darren_malbut

<p>Well, I've had the Fuji for a couple of days now. </p> <p>Honestly, I haven't had that much time to play with it, but it's certainly an impressive bit of kit and I've got a lot to work out on it yet.</p> <p>I'll be honest though, it's still not a patch on my F3, haha. Ah well, into the future -I'll keep playing :)</p>

<p>Just ordered my XT10 and 18-55. Didn't go for the refurb in the end and got it new for £65 more after cashback. I got the black version, the graphite looks awesome on the X-T1 but I thought the XT10 looked better in black (I think the XT10 must be a different process anyway because they call it silver).</p> <p>The camera doesn't come with any memory included. I've been looking at the Lexar pro Class 10 UHSII 150MB/s (apprently UHSII doesn't work and defaults to I on this camera but shouldn't be a problem). These should be fine for my camera, right? They're a much better price than the SanDisk equivalent.</p> <p>Do you think I'll want a screen protector or is it not worth it?</p> <p>Thanks again folks, can't wait to get my XT10 now :D</p>

<p>Hi again Eric :)</p> <p>Yeah, I think I'll get the XT10 on order tomorrow. It sounds like this is a great camera as well, who knows, I may end up with 2 small mirrorless bodies when the X-T2 comes out. I'm pretty excited now.</p>

That sounds like a great deal :o Unfortunately, I'm in the UK though. I think the Fuji refurb'ed XT10 with the 18-55 is probably my best bet at the moment. That lens doesn't come as a package with the X-T1 at the moment and it retails at about £450, so at £599 that more or less makes the XT10 a £150 deal, which seems good to me. That way I can get shooting and still see what the X-T2 holds without being overly financially committed to a body. I think I'm going to order one tomorrow.

Howard, that's a very interesting idea. I've been on the Fuji website and they have the XT10 and the 18-55 for £599 (refurb) which is pretty tempting actually. That way I can get started right away and I can even wait for a while for theX-T2 prices to drop a bit if I want to... Or, if the upgrades don't appeal, I can just pick up a reduced X-T1 body... Hmmm. The worse burst performance wouldn't bother me at all, but are there many other significant differences that I might miss between the XT10 and the X-T1? How is the ISO adjusted, does it have to be done through a menu? As far as the images coming out of the camera, it has the same sensor, but does it have the film simulation aswell?

<p>Hi :) After asking a question in the Nikon area of the forum, fully expecting to get into a second hand FF system, I have been pushed to investigate the Fuji X-T1 system and that's where I'm heading.</p> <p>But... If I buy an X-T1 soon, will I regret not waiting for an upgraded body (X-T2?) or a price drop on the X-T1? I look at what's available in the X-T1 and don't feel like it's lacking anything I feel I need, and I love the image quality, but that possible upgrade is a niggling question for me.</p> <p>I love the look of the 10-24/4 and that's definitely on my to buy list, but I'm stuck between the 18-135 and the 18-55. I feel like the 18-55 should be better for people or portraits, but time spent looking at images on Flickr leaves me feeling underwhelmed by its results for other users. The 18-135 looks like a very nice lens indeed, but is it as practical for a nearer subjects/people/portraits/walkabout as it is for use as a typical tele/zoom?</p> <p>I know it's more expensive, but I can't help thinking that the Graphite looks amazing, so I think Fuji are taking my cash for that one.</p> <p>Does anyone else have any opinions on the above? Thanks folks :)</p>

<p>Double post!! I realised this had ended up at the bottom of page 3 and might not be seen, and I didn't want anyone to think I'd just not come back to this...</p> <p>Okay, I'm in the process of making a ginormous about-face at the moment.</p> <p>After really spending some time researching some of the other options people put across here, I'm now thinking that a D7200 would actually probably be a far better choice for me at this point (as recommended by a few people...) and the 16-80 does look like it would probably be a very good, all-purpose, lens to get first.</p> <p>However, based on other recommendations, I decided to have a proper look into the mirrorless category, most specifically the Fuji X-T1.</p> <p>It looks like that could possibly even suit me better. But, it does seem like that camera is looking increasingly old in comparison to the rest of their competition (16mp, 1 SD slot). None of that bothers me too much because the results and usability look very impressive (I love the control layout on the top. Why hasn't any one else made ISO, shutter and aperture this easy to get to on a modern DSLR?!?) but I can't help but wonder when the next model might be out? Especially if it's going to make my <em>new</em> camera feel a little old (and reduce its value drastically in the process).</p> <p>Thanks again for the input. It takes me a while sometimes but things do go in eventually.</p>

<p>Okay, I'm in the process of making a ginormous about-face at the moment.</p> <p>After really spending some time researching some of the other options people put across here, I'm now thinking that a D7200 would actually probably be a far better choice for me at this point (as recommended by a few people...) and the 16-80 does look like it would probably be a very good, all-purpose, lens to get first.</p> <p>However, based on other recommendations, I decided to have a proper look into the mirrorless category, most specifically the Fuji X-T1.</p> <p>It looks like that could possibly even suit me better. But, it does seem like that camera is looking increasingly old in comparison to the rest of their competition (16mp, 1 SD slot). None of that bothers me too much because the results and usability look very impressive (I love the control layout on the top. Why hasn't any one else made ISO, shutter and aperture this easy to get to on a modern DSLR?!?) but I can't help but wonder when the next model might be out? Especially if it's going to make my <em>new</em> camera feel a little old (and reduce its value drastically in the process).</p> <p>Thanks again for the input. It takes me a while sometimes but things do go in eventually.</p>

Kent, I actually use large format printing with my job (graphics and exhibition work), so the opportunity to create very large prints is something I'm finding very appealing with the 800. Glad you are happy with yours. That's quite a list of formats! :)

Glad to hear you're happy with your 700 Rich :) I think I'm tending to agree with you at the moment, and it mightn't be a bad thing that I'm not able to purchase an 800 right away. The few months or so needed to get a bigger pot together will give me time to make sure I'm really happy with the decision. Hopefully I can have a proper look at one in between time aswell.

<p>Thanks very much for all the responses again guys, really appreciating all the input.</p> <p>I've been doing more reading and watching and a bit more looking at stores and I think I've narrowed my options a bit.</p> <p>Whatever I get, I know I'm aiming for full frame as a 'final' camera. I know in many ways that probably doesn't make much sense, but I know myself and I know that I won't be 'happy' with my equipment unless I'm using FF. I know this will cost me much more. I think I'll also feel happier putting my money into a Nikon system. I can't get over how much more capable they feel than the Canon equivalents, and it looks (from reading around, especially on the Rockwell site) like Nikon produce some really good, usable lenses in lower price brackets (making it easier for me to get a higher end body and still get good optics while saving for more durable gear).</p> <p>That being said, I'm not certain if now is the right time for me to invest in a FF set-up.</p> <p>Looking closer at prices in the UK, if I <em>were</em> to go FF from the start, then the D800 is probably the best route as I get the impression that it won't be outdated technology and image-wise for years, and low shutter count bodies can be had for around £800-850, whereas the 700 is still commanding closer to £550-600 for a (seemingly) much less equipped camera.</p> <p>So, the other alternative would be to buy a Nikon APS-C camera in the full knowledge that I wouldn't be 'happy' (again, my loss) in the long-term, but at least I could get going quicker. <em>But<strong>,</strong></em>because I know in my mind that I'm aiming for a FF set-up, I won't want to invest very heavily in a body or DX lenses, and that means I could be limited. For this option, at the moment, I've been checking out the D3300, which can be had with the VRII 18-55 for about £340 in the UK. Not sure if that's a good contender or not though as it does look very geared toward the 'great image quality if you don't really want to learn much about DSLR photography' end of the market. And it won't automatically meter with my existing MF lenses, which is a bit of a bummer.</p> <p><strong>Where I'm at:</strong> If I could know for certain that 4 years down the line I'll still be loving using my DSLR, and really getting full value from it, then I'd happily get a D800 and start building from there as I feel like that's the sort of camera that, if I can avoid camera magazines and gear sites, could tick all the boxes for many years to come <em><strong>if</strong></em> I keep it cared for.<br /> <em>But</em> being concerned that there's a chance the DSLR bug might pass, leaving me with a very over-spec'd home camera, makes me also think about getting a cheaper-end APS-C with a kit lens and seeing how I get on for a while. Hopefully, by which time I'll have a better idea about what I'm looking for and be comfortable with how Nikon lays things out and how their menus work, etc.</p> <p>Do either of these options sound not crazy? :s Thanks again :)</p>

<p>Thanks everyone, I didn't expect so many good replies so quickly! :)</p> <p>I understand your thinking about going mirrorless Eric Arnold, but it's not for me I don't think. Not for this camera anyway. I'd like to keep glass to a minimum though. If I could eventually wind up with 2 or 3 really nice, versatile lenses that are all used regularly then I'd be a happy camper. I know that still isn't quite as portable as an XT10</p> <p>I felt comfortable with the 30D when I had it, but after visiting a shop (had a look this evening in-between posting, as suggested by Hosteen Yendikeno), I noticed that Canon's lower end bodies come with a different control layout now (and a variable angle screen, which really turned me off for some reason).</p> <p>The newer Nikons didn't feel as natural to me, but they did feel more substantial/dependable than their Canon equivalents. I guess, not having had a DSLR for a while, it wouldn't take me long to feel comfortable with a Nikon over Canon, and at least I've got a couple of nice MF lenses already.</p> <p>Wouter Willemse, I have a couple of lenses for my Nikon, the 105 2.5 AI and a 50mm 1.8 (can't remember if AI or AIS).</p> <p>Will my AI/AIS lenses meter properly with a digital body? Just set to aperture priority (and adjust aperture manually) and good to go?</p> <p>I'm surprised about the suggestion to go for the D710 over the D700, as they're about the same price (body only, D700 second hand, of course). I would have thought the 700 would have been a generally better camera, because of it being positioned as a higher end model when new (and FF)? </p> <p>I had a look at the D710 and it seems like a nice camera indeed, but I can't help but think that if I got an APS-C camera now, I'd still feel as though I wanted to upgrade it to a FF. Or is that honestly being silly when comparing the D700 to the D710? </p> <p>Wouldn't it affect my lens choices? Buying for a cropped sensor, knowing that I'd want to move up to a FF sooner or later?</p> <p>Thanks again :)</p>

<p>Hi folks :)</p> <p>I’ve been an amateur photgrapher for a while now. It’s something that I really enjoy. I sold my Canon 30D a couple of years ago in a fit of clearing out, because I was only using film at the time, and have been since. Of course, only shooting film means I shoot a (heckuva) lot less now than I used too (which has it’s pros and its cons), but I’m looking to get another DSLR. </p> <p>If I wait ‘till the end of the year then I could get a budget of around £1,200 - £1,600 together for a kit, but it means I’d be waiting for a good 6 months-plus to do so. Or, I could get a good, but older, camera now and start on my way much faster.</p> <p>So, typically, I am asking for some advice. First of all, should I wait until I can afford the gear that my GAS wants, or compromise and get going sooner (which makes more sense to me I think)?</p> <p>And then, if I <em>were</em> to get something a bit sooner, what would people recommend? I guess I’d be looking at spending around £400-£750 tops if I were to get something very soon.</p> <p>(I’m thinking of the Canon 5D mkI? or Nikon D700?... _______? As for lenses, I’m really not sure. I’d like a 50mm prime and used to love the Canon 50mm 1.8 II I had with my 30D, but I don’t know how good the Nikon equivalent is. I’d really like another, general purpose lens as well (a zoom, like the 24-70 or 24-105, kind of range?). I know I don't like the kit lenses that tend to come with Canons.</p> <p>I currently have no real preference for either Canon or Nikon DSLR systems (although I would only want to invest in either of these two manufacturers). I do have a nice 105 2.5 AI Nikkor which I enjoy using, but it wouldn’t be the end of the world if it were much better for me to be using a Canon system as I’d still use Nikon for film anyway.</p> <p>The kind of work I enjoy the most is with people. Either candid on a walkabout, or more formal portraits. Having said that, I’d still like to be able to capture landscape shots, too. I guess, I’m looking for something versatile.</p> <p>This is something I’d quite like to take pretty seriously and I’m planning to do some travelling with whatever I get, so I’d also like it if whatever I get could be pretty durable.</p> <p>Thanks in advance for any help or input. There's just so much information available now that it can become a bit of an overload.</p>

<p>A full revolution is too far. Like John said, it's more of 1/3 to half a turn. Are you having to force it or is it moving freely? It should 'stop' on it's own, although it could forceable if you try hard enough.</p>

<p>Hi Brian,<br> Thanks, I'll double check that. I've got an Industar 61L/D on the way too as I heard they are supposed to be very good lenses for the money. I'm going to do a test roll of HP5 with both lenses to find out who's better for what and check focus, etc.<br> Having said that, I'm watching a couple of Canon 1.4s at the moment, and I'd love to pick one of those up if I can afford to. At least I'm happy that the camera appears to be functioning properly!</p>