The Official Fuji X Pro 1 Thread

You've done a great job of explaining all the ins and outs of the XP1, Adam.

Ergonomics and form factor were pretty much spot on with the XP. I mostly kept the 35mm lens mounted to it and it was the camera that taught me to 'see' in 50mm. I will always hold a fondness for the system. I felt the early X Trans sensor in the XP1 was also better than the later version in the X-T. It seemed to have a certain something. Out of camera JPEGs always seemed to look great too.

After reluctantly selling up my Fuji gear, my time with Fuji has now gone. It's not something I regret as I just found I wasn't using it enough over another system to warrant keeping hold of it. I'm keen to see what they develop in the future.
 
GHP said:
@Adzman808
I just want to post a quick thanks for your X Pro-1 story.
I bought an X Pro 1, the 35mm 1.4, and the 18mm f2, and have to admit, although I enjoy using it, it was never going to replace my D700/D750 kit
However, I have kept the Fuji as I love what it produces , especially with the 35 1.4 attached.
I have read your blog, and tried some of the settings/techniques you have talked about, and I have to say it has re-ignited my passion for the Fuji.
It's still never going to replace my Nikon gear, but as a travel / walkaround camera I love it all over again.
So thanks Adam, I'm glad you wrote your blog.
Cheers,
Gary.
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Thank you very much Gary, that makes me very proud to read you saying that!
 
Adzman808 said:
OK! Part 23 of my X-Pro1 story, now I can't say that I'm not getting tempted by the X-Pro2...

But that doesn't mean that I've stopped loving and respecting my X-Pro1 at all!!

So this week I ask...

Great shots: Camera or coincidence?!

Enjoy!

http://adambonn.com/my-love-affair-with-the-fujifilm-x-pro1/xp1-twenty-three/
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I really agree with your thoughts here. Many people will say gear doesn't matter, and while ok - it's partly true in the respect of having a good eye and that learning is more important, I believe that the right "tool" can really influence your photography. If it's something that gets you out enjoying the process and shooting regularly, then it's the right camera for you. Be it a Fuji, Leica, Canon, and so on.
I've found the simpler the better. To not have loads of menus and distractions has made me think more about the image and nothing else. The Fuji XP sits well in this camp I feel.

The three shots nicely demonstrate the output of the XP1. Keep it up.
 
That post pretty much mirrors my thoughts but I just can't give it up. On the odd occasion where I feel I need all the bokeh it comes out and it does a stunning job. The only problem is, does it to much of a better job compared to the 35 f1.4? I mean, get s little closer to bridge that field of view and you can barely tell the difference. The 56(85equiv) may be more flattering for portraits but the different is small enough in most cases for me to not really care.
 
Andrew Moore said:
That post pretty much mirrors my thoughts but I just can't give it up. On the odd occasion where I feel I need all the bokeh it comes out and it does a stunning job. The only problem is, does it to much of a better job compared to the 35 f1.4? I mean, get s little closer to bridge that field of view and you can barely tell the difference. The 56(85equiv) may be more flattering for portraits but the different is small enough in most cases for me to not really care.
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Yeah the 56 reminded me a bit of the 35/1.4 on steroids :)

If I wasn't on a budget I'd have kept it, equally if I start doing a lot more portraiture I'll re-acquire it
 
When I bought my X-Pro I knew that I'd be needing either the 56mm or the 60mm. I purchased the 60mm to start with as it was the sensible financial option, I thought the image quality was more than good enough and I was very happy with it until I used for the first time at a paid birthday party. It simply didn't focus fast enough, It hunted, and because of this, I missed at least a few moments. Before the event had even finished I knew that the 60mm hadn't passed the 'event test' and I would soon be selling it for a 56mm. I now have the 56mm and I'm extremely impressed with it. I'm yet to run it though the 'event test', this will be in 2 weekends time, I'm sure it'll be just fine though. My experience with the 56mm so far has all been very good.
 
Mark G said:
When I bought my X-Pro I knew that I'd be needing either the 56mm or the 60mm. I purchased the 60mm to start with as it was the sensible financial option, I thought the image quality was more than good enough and I was very happy with it until I used for the first time at a paid birthday party. It simply didn't focus fast enough, It hunted, and because of this, I missed at least a few moments. Before the event had even finished I knew that the 60mm hadn't passed the 'event test' and I would soon be selling it for a 56mm. I now have the 56mm and I'm extremely impressed with it. I'm yet to run it though the 'event test', this will be in 2 weekends time, I'm sure it'll be just fine though. My experience with the 56mm so far has all been very good.
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I only use my XP1 in MF, so that was less of an issue for me...

The 60 does hunt more than the 56, but assuming that the 60 manages to acquire focus on the first AF run, then the actual AF acquisition time between the 56 and 60 is a muchness in good (ie lots of, not warm or pleasing!) light.

When things get darker, then the extra aperture of the 56 is most welcome in helping the AF!

I SUSPECT that even at the same aperture settings, the 56 lets a bit more light in (than the 60) because of the vastly larger diameter of the front element (filter sizes: 39mm vs 62mm)

But you know the XP1 (and a lot of cameras, not just Fuji) and focus speeds..... Pin a Chess board to the wall and snap it and you'll wonder why anyone ever complained about the AF, take the Chess board down and try AF'ing on the plain white wall and you'll think the AF is broken!

CDAF is SO dependent on subject and light
 
My biggest issue with the 60 was it thinking it had acquired focus when it hadn't at all. Not very helpful for the OVF on the X-Pro1 when you can't trust if it's actually in focus when it says it is.
 
frod said:
My biggest issue with the 60 was it thinking it had acquired focus when it hadn't at all. Not very helpful for the OVF on the X-Pro1 when you can't trust if it's actually in focus when it says it is.
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Every fuji lens I've owned has done this more than once on every single Fuji body I've shot with (& that includes the xp2)
 
Sure, but the 60 sample I had did it around 15% of the time. Just poor in comparison to all the others I own, and in no consistent circumstances that I could work out. I like to have a couple of lenses and learn their behaviour inside out but I couldn't make head or tail of that lens. The 56mm is very predictable in comparison.

Edit: just to be clear it's a hazard of the camera that it doesn't focus on what you're pointing at sometimes, choosing the background instead. But the 60mm often just locked focus on nothing at all, maybe it picked out a speck of dust floating in the air?
 
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Part25 of my X-Pro1 Story.

I was curious. Too curious... I'd read what everyone else had to say, but I needed to know what I had to say.

I think some of you might be curious too...?

So here it begins.

The X-Pro2 review!

Part One: Compared to the X-Pro1, because obviously the X-Pro2 is better in every single way, right? Er, not so much...

http://adambonn.com/my-love-affair-with-the-fujifilm-x-pro1/xp1-twenty-five/
 
Ok, I'm looking to return to the X-Pro1 camp after missing it. Presently selling a Sigma 150-600mm f5-6.3 Sport (Nikon fit) lens here in the classifieds, anyone fancies a trade/deal for their mint/boxed X-Pro1 and any possible XF lenses please give me a shout. Cheers.

Regards;
Peter
Scotland
 
I use mine over my x-e2 purely because of the results. It doesn't really make sense, as the x-e2 outperforms it technically in most ways that matter.
 
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macvisual said:
This is the reason I'm returning to the X-Pro1 body, I was recently looking through my photo library and utterly love the 'film like' style/effect of these images (below), it simply wowed me...!!!







Untitled by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

X-Pro1 - XF10-24 - at f/5.6





Water droplets by Peter McCullough Photography, on Flickr

X-Pro1 - XF60 - at f/2.8
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Forgive me for asking a genuine question - what is it about the X-Pro1 that is different from say the XT-1 or XE-2? BTW, just been through your Flickr site and your photos are sublime - I would love to be half as good☺
 
If I may put one answer,it uses Xtrans 1 as opposed to the 2 on the later cameras and many Inc myself think the look is less digital to put it simply,i in fact prefer the original Bayer sensor in the x100
 
The jpeg engine of the X-Pro1 shares a similar tone curve to the original X100, this may be replicated in the RAW output (depending on PP SW and workflow etc)

The X-Pro1 files do look less digital, this MIGHT be because the original X-Trans sensor produces 12 bit lossy RAFs, compared to 14bit lossless RAFs from the later sensors

My HUNCH is that because the X-Pro1 RAFs have less digital content, they (long story short) therefore look less digital, particularly in regards to the way they transition between highlight and shadow data.

Another POSSIBILITY is that X-Trans 2 features on chip PDAF pixels, which (PERHAPS) require different interpolation than the 100% CDAF of the X-Trans 1

How files look is pretty subjective, but enough people say they see it, so... (myself included!)

I'm always a little loathe to make Fuji/Leica comparisons.... and this isn't really one (!) but...

Technically the FF sensor in the M240 wipes the floor with the one in the M9... DR, ISO, resolution etcetc

But there's a large contingent of Leica users that much prefer the M9 images and the look that sensor gives.

'They' get to play the CCD vs CMOS card :) but us Fuji users end up debating the X-Trans 1 v 2 sensor!
 
So, maybe I should keep my eye out for a good used X-Pro1 - I did have an original X100 but found it too limiting - a lovely camera though and largely responsible for my defection from Nikon.

Does the XE-1 have the same sensor as the X-Pro1? If so, does the XE-1 deliver similar images?

Thanks
 
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Rosedalelad said:
So, maybe I should keep my eye out for a good used X-Pro1 - I did have an original X100 but found it too limiting - a lovely camera though and largely responsible for my defection from Nikon.

Does the XE-1 have the same sensor as the X-Pro1? If so, does the XE-1 deliver similar images?

Thanks
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I believe it does, I have both and can't tell them apart however the feeling you get when using the xpro1 vs the xe1 is what keeps me using it over the lighter and more portable xe1.
 
Rosedalelad said:
Forgive me for asking a genuine question - what is it about the X-Pro1 that is different from say the XT-1 or XE-2? BTW, just been through your Flickr site and your photos are sublime - I would love to be half as good☺
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Hi there Rosedalelad, I greatly appreciate your kind comments, appreciated, thank you. Your question has been well answered as above by folk more experienced than me....

I've now agreed to purchase a X-Pro1 body, need to sell my Sigma lens to afford it etc, but I so love the beautiful files the camera delivers.

Regards;
Peter
 
Rosedalelad said:
So, maybe I should keep my eye out for a good used X-Pro1 - I did have an original X100 but found it too limiting - a lovely camera though and largely responsible for my defection from Nikon.

Does the XE-1 have the same sensor as the X-Pro1? If so, does the XE-1 deliver similar images?

Thanks
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The RAW should be the same, but the SOOC jpeg is different, (Fuji never seem to let their constant re-use of the same sensor prevent them from playing with the jpeg engine :) )

The IMHO 'snag' with the XE1 is that you're limited to using a pretty low spec EVF*, whereas the X-Pro1 is all about the OVF, the build quality is better on the X-Pro1 too (all metal body, not 1/2 and 1/2 like the XE1)

*the XE1 has a higher pixel count to its EVF, but the refresh rate is too slow. The X-Pro1 has 1/2 the pixels, but a fractionally better refresh rate.. With the X-Pro1 you can confirm focus with the EVF, then switch to the OVF, which has exactly the same refresh rate as your eye :D, with the XE1 you hope that nothing's moved
 
Adzman808 said:
The RAW should be the same, but the SOOC jpeg is different, (Fuji never seem to let their constant re-use of the same sensor prevent them from playing with the jpeg engine :) )

The IMHO 'snag' with the XE1 is that you're limited to using a pretty low spec EVF*, whereas the X-Pro1 is all about the OVF, the build quality is better on the X-Pro1 too (all metal body, not 1/2 and 1/2 like the XE1)

*the XE1 has a higher pixel count to its EVF, but the refresh rate is too slow. The X-Pro1 has 1/2 the pixels, but a fractionally better refresh rate.. With the X-Pro1 you can confirm focus with the EVF, then switch to the OVF, which has exactly the same refresh rate as your eye :D, with the XE1 you hope that nothing's moved
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So, it is only in RAW that you see the difference? I do have trouble with shooting in RAW - I'm not very good at it and as the Fuji JPEGs seem so good, I haven't persevered with RAW - maybe it is the crappy processing software I use but I always seem to get a lot of noise and I cannot seem to get a decent image.
 
Rosedalelad said:
So, it is only in RAW that you see the difference? I do have trouble with shooting in RAW - I'm not very good at it and as the Fuji JPEGs seem so good, I haven't persevered with RAW - maybe it is the crappy processing software I use but I always seem to get a lot of noise and I cannot seem to get a decent image.
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No the other way round - the raw is the same, but the SOOC jpegs are different, the X-Pro1 offers more shadow data (which you can see in DPR's test of both cameras)

https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-pro1/20

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Hope that screen clip is in the rules..
 
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This is why I'm returning to the Fuji X-Pro1 system, I so adore the files it produces. This is a fresh edit of a shot taken in Sept 2015 from my photo library.



'floral chaos'





floral chaos by photo's, on Flickr

X-Pro1 - XF90 - @ f2
 
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