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01-14-2016, 10:59 PM
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Fuji: News, Rumors and Discussion Thread
Finally, X-Pro 2:
Fujifilm announces its flagship 24 megapixel X-Pro2 mirrorless camera: Digital Photography Review
Fujifilm announces its flagship 24 megapixel X-Pro2 mirrorless camera: Digital Photography Review
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01-15-2016, 01:18 PM
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Not a camera body for me. I want XT-2. Happier when seeing more of what the 100-400mm can do..., a 609mm F5.6. Has me thinking uh-oh! And it's 800mm with 1.4......mmmmh!
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01-15-2016, 02:41 PM
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I want the XT-2 as well...whenever they actually make it.
4 years between the Xpro 1 and 2. Thats great for owners because they dont outdate their gear as fast...bad for people like me waiting to jump in.
I want the 24mp sensor. I'm too used to having 36mp and being able to crop in how I want, I dont think I can give that up for 16mp.
4 years between the Xpro 1 and 2. Thats great for owners because they dont outdate their gear as fast...bad for people like me waiting to jump in.
I want the 24mp sensor. I'm too used to having 36mp and being able to crop in how I want, I dont think I can give that up for 16mp.
01-16-2016, 07:39 PM
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I want the XT-2 as well...whenever they actually make it.
4 years between the Xpro 1 and 2. Thats great for owners because they dont outdate their gear as fast...bad for people like me waiting to jump in.
I want the 24mp sensor. I'm too used to having 36mp and being able to crop in how I want, I dont think I can give that up for 16mp.
4 years between the Xpro 1 and 2. Thats great for owners because they dont outdate their gear as fast...bad for people like me waiting to jump in.
I want the 24mp sensor. I'm too used to having 36mp and being able to crop in how I want, I dont think I can give that up for 16mp.
With the way the math works..., I've heard people say that the 16mp sensor equates to 24mp FF. Now the 24p will equate to 36 mp.
I'm not much of a rangefinder shooter, so I'll be looking waiting for the XT2.
01-17-2016, 12:40 PM
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I can understand that. I used my D800e this past year on wildlife with the intent on having to crop. And it worked very well!
With the way the math works..., I've heard people say that the 16mp sensor equates to 24mp FF. Now the 24p will equate to 36 mp.
I'm not much of a rangefinder shooter, so I'll be looking waiting for the XT2.
With the way the math works..., I've heard people say that the 16mp sensor equates to 24mp FF. Now the 24p will equate to 36 mp.
I'm not much of a rangefinder shooter, so I'll be looking waiting for the XT2.
I just hope its not going to be a 3 year wait for it.
01-17-2016, 02:09 PM
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Don't think it'll be that long, talk has been six months after XPro2.
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01-17-2016, 02:41 PM
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There is no need to do so. "FF" is overrated in today's Fuji world. Fuji and Nikon have some wonderful APS-C bodies. It's the others that need FF to make their bodies worth looking at. Fuji will release a new medium camera before the do " full frame".
01-17-2016, 02:50 PM
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i agree with you as Fuji, would probably release a MF camera before FF. I feel that fuji may have to jump on the train since Sony is making a killing on their FF mirrorless bodies. Plus some people are too lazy to figure what mm they are shooting at in 35mm format.
01-17-2016, 03:25 PM
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Those that are tripping over themselves with Sony, the last two years are just gearheads. Just like those who say, I'd buy Fuji is the had FF.
01-17-2016, 03:32 PM
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My desire for full frame was for all my lenses which were full frame, I wanted my 24 to be a true 24, etc.
There is also a difference in depth of field. For photographer...maybe not as big of a deal. But with cameras such as the a7s(ii) that are used very much for their video abilities it makes a difference in desires for certain looks (using cinema glass and getting wide without a crop factor)
This whole Crop v FF is such a bullshit movement started by some bored pixel peeper in his mothers basement.
If there wasn't a use for different tools, they wouldn't be offered.
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01-17-2016, 08:21 PM
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Yes, there's a need, but not everyone needs it. For most with a dSLR, it's a want.
On the Nikon groups I'm in, someone will ask a question about going from 3xxx to 7xxx. And never mention FF, but many will say, don't do it get a D750. When it's a thousand dollars more and the person has no lens to use use on it. And for some they say, I have no interest going FF.
On the Nikon groups I'm in, someone will ask a question about going from 3xxx to 7xxx. And never mention FF, but many will say, don't do it get a D750. When it's a thousand dollars more and the person has no lens to use use on it. And for some they say, I have no interest going FF.
01-17-2016, 10:26 PM
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Fuji Manager Takeshi Ueno says: "We are testing a digital medium format sensor" - mirrorlessrumors
Manager Takeshi Ueno confessed in an interview with Bjp-online that they are seriouly considering to make a digital medium format camera! He says:
“We are in a very good position to make a medium format camera, as we make camera bodies, sensors and lenses. We already make the lenses for Hasselblad, so we have that expertise.
At the moment Fuji is not planning to launch a medium format camera, but we are conducting research and testing sensors in this area.
We have a good history in the medium format market, and I think we would be successful again. We have the technology to make a very modern and high quality camera, but right now we are only investigating.”“Ueno agreed that now would be a very good time for Fuji to enter the market, but it seems that not everyone in the company is quite as convinced.”
That would be exciting! The Full Frame mirrorless battle is something that will become crowded once Nikon and Canon will enter it. Going Medium format may be a smart move to stay out of the battle. But of course the question is if Fuji can keep the costs down and still make profits out of it.
“We are in a very good position to make a medium format camera, as we make camera bodies, sensors and lenses. We already make the lenses for Hasselblad, so we have that expertise.
At the moment Fuji is not planning to launch a medium format camera, but we are conducting research and testing sensors in this area.
We have a good history in the medium format market, and I think we would be successful again. We have the technology to make a very modern and high quality camera, but right now we are only investigating.”“Ueno agreed that now would be a very good time for Fuji to enter the market, but it seems that not everyone in the company is quite as convinced.”
That would be exciting! The Full Frame mirrorless battle is something that will become crowded once Nikon and Canon will enter it. Going Medium format may be a smart move to stay out of the battle. But of course the question is if Fuji can keep the costs down and still make profits out of it.
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Roll back a second...What is this about Canon and Nikon entering FF mirrorless?
I want to know more about this because if my lenses would still work on that body...call me intrigued.
I want to know more about this because if my lenses would still work on that body...call me intrigued.
01-18-2016, 07:29 PM
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There have been rumors about Nikon putting out a FF mirrorless. But with what they did with the V1 line and J1 line. They could screw it up huge. Can't see them adding another lens mount to their product line, though, so just have to wait.
01-19-2016, 10:57 AM
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There are other people that need full frame as a tool, not because they need full frame to have an illusion that their images will be better. I'm a landscape, interior, and portrait shooter. I can definitely live with crop sensor, but if I had full frame, I'd have a better tool for the work that I'm doing.
01-19-2016, 11:47 AM
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It is my opinion.., More so to others than those that make a living at it, where. And I did say GEARHEADS.
I am curious though, have you tried Fuji? Because I know many that shoot what you do, and don't miss their FF Nikon and FF Canon gear..., one bit! Two of the subjects you mention are control situation shooting.
I am curious though, have you tried Fuji? Because I know many that shoot what you do, and don't miss their FF Nikon and FF Canon gear..., one bit! Two of the subjects you mention are control situation shooting.
01-19-2016, 12:45 PM
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It is my opinion.., More so to others than those that make a living at it, where. And I did say GEARHEADS.
I am curious though, have you tried Fuji? Because I know many that shoot what you do, and don't miss their FF Nikon and FF Canon gear..., one bit! Two of the subjects you mention are control situation shooting.
I am curious though, have you tried Fuji? Because I know many that shoot what you do, and don't miss their FF Nikon and FF Canon gear..., one bit! Two of the subjects you mention are control situation shooting.
Most wide lenses for the canon or nikons are cheaply made. As are the alternatives made by tokina, etc.
01-19-2016, 12:52 PM
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Yes I've tried the Fuji XT-1 with 56mm and it was "delicious". But I've also had extensive hands on with 5DMIII for portrait and interior shots. The depth of field and wideness that full frame gave me just made my shooting easier and more enjoyable. In this case, the bodies is what I'm after; the full frame body.
What does it matter that it's Fuji or Sony? If you enjoy Fuji then I'm happy for you. But why can't people enjoy Sony full frame without being called a gearhead? Maybe you've encountered too many true fanatics of Sony. But I'm here to let you know that there are people who tries to choose the tool that works for them.
What does it matter that it's Fuji or Sony? If you enjoy Fuji then I'm happy for you. But why can't people enjoy Sony full frame without being called a gearhead? Maybe you've encountered too many true fanatics of Sony. But I'm here to let you know that there are people who tries to choose the tool that works for them.
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Yes I've tried the Fuji XT-1 with 56mm and it was "delicious". But I've also had extensive hands on with 5DMIII for portrait and interior shots. The depth of field and wideness that full frame gave me just made my shooting easier and more enjoyable. In this case, the bodies is what I'm after; the full frame body.
What does it matter that it's Fuji or Sony? If you enjoy Fuji then I'm happy for you. But why can't people enjoy Sony full frame without being called a gearhead? Maybe you've encountered too many true fanatics of Sony. But I'm here to let you know that there are people who tries to choose the tool that works for them.
What does it matter that it's Fuji or Sony? If you enjoy Fuji then I'm happy for you. But why can't people enjoy Sony full frame without being called a gearhead? Maybe you've encountered too many true fanatics of Sony. But I'm here to let you know that there are people who tries to choose the tool that works for them.
To be honest...if you want or need MORE DoF for interiors...well, the Fuji gives more native DoF than the 5Diii. Smaller chips inherently have more than larger ships. But Fuji offers some great native glass with some really wide open apertures, making them great for portraits. My GF1 with the 20mm 1.7 took amazing portraits with some great shallow DoF...arguably what that particular camera does best, imo.
The point is...you shoot what you want, just know your tools and pick what works best for you.
01-19-2016, 03:05 PM
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But your following comments makes sense as well, because the better lens lineup makes the body more flexible than just a better body with lacking lens lineup (if that makes sense).
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Not if you want or need AF, etc etc. If I was strictly a rangefinder kind of guy...sure, Id probably go sony and get a bunch of adapters and some awesome older glass thats all manual focus. There is some really awesome stuff coming from that.
But for everything else...there is no excuse for most of their high end lenses being only a constant 4...for the same cost as competitive lens that is a 2.8. Arguments of the ISO aside...Its still a PHYSICAL characteristic of the glass. And it makes a huge difference in the images.
So, strictly for photography and keeping with in a systems ecosphere. Fuji has my bet for the time being. But until Im ready to make a move, Im still in a Nikon world with mirrors...not that what I have is shite by any means.
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Good Q&A article with two Fuji execs.
Note the part where they say Sony has a big advantage...but weak in lenses!
Going Pro: We interview Fujifilm execs in Tokyo: Digital Photography Review
Note the part where they say Sony has a big advantage...but weak in lenses!
Going Pro: We interview Fujifilm execs in Tokyo: Digital Photography Review
05-24-2016, 08:02 PM
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Picked up this little beast today. I've always wanted a better portrait lens, but Canon's fast primes were just ridiculously out of my price range. Sure there's the 50 1.4 but it's plagued with bad reviews when shot wide open. The 85 Batis from Zeiss is not that much cheaper and I couldn't find any deals on an A7II that was attractive.
So today I saw a sale on Fred Miranda and just couldn't pass up on the price. Someone was selling the X-T1 and the 56 1.2 and I haggled it as a bundled price for $1300 total.
So today I saw a sale on Fred Miranda and just couldn't pass up on the price. Someone was selling the X-T1 and the 56 1.2 and I haggled it as a bundled price for $1300 total.
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05-24-2016, 08:53 PM
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That is a sweet lens, throw a 11mm ext tube on it, and you have a great macro lens as well.
05-25-2016, 09:52 AM
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I shoot people
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I shoot people
07-07-2016, 01:24 AM
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oh shit...
07-07-2016, 09:25 PM
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DPreview is being extremely positive with their hands on impressions...Im fucked.
07-07-2016, 09:55 PM
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LOL..., This will be a nice upgrade!
Got a XT-1 for sale.:wink:
Got a XT-1 for sale.:wink:
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07-08-2016, 05:06 AM
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I'll be selling my D800e soon as well. But will still have the D500 for use with my super teles.
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07-19-2016, 10:55 AM
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I've been reading the blog posts of many of the fuji shooters given the pre-production xt2...and Im pretty sold on this system. I have to see how bad I will lose my ass selling my Nikon gear.
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