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This isn't so much of a welcome thread, more of a welcome back. I joined the forum early 2010 as photography had become something of a passion for me, first shooting with a entry level Canon (can't remember the model) and later progressing to a 40D with a collection of lenses. I loved that 40D and it went everywhere with me. After a few years my circumstances changed and I had to sell all my gear.
Then in early 2015 my work took me overseas and I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to visit some amazing places on a regular basis. It was then that I felt the urge to start taking photographs again. So I bought myself a Fuji XT-1 with the 18-135mm lens. I personally think the XT-1 had a significant role in the progression we have now seen from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras. At the time I don't think there was a camera could compete (apart from the X-Pro 1) within that price range.
For about a year to 18 months I was once again finding joy in taking photographs. However, I never seemed to bond with the XT-1 in the way I had with my 40D and the interest once again began to dwindle.
However, the bug seems to have bitten again. The GAS was pushing me towards a Leica M10R, but thankfully common sense stepped in and I realised it's a lot of money to spend on something that may not keep my interest long. So instead I have bought an X-Pro 2 with the 23mm f2.0 lens. I know it's not a Leica M and there are many differences. However, it is giving me the chance to see how I get on using a body of that size and shape instead of a more traditional SLR style, as well as using an optical viewfinder with frame lines. Additionally, I can use it in manual focus with the erf in the bottom corner with split image or focus peaking., still with the safety net of the LCD EVF and auto focus if required.
Hopefully this will be third time lucky. Photography where I live and work can be challenging due to some rather restrictive (and often misinterpreted) rules, but maybe in a year or two a trip to the Leica store will be on hand.
Then in early 2015 my work took me overseas and I was very fortunate to have the opportunity to visit some amazing places on a regular basis. It was then that I felt the urge to start taking photographs again. So I bought myself a Fuji XT-1 with the 18-135mm lens. I personally think the XT-1 had a significant role in the progression we have now seen from DSLRs to mirrorless cameras. At the time I don't think there was a camera could compete (apart from the X-Pro 1) within that price range.
For about a year to 18 months I was once again finding joy in taking photographs. However, I never seemed to bond with the XT-1 in the way I had with my 40D and the interest once again began to dwindle.
However, the bug seems to have bitten again. The GAS was pushing me towards a Leica M10R, but thankfully common sense stepped in and I realised it's a lot of money to spend on something that may not keep my interest long. So instead I have bought an X-Pro 2 with the 23mm f2.0 lens. I know it's not a Leica M and there are many differences. However, it is giving me the chance to see how I get on using a body of that size and shape instead of a more traditional SLR style, as well as using an optical viewfinder with frame lines. Additionally, I can use it in manual focus with the erf in the bottom corner with split image or focus peaking., still with the safety net of the LCD EVF and auto focus if required.
Hopefully this will be third time lucky. Photography where I live and work can be challenging due to some rather restrictive (and often misinterpreted) rules, but maybe in a year or two a trip to the Leica store will be on hand.
