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While the Zeiss has better colors and contrast as a result of the Zeiss T* coatings, I feel like wide landscapes would have been better shot at f8 rather than f2.8. I rarely would shoot a landscape at f2.8 during daylight but I guess that goes to show how sharp modern lenses are.
BRO! same as you but i got the Xpro2 in 2024.... there is something special about this older Xpro series...so sad to hear...or NOT hear anything from Fuji on any series 4 coming out or not :(
Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences! Very good explanation of how upgraded equipment might not be better. A note re the X-Pro1 (and the other X-Pro models): They’re not rangefinder cameras. Rangefinders are physical mechanisms which optically measure distance, and while the Fujifilm X100- and X-Pro-series cameras have optical viewfinders, there are no rangefinder mechanisms in these cameras (instead, they focus from their sensors). True rangefinder cameras such as the Leica M-Series models integrate their rangefinders into their optical viewfinder, so it’s easy to think that the Fujifilm cameras also have rangefinders. They’re often (and more correctly) referred to as “rangefinder style” cameras due to their viewfinders being in an upper corner (like the Leica M’s). All that said, however, thanks again for this video. Now, off to watch other videos on your channel…
Thank. I saw this a while ago, but forgot to ask…when the Zeiss is focused at infinity are the front optics/glass deep down into lens like most macro lenses are.
Great to hear about your experience w/ X-Pro1. I also own one along with other Fuji bodies and with X-M1 find myself using it more than others. I often use manual vintage lenses for the retro look. All the best.
I recognise a lot of the things and feelings you are sharing here. I bought a a really trashed and beatup X-Pro1 about 5 monsth ago. Opened it up cleaned it and got it working as it should and I have been shooting photos more than ever. Its really a joy to work with. I pair it with vintage manual lenses, like Canon FD and Nikkor non-ai so the rangefinder part does not work as much as intended. But I was able to pic up a X100S not to long ago that I carry with me around all the time and there I use the rangefinder a lot more. Great cameras, both 16mp and I comming mostly also to jpegs for the X-pro1 and Jpg+ raw on the X100s. I am in love with the fuji look for sure. Also using the FujiXWeekly receipe app.
Hi, I have the same mood with my XE4. XPRO1 has the same mojo. Those little bricks are unbeatable, especially with the magical XF35 1.4. And they are not too intimidating people ;). Super nice video. 100% agreed.
Great thoughts! I think you'd love the X-Pro2. It's a huge step up in performance and features compared to the X-Pro1; but, the images won't look so vintage anymore, though very up-to-date and crispy.
Very honest video. You definitely saved it for me because I personally can’t come to like people who flip cameras for a significant markup. This is especially the case when there has been no CLA or minor cleaning to justify the price increase. I just wish flippers would let those of us who are trying to get I to this hobby to do so at more reasonable second hand market prices.
Yup it's the 35 F1.4 when it manages to focus, it does a great job. Although I user the 35 f1.4 is my fav but I am using the 90 f2 more and more and I am getting really interesting compositions.
