yrh0413
Senior Member
I just came back from a 3D2N weekend getaway to the historical town of Malacca, with only my x-pro1, XF18, XF35, EF-X20. Decided not to bring my tripod as I want to travel light. This is my first extensive shoot with only the x-pro1 (I often take random shots in Singapore as I always have my x-pro1 in my bag).
My findings/ review:
1. Out of 700+ photos I took there are only less than 10 photos that are out of focus, or focused at the background. Most likely this is due to my adaptation with the x-pro1's shooting style (I shoot paparazzi style during my EOS 1D Mark III days...). No more spray and pray, all shots require me to think before I squeeze the shutter button.
2. The ThumbsUp EP-7S really helps a lot in improving ergonomics. I have my x-pro1 in my hand most of the time during my trip without neck strap or wrist strap; I let my thumb rest on the EP-7S itself. Seems like less chances of getting blur photos too (well again this might due to my adaptation to the x-pro1).
3. The EF-X20 performs brilliantly in backlight situations. My previous Speedlite 430EX and 580EX II never once gave me accurate flash exposures but the EF-X20 really nails the flash exposure. I even pass my camera to passerby to take my (our) photos and they all came out well.
4. XF18 has the most use, XF35 only for less than 10 shots. Reason? I don't know, most likely due to my preference of going up-close.
5. I have 4 pieces of Sandisk Ultra 16GB SD cards (class 4, 15MB/s). These cards are slooooow in writing files into the card (I shoot RAW + jpeg fine). It took 3-5 seconds for the camera to display the image preview. I got fedup and I turned off the image preview function completely.
6. Due to point #5, I manage to get over 500+ photos with just a single NP-W126 before it shows the low batt warning. Pretty impressive battery life (yes without the image preview and I shoot exclusively with the OVF).
7. Jpegs are really good (sorry I only shoot FINE, no experience with other jpeg compressions). AWB works well too.
8. Shooting with the x-pro1 is a head-turning experience. I got plenty of stares from those who has a DSLR hanging around their necks.
My findings/ review:
1. Out of 700+ photos I took there are only less than 10 photos that are out of focus, or focused at the background. Most likely this is due to my adaptation with the x-pro1's shooting style (I shoot paparazzi style during my EOS 1D Mark III days...). No more spray and pray, all shots require me to think before I squeeze the shutter button.
2. The ThumbsUp EP-7S really helps a lot in improving ergonomics. I have my x-pro1 in my hand most of the time during my trip without neck strap or wrist strap; I let my thumb rest on the EP-7S itself. Seems like less chances of getting blur photos too (well again this might due to my adaptation to the x-pro1).
3. The EF-X20 performs brilliantly in backlight situations. My previous Speedlite 430EX and 580EX II never once gave me accurate flash exposures but the EF-X20 really nails the flash exposure. I even pass my camera to passerby to take my (our) photos and they all came out well.
4. XF18 has the most use, XF35 only for less than 10 shots. Reason? I don't know, most likely due to my preference of going up-close.
5. I have 4 pieces of Sandisk Ultra 16GB SD cards (class 4, 15MB/s). These cards are slooooow in writing files into the card (I shoot RAW + jpeg fine). It took 3-5 seconds for the camera to display the image preview. I got fedup and I turned off the image preview function completely.
6. Due to point #5, I manage to get over 500+ photos with just a single NP-W126 before it shows the low batt warning. Pretty impressive battery life (yes without the image preview and I shoot exclusively with the OVF).
7. Jpegs are really good (sorry I only shoot FINE, no experience with other jpeg compressions). AWB works well too.
8. Shooting with the x-pro1 is a head-turning experience. I got plenty of stares from those who has a DSLR hanging around their necks.
it is laggy if you wish to view the captured photos after you squeeze the shutter button. For me I just turn off the image preview as I know I'm going to have keepers. To be honest the x-pro1's AF is very accurate; even more accurate than my ex 1D Mark III...
