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[Closed] Fuji X-E1 - perfect mirrorless camera?

 Rik
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Looking good on the previews:

the sensor looks spot on as does the prime lenses and the zoom looks like its going to be a cracker too.

EVF same as the nex 6/7

Not sure I can see any downs really esp. As it has a Velva setting!


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 6:59 pm
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got any links to this camera? i imagine it will be out of my price range but you never know.

velva setting?


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 7:13 pm
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It does look good. I was hoping for a vulva setting also... oh, you mean velvia? ๐Ÿ˜‰ (sorry, couldn't resist)

Must admit, the whole mirrorless camera thing is really a fabulous development.

I just got shot of the last of my DSLR stuff and am loving the NEX 7, esp with legacy nikkors. The 180AIS 2.8 is staggeringly good and focus peaking a triumph for technology.

They all seem really good, and I admit the Fuji looks an absolute ripper.

Kev


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 7:16 pm
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had a google and does look interesting but too expensive, cant justify buying one to replace my oly epm1, its great and is pocketable on the bike with a 20mm lens and a fraction of the cost for a mirrorless camera


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 7:58 pm
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... focus peaking a triumph for technology.

+1


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 8:18 pm
 Rik
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Damn iPhone and fat fingers! Yes velvia....sweet.

Velvia - is the best slide film ever produced.

Fuji ticks all the right boxes for me I think.

The Sony nex camera looks great but the lenses available seem to let it down unless you buy the 1 and only zeiss lens.


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 8:30 pm
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I have the XE-1. A great camera but there are issues processing the RAW files (but the JPEGs are great)


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 8:56 pm
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Rik, buy yer wife an XS soul instead....


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 8:57 pm
 Rik
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She doesn't even want one any more......i would if she did.

Just sold my dSLR and a whole bunch of lenses so looking for a smaller replacement


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 9:04 pm
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Howarthp - what other cameras have you had to compare it too?


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 9:04 pm
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@Rik - I have an M9 and a D800. I bought the XE-1 as it is so light, the lenses are fantastic quality and it has good low light performance


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 9:06 pm
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Awesome news howarthp :0) just the news I was after.

Looking at the x-e1 with kit zoom and a 35mm f1.4 to start with. Looking forward to the zeiss 12mm f2.8 next year too.


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 9:11 pm
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I don't have the kit lens but do have the current 3 primes - all very good


 
Posted : 18/11/2012 9:14 pm
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Happy days


 
Posted : 20/11/2012 2:38 pm