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| Posted: Tue Jun 6th, 2017 15:14 |
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jk
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There are rumors that the Japanese government may be helping a deal between Fuji and Nikon. https://petapixel.com/2017/06/06/report-claims-japanese-government-asking-fuji-help-nikon/ I havent got any more information but it seems that Nikon's problems are maybe deeper or more serious that we have imagined. This would explain the lack of new cameras in the last 6 months. Seems like a very unhappy 100th year birthday party!
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| Posted: Tue Jun 6th, 2017 19:56 |
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novicius
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Interesting Read....a new Era is dawning perhaps..FUJI`s sensor coupled to Nikon`s tech. ,..will try to follow this as close as I can..Thanks J K 
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| Posted: Wed Jun 7th, 2017 12:26 |
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TomOC
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Nikon should be elated to get fuji technology and mindset !!!
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| Posted: Wed Jun 7th, 2017 16:49 |
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amazing50
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Niji cameras and Fukon lenses
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| Posted: Thu Jun 8th, 2017 03:29 |
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jk
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Well for me the Fuji XT2 camera is the best designed digital camera ever. It is better as far as camera control layout than any Nikon. If every camera in the Nikon range was as good from the control layout perspective then I would be happy but Nikon seem to have different control layouts now between cameras. I still like my Nikon flash controls as this is where the Fuji is weak.
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| Posted: Thu Jun 8th, 2017 08:43 |
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amazing50
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This report seems questionable. Fuji has been downsizing it's photo products in film and camera models. Some is due to consumer attitudes but a lot due to poor sales and promotion of products. It was a struggle in Canada to get instant pack and sheet films long before they were discontinued. Their high end cameras always seem to be back ordered. So it seems strange that Fuji would invest in Nikon unless they wish to flog a dying horse. 
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| Posted: Thu Jun 8th, 2017 17:17 |
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novicius
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FUJI had discontinued 35 mm camera`s for a long time in favor of their Exellent Medium-format cams. , seems as if they continue that with the digital medium !! The GFX and it`s Lenses look Good and pricewise a winner .
____________________ Back in Danmark I do not use my equipment to make photo`s .. I take photo`s to use my equipment The better I become at photography,the better my camera gets. |
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| Posted: Thu Jun 8th, 2017 17:17 |
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novicius
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FUJI had discontinued 35 mm camera`s for a long time in favor of their Exellent Medium-format cams. , seems as if they continue that with the digital medium !! The GFX and it`s Lenses look Good and pricewise a winner .
____________________ Back in Danmark I do not use my equipment to make photo`s .. I take photo`s to use my equipment The better I become at photography,the better my camera gets. |
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| Posted: Fri Jun 9th, 2017 15:26 |
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Eric
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jk wrote:Well for me the Fuji XT2 camera is the best designed digital camera ever. It is better as far as camera control layout than any Nikon. I've been giving the XT2 a run out these last few weeks and while I agree there are some very good features on the XT2 there are also some disappointing points. The focus joy stick catches on everything causing the focus frame to wander from the selected position. The AElock button is too far away from the AFlock...I am continually having to look where my thumb needs to be to miss the rear command dial. The evf flickers into correct exposure when moving the camera around different exposed areas of a scene. I find that 1920s flicker show effect distracting. Why can't it change smoothly and instantaneously? And I am sorry....unless you put the camera on CL or CH you STILL lose a moving subject in the viewfinder. These modes burn batteries! I've never had a Nikon camera that ran through 2 batteries in a mornings shoot. The NEED for 3 batteries to have a meaningful capacity obviates the weight saving. And why does the in camera battery start to drain while the grip batteries are still holding some charge? Surely the difficult to access body battery should be the last to be used? The focus tracking is slow even with boost on...I've struggled to track BIF coming towards me! I've not managed to get sufficient tracking control in any of the modes. Either my XT2 isn't performing correctly, I am expecting too much or I need some pointers as to where I am going wrong because I am STILL not convinced mirrorless works well enough for wildlife and fast moving subjects. I've got some nice sharp images of static subjects ...so the sensor is good.
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| Posted: Fri Jun 9th, 2017 16:02 |
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jk
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Eric, you need to keep your thumb on the joystick. That way you can move it around easily. You can also lock the joystick so it cannot be moved. BTW: There is a huge learning with the Fujis - Focus and recompose is a definite No, No. Always put the focus point on your subject. Never focus and recompose. Regarding AF modes, you need to optimise the settings as the default ones are less than good. Also you cant treat a Fuji like a Nikon and expect to get the same thing. The Fuji has characteristics that seem to perform like a Nikon but when you use them like a Nikon you come unstuck. It is a Fuji and has its own peculiarities. I think it has taken me 2-3 years to find out these wrinkle and differences.
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