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  1. <p>Dear kind people,</p> <p>Thank you again for your replies. I've bought everything now. With 9 days to go, I'm set with my cameras. It will be delivered to me either by tomorrow, or Monday at the latest. I'll be looking forward to practice until before I left.<br> For those who are curious, my final decision is:<br> FUji XT-1<br> 18-135mm IOS<br> Tokina 12-24mm with adaptor (MF)<br> 2 extra batteries<br> RX 100 mark 1 or FUji x100 as backup (haven't decide for either one. Might lean towards the mark 1, but X100's lens is bright, but heavier).<br> I will try to go as early as possible for Vatican museum, thank you for the tips! I will do that coin toss later Craig, to make sure I'll come back again to Rome.. hahaha<br> Thank you for this wonderful forum. I hope to share my humble pictures one day :)<br> Regards,</p> <p>Tora</p>
  2. <p>Dear guys,</p> <p>Thank you again for the tips and replies. It has been wonderful.</p> <p>I will keep in mind everything that has been said in this thread. I will update what could be my final decision.<br> I've decided to get Fuji XT1, the latest and greatest from Fuji I guess. The consideration is as follows:<br> a. The only Fuji body that's weather sealed. I think since I'm going in November, there's definitely rain coming my way, and I don't want my equipments to be spoiled.<br> b. The viewfinder is huge, some people even say that it looks like viewing a HDTV when you peek into it. <br> c. Body is magnesium alloy and durable. Also the grip is great. Other fuji camera only have a tiny bump for our hand, and I'm a careless person, so this could help me in the long run I suppose.<br> d. Dials! Tons of dials up top. From ISO, Shutter speed, capture mode(bracket/cont/etc) Metering mode, etc are all on sight. No need to go into the menu!<br> e. Manual focus is a breeze thanks to dual picture in the viewfinder (showing you the whole scene + focus area whether it's already in focus or not. Why is this important, because it got something to do with my next update.<br> Lenses, I've decided that I'll just get 1 lens from Fuji. The 18-135 (28-203mm I think). Because its the only weather resistant lens and also the range is quite good. I think I'll be pretty happy with the zoom range it covers. Fuji also incorporated amazing 5 stop IOS. Fuji knows more about image stabilizers than Nikon or Canon. Fuji makes stabilizing binoculars used aboard spacecraft and helicopters, while Canon's IS system lacks the angular displacement for these high-vibration jobs. So, I guess I had to be confident with it.<br /><br> Now, after digging around, just couple of hours ago, I found an idea that I should've thought long time before. They got a lens adapter for Nikon F to Fuji X. Meaning I can use my Tokina 12-24mm! This is such a great thing for me because it means I don't have to get a new lens or worrying about those wide angle. <br> However... it does come at a price (literraly to because it cost around $100 in here, by metabones). It's gonna be only manual focus. So, I don't know how hard is this.. I heard from people that for wide angle lenses, focusing manually is just turning focusing ring into infinity and be done with it.<strong> But, I have no clue about this. So, if anyone can help with their knowledge, please kindly share with me</strong>.<br> Those are the updates from me. I'm leaving next Sunday, so it's getting closer. I feel kind of overwhelmed and disbelief. My dream about going to Europe is about to come true.<br> Thank you guys again for the kind replies!</p>
  3. <p>Dear kind people,</p> <p>Thank you for the wonderful responses. I learn a lot from this forum. I will try to address some things.<br> 1. I only have the tokina lens because it was a "leftover" from when I had Nikon camera before. Sadly, I don't have any camera body. Only Sony RX 100 mark 1 which I feel often misses focus and low dynamic range.<br> 2. Dieter, thank you again. You've been really helpful to me. As much as I want to, the 10-24mm is expensive and getting that meaning, no more lens above $400-500. As what some poster posted, based on their Europe trip, there are many things that are unique and I'd want to have a longer lens to capture its details. I think that makes sense. I guess, I'd have to be disappointed with only having 28mm wide angle going to those wonderful places. I really hope that will be enough, having no experience myself.<br> 3. Thomas, Thanks! I didn't realize that.. But I checked their battery, it cost around $60 a pop in here.. ughh.. Maybe can only afford 1.. sad..<br> 4. Craig, I am getting that overwhelming feeling lately because maybe the trip is coming up in 2 weeks! I guess simplifying my gear is paramount if I were to enjoy the trip. Also, wow, only with canon g15? I wish I'm that good and confident photographer as you are! Unfortunately, I'm just a medium enthusiast.<br> 5. Charles, unfortunately, Peter was right. I won't get this chance often. Who knows when I can visit Europe again.. I don't dare just relaying on my memory alone.. I got Sony rx 100 mark 1, old camera, but super small. Thats for my backup. Will keep in mind about the Sistine! thanks!<br> Thank you all for your help, I really appreciate taking time to write for me.</p> <p>Regards,</p> <p>Tora</p>
  4. <p>Hi guys!!</p> <p>Thank you so much for taking time to reply to my humble thread.<br> I can't really reply one by one but here are some of the things I need to reply.<br> 1. I live in Asia, Japan to be exact. I will be making solo trip to Europe for the first time ever, knowing only a bit of italian (super basic really.. haha), and english while learning french.<br> 2. The problem with the DSLR is, how, based on my experience (I used NIkon D600 FF before I sold it) is that people tend to avoid/flinch when I point a camera at them. I can't stand the looks people give me when I walk around with it. Also, no offence for people who love/stay in Rome, but I heard horror story about petty thiefs or just plain mugging, and carrying DSLR I think may help them identify me easier as a weak asian with expensive (maybe in their mind) camera.<br> 3. Actually, the reason why I am leaning on Fuji cameras is because of its color and high ISO performance. I don't really enjoy photoshopping after my travel because it takes a lot of time. So, out of camera JPEG while also recording in RAW is my preference. I know that the negative is those lenses and its prices! It's very expensive! haha.. <br> 4. About having multiple lens while travelling. I understand, thank you for the insight. I guess its true that when I walk around, I maybe won't even bother to change lens in the middle of the crowd just to take 5 pictures and swap back again. This is a great advice for me. Now, after reading this, I am thinking of getting Fuji's 18-135mm. This lens is standard aperture, 3,5-5,6 but it got IOS (5 stops according to Fuji) and maybe it should help. It's kinda pricey though, coming at around $900 in my country. <br> 5. I honestly have no idea what to expect in those cities like Rome, FLorence, Paris, etc. I have only a little clue on its landscape and conditions. This is why I am asking people that is more knowledgable than me. For example, if people say that 27mm is already enough to capture colosseum/duomo/inside vatican museum/eiffel tower, then I'd gladly take their word blindly. <br> 6. The budget is very tight I know. Ideally, I'd want 3 lenses. Wide, walk around, and at night. After this helpful responses from this thread, I will change my mind I guess. I think I'll go with 18-135mm IOS+35mm 1.4 for potrait+night time.<br> Thank you so much for the kind responses. I look forward to hear more if you can.<br> Regards,</p> <p>Tora</p>
  5. <p>How are you guys doing?<br /><br />I'm planning for my first ever trip to Europe. I only have a budget for about $1900-2000 and I have a dilemma, I hope you can help me.<br /><br />So, I'm gonna go to Italy (rome, florence), germany, belgium, netherland and paris. I am really worried on missing shots! I heard that the places are quite narrow, so I will need an ultra wide angle lenses. The problem is, fuji's ultra wide option are only 2. 10-24mm (expensive!!), and 14mm f2.8 (I heard its excellent, but is 21mm enough?). I figured I will need 2 lenses. 1 Ultra wide + 1 fast lens for night time, etc<br /><br />Since my budget is only that little, I was thinking of going for either xe1 second hand or xpro1 second hand. I can get 8 months warranty left, excellent condition xe1 for $450, as well as xpro1 for $550. I can't decide which one to get between the two honestly. Whats left is the lens. I figured there are couple of choices.<br /><br />1. 10-24mm+50mm 1.4 = $1300 ish<br />2. 14mm f2.8+50mm 1.4 = not to flexible I suppose, 2 primes.. but I won't know.<br />3. 56mm f1.2+18-55mm = because my gf is living in germany and I'm gonna meet her, I figured 56 f1.2 will be a great choice because I want to take a beautiful picture of her. However, not sure about the practicality. With this option, I think I'll be happy because I know 56mm f1.2 is a great lens, but I'll be stuck with 18mm (27mm equiv) for wide angle in those cities. <br /><br />So, my question to you is, which are the best combo? Or maybe you can suggest something totally different, I'd appreciate it as well. <br> Other option would be second hand nikon d7000 because I already have tokina 12-24mm lens. However, I think walking all day carrying DSLR, I'll be dead by night time.<br> <br />This is really my first time going to europe and I really want my choice of camera+lens to be perfect.<br />Looking forward to your replies guys.<br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Tora</p>
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