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[back alley]

just curious..

who here is currently using a fuji xpro-1 camera?

i am...

[Bike Tourist]

Me, too. One camera. One lens. For now.

[doncraig]

Joe. I hope that you like it as much as I do.

I miss my MF R-D1 (not the M9 so much) for the simplicity and handling, but the XP1 is a wonderful camera with very good lenses (I want more though).

As you know, I have written some blog entries related to using the XP1 for my work and personal photography. The message in most of that writing has been, get to know the camera and you will have a much better chance of producing the work you want to produce and will probably love using it.

Look forward to hearing your impressions and seeing the resulting photos.

PS: just published a notebook with photos (some taken with the XP1) at Blurb.

[GaryLH]

U need to ask?

Gary

[noimmunity]

Yes, I am using one.
Patiently waiting for the other lenses I really want (14, 27, 56).

[f16sunshine]

I have one. Love the 35mm and 60mm. Also use it with my Hex Dual 21/35 as a very nice walk around (although I prefer the weight and feel of the fuji lenses).
The RAW processing issue is making it difficult bring it in to my "work" usage.
Love the camera and use it for personal stuff. I'm not willing to switch my PP workflow to a different program for this camera. Hope apple gets to it soon. Until develop a few RAWs with silky pos.

[kufelt]

Got rid of Canon 7D, 70-200 2.8IS, 17-40, 50 1.8 to get Fuji and I am glad I did. My back is even happier
Kept 300 f4 and got Kipon adapter and I will see if I need that after 55-200 is released.

So to answer the original question - yes, I am using it and only it !

[GaryLH]

Originally Posted by f16sunshine

The RAW processing issue is making it difficult bring it in to my "work" usage.
Love the camera and use it for personal stuff. I'm not willing to switch my PP workflow to a different program for this camera. Hope apple gets to it soon. Until develop a few RAWs with silky pos.

FYI on raw front today from Fuji rumors.

http://www.fujirumors.com/the-fujifilm-raw-problem/

Cut and past of interesting portion

"Finally, if the rumor of Maxster is correct, Fuji is really doing “everything under the sun” to make the X-Trans files compatible with the most important photo-software products. The X-Trans sensor is now in use for several months, and there shouldn’t be still such a big lack of software support. But Fuji has demonstrated to listen to feedback from photographers in developing his cameras. Let’s hope that they will do it also this time, and that rumors are going to be confirmed soon!"

I use aperture as my main photo editor.. RPP in the workflow is something I use mainly to convert to tiff to bring back into aperture. Something I would prefer not to do at all.

I am not a fan of LR...

Gary

[GaryLH]

Originally Posted by f16sunshine

I have one. Love the 35mm and 60mm. Also use it with my Hex Dual 21/35 as a very nice walk around

I have the 21/35 hex as well.. A really nice lens that is underrated.

Gary

[dogberryjr]

I am. Now I want a dedicated B/W version like the M Monochrom, but at Fuji prices.

[f16sunshine]

Originally Posted by GaryLH

FYI on raw front today from Fuji rumors.

http://www.fujirumors.com/the-fujifilm-raw-problem/

Cut and past of interesting portion

"Finally, if the rumor of Maxster is correct, Fuji is really doing “everything under the sun” to make the X-Trans files compatible with the most important photo-software products. The X-Trans sensor is now in use for several months, and there shouldn’t be still such a big lack of software support. But Fuji has demonstrated to listen to feedback from photographers in developing his cameras. Let’s hope that they will do it also this time, and that rumors are going to be confirmed soon!"

I use aperture as my main photo editor.. RPP in the workflow is something I use mainly to convert to tiff to bring back into aperture. Something I would prefer not to do at all.

I am not a fan of LR...

Gary

Sounds like progress is being made. At least it is nice to read there is an NDA between Fuji and the Adobe/Apple. It would have been wise for Fuji to have done this before releasing the camera. Who knows... maybe they did :?

[gavinlg]

I've currently got an X-pro1, 18mm, 35mm and 60mm on loan from Fujifilm Australia for a week. Enjoying it greatly right now, especially the two wider lenses which are both excellent. The 60mm is a great lens but too slow and an awkward length for me.

I think I actually prefer the size/handling/fee of the x-pro1 to my x100. Fairly sure I'll be buying one after this loan period runs out. It's a really addictive camera to use.

[GaryLH]

Originally Posted by gavinlg

I've currently got an X-pro1, 18mm, 35mm and 60mm on loan from Fujifilm Australia for a week. Enjoying it greatly right now, especially the two wider lenses which are both excellent. The 60mm is a great lens but too slow and an awkward length for me.

I think I actually prefer the size/handling/fee of the x-pro1 to my x100. Fairly sure I'll be buying one after this loan period runs out. It's a really addictive camera to use.

Nice. Have fun.. Btw, make sure latest 2.0 fw on body and at least 2.0 on the lenses. Since it was loaned by Fuji, I would suspect u got the latest updates... The 2.0 update made a big difference to the af.

Gary

[back alley]

i decided to go with a classic 28/50 combo for now...will add the 56 later when it ships...might get the 23 for solo lens shooting in the future.

[dcsang]

You mean.. who's using one now or who's got one I don't have mine with me but I do have one and use it

Cheers,
Dave

[macjim]

X-Pro1, 18, 35 & 60 mm.

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[gavinlg]

Originally Posted by GaryLH

Nice. Have fun.. Btw, make sure latest 2.0 fw on body and at least 2.0 on the lenses. Since it was loaned by Fuji, I would suspect u got the latest updates... The 2.0 update made a big difference to the af.

Gary

Definitely Gary, was the first thing I checked! Focussing is great - snappy and predictable.

[Jamie Pillers]

I'm using it, and the 18/2 and 35/1.4 lenses. I just got the 60mm lens but haven't used it yet. The firmware upgrades have made substantial improvements in focusing performance of all these lenses.

[M4cr0s]

I recently sold my last digital Nikon body and the X100. Shooting the X-Pro1 exclusively now, with the 35 and 60mm. Waiting for the 14 and 56mm. Also a using a few adapted lenses like the CV 58 1.4.

Feel more and more comfortable with this new system, only missing Nikons CLS and a native 85 1.4-2.0ish prime. I really like a fast 85mm on APS-C but my Nikon 85 1.4G isn't all that hot manual focusing, not to mention - LARGE

The IQ is good enough for me, I actually shoot jpg for the time being, something I havent done since 2008 The size and handling of the X-Pro1 is very good, especially with the grip and a thumbs up.

On the fence about getting a D600 as I don't shoot anything professional right now and won't for a while. Also, I think I can do most if not all of my shooting with the X-Pro1 anyway - I just need to get some of the cheap ebay radio triggers so I get my speedlights blazing strobist style.

Mac

[JonasYip]

I have one, with just the 35. But I also have an M-adapter and so use it with a smattering of my M lenses too.

[Captain Trips]

I have an XP1 with all three Fuji lenses plus 2 adaptors plus 5 Nikon prime AI/AIS lenses I have purchased off fleabay since I got the XP1. They are a 135/2.8, 200/4, 300/4.5, 55/3.5, and an 80-200/4. It is a learning curve with using these longer manual lenses! Starting to get a few OK shots with the 135.

Love using the XP1 and the output.

[imhere]

I just purchased the XP1 on Thursday with the 35mm lens, I like the size and 'feel' of it compared to my X100.

[willie_901]

I began using the X-Pro 1 the first week they were released in the US.

I own the 35/1.4 and 18/2 lenses. I plan to buy the 23/1.4 and 56/1.4 next year. I might even get the 14 mm lens too.

I also own a X100, but it has been relegated to my back up camera.