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I have a bit of a dilemma.. Its both a great dilemma and a pretty rubbish one to have all at the same time but here goes..

I need ti trim my Fuji equipment down. Carrying 4 bodies around with lenses is a bit daft but something I seem to do. I however now have 5 Fuji bodies and the 5th wont fit in the bag so I need to reorganise my kit.

I have the following bodies.
- 2x Fuji X-Pro2 bodies
- 1x XT1
- 1x X-Pro1
- 1x XE1

Up until now I have been using the X-Pro2 as a main but pulling the XT1 out with grip for throwing on some of the heavier lenses just so it feels right. I use the Xpro1 now and then and if I am honest it is still my favourite camera as it just seems to capture tones etc in nothing other than a majestic and inspiring manner than keeps me interested in photography although it rarely seems to produce my better images. The XE1 doesn't get used very often if at all when I go out with all of my kit but its so so small and has the 27 mm attached pretty much 24/7 which means if I'm nipping out somewhere it usually gets dragged along with me.

Now I have a second X-Pro2 (along with the grip) I don't feel so awkward having the larger lenses attached so my thoughts are that perhaps the XT1 can make its way to the classifieds before it gets to be too low a value to bother. My other thought is that I should look to do the same with the XE1 as I can always attached the 27 mm to the X-Pro1 and take that with me instead. At least it'll get used more and Ill probably have more smiles per miles travelled with a camera in hand.

What would you guys do? I need to lose something in order to keep what I have in a single carry bag. I'm already moving my Canon and Olympus gear out and recently got rid of my Sony stuff so whilst I am winning in a most glorious and heroic battle against my GAS demons I think I should maintain momentum and sell some bits on. The bonus here is more trips out and the odd holiday from the funds it'll bring me so the loss wont hurt all too much!

So step up and help me make a choice if you could please! :ty:






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Canon, Olympus, Sony, Fuji. How many systems do you need?
Until you can decide what you want to do with your photography it is hard to advise you.
One tip...don't buy anything tomorrow, in fact it would probably be better if you didn't go. You know you will be tempted!
My suggestion is to keep either the X-T1 or one (just one) of the X-Pro2 bodies. Sell all the other bodies. Sell all your other systems. Keep your Fuji glass and with all the sale proceeds get an X-T2. With all the spare cash you realise take SWMBO out for a weekend away somewhere.
As my wife would say......."How many cameras can you use at once?"
 
Why are you carrying around so many bodies?
Even a wedding photographer or a press photographer is only likely to carry 2 bodies with lenses.
Are you working professionally? If not, a trim down is definitely worthwhile.

What sort of photography do you do? Does it really justify 5 bodies? In fact does it justify 2 X-Pro2 bodies?
At most you probably only want two matched bodies and one backup. So I'd sell the X-Pro1 and the X-E1.

If you do still want to have a smaller body for carrying around, why not sell the X-Pro1 and the X-E1 and get either and X100T or an X-E2S.
That said, you seem to have plenty of kit already, so maybe any money made from selling kit could be spent on a course or a workshop with a professional who's working in the field you're most interested in.
 
wow five bodies......! Depends on what your shooting I suppose.....do you really need five X bodies youve got to ask yourself? If your a professional wedding/fashion photographer that's fine, but it seems a bit ott.

I'd sell the XE1 for sure, maybe the XT1 also, keep the 2x XP2's and the iconic XP1 and focus on more XF quality glass. What's your Fuji XF lens line up..??

I've a similar dilemma creeping up on me, I've three bodies also, XP1 - XE2 - XT1 and maybe looking at a XP2 within the next few months but I'd probably be letting go the XE2.

It does seem excessive your amounts of X bodies, that's why your camera bag is bulging, you need to remove at least one maybe two to make space alright. I'd keep the Fuji system and focus on selling the other camera systems, it's seems way too complicated.

Regards;
Pete
 
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I would dispose of the X-E1 and X-Pro1. By all accounts the X-Pro2 is better but handles very much the same as the X-Pro1 so other than an emotional attachment you may have to it (in which case, keep it but don't carry it everywhere!), there's little point in carrying it. Same with the X-E1, although if it's significantly smaller and lighter than an X-Pro2, maybe leave an X-Pro2 behind (or in the car as a spare if you're a pro) and keep the X-E1 as a sort of compact to grab for a walk.
 
The last wedding I shot I a D810 and a D700 with a 24-70 and a 70-200 zoom. That covered every eventuality throughout the 12 hours I was shooting. I can't comprehend why anyone would need to carry five bodies, but each to their own I suppose. I don't know what lenses you use, but since I got the 18-55 for my XT-10 my 2 primes have only been used for when I need the extra stops of light or for shallow DoF purposes i.e. very rarely.

My advice would be to look at what you shoot and whether a rationalisation of your lens line up would cover what you need. You can then cull your cameras accordingly.

Just because you can afford to buy lots of kit, doesn't mean you should!!
 
Yes I know, how much can one person really want or need! I made the mistake of buying into kits here there and everywhere until I found what was right for me. Whats right is Fuji hence the other kit (canon, sony, olympus) all being sold off.

As for why do I carry around so much kit? Well, im used to lugging around the Canon body and lenses which weigh as much as the death star so 4 small fuji bodies and 5 small fuji lenses comes in at a lesser weight and in a bag no larger than a foot ball (Its a tardis inside I swear and a shame the 5th body doesn't fit!!).

I am emotionally attached to the Xpro1 which is why I will certainly be keeping it but I guess it could be relegated to the cupboard for those moments when I fancy having a trip down memory lane.

I love using range fingers so I am keeping the xpro2s especially given I got the second deliberately to ensure this process of trimming down was initiated. My two most used lenses will find their way on to each body for easy swapping around and that way I might not need to change lenses too often.

Looks like the xt1 and XE1 will find their way to classifieds at some point. The shortest lived xt1 ownership for anyone ever I'd imagine! The Xpro1 can find the cupboard and I can go back to 2 bodies and my primes in the carry bag!

I've not said I've needed 4 bodies or even 5 in the bag, they just happen to fit and I just happen to not seem to bother taking them out through convenience more so than anything else. Sometimes it's hard to let go though!


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Imagine how much lighter it would be with only 2 bodies though!

I would keep the 2 X-Pro 2s and ditch the rest.

Emotional attachment is why people build up so much junk over their lifetime. It may seem harsh but if you have 2 X pro "s when are you going to use the 1?
 
Andrew, your thoughts about selling both the XE1 and XT1 makes sense, I'd still keep the (iconic) XP1 along with both XP2's.
I've set aside my XE2 body and presently have a XP1/XT1 in my camera bag along with four XF lenses.

Maybe within the next few months I'll aim for a XP2 and ditch the XT1.
 
macvisual said:
Andrew, your thoughts about selling both the XE1 and XT1 makes sense, I'd still keep the (iconic) XP1 along with both XP2's.
I've set aside my XE2 body and presently have a XP1/XT1 in my camera bag along with four XF lenses.

Maybe within the next few months I'll aim for a XP2 and ditch the XT1.
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It's both a great and awful position to be in but that's probably what I am looking at. Lenses wise I may ditch a few and replace with the 16-55.

I have the following in the bag or in the cupboard.
14 - 2.8
18 - 2
23 - 1.4
27 - 2.8
35 - 1.4
56 - 1.2
60 - 2.4
55-200

The 55-200 and 60 sit in the cupboard as I don't really use anything over what the 56mm offers but on the odd occasion I do it's there. The 60 is for macro when I have a play but the 35 with macro tubes I'll be honest seems to work better and offer a closer magnification.

I think the 14, 18 and 60 may get the boot and get replaced with a 16-55. I rarely use the 14 so there's not much sense in keeping it really. I doubt it would help with weight and space saving but it would certainly help with faffing around with lenses. That 27 can then live on he Xpro1 rather than the XE1.

I also find I use the 23mm at f4-8 so I'd probably be able to do away with that too if I have the 16-55....

I think the biggest issue here is that Fuji make great kit and even the worst they have to offer is still very good quality which makes those decisions so much harder.

I really want the 90mm but I have to question how much I'd use it as most images on the 55-200 are between 110 and 150ish.... I had thought also about the 40-150 but it's too big and too expensive for me to justify believe it or not.. honest :D
 
I can certainly understand your attachment with the X-Pro1. When I bought my X-T1 I put the XP1 away and even prepared photos and text to sell it. In the end I just couldn't - it was my first Fuji, had given me two of my best ever pics, and was special to me. Funnily enough, I use it now when I don't have to attach the 50-140. I would also keep it.

You probably have different uses than me as I wouldn't sell my 14 - I just love that lens. If I did want to trim down the lenses you have I would get a 16-55, 50-140 and keep the 23 and 56. Ok, actually I would get the 18-55 instead of the 16-55 :)

Camera-wise, if I were in your position I would sell the X-E1, X-T1 and one of the X-P2s and buy a X-T2. That way you would have the X-Pro1, X-Pro2 and X-T2 (which would balance much better with the 16-55 and 50-140 / 100-400 should you wish to buy these).
 
You like your primes it seems Andrew. I totally agree with SJ above, sell the spare XP2 and get a XT2 and that would balance your X desires better.
You could probably let go of these; 18/23/27/60 XF lenses.


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Dare I say you have to much stuff. Can't see how you are using it all this stuff effectively. I would sell it all then get an x100 stick to the 35 and work out from there what is really necessary. It the meantime use the cash for a photography trip!
 
Each to their own I suppose but IMHO you've too much gear ( which i think you know). Sometimes it's not worth selling the 'older' cameras, I have a Panny GX1 which I know won't fetch much so It's a no-brainer to keep it.
In your situation I'd probably keep the XP1 and one of the XP2's and maybe keep the Xe1 as a backup.
Lens -wise I'd probably keep a couple of primes, sell the rest and buy a couple of stellar zooms.
I know it's nice to have lots of equipment , I used to like looking at the cameras but found I wasn't really using them, so I bit the bullet and sold them off. I'm now 'running' a D800 and Panny GX1, although I'm after a good compact for certain situations.
I feel for the shots I do (collages) even the D800 is probably overkill.
How many photos are you taking in a year btw?
Hope this helps.
JohnyT
 
Johnytuono said:
Sometimes it's not worth selling the 'older' cameras
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There comes a point where an old body is worth more to you as a spare spare (or whatever) than you could sell it for. Worth keeping hold sometimes until the right deal comes along. For example when Nikon were offering a significant discount/trade in allowance against the D750 for any SLR, I chopped my old F65 in and earlier today, my old D70 went to LCE for £125 against an X-T2. Now have 3 Fuji bodies so need to decide which lens to keep on each!
 
Exactly! The Xpro1 isn't worth selling for what enjoyment it provides me.

I take between 1500 and 1800 shots a month it seems, 80% are relegated to the trash for not quite having the right framing, not having the focus quite right or perhaps a tab overly exposed leaving blown highlights (im terrible for that!).

After playing with the kit at digital splash today and talking with the guys at Fuji I've made up my mind now, I think the route I'm looking to take is the right one.

I'm keeping the Xpro1 and both xpro2s. The xt1 and XE1 are going to get sold off.

Lens wise I'm going to move out the 14, 18/or27, 23-1.4, 35-1.4, 60macro and I'm going to replace all of those with the 18-55 to pair against the 55-200 and then get both of the small WR 23 and 35 lenses that will both live on the xpro2 bodies. The 18 or 27 will live on the Xpro1 (probably the 27tbh) and I'll use that as a grab camera that can be kept in the laptop bag for when I'm out and about with work.

I'll just about make some money back on the lenses if I go second hand on the zoom and the 35 (23 will need to be new) and along with the sale of the other bodies I'll probably end up with about £700 or so to put towards going to either Iceland or New York. All in I'd imagine it'll be money well spent and a trim down on the lenses and bodies will certainly not hurt!

@Nod, admitting you have 3 Fuji bodies after moving out your Nikon kit was a superb help, intentional or not as I think 3 for myself isn't too OTT given how I'll use them.

Letting go is like losing a part of me.. feel like a dirty hoarder but perhaps I enjoy it?!.. GAS.
 
Andrew, that's a great choice of slicing away what's not really needed, nice one buddy. I'm in a slightly similar position but less X bodies etc. The 18mm would be a keeper compared to the 27mm personally, a great lens and very underrated in my experience.

Your right about the X-Pro1, a fabulous camera which isn't worth selling as it's got personal attributes!! I'll never get rid of mine, so love it. I'm still learning my recently acquired X-T1, the weather's horrible at the minute with dull + lifeless skies + landscapes.......so I haven't had much influence in heading out with the camera X bag at the minute.

Keep us updated bro....! Neat

(Pete)
 
Andrew Moore said:
Exactly! The Xpro1 isn't worth selling for what enjoyment it provides me.

I take between 1500 and 1800 shots a month it seems, 80% are relegated to the trash for not quite having the right framing, not having the focus quite right or perhaps a tab overly exposed leaving blown highlights (im terrible for that!).

After playing with the kit at digital splash today and talking with the guys at Fuji I've made up my mind now, I think the route I'm looking to take is the right one.

I'm keeping the Xpro1 and both xpro2s. The xt1 and XE1 are going to get sold off.

Lens wise I'm going to move out the 14, 18/or27, 23-1.4, 35-1.4, 60macro and I'm going to replace all of those with the 18-55 to pair against the 55-200 and then get both of the small WR 23 and 35 lenses that will both live on the xpro2 bodies. The 18 or 27 will live on the Xpro1 (probably the 27tbh) and I'll use that as a grab camera that can be kept in the laptop bag for when I'm out and about with work.

I'll just about make some money back on the lenses if I go second hand on the zoom and the 35 (23 will need to be new) and along with the sale of the other bodies I'll probably end up with about £700 or so to put towards going to either Iceland or New York. All in I'd imagine it'll be money well spent and a trim down on the lenses and bodies will certainly not hurt!

@Nod, admitting you have 3 Fuji bodies after moving out your Nikon kit was a superb help, intentional or not as I think 3 for myself isn't too OTT given how I'll use them.

Letting go is like losing a part of me.. feel like a dirty hoarder but perhaps I enjoy it?!.. GAS.
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Andrew your not alone with owning a excessive number of Fuji bodies I own 10 X bodies and 8 primes and 7 zooms in Xmount
I could go on with my Canon system and my Huge Nikon system that I also own.
It's a terrible affliction G.A.S. So your not alone (y)
I'm slowly letting go of my Canon system bit by bit having sold my Sigma HSM 150-500mm today and some bits of Nikon system is about to be sold on.
I would certainly keep your XP1 with possibly the 27mmf2.8 I find it falls nicely between 23mm and 35m in its field of view.
Saying that I can't really see me letting my fooj x gear go. I'm seriously looking at the 50-140mm OIS in which case a few longer primes might go?
:fuji: :nikon: :canon: In fact I just love anything photographic :banana:
 
Lol 10 bodies! Don't tell me that, I'll never move anything on! Well, the decisions made and it's the right one imho. I'll no doubt end up with xt2 and god knows what else in the future so a clean out now will at the very least create both bag and cupboard space!
 
Andrew Moore said:
Lol 10 bodies! Don't tell me that, I'll never move anything on! Well, the decisions made and it's the right one imho. I'll no doubt end up with xt2 and god knows what else in the future so a clean out now will at the very least create both bag and cupboard space!
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I guess you could always get a Bigger bag If you have a change of heart ;)
I think you have got the right idea though trimming down your kit . (y)
 
Well..

I've decided to out all m43 kit, an xpro2, xe1 and xt1 in a massive bag and shall be taking it with me to LCE. I know I'd likely get hundreds more selling separately but the QTY of the kit would mean numerous sale threads and eBay auctions, shipping costs etc that I can't be bothered with.

I'll keep the xpro1, an xpro2 and shall get an xt2 with grip and 18-135 along side a tripod (no more than £200 worth) which should act as an does all lens and maybe the 10-24 as I'll just about have the funds from what's being traded in.

That'll leave me with 3 bodies to cover all my needs and will leave me with my glass!

I'm not sure what the guy on the phone thought really when I mentioned moving a total of 8 bodies and 7 lenses out in one hit but he understood why it needed to be done.

Thanks for the input everyone, it's been appreciated and valued greatly. Time to reclaim my cupboards and draws back!
 
I'd keep a X-Pro2 and ditch all the rest and put the money towards the XT-2 & Grip.
Then save the £££ or put towards more XF lenses to complete your collection. :)
 
Andrew Moore said:
@Nod, admitting you have 3 Fuji bodies after moving out your Nikon kit was a superb help, intentional or not as I think 3 for myself isn't too OTT given how I'll use them.
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Erm... I still have a Nikon FF kit of 2 digital bodies and one film, along with a few zooms and some primes! One of the reasons I have 3 Fuji bodies is to reduce the number of lens changes. The other is that selling stuff is a PITA and I can never decide what to get shot of and what to keep!
 
Nod said:
Erm... I still have a Nikon FF kit of 2 digital bodies and one film, along with a few zooms and some primes! One of the reasons I have 3 Fuji bodies is to reduce the number of lens changes. The other is that selling stuff is a PITA and I can never decide what to get shot of and what to keep!
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Pretty much the same boat to be honest. I've got my film kit and I shall be leaving a lens here and there on the bodies that are left too as I agree, it is a PiTA!

Also, just on the off chance you took my post you've quoted to be sarcasm, it wasn't. It was a genuine help hence moving to 3 bodies for varying uses :)
 
Rizvan said:
I'd keep a X-Pro2 and ditch all the rest and put the money towards the XT-2 & Grip.
Then save the £££ or put towards more XF lenses to complete your collection. :)
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That's essentially what I've done/shall be doing.

I'll have a whole bunch of lenses, will be adding two XF lenses to the pack and buying an XT2. I'll be keeping an XPro2 too and the xpro1 just for nostalgia sake.

Kit will end up as follows
- xpro1 with gariz half case
- xpro2 with grip
- xt2 with grip
- 14 f2.8
- 18 f2
- 23 f1.4
- 27 f2.8
- 35 f1.4
- 56 f1.2
- 60 f2.4
- 18-135
- 55-200
- 10-24
- 90 f2 (later date)


Trimming out the primes in favour of the 16-55 was originally on the cards but I can't bring myself to it. I'd rather have the glass as it tbh.
 
Andrew Moore said:
That's essentially what I've done/shall be doing.

I'll have a whole bunch of lenses, will be adding two XF lenses to the pack and buying an XT2. I'll be keeping an XPro2 too and the xpro1 just for nostalgia sake.

Kit will end up as follows
- xpro1 with gariz half case
- xpro2 with grip
- xt2 with grip
- 14 f2.8
- 18 f2
- 23 f1.4
- 27 f2.8
- 35 f1.4
- 56 f1.2
- 60 f2.4
- 18-135
- 55-200
- 10-24
- 90 f2 (later date)


Trimming out the primes in favour of the 16-55 was originally on the cards but I can't bring myself to it. I'd rather have the glass as it tbh.
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Lovely collection... I am currently trying to decide to either keep my Sony A7RII with G Master glass or give it up and move to the Fuji XT-2..... choices choices.
 
Not tempted to sell on the forum Andrew?

Riz I wouldn't go changing your kit around after you've invested so much in it! I don't think it would help you get better images really
 
Andrew
I'm thinking of getting a Fuji X camera S/H soon , could I ask the reasons why your keeping the X-pro range against the xe1 & xt1 ?
Any advise would be a great help so I can have only one Fuji in my collection
 
Andrew Moore said:
That's essentially what I've done/shall be doing.

I'll have a whole bunch of lenses, will be adding two XF lenses to the pack and buying an XT2. I'll be keeping an XPro2 too and the xpro1 just for nostalgia sake.

Kit will end up as follows
- xpro1 with gariz half case
- xpro2 with grip
- xt2 with grip
- 14 f2.8
- 18 f2
- 23 f1.4
- 27 f2.8
- 35 f1.4
- 56 f1.2
- 60 f2.4
- 18-135
- 55-200
- 10-24
- 90 f2 (later date)


Trimming out the primes in favour of the 16-55 was originally on the cards but I can't bring myself to it. I'd rather have the glass as it tbh.
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That's a great extensive system there.......wow! Yes, keeping the X-Pro1 for nostalgia is a good idea. And a gripped X-T2 is the way forward with about half a dozen extra batteries will do no harm.

Substantial professional X system right there, brilliant!

Regards;
Pete
 
graycbr said:
Andrew
I'm thinking of getting a Fuji X camera S/H soon , could I ask the reasons why your keeping the X-pro range against the xe1 & xt1 ?
Any advise would be a great help so I can have only one Fuji in my collection
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The XE1 is a smaller lighter Xpro1 really with a few bits trimmed. The XT2 will replace the XT1. The Xpro1 I am attached to for some reason so it stays, otherwise no preference, I'm just trimming the fat as cameras and lenses over numerous systems was getting a little out of hand.
 
Andrew Moore said:
The XE1 is a smaller lighter Xpro1 really with a few bits trimmed. The XT2 will replace the XT1. The Xpro1 I am attached to for some reason so it stays, otherwise no preference, I'm just trimming the fat as cameras and lenses over numerous systems was getting a little out of hand.
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So if you was starting out in Fuji range which one would you say after using most of them ?
 
Budget should determine choice really, how much are you willing to spend :p
 
£500 max for the body
 
going to have this just for landscape & portraits
 
Yep I'd say X-T1 too.

X-Pro 1 is nice but the EVF is quite a bit smaller and the OVF isn't at it's best at wide or tele

Still produces lovely photos, mind
 
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going to have this just for landscape & portraits
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I'd agree, a used X-T1 would suit your needs. X-T1's seem to sell for between £430 - £500 ish depending on the usual condition/boxed/clean/minty etc, I picked one up myself for £450 recently, amazing value really!!!

You'll not be disappointed Graham.
 
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