we often say .... "they're NOT for everyone".
Thanks. It is likely I will get one for travel: Light weight and a single zoom lens with f/2.8 sounds good to me.
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