So, who's happy with the X-Pro1?

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Figured I'd start a thread about those of us that are happy with the X-Pro1 to balance out the negative.

I honestly cannot see why there is so much negativity about the camera. Like the X100, those that were expecting a cheap M9 were bound to be disappointed and those that didn't buy the X100 will have a learning curve in order to obtain comfort. Additionally, firmware updates and early quirks are the norm for cameras these days... just like it is the norm for any computer OS.

I can honestly say the camera works great for my needs and wants. People are complaining about the OVF when Fuji is the ONLY company implementing one. I think they should be applauded for making these cameras.

NOTE: The negative comments can be put in other threads, so please don't pollute this thread with the same old comments about this camera.
 
I love this camera. Using it with my 35mm Nokton 1.2 with the Kipon adapter. I'm putting two rangefinder bodies up for sale as a result. Comparisons to the M9 seem ludicrous. Apples and orangutans.
 
So far so good.

Just figured out that pressing and holding the Q button brings up the customs settings menu. Funny since that's the function I had assigned to the Fn button.

I'm looking forward to Lightroom support for the camera's raw files. It's coming, I know.

The camera's grip is surprisingly nice. Really a comfortable camera to use.
 
I noticed that about the grip as well Scott - it makes perfect sense to me..

Cheers,
Dave
 
I'm happy too!!

I'm happy too!!

The camera makes perfect sense to me, the second digital cam to make sense the first being the x100. Its a keeper all right as are 99% of the images I've made so far. I'm a street shooter but work with the street itself rather than the people, so speed is not an issue. One thing I've found to increase the accuracy is a simple half press of the shutter to see where the corrected af box is and move to cover what I want to focus on.

So yes I'm happy Bunny
Sven
 
I am pleased with the XP1. It has become my daily carry. I use the focusing system differently as conditions dictate. The AF is slower than a DSLR (D700) but it is not too slow for my purposes. I do not mind using the EVF when it outperforms the OVF and vice-versa. Manual focus via the lens barrel is not frustrating like it was on the X100. The 35/1.4 lens is wonderful. I did replace the lens hood with the Nikkor HN-1 with a Nikon pinch cap. I shoot with a FX camera almost every day. I do not feel the X's APS-C sensors are a handicap at all. For me, the one stop loss of DOF control and the issues with small focal lengths to achieve wider angles-of-view is a reasonable compromise to enjoy a more portable platform.
 
I am very happy with mine. AF "issue" people discussing to death was rather expected (and not as bad IMHO) and I am loving the photos coming out of this thing. It's complementing the film Ms, and I am soon making the decision to let go of my trusty M8.2 to "move back" to film Ms entirely while X-Pro1 handles the digital duty. It's not really choosing X-Pro1 over M8 though. M8 (and other digital Ms, probably R-D1 series) is still the best and only true digital M mount system. Other mirrorless, EVIL, large sensor compacts are different species with different strengths from M, and X-Pro1 does what M can't do very well.

I was going to just have 35/1.4 and maybe play with some M mount lenses via adapter, but now looking at the results with the 35mm, I am tempted to try out other XF lenses...
 
willie_901 said:
I am pleased with the XP1. It has become my daily carry. I use the focusing system differently as conditions dictate. The AF is slower than a DSLR (D700) but it is not too slow for my purposes. I do not mind using the EVF when it outperforms the OVF and vice-versa. Manual focus via the lens barrel is not frustrating like it was on the X100. The 35/1.4 lens is wonderful. I did replace the lens hood with the Nikkor HN-1 with a Nikon pinch cap. I shoot with a FX camera almost every day. I do not feel the X's APS-C sensors are a handicap at all. For me, the one stop loss of DOF control and the issues with small focal lengths to achieve wider angles-of-view is a reasonable compromise to enjoy a more portable platform.
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Well said on all accounts.
 
Loving mine as well. Looking forward to my "F" adapter and trying out my legacy Nikkors. Also really enjoying the IR capabilities. May be selling my IR-converted D70.
 
I love mine. I have 35mm f1.4 and the grip. Grip is on pretty much all of the time. While, I tend to use my Voigtlander 40mm f1.4 much more than the 35mm. I like the looks better than the 35mm, personal preference :) operationally, it feels bit more streamlined and faster, again personal opinion and preference. I believe it's for rent from lensrentals.com.

Right now, I am considering a wide angle for it. I just bought an Industar 28mm f2.8 from Russia, waiting to see how it will look on the xp1. For $60, it's an easy enough test to do. I just don't like waiting for it to be sent from Russia.
 
Oh I'm pretty delighted with mine. I suspect it'd be frustrating to use with an autofocus lens longer than the 35, but for longer lenses I've been using and intend to keep using manual focus lenses and they've been working just fine. It isn't nearly as good as focusing with an M3, say, but I can't swear I'm much slower & less reliable with it than with my M8 & it's lower magnification rangefinder. And in terms of the images that come out of it, in the environments that I like to shoot in, it makes the M8 look like it ought to be shaped like Spongebob Squarepants and given to 6 a six year old.

The local shop was able only to give me my choice of 35 or 18, so I've only used the 35 so far, but it's a pretty wonderful lens and while a lot of me knows that the digital world is not like the film world -- it isn't just all about the lens; the body matters a lot -- there's still enough of that mentality in me to think that a camera that uses this lens is one I want to own.
 
Coming from an M8 and I'm tickled with mine... I'm really curious to see how Fuji handles the launch of their own m-adaptor, but even if it isn't ideal - I'll still own this one. The Fuji glass has been great for me thus far. Just a great kit.
 
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