Full frames are not inherently better than Aps. Not all sensors are equal. Not all camera makers achieve equal results even from the same sensor.
Camera design and other qualities can have a greater influence over achieving the necessary quality and results than sensor size alone.
professionals chose a camera and system that is best for them and the work they wish to undertake. This may entail having a wide range of different cameras and lenses in their armoury.
The maxim "bigger is better" has always been a partial statement, and always needs to add in what way, and for what.
I also always comes with inherent downsides.
It would seem that the Fuji Xpro2 is an outstanding camera for its particular niche , including reportage and social photography. It achieves this partly by paying little heed to the design needs of other specialities.
However it is, for all that, an excellent allround performer that will also suit less specialised users. Particularly for those needing an easy carry, inconspicuous, and very high quality camera system.
All at a cost well below that of top range Nikon, Canon or Leica marques.
I was actually quite anxious to see if this would made me leave my dslr. But I don't think so
I'm kind of disappointed that fujifilm doesn't have a rangefinder camera
I was actually quite anxious to see if this would made me leave my dslr. But I don't think so
I'm kind of disappointed that fujifilm doesn't have a rangefinder camera
It is a bit annoying there are no "affordable" new rangefinders available but the market is probably to "niche" to be viable as people demand "features" these days rather than simply a camera to take photos with.
Okay, please show me an apsc that outperforms a ff sensor, both current gen. Iso, dynamic range, megapixels etc.
I was actually quite anxious to see if this would made me leave my dslr. But I don't think so
I'm kind of disappointed that fujifilm doesn't have a rangefinder camera
But that's user dependant, people shoot with whatever they want, which ive already said . The fact is you get better performance from a current gen full frame sensor than a current gen smaller sensor. Unless you can show me facts that prove otherwise.
I was actually quite anxious to see if this would made me leave my dslr. But I don't think so
I'm kind of disappointed that fujifilm doesn't have a rangefinder camera
Have to admit those sooc jpegs look pretty amazing for apsc. Looks like this one is going to level the FF vs apsc argument. Resolution of a D810 with Fuji processing. May well be an a6000 sensor, but Fuji know more about tuning pictures than Sony ever will. Can't wait to see the raws and independent reviews.Well I'm convinced and placed a pre-order. Looking at the sample images it looks like the output of the new sensor should easily match my expectations and the other improvements should make this a cracking bit of kit to use.
Finally it appears that the usability and handling of the X series will be combined with an image sensor which is more up-to-date than the older 16mp one, I just hope that I can get one in early February before I go on holiday to Prague!!!
Have to admit those sooc jpegs look pretty amazing for apsc. Looks like this one is going to level the FF vs apsc argument. Resolution of a D810 with Fuji processing. May well be an a6000 sensor, but Fuji know more about tuning pictures than Sony ever will. Can't wait to see the raws and independent reviews.
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As for rangefinder? The problem with rangefinder mechanisms is the need to be very precise and as with any mechanism that finely tuned it doesn't take that much to knock them out of calibration, Hence producing one would also mean needing the local workshop facilities, trained technicians & equipment for each country as well as the service infrastructure, simply put they aren't cost effective and technology has moved on a long way, in fact one of the manual focusing aids on the mk 2 & 3 Fuji sensors is a digital version of the rangefinder patch where the image appears split and comes together as you focus, so you could say using this focus aid along with for instance a MF M mount lens would give you the digital version of the range finder experience, something you won't get elsewhere , not even on a Leica!
I have heard discussions about rangefinder adjustment and I think the need to adjust is exaggerated - I have not yet seen a camera with a "digital" rangefinder patch - presumably it would require an evf rather than an optical viewfinder to work? For me the main appeal of rangefinder focussing is they do not require an evf
Is it? It has a similar shape but doesn't actually have rangefinder focussing.
Which ever way you want to label it it's still a rangefinder camera and you will get parallax error using an optical viewfinder, unlike a SLR or DSLR.
Ok, we'll agree to disagree :0)
If you like, but if it's not a rangefinder camera in your opinion what do you think it is then ? - you still haven't said !!
If 'Rangefinder style' is your answer then that's just semantics !!
Well I'm convinced and placed a pre-order. Looking at the sample images it looks like the output of the new sensor should easily match my expectations and the other improvements should make this a cracking bit of kit to use.
Finally it appears that the usability and handling of the X series will be combined with an image sensor which is more up-to-date than the older 16mp one, I just hope that I can get one in early February before I go on holiday to Prague!!!
Really undecided on this. Been out with the X-T10 and 56mm today (great combo) and can't help but feel that it does everything I need.
The talk of excellent DR and higher ISO capability sound pretty good however, but I don't know if it's worth the ££ for me over my X-T.
I do miss the XP1s form however.
I'm trying to avoid G.A.S. Perhaps I'll wait until I can have a play with one...
You won't mind not being able to post in here again thenso much BS on here!
Very temped as well
Really undecided on this. Been out with the X-T10 and 56mm today (great combo) and can't help but feel that it does everything I need.
The talk of excellent DR and higher ISO capability sound pretty good however, but I don't know if it's worth the ££ for me over my X-T.
I do miss the XP1s form however.
I'm trying to avoid G.A.S. Perhaps I'll wait until I can have a play with one...
Resolution of a D810 might be pushing the hyperbole a little.Have to admit those sooc jpegs look pretty amazing for apsc. Looks like this one is going to level the FF vs apsc argument. Resolution of a D810 with Fuji processing. May well be an a6000 sensor, but Fuji know more about tuning pictures than Sony ever will. Can't wait to see the raws and independent reviews.