thinking of the x-pro1

[maddoc]

Well ... if you still have the R-D1s and lenses then I would go for it (the X-Pro1).

I was in a similar situation until recently, still had my Nikon SLR kit mainly for sentimental reasons (my first "serious" cameras) but did not use it at all due to my eye-sight. Then the XPAN bug did bite me ... no way I could afford an XPAN without selling something else first. So my entire Nikon SLR kit (F3HP, FM, four lenses, SB12 flash) and also my VISOFLEX II kit went to a new home and I bought the XPAN with one lens.

[Rangesearcher]

I got rid of my D3 along with kilos of equipment, and bought the X-Pro1... I absolutely love it, I use my Leica & Zeiss M mount lenses on it all the time, and the Fuji Lenses are just incredible...

You can check this link for my views on it...

http://alexlambrechts.blogspot.co.uk...an-decide.html

[helenhill]

I suspect that the Xpro 1 and ONE Lens
Could make You Complete...

Go for IT and be HAPPILY Done

[jpmac55]

I sold my M9 and purchased a x-pro1. Mostly driven by the realization that my aging eyes weren't enjoying manual focus like before which was taking the fun out of using the M9. So I sold it and used the proceeds to buy the Fuji camera and lenses.

The x-pro will soon have a M adaptor so I will still be able to use the lenses. in the meantime, I also also picked up a Ricoh GRX to use my M lenses but haven't taken it out since the x-pro1 arrived.

The hardest part about selling the M9 was mostly emotional. In the meantime, I like the direction Fuji is taking with their X series. I jumped into the X100 and despite the early issues, grew very fond of the camera. The same is true with the x-pro1. Auto focus may be slower to some users but I haven't seen it nor did I care when I read some of the early reviews. Having the option of auto along with manual focus suites me much better.

[mobilexile]

Originally Posted by jpmac55

I sold my M9 and purchased a x-pro1. Mostly driven by the realization that my aging eyes weren't enjoying manual focus like before which was taking the fun out of using the M9. So I sold it and used the proceeds to buy the Fuji camera and lenses.

The x-pro will soon have a M adaptor so I will still be able to use the lenses. in the meantime, I also also picked up a Ricoh GRX to use my M lenses but haven't taken it out since the x-pro1 arrived.

The hardest part about selling the M9 was mostly emotional. In the meantime, I like the direction Fuji is taking with their X series. I jumped into the X100 and despite the early issues, grew very fond of the camera. The same is true with the x-pro1. Auto focus may be slower to some users but I haven't seen it nor did I care when I read some of the early reviews. Having the option of auto along with manual focus suites me much better.

Wow, quite the endorsement. Can't wait to hear your impressions after further use.

[mabelsound]

Joe, I kept my M9 and lenses, but I ended up selling everything else I had and buying into the X-Pro1. Including film gear. This has given me one great manual focus system and one great autofocus system--sort of like several years back, when my film rig was the M2 and Contax G2. If you told me then that there would be comparably satisfying digital equivalents in 2012 I would have been shocked. But here we are.

[daveleo]

I have been through that cycle 3 or 4 times in my life. In 2004, I sold a bagload of Nikon stuff for the Leica D2 hoping to simplify my life with a digital that has an integral lens.
Then I stumbled up a Nikon D60 for a bargain and bought it and the GAS addiction got me again, and I have 6 or 7 lenses for it now and I am thinking to toss my bag overboard again and buy the X100 and simplify my life (again).

Maybe if I keep typing, it'll help me make up my mind . . . .

[noimmunity]

Originally Posted by back alley

i cannot bring myself to sell the rd1 system though...i just love that machine! and the few lenses that i have for it.

They would make a really nice pair together.

I love the XP1. And it works really well with either my ZI or R4A loaded with film, or the M8; much better than paired with my Contax Aria (which is about the same size). Something about the similarity of the viewfinder.

[anorphirith]

I made the jump from a DSLR rig to the xpro1 with all the lenses.
the things I truly miss is
-the instant shutter (the xpro1 has a lag)
-the seamless operation (xpro1 has a lot of functional tricks you'll need to get used to)
-the fast focusing (the xpro1 misses focus, cannot lock focus, and is very slow while failing. I rarely had any of these problems with my 5D2)


you'll gain in
-awesome lenses (optically exceptional and unique)
-compact size (incredible advantage)
-amazing colors
-excellent sharpness
-impossibility to get moire in any situations
-invisible camera (no one cares about it, no one stares at it, everyone thinks it's film and think it's a hipster's accessory, strangers allow you to take their photo ect...)
-customizability
-less back pain....
-exposure comp through the EVF is magic

anyhow you REALLY have to consider the focusing. every time I touch a friend's DSLR I start a debate in my head.

[celluloidprop]

on the other side, I just bought a X100 to replace the one I sold when the XP1 came out. Going to give it a little while and decide if the XP1 gets sold (work is buying me a OM-D kit to document several projects coming, too).

The XP1 has some serious improvements over the X100 (quick menu, sensor, etc.), but I'm finding that the X100's form factor was just right for what it was (digital Canonet/Hexar) and the XP1 feels big. I wanted the X100 with me all the time, I've not made that connection to the XP1.

[elmer3.5]

The appearance of the monochrom M just put in last place the purchase of an x-pro kit.....

[Bike Tourist]

I sold my D7000 kit, intending to purchase an X-Pro 1, since my X100 was, to me, so impressive. Now, I hesitate because the X100 is SO GOOD and the Low pass filter never needs cleaning! I bought my X100 at a substantial discount. Maybe, if I wait, I'll get lucky again. But the pressure may build to where I have to get the X-Pro 1.

I'm really glad (and grateful) to see Fuji making cameras close to my ideal.

[noimmunity]

Originally Posted by jpmac55

I sold my M9 and purchased a x-pro1. Mostly driven by the realization that my aging eyes weren't enjoying manual focus like before which was taking the fun out of using the M9. So I sold it and used the proceeds to buy the Fuji camera and lenses.

The x-pro will soon have a M adaptor so I will still be able to use the lenses. in the meantime, I also also picked up a Ricoh GRX to use my M lenses but haven't taken it out since the x-pro1 arrived.

The hardest part about selling the M9 was mostly emotional. In the meantime, I like the direction Fuji is taking with their X series. I jumped into the X100 and despite the early issues, grew very fond of the camera. The same is true with the x-pro1. Auto focus may be slower to some users but I haven't seen it nor did I care when I read some of the early reviews. Having the option of auto along with manual focus suites me much better.

That's quite a story, John.

Although I use the M8 much less now that I have the XP1, I'm very reluctant to sell it. Since there is a lot less money tied up in that than in an M9, it's easier for me to keep it.

[ChrisP]

Do you need an X-pro 1 right now? You could wait a year (or at least until post photokina) til something better comes out and pay half of what you'll pay now. Nikon d90's don't have much further to depreciate. Nikon lenses barely depreciate at all. in 6-12 months the X-pro 1 will lose alot of its value as the new latest and greatest comes out

[kbg32]

Originally Posted by back alley

both rd1s stay keith...till the dark takes over...

Hmmm, just don't go to sleep Joe. After a few days you'll know if you want the Fuji or not!

[ChrisP]

P.s. The psychologist in me thinks changing cameras is really just an excuse to do some more bag shopping.

Originally Posted by back alley

as much as i am enjoying the nikon dslrs, they really don't suit me...not in the long term...on the other hand i would have to sell the whole kit, 2 bodies and 5 lenses to get one fuji with 1 lens...seems so unbalanced...

[back alley]

actually, i'm not in a big rush to get the fuji...and have been wondering if i could last till the next model comes out.
if i smarten up and get my diet in proper form perhaps my eyes might improve a bit too...i'm pretty sure it's connected to rising blood sugar levels.
i might sell off the nikon kit slowly...i have interest in one of the bodies and a lens so far...

[back alley]

Originally Posted by ChrisP

P.s. The psychologist in me thinks changing cameras is really just an excuse to do some more bag shopping.

i didn't realize that i needed an excuse to shop for bags...

[back alley]

or even a good reason...

[scho]

Hi Joe,

I've been through several cameras, but still hang on to that 28 Ultron I bought from you several moons ago. Now it is still drawing nice images on the XP1. A truly versatile camera that knows how to handle both the old and new.

Best,
Carl

A couple from today with the CV 28 Ultron on the XP1

[mabelsound]

Oh man are the rhododendrons out in Ithaca already? Gotta head to the Plantations this week...

[back alley]

carl, great colours! and sharp!!

[jpmac55]

Originally Posted by noimmunity

That's quite a story, John.

Although I use the M8 much less now that I have the XP1, I'm very reluctant to sell it. Since there is a lot less money tied up in that than in an M9, it's easier for me to keep it.

Well, it was Areality who got me into this ;-)

I had a M8 and had no business upgrading to a M9. I am a hobbyist, not a professional. I'd probably still have the M8 but the urge to get the best digital Leica beckoned me. The M9 full frame images were better but the shooting experience wasn't all that improved. Then the squinting got worse. Not that I cannot still manually focus but having auto focus back with my main camera has been very rewarding so far.

So Mobilexile, the X-Pro1 isn't perfect but I can't fault Fuji for getting most of it right. I am not claiming it to be a replacement for an M9. I am enjoying it though and haven't really missed the Leica experience. The X-pro1 is pretty close in its own way, at least by my standards.

One pet peeve I share with Trevor are the size of the X-series lenses. Great glass but that 60mm is a biggin.

[scho]

Originally Posted by mabelsound

Oh man are the rhododendrons out in Ithaca already? Gotta head to the Plantations this week...

Yes, just started last week and should be near peak at the Plantations this week.

[marcr1230]

I feel an impending GAS attack!