I've heard this, but do not have any issues myself with Fuji's color working in Lightroom. I wonder if these complaints are from those who shoot jpeg and have the camera set on various Fuji "film" settings. For example, if you set it on Velvia/Vivid, landscapes can be too saturated. Provia/Standard is best in my opinion. Lightroom works beautifully with the Fuji, as it recognizes the camera profile and offers Presets for these various color settings. I shoot RAW and then decide what looks best. It's usually Provia/Standard.

I couldn't be happier with my Fuji XT-1 with 18-55, 10-24 and 55-200. Still using my Nikon D750 with all pro glass, but not nearly as much as my Fuji. I think Fuji has an advantage over others with its superior glass. Also, you might want to consider the XT-10 body...less money than the XT-1 and comparable performance except for weather seals.

Another vote for mpixpro. Quick turnaround. Very good color. And best of all, very responsive customer service to answer questions (via e-mail).

Congratulations on camera and lens choice. Before you start using it, be sure to update its firmware to V4.This is the newest version and most likely is not on the camera. Google Fuji firmware and you'll find instructions and download links. It takes less than 10 minutes and will dramatically improve auto focus. Then download the Fuji XT-1/XT-10 AF HANDBOOK on the Fuji site to learn how to use it, as the instruction manual does not include the newest features. The neat thing about Fuji is that they keep improving their cameras by providing free firmware updates. There are also many You Tube tips on how to use the camera. Be patient. The camera is quite a bit different than most DSLRs, and there is a learning curve. But as you learn to use it, you'll be amazed at the IQ.Have fun!

I believe the Fuji XF 16-55 /2.8 R LM WR I was referring to is the new Weather Resistant "Pro" quality lens...sort of Nikon's 24-70 f/2.8 equivalent.

Yes the XT-10 is getting rave reviews....IQ seems to be equivalent to the XT-1, difference being weather sealing and overall ruggedness. Plus, it has a built-in flash. Looks like a terrific value. Several pros are adding an XT-10 body as a back-up to their XT-1.

Also, there seems to be an across-the-board promotional sale on Fuji lenses and the XT-1 right now....$100-$300 off the various lenses. $100 off the XT-1. See BH website.

You've raised an important issue of how to maintain the advantage of mirrorless cameras over DSLRs, particularly the Fuji X series. I have recently added an XT-1 to my tool bag because while I have to shoot with my big Nikon system (D750, D300S and pro glass) for magazine assignments, I found I was leaving my camera behind on personal trips...whether hiking in the outdoors or walking city streets. I started with the XE-1 and 18-55 "kit" lens, then added the 10-24 and 55-200...finally stepping up to the impressive XT-1. I now often use the Fuji system for professional jobs and while it can't always beat my Nikon for IQ, it comes close in many situations. Of course I've been tempted to upgrade my Fuji glass to the 16-55 and 50-140, but these are SO much bigger and heavier than what I now have, I would be halfway back to my Nikon system in terms of weight and size. Frankly, I'm still learning to get the best out of what I have, and so far I've been very impressed by the sharpness and lack of distortion of my present Fuji glass. (I even hesitate to call the 18-55 a kit lens.) I can pack my entire Fuji kit in a little, lightweight Lowepro 100AW sling pack and take it everywhere. I'd say, stick with the 18-55.

Many pros I know who shoot thousands of images for an assignment use Photo Mechanic from Camera Bits for their initial ingest from camera to computer. It amazingly fast allowing a quick, accurate filtering of "selects" and "throw aways." The "selects" only are then imported into Lightroom, saving a lot of time and LR catalog space. There are ways to set the preferences of each so that Photo Mechanic and Lightroom talk to each other including the recognition of stars, ratings, keywords, etc. Highly recommended if you shoot a high volume of images.

I agree that the SB800 is still a great flash. I recently bought another one on e-Bay for two-light situations and will probably buy another one for more serious portrait work. The Nikon menus (especially for wireless) are not easy to master, so by sticking with one model, I don't get confused (or I get less confused) when setting things up.

Nikon NX-2 is no longer supported by Nikon just as Aperture is no longer supported by Apple. While they are not "gone," they will not be updated, and if you buy a new camera you'll be out of luck (at least with NX-2, which I have used extensively.) I am a longtime Apple user and have had no difficulty with switching to Lightroom. In fact, I now find it more powerful and easier-to-use than NX-2. And I've never heard of any Apple users having a problem, unless they are Aperture users….and in that case there are recommended methods for transferring your Aperture library to Lightroom.

Based on a number of your questions, I would highly recommend buying Doug Klostermann's book, "Nikon 750 Experience" available as an e-book on Amazon. It gives very easy to understand, step-by-step instructions on how to set up the D750 and the why and how all the various functions work. It is packed with valuable tips and is well illustrated. I own the D750 and find it to be a fantastic camera. But even after shooting with it for several weeks, I find myself going back to this book to learn more. It is a very complex device, and unless its functions and basic photography rules are understood, it is certainly possible for it to turn out poor images. If all that fails, send it back for service or replacement. You will not have wasted anything by learning how best to use it. Above all, have fun with it. It is truly an amazing tool.

Having owned an ad agency, I believe the issue here is that they used your photo in an advertisement without your consent. It is not the same as street photography, unless the photo was used for advertising. However, I agree with others...what damage was really done? While you may have some legal grounds, and an aggressive lawyer might be able to get you a modest monetary settlement, is that the route you really want to take? I'd simply contact them in a friendly way, explaining that the use of your family photo for advertising was not authorized, but that you enjoyed your time, etc. etc. They may very well respond with a gift certificate or something similar to show their good faith. Considering the circumstances, isn't life too short to go the legal route?

I just learned the hard way that buying a gray market Nikon lens is not worth the savings because of the extra hassle...at least for me. I bought an 80-400mm VR "Import" years ago from BH and saved a couple hundred bucks, knowing that there could be a warranty repair issue. But I never stopped worrying about it, so it is the only gray market item I have in all my bags of gear. Last year it fell out of my camera bag and had some slight impact damage, but eventually I was able to free it up and get it to zoom smoothly again. Now, before making a trip to the Aleutian Islands, I sent it to Nikon to be checked for focus and repaired if necessary. I found out they they won't even touch it even if I am willing to pay. I contacted BH and they told me to return it to them, and that they had a repair company that would take care of it. To me, this hassle is simply not worth the savings. Otherwise, Nikon has been great to work with on other items over the years, and I'm bummed out that I can't get them to check this lens.Those couple hundred dollars saved years ago mean nothing compared to my time and peace of mind today.

No, it was an outside festival. If the event required flash, I would have used my Nikon system with a Speedlight and off-camera flash bracket. While I'm thinking of getting the XT-1, I'm not sure about Fuji's TTL flash system. Nikon's flash system is great, once you figure it out.

I just bought the 55-200 to add to my 18-55 and love it. I also shoot events (although typically with my Nikon 750) but recently I shot an event with my Fuji XE-1. I used the 18-55 90% of the time, but the 55-200 helped get some close-up "candid" shots.
By the way, most Fuji X-mount lenses are on sale (instant factory rebate) through Feb. 28th. I bought mine my through B&H.