Thanks for your thoughts, Moose. In reverse order, I envy that photographer as
well, although I should have thought that San Francisco was easily as hectic a
place to work as New York.
The (minor) trouble with the Fuji line of lenses is that it is still quite
limited. I have been considering switching from my lovely Pentax K-5IIs to
Fuji's "DSLR", the X-T1, but there seems to be dearth of long zooms. I have
been tempted, a couple of times, to revert to µ43, but the sensor size puts me
off. I am now considering the K-3, but I will probably remain with my current
kit (X100S, X-Pro1 and K-5IIs).
Finally, the X-Pro1 is surprisingly light. I suspect that it's as light as the
Oly µ43 bodies, albeit slightly larger. I understand what you mean about
macro: if the X-Pro1 had no EVF macro would be all but impossible.
Chris
On 26 May 14, at 05:12, Moose <olymoose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> On 5/25/2014 11:42 AM, Chris Barker wrote:
>> Perhaps, Joel, although I discontinued frequent snorting some while ago, on
>> grounds of health ;-)
>>
>> I think that Moose is agin any sort of rangefinder photographic device. He
>> probably doesn’t like my Fuji cameras.
>
> My objections are not to the rangefinder form factor, nor to a finder on the
> top left of a 'hump-less' camera body. I have never liked two aspects of
> true, mechanical rangefinder cameras. This is strictly personal functional
> preference, not some generic or theoretical prejudice. I'm more than happy
> for others to like and use them.
>
> 1. The mechanical rangefinder itself. I just don't like the overlapping
> images thing. I put up with it for years in the XA, as there was no
> alternative for the purpose that wasn't worse, but never liked that aspect.
>
> 2. From the beginning, I've always noticed small vignettes within the broad
> visual field, and thus macro and tele, two things at which RFs are
> impossible, or at least impossibly kludgy, compared to (D)SLRs, and now
> mirrorless. Over the years, I've learned to appreciate and enjoy taking other
> subjects, but only in addition to my old preferences. If one can't take
> images of what one notices and admires in the world, what would be the point?*
>
> Neither of those apply to the Fuji MILCs
>
> One of my favorite cameras, the GX7, has an RF form factor. I go absolutely
> seamlessly from EVF on top left to EVF in a prism-like hump to a tilted LCD,
> for under/over shots.
>
> Had Fuji come up with their mirrorless line before I was deep into µ4/3, I
> might well have gone that way. I certainly liked my earlier Fuji compacts.
> Although the appreciation of being at least partly back in the Oly fold is a
> small factor.
>
> As I really like, and use, a very wide range of focal lengths and good macro,
> a switch from my rather extensive µ4/3 lens and body collection to Fuji would
> be quite expensive. Whether they are indeed superior, I don't know. Whether
> they are superior enough, for my purposes, seems unlikely. Mike J of TOP was
> just enthusing yesterday about the amazing 17x22" prints of Ctein's he had
> just seen. I don't think the 4/3 sensor size really limits me.
>
> It seems to me, from your posts, that you use a limited number of lenses and
> focal lengths, which makes relatively frequent changes of cameras/systems far
> more practical for you than for me. Be assured, this is no criticism, just
> recognition of a difference in personal preferences. In fact, it sounds like
> fun to try out new stuff. :-)
>
> Or maybe I'm just a stick in the mud. ;-) Nikon F before OM, OM for 30
> years, Canon for 8 years and now µ4/3 for a couple of years, so far.
>
> It's also my impression that the Fujis are somewhat larger and heavier than
> the µ4/3 gear? I certainly am enjoying my small. light kit and having a
> camera as diminutive as the GM1 for carry everywhere use that's also
> compatible with the other gear.
>
>> I find that image stabilisation helps me with grab shots; for many others
>> thinking “steady” helps quite a lot. Oh, and not having a mirror is another
>> aid to sharper shots at lower speeds, of course.
>
> I have both of those, and quite appreciate them, in my gear, along with
> excellent AF.
>
> R. F. Less Moose
>
> *Absent job requirements. Yesterday, I met and spent some pleasant time with
> a NYT photojournalist, who is off tomorrow to do a fracking story. He said
> one of the things he's enjoyed in recent years is a lot of environment
> stories, which take him to places where he can do the landscapes he loves to
> do for himself.
>
> Who knew that the Times had such a big bureau in SF, and that an old pro
> could step back from photo assignment editor in NY to photog based in SF?
> Sweet. NYC, nice to visit, but I'd hate to live there.
>
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