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p.4 #1 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


leo11877 wrote:
do you have samples from this combination?


Not yet but I should have a lot from shooting all day tomorrow in fair weather.

I'm planning to also pickup a OM 50mm F3.5 macro for this kit as a backup watch photo system.



Aug 10, 2013 at 12:56 PM
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p.4 #2 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


Jman13 wrote:
Ok. A weird thing has happened. I think I'm liking the X-M1 better than the X-E1. I miss the viewfinder, but the X-M1 is just more responsive, the tilt screen comes in so handy, and its actually better for manual focus. Focus peaking works really well on the screen of the X-M1, and the fact I can finally zoom in if needed while the camera is writing an image makes it much more usable for MF. The size is great too. So, if the X-E2 has a less leggy viewfinder, incorporates all the XM1 stuff and adds a tilt screen,
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I know what you mean. Other than the plasticky build, this is a pretty slick little camera. Fairly speedy, comfortable to use, and the screen is great. I decided to pick one up for my 27mm pancake and they go great together. The only other camera of comparable size I've used was the E-PL2, and this runs circles around it for handling.



Aug 10, 2013 at 02:06 PM
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p.4 #3 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


My full review is now up: http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-fujifilm-x-m1/


Aug 13, 2013 at 11:57 AM
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p.4 #4 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


FlyPenFly wrote:
Can't deny it's a good looking camera.

I do wish the macro button could be remapped.


How do you like this camera compare to Sony 5N...
I already picked EF-M, might think of selling Sony to pick either used XE1 (going for around $450 wo lens, sometimes) or new XM1.. High ISO is something is pushing me towards Fuji...



Aug 13, 2013 at 12:29 PM
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p.4 #5 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


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My full review is now up: http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-fujifilm-x-m1/


if we keep the cameras out of picture, how bad is this lens compare to faster heavier version... (yes, this is good lens, but comparing with its big bro..)



Aug 13, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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p.4 #6 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


Jman13 wrote:
My full review is now up: http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-fujifilm-x-m1/


Nice review. You should throw up a tips and tricks article. Would probably get a lot of traffic as people are learning Fuji.



Aug 13, 2013 at 12:52 PM
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asbalyan wrote:
How do you like this camera compare to Sony 5N...
I already picked EF-M, might think of selling Sony to pick either used XE1 (going for around $450 wo lens, sometimes) or new XM1.. High ISO is something is pushing me towards Fuji...


I see maybe a stop or half a stop in overall noise performance IMO.

The files have a bit more fidelity, better color depth, and maybe half a stop to a full stop better DR than 5N files. You can push and pull the files apart more before it shows posterization. I think if I used a better RAW developer, the files would be a bigger improvement.

The handling is much, much better in terms of ergonomics and menus.



Aug 13, 2013 at 12:53 PM
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p.4 #8 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


Looks like there's some discounters already, $729

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujifilm-X-M1-16-3-MP-Digital-Camera-Black-with-XC-R-LM-OIS-16-50MM-Lens-/111140372235?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item19e07b7f0b



Aug 14, 2013 at 07:25 AM
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p.4 #9 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


That's depressing.


Aug 14, 2013 at 09:08 AM
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p.4 #10 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


Well the E-P5 also got an official $50 hair cut pretty quickly right after the GX-7 announcement.

I was able to finnagle a $50 discount from a out of state mom and pops when I purchased mine.



Aug 14, 2013 at 09:21 AM
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p.4 #11 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


Jman13 wrote:
My full review is now up: http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-fujifilm-x-m1/


Nice review, I enjoyed it. BTW, one thing I'd point out is where you say "you can no longer press ‘OK’ to immediately go to the center autofocus point, as OK now confirms the point position". This works on the X-M1 similarly to the X100s, you can press the Disp/Back button to immediately go to the center AF point. I'm not sure why it's different on the X-E1 and X-Pro1, hopefully Fuji fixes that.



Aug 14, 2013 at 06:59 PM
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p.4 #12 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


itai195 wrote:
Nice review, I enjoyed it. BTW, one thing I'd point out is where you say "you can no longer press ‘OK’ to immediately go to the center autofocus point, as OK now confirms the point position". This works on the X-M1 similarly to the X100s, you can press the Disp/Back button to immediately go to the center AF point. I'm not sure why it's different on the X-E1 and X-Pro1, hopefully Fuji fixes that.


Thanks for that! I'll update the review when I get a chance.



Aug 14, 2013 at 07:20 PM
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FlyPenFly wrote:
Looks like there's some discounters already, $729

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fujifilm-X-M1-16-3-MP-Digital-Camera-Black-with-XC-R-LM-OIS-16-50MM-Lens-/111140372235?pt=Digital_Cameras&hash=item19e07b7f0b


These are open box (Demo) items... 10% off for demo is norm, but demo in market so early...



Aug 14, 2013 at 07:33 PM
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asbalyan wrote:
These are open box (Demo) items... 10% off for demo is norm, but demo in market so early...


Yeah, I'm sure it's a convenient way to get around the price fixing.



Aug 15, 2013 at 08:11 AM
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p.4 #15 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


My review for the 16-50 is up now too: http://admiringlight.com/blog/review-fujifilm-fujinon-xc-16-50mm-f3-5-5-6-ois/


Aug 19, 2013 at 01:30 PM
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p.4 #16 · Fuji X-M1 / 16-50 Impressions


Agree with your review. I like the B&W images.


Aug 19, 2013 at 07:23 PM
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