Which Fuji?
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Mr Perceptive
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They are all great cameras ( I have two of them!)
A few points that might help your decision
1) The X-pro1 is not as compact as theX-Es, not as pocketable
2) The X-Es have built in flash
3) The X-pro1 has both OVF and EVF. The X-Es only EVF
4) The X-E2 is faster focussing and the EVF is notably faster refresh
5) The X-E1 and X-Pro1 are available at bargain prices especially secondhand as lots of people have upgraded to the X-T1. Upgrading to a second hand X-E1 may only cost you around £100 once you have sold your existing body (the X-pro1 would cost about £200 to upgrade to
6) The X-E2 has no anti-Alias filter and in theory will produce sharper images
A few points that might help your decision
1) The X-pro1 is not as compact as theX-Es, not as pocketable
2) The X-Es have built in flash
3) The X-pro1 has both OVF and EVF. The X-Es only EVF
4) The X-E2 is faster focussing and the EVF is notably faster refresh
5) The X-E1 and X-Pro1 are available at bargain prices especially secondhand as lots of people have upgraded to the X-T1. Upgrading to a second hand X-E1 may only cost you around £100 once you have sold your existing body (the X-pro1 would cost about £200 to upgrade to
6) The X-E2 has no anti-Alias filter and in theory will produce sharper images
kjb
Proof reading not always a strength
Another Fuji addict - I have an XE1, a X100 and a X10 - being an indecisive sort.
If I had to rescue one from the proverbial fire it would be the X100 and I am wondering if it's all I need.
The XE1 is a lovely camera, now a real bargain on sites like MPB photographic. I tried both the XE1 and the X pro and found the XE1 felt better in my hand , just a tad more compact.
The OVF/EVF wasn't and issue and I find I rarely use the OVF on the X100.
Given surest prices, I'd go for the XE1, get some extra lenses (35 + one other prime) and then thing about upgrading in a few versions time. It's a great value body at current prices and the you can collect lenses before doing a body upgrade in year or so if you feel you need it.
Kevin
If I had to rescue one from the proverbial fire it would be the X100 and I am wondering if it's all I need.
The XE1 is a lovely camera, now a real bargain on sites like MPB photographic. I tried both the XE1 and the X pro and found the XE1 felt better in my hand , just a tad more compact.
The OVF/EVF wasn't and issue and I find I rarely use the OVF on the X100.
Given surest prices, I'd go for the XE1, get some extra lenses (35 + one other prime) and then thing about upgrading in a few versions time. It's a great value body at current prices and the you can collect lenses before doing a body upgrade in year or so if you feel you need it.
Kevin
Mr Perceptive
Perceptive Member
I sold a mint X-E1 (only a month old - I'd pre-ordered an X-E2) for £350 last November, I bought the same camera back from the guy I sold it to for £275 in February, I'm keeping it now!!! It's great having multiple bodies with different lenses attached. At the moment the 14mm is welded to the X-E2and the 27mm to the X-E1
Hope that helps, but the free extra lens would be tempting and WEX are offering the X-E1 with 27mm for £449
cliffpatte
Speed camera anarchist
I'd say the XT1 was the one to get now
Or wait for the X-Pro2
Or wait for the X-Pro2
Suffolk Tony
Aim low, achieve your goals, avoid disappointment.
Funny that, coming from my Canon 5D Mk II I find the X-M1 a bit small! The X-Pro1 I subsequently got feels about right sizewise to me but think I'll hang on to the M1.
Great cameras though.
Great cameras though.
Mr Perceptive
Perceptive Member
Does the X-T1 really offer that much more than the X-E2, in reality they are pretty much the same with the exception that the EVF is larger and refreshes faster, but its a much bigger camera.
Also the rumours suggest that the X-E2 will get a firmware upgrade to give it more of the X-T1 functionality.
Also the rumours suggest that the X-E2 will get a firmware upgrade to give it more of the X-T1 functionality.
cliffpatte
Speed camera anarchist
the form factor and controls are better, the EVF is better too, so all round better!
Mr Perceptive
Perceptive Member
Yes but there is no way it's going in a pocket!!!!
18-55 is f2.8-4 whereas 16-50 is f3.5-5.6 so the first is half a stop to a stop faster. Presumably it is bigger and heavier as well.
The 18-55 is a little bigger and heavier. Apart from the faster aperture it feel more solid and better built. Saying that the 16-50 is pretty good and well rated in reviews.
I ended up getting my 18-55 as a kit with an XE-1 for $600 AUD. The 55-200 should follow soon. That is a good all round kit.
I ended up getting my 18-55 as a kit with an XE-1 for $600 AUD. The 55-200 should follow soon. That is a good all round kit.
That seems an incredibly good price! AUD 600 = GBP 334. I wouldn't hesitate at that price. My local dealer has the XE-1 with 18-55 for £589. But Fuji are giving away the XC 50-230 free if you buy the kit, so I am still very tempted!
I certainly did not hesitate. They increased the price to $715 and have sold out. There is a deal for the XA-1 with 16-50 at $475. The 50-230 was on offer recently for $299.
I found on my recent visit that the UK is expensive for most camera gear except Lee filters which were a lot cheaper.
I found on my recent visit that the UK is expensive for most camera gear except Lee filters which were a lot cheaper.