donbright

The price of Leica really forces your hand and most of us. If its the black & white look of the HCB days your longing for, I don't see why Fuji's don't fit the bill. I would keep the ball in the air with Fuji's, the X-Pro3 suggestion has a lot to it. Study what these cameras do, there are many film modes and methods to increase decrease contrast to suit the subject and conditions making the process a very versatile creative one. Bottom line I think Fuji has hit the mark in providing the most flexible, versatile creative Photographic tool of our time. I didn't get that you may or may not have a Leica lens arsenal with your M6. If you have multiple Leica lenses, that changes my equation in that a newer Digital M would be the logical choice, but then theres that math thing. An X-Pro3 with Fujicrons is a sure bet. I don't know if you know but Fuji's glass are superb. Like anything else, there not all jewels, theres the need to hand pick, but unfortunately when entering the digital realm there's this fanaticism to pixel peek of which within these forums become weaponized for one upsmanship in conversation. One method I used to balance out my decisions between the two, Leica, Fuji, was to scour flickr Fuji Photos and just look at the images, hundreds, to see the differences, or weigh out what is or what isn't desirable in the look. A task that seems impossible because there are so many variants inherent because of the in camera tools available in Fuji cameras, but stick with it and you can find a theme at least that either suits your taste or not. I think in general when hitting the right settings Fuji has more of a film look. The film look can be diffused, but it can also be enhanced. As for the APS-C verses full frame issue, the lack of a AA filter in Fuji pretty much mutes the argument. I think that argument died a couple of years ago.

I have no advice to your purpose here today, other than to pay homage to the F3 and how great of a camera it really is and to wish you luck finding a good copy and knowing your efforts will pay off greatly with this camera. The Nikon F3 must go down as one of the best cameras ever made. I bought mine new here in the US in 1984 for $424.00 it was my first camera in a life of Photography ever since. After one CLA I still use it. I love the feel of it and actually like the weight of it. A true hockey puck of a camera, Simple, ergonomic, no-nonsense, amazing viewfinder in the HP. The diopter choices online you'll find that they are interchangeable with the F-100. I'm using a +1.0 now. Best of luck!

Bistro Jeanty 2 XT-2

Thanks all! It's not that I'm unhappy with Fuji, I was impressed with the size issue and features of the Lumix LX100II, but with further exploration it seems that there are other issues with varying Lumix models, so another Fujinon lens coming up!

The one that got away! XT-2

Thanks for the link. I think the differences between the Sony and the LX100II in this review pointed out my priority of image quality of the LX over the Sony. The autofocus nod to the Sony must be nominal and video is not important to me. I appreciate the response. When I discovered the LX100II of what I think I know in a life of Photography, it seems like a lot of bang for the buck and utilizes smart features that are important to the experienced Photographer. I think I'm going to press the button on this. It offers size and features and flexibility not seen in cameras at this price point. The LX100II would be a true backup, alt, or even primary camera to capture a wide variety of conditions on the fly. I'm a little disappointed on the long end of the zooms focal length, at 24-70, but still gets most of the real world situations. I'm also impressed with the lenses speed, again, 1.7 on the short, 2.8 on the long, enough opportunity for selective focus.

This is a huge departure for me as I'm using Fuji-X series camera and lenses and I hope, or trust I'm in the right place here, but has anyone had any experience with the LUMIX LX-100II camera? I mean on paper this little camera ROCKS! Fuji doesn't make anything like this, Zoom lens 1.7-2.8, aperture ring, shutter dial, exp. comp dial. 17MP and it seems pretty well thought out. An EVF. $897 on B&H, is where I saw it. Any thoughts?

WINDSWEPT, BODEGA BAY Fujifilm XT-2

Bistro Jeanty, Napa Valley Ca Fujifilm XT-2

Sure it's a bargain! Yes, MFD has been around a while, but Fuji glass is the difference. While I emphasized the cost, I do so with the honest reality in spite of the bargain, shelling out 10 grand is something I won't be doing anytime soon. Its really a tough tease. If I had the $$$ I'd be all over this in a second. I love what Fuji is doing here.

Throughout commercial advertising works and landscape, these Fuji medium format cameras are going to reset what the eye will expect for the future. An image quality so high it will spoil the rest. Unfortunately for us, not having this kind of money to access these machines, looks like their made for the likes of the commercial world with the occasional rich guy, or gal that can't stop taking pictures of the cat.

Table Setting XT-2

Cypress Time XT-2

I had this issue shooting a wedding a few years after getting the camera. The frames were overexposed burdening the lab of having to recover or salvage the images for presentation. They worked hard and the client got their pictures, but the culprit within the FA was a broken gear in the mirror box. I brought the FA to a repair shop and they noted that this was common among FAs. This was not a servo issue, but a simple fix of locking a shaft back down to allow the mirror to flip intern operating the aperture lever on the box intern operating the aperture lever on the lens. The FA is what it is. More about technical breakthrough in the day offering matrix metering a first in Photography at the time, coupled with a 250th flash sync and 4000th shutter max it was the released at the time Canon released their A1, a multi mode option and backup camera for the professional.

Beaune France XT-2, XF18-55

Yup! ThinkTank very well built bag, I use the Mirrorless Mover 25i. Searched and searched specifically for a trip to France for 2 weeks. I wanted to bring a bag thin enough not to bang around on the side. Meaning, the proportions of the 25i are such that it is long in the rectangle for a tucked into the side comfort and provides enough room for a body and lens attached and 2 more lenses. 3 lenses guys! Ive always been an advocate that if you can't get it done with 3 lenses, one needs to prioritize. The strap has a wide shoulder pad for comfort and I tell you its as if I needed to remind myself I was carrying. 1 XT-2, 23mm F2, 60mm f2.4, 18-55 2.8-4. Xtra cards, a spot for the strap if not attached, I had it attached most of the time, 3 extra batteries, cleaning supplies, passport, map, cloth. Oh! and a back up XT-1. Superb! I had the bag off to the left, the strap on the right side of the neck everywhere, never left my body-ever! Except when sleeping. I also used a 4VDesign strap with the pad grip on the shoulder providing super positive lock on the shoulder. I feel like I'm bragging today because this combo is one of the best decisions Ive ever made on anything! Good stuff.

I should clarify that to 'not pixel peep' is more to a point that as we know, certain lenses have their unique character and as they do I appreciate that character as long as a lens isn't limited by a flaw caused by damage. So I'm now in agreement that, as said, lenses belong with their native camera's and in the case of Nikon and what they have provided technically through their newer camera's, it only makes sense. So, now its on to Df, or D750 the new dilemma.

Sounds like the lenses I have cited here not only still have a place in Photography, but at 24 MP is the threshold. I point out the Sony A7III, but now I'm pondering the D-750. A Nikon camera, whether the D-750, or DF might provide a more of a suit as these camera's don't require an adapter as mentioned. I'm shocked that a new DF has held its price all the way from release.

The best spot for this question. I still own after 35 years, Nikkor AIS lenses used with my old Nikon camera's, F3HP, FM3a, FA. The lenses in question are: Nikkor 20mm f3.5 Nikkor 24mm f2 Nikkor 55mm 2.8 Micro Nikkor 85mm 1.4 Nikkor 105mm 2.5 Nikkor 180mm 2.8 ED Nikkor 400mm 3.5 For the purpose of honoring these lenses, or in another way, bringing these lenses back to a life of imagry, how would they fair with a Sony A7III? Would I be disappointed with the result after getting accostumed to modern Fujinons with the Xtrans series system? In general, has this become a common practice? I am fully capable of not pixel peeping, I just wonder if the A7III would be worthwhile for this purpose.

Ultra Violet XT-2, XF23mm f2

Parisienne Twins XT-2