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| Posted: Sat Jul 21st, 2012 02:43 |
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TomOC
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Hard at work relearning how to effectively prefocus  Thanks Tom
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21st, 2012 07:41 |
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Squarerigger
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Are you relearning this for a particular project Tom, or just to renew your bag of tricks?
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| Posted: Sat Jul 21st, 2012 12:11 |
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TomOC
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Mostly, just for my own enjoyment. I love carrying the Fuji Xpro1 on the street to capture all the great slices of life. I'm no WeeGee but love the fun of shooting. Tom
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2012 11:36 |
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Squarerigger
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I wish you guys would stop talking how great the Fuji x100 and the xpro1 are, it is not doing my desire for a compact walk around camera any good.
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| Posted: Sun Jul 22nd, 2012 12:51 |
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TomOC
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Gary- All I can say is that it is cheaper and a lot more satisfying than buying a new $500 P&S that DIDN'T really cut it almost every six months - the only one benefiting from all that was B&H Photo and eBay
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23rd, 2012 12:05 |
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Squarerigger
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Which lens have you found most useful in your walk around photography on your XPro Tom?
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23rd, 2012 13:22 |
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TomOC
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Gary- I have used them all. But I like the 60mm only for macro. I use the 35mm 90% of the time - makes me think more, is killer sharp and fast. The 18 is also a terrific lens and really good for interiors like museums etc. If you only had one lens it should be the 35mm without any hesitation. Tom
____________________ Tom O'Connell -Lots of people talk to animals.... Not very many listen, though.... That's the problem. Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh |
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23rd, 2012 14:09 |
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Squarerigger
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Thanks Tom. Typically when I go out looking for street shots, I carry camera and one lens. The 35mm would probably be my first choice. That said, why would I get the Xpro vs the X100 with 35mm lens. Big price difference for Xpro w/35mm lens and x100. Is it worth the dollars in your opinion? Well of course it is, you purchased it. Dumb question - sorry. I am trying to justify the extra dollars in my mind and have a hard time doing it. Wait for update of X100 or update of Nikon V1 may be better for someone on a budget.
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23rd, 2012 15:43 |
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TomOC
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Gary- Well, the x100 is 12mp with 23mm (35 equivalent) fixed lens with some fantastic features. I have had that for almost a year and still use it. The xp1 is almost twice the price (counting one lens) and has the advantage (?) of interchangeable lenses, incredible IQ (not that the x100 is a slouch), a bit more heft (takes it out of the pocket range), much simpler menus and generally a somewhat "better" build. I view the x100 as a 35mm lens in my pocket... The xp1 as a "real" RF type camera to wear around my neck and be "serious" with (all much less serious than a Nikon DSLR . My preferred lens on the xp1 is the 35mm (50mm equivalent) and I really love that focal length on a RF type camera on the street. But I do love them both. I think you can get some pretty good deals right now on the x100 with the rumors of an x200 in the Fall. Tom
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| Posted: Mon Jul 23rd, 2012 15:50 |
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Squarerigger
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Thanks Tom for the great insight. I think I would be wise to wait until the X200. See how much better it is than the x100 or not. X100 should be a better deal if folks switch to the x200. I am really looking more for something I can pocket and carry on a daily basis. Anyway, thanks and I will follow my own advice and be patient.
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