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Pretty Much Sums Up How I Feel About Mirrorless Right Now
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<blockquote data-quote="AC016" data-source="post: 337173" data-attributes="member: 9619"><p><em><span style="color: #000000">"Sadly though, the </span>AF<span style="color: #000000"> system is just not responsive enough to make the camera completely versatile, and there are no long prime lenses on the road map, so wildlife and sports (and even hyperactive toddler life) are pretty much excluded. I also have a nagging feeling that, with Fuji, I'd become a consumer rather than a photographer. It sort-of feels like that niche of the market is still evolving too quickly, and I'll end up having (or wanting) to buy newer, better stuff all the time. Looking at Fuji forums, it seems that everyone cannot wait to replace this Fuji or that Fuji with the next Fuji..."</span></em><span style="color: #000000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">This is the portion of the "letter" that most interested me. Let's deal with the first part, the AF system. Yes, it is obviously not on par with a DSLR. However, with subsequent firmware upgrades, the AF became much more responsive. My first MILC was the X-E1, so i do know how sluggish it was compared to a DSLR. Though, i managed just fine taking photos of airplanes taking off and of my daughter running around. Not sure why they are going on about "long prime lenses". Fuji has a 55-200 and a 50-230 that are just fine for sports and wildlife. I have the 50-230 and it does wildlife just fine. There is also the 60 and the 56 (short telephoto primes) that serve quite well for "hyperactive toddler life". Either of these lenses can do sports as well, depending on how close you are of course. Sorry to say, but they are wrong when they make that statement of "...pretty much excluded". </span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">Now, let's deal with the second part: their fear of becoming a consumer, not a photographer. LOL!! Okay, laughing aside, are we not all consumers anyhow? Just look at this Nikon forum and how many people chase the latest thing. Go to any "photography" forum and you will "see" the same thing happening. I have had my X-Pro1 for nearly a year now. For the first 9 months, i only shot with the 35mm. Only recently have i purchased two new lenses. I do not plan on "upgrading" to any of the new cameras that have come out or will come out. In essence, it depends on what type of person you are. You can turn into a "consumer", whether you are using Fuji, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, etc. They all have new things coming out. </span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">Keep in mind that the Fuji X system is only about 4 years old; so yes, there will be new stuff coming out, especially in the lens department. Though, it only means that Fuji is rounding out their lens line-up, making it complete. Does it mean you HAVE TO buy it? NO. If you want to, by all means spend your money.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">Lastly, there are professional photographers all over the world who use the Fuji X system to put food on the table. They never had the "photographer" taken out of them just because Fuji released a brand new lens or camera.</span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000">I think the person who wrote this "letter", regrets going away from their DSLR, but never really seriously investigated the Fuji system. I say this because the letter was only written 6 months ago. 6 months ago, their issue with AF and up coming lenses, would not really hold water. I think they gave up to soon and misinformed. Just my opinion <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AC016, post: 337173, member: 9619"] [I][COLOR=#000000]"Sadly though, the [/COLOR]AF[COLOR=#000000] system is just not responsive enough to make the camera completely versatile, and there are no long prime lenses on the road map, so wildlife and sports (and even hyperactive toddler life) are pretty much excluded. I also have a nagging feeling that, with Fuji, I'd become a consumer rather than a photographer. It sort-of feels like that niche of the market is still evolving too quickly, and I'll end up having (or wanting) to buy newer, better stuff all the time. Looking at Fuji forums, it seems that everyone cannot wait to replace this Fuji or that Fuji with the next Fuji..."[/COLOR][/I][COLOR=#000000] This is the portion of the "letter" that most interested me. Let's deal with the first part, the AF system. Yes, it is obviously not on par with a DSLR. However, with subsequent firmware upgrades, the AF became much more responsive. My first MILC was the X-E1, so i do know how sluggish it was compared to a DSLR. Though, i managed just fine taking photos of airplanes taking off and of my daughter running around. Not sure why they are going on about "long prime lenses". Fuji has a 55-200 and a 50-230 that are just fine for sports and wildlife. I have the 50-230 and it does wildlife just fine. There is also the 60 and the 56 (short telephoto primes) that serve quite well for "hyperactive toddler life". Either of these lenses can do sports as well, depending on how close you are of course. Sorry to say, but they are wrong when they make that statement of "...pretty much excluded". Now, let's deal with the second part: their fear of becoming a consumer, not a photographer. LOL!! Okay, laughing aside, are we not all consumers anyhow? Just look at this Nikon forum and how many people chase the latest thing. Go to any "photography" forum and you will "see" the same thing happening. I have had my X-Pro1 for nearly a year now. For the first 9 months, i only shot with the 35mm. Only recently have i purchased two new lenses. I do not plan on "upgrading" to any of the new cameras that have come out or will come out. In essence, it depends on what type of person you are. You can turn into a "consumer", whether you are using Fuji, Nikon, Canon, Sony, Olympus, etc. They all have new things coming out. Keep in mind that the Fuji X system is only about 4 years old; so yes, there will be new stuff coming out, especially in the lens department. Though, it only means that Fuji is rounding out their lens line-up, making it complete. Does it mean you HAVE TO buy it? NO. If you want to, by all means spend your money. Lastly, there are professional photographers all over the world who use the Fuji X system to put food on the table. They never had the "photographer" taken out of them just because Fuji released a brand new lens or camera. I think the person who wrote this "letter", regrets going away from their DSLR, but never really seriously investigated the Fuji system. I say this because the letter was only written 6 months ago. 6 months ago, their issue with AF and up coming lenses, would not really hold water. I think they gave up to soon and misinformed. Just my opinion :)[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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