X-Pro 1 User Group

[vengels]

This is d zoom kit lens we r talking about rite?

Yah..

Waiting impatiently for it to arrive.

 

[shark]

or can get 3rd party batts for around $15 per piece.

Where can I buy a 3rd party battery for $15?

 

[yrh0413]

Where can I buy a 3rd party battery for $15?

eBay, Amazon... you name it. Just search for NP-W126 on those sites and you will find a lot of results.

 

[Drillbit]

I'll want the 18-55, and the 14mm. So it'll be a complete set together with the 35mm. Covers everything and every occasion.

 

[Thoth]

I'll want the 18-55, and the 14mm. So it'll be a complete set together with the 35mm. Covers everything and every occasion.

Still doubtful abt d zoom lens capabilities. Will wait n c. D 35 is already so awesome a lens. Haha

 

[Drillbit]

For traveling lah. You're right, maybe 14mm enuff.

 

[gunston]

eBay, Amazon... you name it. Just search for NP-W126 on those sites and you will find a lot of results.

Are those 3rd party battery safe enough to used?

 

[yrh0413]

Are those 3rd party battery safe enough to used?

I have used them for 4 months, no issues at all.

The NP-W126 is not smart battery, it does not have authentication chips installed. It is pretty safe to get 3rd party batteries... Think of them like the Nokia batts we used to buy last time

 

[ZoomZ]

If don't want hassle of buying from the website, can also try a few shops in Funan who carries compatible batteries. Some are around $20+.

Some does not last as long though, with holding power dropping after a few charging/recharging cycle.

Just buy a few more as spares...

I have used them for 4 months, no issues at all.

The NP-W126 is not smart battery, it does not have authentication chips installed. It is pretty safe to get 3rd party batteries... Think of them like the Nokia batts we used to buy last time

 

[longj49]

bought two pieces of third party ones from SLR about two months ago, for $12 each, they work totally fine.

 

[ZoomZ]

Think they have revised the price.

I also remembered I bought spares last time from SLRR at around $10-$12 per set, now I think they are selling above $20.

Good quality though and should last well...

bought two pieces of third party ones from SLR about two months ago, for $12 each, they work totally fine.

 

[Thoth]

Think they have revised the price.

I also remembered I bought spares last time from SLRR at around $10-$12 per set, now I think they are selling above $20.

Good quality though and should last well...

Does d battery runs flat really so fast on the X-E1?? maybe can get one extra batt to stand by... Haha

 

[yrh0413]

If don't want hassle of buying from the website, can also try a few shops in Funan who carries compatible batteries. Some are around $20+.

Some does not last as long though, with holding power dropping after a few charging/recharging cycle.

Just buy a few more as spares...

:bsmilie: for $15 a piece, you can buy 6x 3rd party batts and still cheaper than getting the original one.

 

[yrh0413]

DSCF4226 by daniel.y?, on Flickr

x-pro1 + Voigtlander 12mm. Shot at aperture priority @ f/5.6, 1/30s, ISO6400.

I would say... the performance of this CV12 on the x-pro1 is darn good, the corners are sharp (I think it performs better than my XF18 at wide open but then can't compare a f/5.6 vs f/2).

Love the star-effect from the CV12, there is slight distortion on this lens but overall still a decent performer.

 

[benruane]

New X-Pro 1 user falling in. Just bought tonight with the 35mm lens. Looking forward to playing tomorrow (!) and to dusting off my APAD thread and to getting an M42 adapter

cheers!
Ben

 

[ZoomZ]

Congrats buddy!

Some learning to do to get used to all the functions, and once you snap a few shots, you will be smiling....

You bought a new set or a used set?

Perhaps you could update the latest price if bought new?

New X-Pro 1 user falling in. Just bought tonight with the 35mm lens. Looking forward to playing tomorrow (!) and to dusting off my APAD thread and to getting an M42 adapter

cheers!
Ben

 

[yrh0413]

Remember to upgrade your firmware to the latest!

 

[Maxleung]

Just bought an Xpro1 kit today!

 

[ZoomZ]

Congrats!

Could you share how much did you pay for it? Good to update the rest of the current price!

Just bought an Xpro1 kit today!

 

[yrh0413]

congrats to all new x-pro1 owners!