X-Pro 1 User Group

[yrh0413]

cheapest so far is MS Color, $2110 for body $799 for lens.

However do note that Fujifilm offers international warranty for their digital cameras so please remember to check our friendly neighbours for better price. the last time I checked, S$2800 for body + lens at current exchange rate @2.45.

 

[wolf33d]

You overpaid.

What was the price you paid ?
Thanks

 

[cks2k2]

What was the price you paid ?
Thanks

Body = 2110.0
35mm = 799.0
GST included. MS Color.
Free 1 16Gb class 10 Transcend SD (not fast enough! need UHS!), screen protector.

 

[longj49]

Body = 2110.0
35mm = 799.0
GST included. MS Color.
Free 1 16Gb class 10 Transcend SD (not fast enough! need UHS!), screen protector.

i also got the class 10 16gb sdcard. not really that far from you paid for, since i paid with credit card and got some cash vouchers worth $40.

 

[cks2k2]

i also got the class 10 16gb sdcard. not really that far from you paid for, since i paid with credit card and got some vouchers worth $40.

Oh forgot to mention for that price MS deals only in cash, not even NETS.
Oh well, don't really need them vouchers anyway.

 

[wolf33d]

cheapest so far is MS Color, $2110 for body $799 for lens.

However do note that Fujifilm offers international warranty for their digital cameras so please remember to check our friendly neighbours for better price. the last time I checked, S$2800 for body + lens at current exchange rate @2.45.

Thank you. You mean at Kuala Lumpur ? If you have a shop name it will be perfect for me .

 

[yrh0413]

Thank you. You mean at Kuala Lumpur ? If you have a shop name it will be perfect for me .

Hard do give you the shop name as I did the price check a month ago at Pertama Complex and Pudu Plaza. I was quoted RM6950 from Foto Berlian @ Angsana JB which is around $2837 with the current exchange rate.

Still much cheaper than getting locally... saving of $100 can get you the handgrip or a spare OEM battery.

 

[yrh0413]

i also got the class 10 16gb sdcard. not really that far from you paid for, since i paid with credit card and got some cash vouchers worth $40.

Cathay $2140 + $799, card price Get from Marina Square and you will have some shopping vouchers too.

 

[wolf33d]

Thanks so much to all for your replies.
Last question ! I have for the moment a canon 5D mark II. I am coming from france, for an internship.
I plan to sell my 5D2 in Singapore then buy the x-pro1. My question is for everybody who had a 5D2 (or a DSLR canon, nikon, ...). Do you prefer the fuji or not ?
My use is : portrait / landscape / art / low photography (I mean when you prepare your photo) but no sport and so on. I guess the x-pro1 is good for that. The fact that the body is small is not the reason why I would buy it. I travel so it is a plus but not essential. when you look at this : g4.img-dpreview.com/C53859DD3ABA4F6794061A1296E9D855.jpg
It seems like the fuji is sharper than the 5D2. I want sharpness and IQ.
So should I go for it ?

Thanks

 

[ranma-cs]

i will never sell a 5d for any of the mirrorless.

 

[cks2k2]

Thanks so much to all for your replies.
Last question ! I have for the moment a canon 5D mark II. I am coming from france, for an internship.
I plan to sell my 5D2 in Singapore then buy the x-pro1. My question is for everybody who had a 5D2 (or a DSLR canon, nikon, ...). Do you prefer the fuji or not ?
My use is : portrait / landscape / art / low photography (I mean when you prepare your photo) but no sport and so on. I guess the x-pro1 is good for that. The fact that the body is small is not the reason why I would buy it. I travel so it is a plus but not essential. when you look at this : g4.img-dpreview.com/C53859DD3ABA4F6794061A1296E9D855.jpg
It seems like the fuji is sharper than the 5D2. I want sharpness and IQ.
So should I go for it ?

Thanks

Internship here in SG or MY?

I would say the Fuji IQ is top notch, the 35mm is super sharp; the big letdown is AF, shutter lag and inconsistent RAW support.

 

[wolf33d]

i will never sell a 5d for any of the mirrorless.

Why ?

cks2k2 : I am reaching singapore on 6th june and my internship is in singapore.

 

[cks2k2]

@wolf33d:
Not sure if you can get GST rebate, probably not.
Side note: Crime is an issue in Johor Baru (JB); personally know people who got mugged there.

 

[yrh0413]

Thanks so much to all for your replies.
Last question ! I have for the moment a canon 5D mark II. I am coming from france, for an internship.
I plan to sell my 5D2 in Singapore then buy the x-pro1. My question is for everybody who had a 5D2 (or a DSLR canon, nikon, ...). Do you prefer the fuji or not ?
My use is : portrait / landscape / art / low photography (I mean when you prepare your photo) but no sport and so on. I guess the x-pro1 is good for that. The fact that the body is small is not the reason why I would buy it. I travel so it is a plus but not essential. when you look at this : g4.img-dpreview.com/C53859DD3ABA4F6794061A1296E9D855.jpg
It seems like the fuji is sharper than the 5D2. I want sharpness and IQ.
So should I go for it ?

Thanks

:bsmilie: I'm exactly in your shoes but I am coming from a 1D Mark III. What you (or we) are going to miss are:
1. The blazing fast phase-detection AF and AF tracking ability (maybe not so much from a 5D2)
2. Extensive range of lenses from ultra-wides to super telephotos, tilt-shifts, f/1.2 primes, fast zooms, mega-zooms etc
3. Pro-built and weather-sealing
4. Long battery life ( I can easily clock 2000 actuations on a single batt on my 1D3)

Personally I do not own an X-Pro 1 yet but I have played with a demo unit extensively and have gathered a handful of sample photos myself. The X-Pro1's image quality is superb at pixel level and it performs decently at high ISO. Main reason I decided to ditch DSLRs for the X-Pro1 is that I cannot stand the weight of my gears anymore... it is inconvenient to lug 10kg out especially when on a holiday. I saw my camera bags grew bigger... from a shoulder bag to a Streetwalker Pro and then the Harddrive. I guess I will need to get a pack mule for my next bag upgrade :bsmilie:

If you can live with the limited range of lenses from the Fuji and don't mind the slow AF, I don't see losing much to replace your 5D with the X-Pro1. However I strongly believe the X-Pro1 is an odd camera, it takes a long time for one to get used to it and grow into it. My first try on the X-Pro1 is pretty bad... everything feels out of place (coming from a long-time DSLR user), but after a few hands-on sessions I really want to have one in my bag. I will be getting myself a unit before end of this month (still waiting for Canon's mirrorless announcement in June).

 

[ranma-cs]

Why ?

cks2k2 : I am reaching singapore on 6th june and my internship is in singapore.

U lose the range of lenses and the af speed. the 5d2 while quite slow in af when compared to dslr peers is still miles ahead of the x pro1.

 

[Johnbon]

@wolf33d:
Not sure if you can get GST rebate, probably not.
Side note: Crime is an issue in Johor Baru (JB); personally know people who got mugged there.[/Q


Yeah jb must careful. Near ksl they got this killer wanton mee. If u go Sunday morning waiting time is 1 hour sometimes almost 2 hours if u taupow. One interesting thing I saw a Singapore license Honda Civic while pumping petrol in the morning the couple when to one corner and started smoking. Apparently jb petrol station got smoking corner.

 

[NX100]

Thanks so much to all for your replies.
Last question ! I have for the moment a canon 5D mark II. I am coming from france, for an internship.
I plan to sell my 5D2 in Singapore then buy the x-pro1. My question is for everybody who had a 5D2 (or a DSLR canon, nikon, ...). Do you prefer the fuji or not ?
My use is : portrait / landscape / art / low photography (I mean when you prepare your photo) but no sport and so on. I guess the x-pro1 is good for that. The fact that the body is small is not the reason why I would buy it. I travel so it is a plus but not essential. when you look at this : g4.img-dpreview.com/C53859DD3ABA4F6794061A1296E9D855.jpg
It seems like the fuji is sharper than the 5D2. I want sharpness and IQ.
So should I go for it ?

Thanks

Switching to Fujifilm X100 from EOS7D, i regretted making that move within a couple of days. But WTH, since i've already sold the 7D and will lose money on the X100 if i were to sell it, i decided to make the most out of it by exploring all the features and settings, seeking help from web searches and forums. A year on, that has been the only camera i've been using in the last 12 months. Never mind the quirks and slow AF, you'll learn to live with it when you see the excellent image quality and colors, nothing much else matters. There are some workarounds for issues that matter to some, such as slow AF due to its contrast detection, where you can use zone focusing when the situation permits. In all, i would say you can pick up a few 'long lost' techniques that you don't get to learn with DSLR. 2 weeks ago, i decided to splurge on the new X-Pro1. With the X-Pro1 body and 3 XF lenses in my bag and i still don't feel my bag weighing down my shoulder, i've never been happier

 

[wallet]

Switching to Fujifilm X100 from EOS7D, i regretted making that move within a couple of days. But WTH, since i've already sold the 7D and will lose money on the X100 if i were to sell it, i decided to make the most out of it by exploring all the features and settings, seeking help from web searches and forums. A year on, that has been the only camera i've been using in the last 12 months. Never mind the quirks and slow AF, you'll learn to live with it when you see the excellent image quality and colors, nothing much else matters. There are some workarounds for issues that matter to some, such as slow AF due to its contrast detection, where you can use zone focusing when the situation permits. In all, i would say you can pick up a few 'long lost' techniques that you don't get to learn with DSLR. 2 weeks ago, i decided to splurge on the new X-Pro1. With the X-Pro1 body and 3 XF lenses in my bag and i still don't feel my bag weighing down my shoulder, i've never been happier

Nice to see you adapted well with x100, from dslr cam. Bet u love every bit of new xpro1 n 3 primes

 

[sf_kang]

Nice to see you adapted well with x100, from dslr cam. Bet u love every bit of new xpro1 n 3 primes

Just sharing some user comments on both the X100 and XPro1...
I have been shooting SLRs and DSLRs like 30+ years but recently ventured into the 'mirrorless world' and bought a X100 and XPro1 (with the three prime lenses).
On a recent trip to Japan, I left my DSLRs at home and brought the Fujifilm stuff and together with my daughter, shot nearly 3,000 pictures. Following are just some comments after using these Fujifilm cameras shooting everyday for a week.
1. Image quality is just unbelievable especially in high ISO (still very acceptable into the 3200 range).
2. Skin tone and tonal rendition is simply superb.
3. Both the X100 and XPro1 bodies were a joy to handle; definitely much more handy than a DSLR.
4. I used OVF most of the time except when using the XF-60R and when in macro mode.
5. All lenses produced rather sharp images (when focussed correctly). However, AF response is no where close to DSLR.
6. Start up and shutter lag is again no where as good as DSLRs (you've got to anticipate and prepare to grab your shot).
7. Bokeh were nice when shot at large apertures.
8. One fully charged battery could support a full day of shooting (using OVF most of the time).
9. I shot mostly with the XF-18R, less with the XF-35R and XF-60R.
10. The XF-60R produces exceptionally sharp images when focussed correctly.
11. Was shooting in very cold outdoor conditions (sub-zero) at the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Snow Corridor, both cameras performed even during heavy snowfall and wind.
12. I did some shots using the EF-20 for fill-flash. Easy to use. Results were very natural.

Some concluding thoughts:
1. No you can't use it like you would a DSLR. You have to anticpate, set up, and capture (need to accomodate the slower AF and shutter lag).
2. The OVF allows you to see a little beyond the frame, thus it's possible to time exactly the moment of shutter release (for those used to shooting RF)
3. The high ISO performance is simply incredible!
4. Needs time to adjust to the 'limitations' of these cameras and learn to capitalise on their strengths. Perhaps future firmware updates might solve of these issues.
5. I definitely will be using these for my future trips abroad instead of lugging my Nikon D3s/D700 and the heavy lenses.

Cheers
Fred

 

[wolf33d]

Just sharing some user comments on both the X100 and XPro1...
I have been shooting SLRs and DSLRs like 30+ years but recently ventured into the 'mirrorless world' and bought a X100 and XPro1 (with the three prime lenses).
On a recent trip to Japan, I left my DSLRs at home and brought the Fujifilm stuff and together with my daughter, shot nearly 3,000 pictures. Following are just some comments after using these Fujifilm cameras shooting everyday for a week.
1. Image quality is just unbelievable especially in high ISO (still very acceptable into the 3200 range).
2. Skin tone and tonal rendition is simply superb.
3. Both the X100 and XPro1 bodies were a joy to handle; definitely much more handy than a DSLR.
4. I used OVF most of the time except when using the XF-60R and when in macro mode.
5. All lenses produced rather sharp images (when focussed correctly). However, AF response is no where close to DSLR.
6. Start up and shutter lag is again no where as good as DSLRs (you've got to anticipate and prepare to grab your shot).
7. Bokeh were nice when shot at large apertures.
8. One fully charged battery could support a full day of shooting (using OVF most of the time).
9. I shot mostly with the XF-18R, less with the XF-35R and XF-60R.
10. The XF-60R produces exceptionally sharp images when focussed correctly.
11. Was shooting in very cold outdoor conditions (sub-zero) at the Tateyama Kurobe Alpine Snow Corridor, both cameras performed even during heavy snowfall and wind.
12. I did some shots using the EF-20 for fill-flash. Easy to use. Results were very natural.

Some concluding thoughts:
1. No you can't use it like you would a DSLR. You have to anticpate, set up, and capture (need to accomodate the slower AF and shutter lag).
2. The OVF allows you to see a little beyond the frame, thus it's possible to time exactly the moment of shutter release (for those used to shooting RF)
3. The high ISO performance is simply incredible!
4. Needs time to adjust to the 'limitations' of these cameras and learn to capitalise on their strengths. Perhaps future firmware updates might solve of these issues.
5. I definitely will be using these for my future trips abroad instead of lugging my Nikon D3s/D700 and the heavy lenses.

Cheers
Fred

Thanks for your report. But one question : if you had been to japan with your D700 instead of the fuji. Pictures would have been better or not ?
I mean every body says it's crazy sharp and colors are amazing. But is it better than D700/5D2 ? If I take 10 portraits with the 5D2, and 10 with the fuji, then a landscape with both, which pics will be better ? Same situation, same photographer, no focus difficulty. Those from 5D2 or those from x-pro1 ? That's the only thing I need to know for switching.

Thanks .