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Posted: Tue Dec 30th, 2014 15:03
 
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I havent used the Sony but I do know the lens range is pretty crappy.
One thing I hate about Sony is that they seem to frefer to release a new/replacement model rather than fix a small camera fault that Fuji or Nikon would fix via firmware.
On these two critical items I would not buy Sony even though their camera specifications always look incredible.
IMHO The best small format system is the Olympus EMD5 as it has great specs, performance and lens range but unfortunately it is crippled by the use of the 4/3 sensor which I think is too small for professional and commercial work where you may be asked to make an A0 poster from a crop of an image. Such a shame!

I think ther will be an XPro2 or XE3 and possibly an XT2 released in February 2015 and hopefully this will have 24MP in a similarly small camera.
I need only the 140-400mm and possibly the 10-24mm to complete my lens range.
If the new Fujis that come in 2015 can match closely the AF performance of my Nikons then I am afraid to say that I will let most of my Nikon kit go. Nikon seem to have missed the mirrorless APS-C boat as well as the DSLR DX pro-body boat!!


Having a senior moment!
It was a LUMIX (Panasonic) camera not a Sony.
I didn't get a chance to try it but it had a Zeiss lens and the owner is really impressed with the IQ.

But whatever the image quality, it's viewfinder brightness, colour fidelity and lack of electronic disturbance was much better than the Fuji. That's what fuji need to improve next time.


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I just got the 16-50 zoom at the moment and for the cheaper end of the fuji lenses it's sharp. I am finding I have very little to do to the files and jpeg's are good sotc.

I'll invest in some better lenses later the 35 f1.4 being one of them.


I use the 16-50 on my IR converted XE1. Unlike the more expensive zooms it has only minor a hotspot and it is nice and sharp at a good price....especially as I bought it used! :-)



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My copy is sharp and used but buying the Fuji has given my a problem, I'm not happy because I didn't realise what I was missing in dynamic range with the Canon gear till I got the Fuji. Now I'm not happy.

Why is the pursuit of perfection such a pain in the a**e.:doh:

 




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My copy is sharp and used but buying the Fuji has given my a problem, I'm not happy because I didn't realise what I was missing in dynamic range with the Canon gear till I got the Fuji. Now I'm not happy.

Why is the pursuit of perfection such a pain in the a**e.:doh:


"Long and difficult, the path to perfection is. If seek this you do, then travel this path you must.

The force with you will be."

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Teehhee.
If Canon can then ?anyone? can?.
The level of detail out of the Fuji APS-C X-Trans sensor is better than any I have seen from Canon or Nikon equivalents!

Enjoy. Just wait until you see results from other lenses in the Fuji range!



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If the xt1 had a better viewfinder and AF for wildlife that would have been the option but lens might be the problem as well.

 




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If the xt1 had a better viewfinder and AF for wildlife that would have been the option but lens might be the problem as well.

The XT is 'better' than earlier models....but not sufficient that would recommend it for wild life or sports use.

I am on the verge of getting rid of all my Nikon gear except for the 500mm, 300mm and 80-200mm. I just need a D400 to go with them for action subjects!!

Fuji are evolving and improving all the time...I would be happy to use their equipment for all other subjects.



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That's the way I am after using the Fuji for the last week or so. The sports is almost nonexistent now so I just need something for wildlife.

 




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Depends on the kind of wildlife. I'm doing an ongoing study of Northern Map Turtles.

An 8x10 view camera would be fast enough for them.



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Depends on the kind of wildlife. I'm doing an ongoing study of Northern Map Turtles.

An 8x10 view camera would be fast enough for them.


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