IMHO, the EVF is probably the best actual route to provide accurate framing and information in non-reflex cameras. The optical one looks nicer, but it's not as useful a tool in terms of information provided. Of course, we're used to all these advantages together with the SLR so individual reactions may vary. I don't feel the EVF limits my photography so the only question now for me is LCD screen versus eye-level.
As for the X Pro, I'll need to see some output to see if it provides any real advantage over smaller SLRs like the K5 (or it replacement). Of course it will have the chic factor, so a chunk of enthusiast money will go that way. I'll be curious to see if any working pros use it in place of the M9, which is the obvious analog. On Tue, Jan 10, 2012 at 7:23 AM, P. J. Alling <webstertwenty...@gmail.com> wrote: > I haven't read the rest of the thread yet, but based on the described > implementation of the OVF and EVF, switching from one to the other with the > camera at eye level could be ugly in operation depending on the focal > length of the lens being used. Maybe that's just a nit, but it's one among > many. It seems to me that this camera trades one set of inconvineces, (those > of SLR or rangefinder based viewing and focusing), for another different > set. :I'm not at all sure that all this has anything really going for it > more than retro looks and novelty. > > > > On 1/8/2012 6:32 AM, Miserere wrote: >> >> I'm surprised none of you are talking about this camera: >> >> >> http://www.stevehuffphoto.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/FujiFilmMirrorless_2.jpg >> >> There was interest on the list for the Fuji X100, and now Fuji are >> finally releasing an interchangeable lens version, called X Pro 1, >> with (initially) 3 primes: >> >> * 18mm f/2 >> * 35mm f/1.4 >> * 60mm f/2.4 macro >> >> Registration distance is said to be 17.7mm and the mount will >> accomodate Leica M lenses. It'll have a 16MP APS-C sensor with "RGB >> filter [...] arranged in random blocks of 6x6 pixels which avoids the >> need for AA filter." I'll wait for the official release to see what >> this means exactly. As for price, in the EU it's rumoured to be 1,300 >> Euros for the body + 35mm lens. >> >> I, for one, am excited about this camera, which to my mind is what the >> X100 should've been from the start. >> >> More info: >> >> >> http://photorumors.com/2012/01/07/detailed-fuji-x-pro-1-specs-you-must-read-this >> >> It's going to be announced tomorrow, Monday 9th. >> >> Cheers, >> >> >> —M. >> >> \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com >> >> http://EnticingTheLight.com >> A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment >> > > > -- > Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid > a lengthily search. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
