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I am very happy with my Tamron f/2.8 on my Nikon D850. I have even made prints at 20x30 inches it looked great. Good luck with your purchase.

Joseph, I would go with the Fuji E3. I have 2 Panasonic m4/3 cameras, but later got into the Fuji line. I have an XPro2 and love it. Then got a good deal on an Fuji E3 and really love how compact it is. I choose it over the m4/3 because I do believe the larger sensor helps the quality and the Fuji has performed great at higher ISOs for me. Good luck. Mark @jaxphotocat

<p>Don & Eric, I agree with your point, all of us have different needs in our photography. I am a fine art photographer with traditional roots, so I like to push for "high fidelity" images. RAW is clearly the advantage here. I don't live to spend endless hours editing but don't mind the editing either. For my, the editing is an opportunity to mold the image more to me creative liking.<br /> Mark</p>

<p>Sanford,<br> I do not see how that would be. A RAW file provides the photographer great quality control by allowing the photographer to process the image in the way that better fits their needs. Like with film, by processing it yourself you can tailor it to your needs. Mirrorless camera can potentially help reduce camera weight, bulk and make less noise while shooting (no mirror bouncing).</p>

<p>Barry,<br> I have an iPhone and it is wonderful for some snap shooting. I am interested in cameras with an APS size sensor or bigger that allow shooting in square and RAW. <br> I use to own a Phase One camera with a digital back that let me shoot square. The quality is excellent but I tired of the "boxy & bully" handling of it. The photo I posted above of the flowers was done with my Panasonic G2 which has surpassed my original expectations. I also now have a Panasonic G7.<br> I will look into the Ricoh. Thanks<br> Mark</p>

<p>Andy,<br> I use Photoshop and Bridge. I think of all the endless "bells & whistles" these camera makers include and too few other a variety of aspect ratios and then to withhold RAW with those options when offered is even more silly.<br> I know it is easy to crop later, even before digital. I have cropped more times than I can count but when I shoot, I prefer the cropping has been done by me at that moment, no turning back on that exposure. It is a quirk if mine but I am entitled, after all I am an artist. :)<br> With that being said, I may have to resort to what you mention Andy. <br> Mark</p> <p><img src="http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c372/jaxphotocat/FLWpr1050497_2.jpg" alt="" /></p>

<p>Eric,<br />Sorry, I did not see your response sooner. I hope your right. I did post a comment on a blogger's page and hoping for a response. Also, I have visited the Fuji website and found a photographer on their site but not way to know I am sending him a direct message.<br /> Mark</p>

<p>Andy,<br /> I wish to shoot in that aspect ratio in RAW. I have a working method that I often use that involves shooting full frame. So when shooting square, I want it to be square from the very beginning. Personally, I think why would the camera makers make a higher end camera (i.e. allows for shooting in RAW) and not allow all the aspect ratios offered in the camera to be available in RAW? <br /> <br /> Mark</p>

<p>Thanks again for the information. So this means that this new Fuji XPro 2 mostly will be like the past cameras. For me, this greatly reduces the likelihood that I will be getting the Fuji XPro 2, since that is the one feature I want.<br> Mark</p>

<p>Andy,<br> Thank you for the response. I was hoping someone got the camera early and could provide an answer. My Fuji X100-T and XT-1 will not let me set 1:1 ration and RAW.<br> Mark</p>

<p>New Question:<br> Does the new Fujifilm X-Pro2 allow for shooting in the 1:1 ratio (square) and in RAW?<br> I bought a Fuji XT-1 and was very discouraged to discover that if I want to shoot 1:1 then I am force to shoot jpeg.<br> Thank you.<br> Mark</p>

<p>Thank all of you for your responses. I know the photographer is the most key ingredient but know I am seeking a few things from my probable Fuji purchase. <br> 1. Something smaller, but still high quality that I will carry more often.<br> 2. A camera, if seen that will have a more low key appearance.<br> Earlier today, I got to look at and handle a Fuji x100s and I did like the solid feel it had and how compact it is, so I have not ruled out the X100T, but lean toward getting the XT1.<br> Thank you again and I welcome more comments.<br> Mark</p>

<p>Can anyone please share their experience with these cameras? Have you made some quality prints? How does it work for street photography?</p> <p>Thank you.</p> <p>Mark</p>