Comments on: Just Focus Baby, Please: Fuji X Pro 1: the awakening of classic photojournalism: real world image samples: occupy wall street, union square

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:20:02 +0000

Hi Phil, thanks for taking the time to post here. I am glad to hear the xpro1 works for you, I wish I could say the same for myself. As I pointed out in my latest post, I would be willing to work around the slow af, I also like the way mf works with native fuji lenses, really nothing to complain about, esp for zone focusing. Focus peaking is still a feature I would like to see implemented with the next firmware upgrade, essential when using 3rd party or vintage glass. As always, my posts reflect my personal views on things. On this particular shoot however, I lost many good shots due to af issues and if it had been an assignment, this would be a major FAIL. FWIW, I don’t consider myself a spray and pray shooter

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:54:04 +0000

I’ve had my Xpro 1 for about three weeks now, and I wouldn’t dream of sending it back. It is the *best* digital camera I have ever owned. Image quality is simply stunning! And I for one like the way it handles.

I find most of the complaints about the ‘slow’ auto-focus to be much-ado-about-nothing. While this camera certainly does not have the autofocus speed of the latest, high-end dslrs, it is still more than adequate. I would also add that the Xpro 1 blows many dslrs when it comes to focus *accuracy*. If you’re expecting Nikon af speed, then your expectations are out of place.

And what about manual focus? Those who have complained about the ‘focus by wire’ system do not understand the design of this camera. When in manual focus mode you should hit the af-l button, and only then ‘fine tune’ the focus with (or without) the ‘zoom’ feature. My macro shoots have been dead-on using this technique.

This is not a camera for the ‘spray-and-pray’crowd, to be sure. However, for those who want exceptional IQ without lugging around many pounds of equipment, it is a very attractive alternative. It is also an attractive alternative for those who don’t want to spend $7-10K on a piece of photographic jewelry (Leica M9)

By: chris.bushnell

chris.bushnell — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 02:35:55 +0000

power save is off +image review is off … much faster and more natural shooter this way for me.

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 10:40:31 +0000

yup, scale focusing works very well with the X Pro1, I use it all the time, esp with the 18mm.

By: chris.bushnell

chris.bushnell — Sun, 22 Apr 2012 03:12:26 +0000

oh boy, do I feel you aggravation.
After my recent trip through Europe carrying a FF DSLR and 2 fast zooms I realized that a 20 lb camera bag was too much to carry. I just got the fuji x-pro-1 and am delighted with the form, weight and image quality. … but the focus lag issue is a real problem when shooting people pictures. People’s expressions and eye contact are a fleeting, momentary thing. With this camera, if you are not pre focused and ready for the MOMENT you are f**cked.
That being said, A new Leica with three lenses costs about as much as a new automobile so I am determined to find a way to work with the x-pro-1.
scale focusing is an option… it was what I started with when I first borrowed my father’s circa 1950 Kodak Retina folding 35mm.

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:04:26 +0000

yup, of course, noticed it during the shoot, I didn’t talk to the Lady photographer as she appeared to be in a sour mood and she didn’t even have to deal with Fuji’s crappy auto focus!

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:54:48 +0000

Dan, already exists, do a search on ebay Fuji x pro 1 canon adapter

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 05:02:07 +0000

Guys do you think there will be a canon mount for the xpro1?

EF lenses obviously.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:18:54 +0000

As to the 8×10 in the image at the top
Look closely; Anybody notice there’s an image on the ground glass on the 8×10…
It appears to be “right”side up; instead of upside down.
The film holder and both dark slides are in place.

Is there a Walmart color 8×10 print incorrectly slipped under the ground glass for show?

clever…

By: mike.kobal

mike.kobal — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 22:38:47 +0000

and you know this for a fact? Very little is known about his life, the desire for a smaller camera due to his poor health inspired him to invent the Ur Leica