finalimage Loc: Brattleboro, VT

Leaning strongly toward Fuji XT1 system-have seen very impressive work by pros who have switched from both Nikon and Canon. Currently I am a Canon user with the 6D. No real complaints but it is heavy and the Fuji is smaller and lighter. Was wondering how many hogs have used the Fuji XT1 and what their experiences are. Many thanks!

Festus Loc: North Dakota

Excellent review:

http://www.sansmirror.com/cameras/a-note-about-camera-reviews/fujifilm-camera-reviews/fujifilm-x-t1-review.html

Cdouthitt Loc: Traverse City, MI

As the article mentions, if you're looking at the XT-1, you should also consider the EM1.

With the new 7-14 coming out later this month, and the 300mm f4 later this year, being able to have a range of 7-420mm (300+1.4 tele extender) 14-840mm in ff terms will be quite awesome.

I've played around with the XT1, only for a brief while (before the latest firmware update), and it was nice. It will really come down to ergonomics and lenses.

Bob Smith Loc: Banjarmasin

I have the XT1 and the 18-135 kit lens. Just so impressed it's fast,light and produces brilliant images. I have been taking pictures for many years starting with a Pentax Spotmatic and moving on through Several Canon Eos cameras then Nikons. Finally gave away my D90 and bought this. Just the best I have had. Fuji keep on updating the hardware for free and it just gets better and better. If you are a little wary try the XT 10

GeneC Loc: Rhode Island

I own one. It's light and produces great images. I'll probably sell all my Nikon gear eventually and get another.

minniev Loc: MIssissippi

Study the reviews that have test images in them and handle the options before you lay your money down. Some cameras feel better in your hands than others, and some resulting images have a "look" that appeals to some people more than others.

I use and like the Olympus EM1 and EM5. The Fuji and the Sony mirrorless cameras are also getting very good press. One of the pro's I like to follow, David du Chemin, has moved largely to the XT1 and seems very happy with it. But we must work hard not to be seduced by the beautiful images by our favorite pros. Most of those guys were producing masterpieces years ago with 4 megapixel cameras we would turn our noses up at.

Make sure the camera you choose has a feature set that suits you.

Dragon06 Loc: Hawaii

I recommend renting the camera and a couple of lenses you're interested in and try it out first. I really wanted to buy this camera after reading reviews and seeing my friend's camera, so I rented it for a week. I'm probably one of the very few who, after renting it, decided it wasn't for me. Like you, I'm a canon user (50D) and was looking for a smaller, lighter camera. For me, I didn't like the buttons - to small, had to make an effort to press them. IQ, EVF, form factor are great, but for me, I didn't like the handling. I then tried the Sony A7mkII and really enjoyed how it felt in my hands and button controls/layout. What I'm trying to say is you need to try before you buy. You can do a lot of research by reading the endless reviews (the good and bad), but you really need to try it yourself.

Joecosentino Loc: Whitesboro, New York

I picked mine up in February after imaging USA. In Nashville, it took a while to adjust but I really like it, I had it out in Joshua tree national park last weekend, along with my D610. Shoot all day Friday with the 610 and all day Saturday with the Fuji. The pictures are steller right out of the camera much sharper then the DSLR. no need to sharpen them. Fuji color seems very accurate. The shutter is a touch slower but still very usable. I love the pan mode. The weight makes it a joy to carry matter of fact it will be my camera next week in Europe. Not even taking the nikons. I have the 18 to 135 kit lens and I picked up the Zeis 12 mm for a wide angle.

I always tell people to rent first and try it out, but rent it for a week because after I first purchased it I wasn't sure and only used it once in a while. Now it's becoming my go to camera.

birdpix Loc: South East Pennsylvania

I purchased an XT-1 with an 18-135mm lens for travel purposes. This set up weighs only as much as one of the lenses I usually take with me so it is significantly lighter. I was very pleased with the quality of the photos it takes. I appreciate that many of the settings are done via dials or switches. Other settings that require you to delve into menus can be frustrating to find. The latest software update allows you to program some but not all of those settings to a quick menu.

This camera seems best suited for the more deliberate photographer who can take the time to set things up before taking the shot. It is not a camera for fast action as the shutter lag and focus time will leave you frustrated. Not that those things are very slow (In fact they are quite fast for a mirrorless camera.) but when I compare it to the response time of the 7D MkII I sometimes feel that I have taken a step back and find that I miss a lot of fleeting moments that the Canon would have captured.

Over all, I am pleased with it as a travel camera and as something to keep in the car "Just in Case". Its small size makes it unobtrusive. But for my wildlife and sports photography, I'll stick with the 7D.

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