What is more important to you?

[Jopa]

Well, native lenses... that is the problem right now. Not much to choose from. I'd say the AF is pretty slow, if you have an XT2 it feels like a race car comparatively. It's not an action camera and I bought it for portraiture so YMMV. I have the 63mm and hope to get the 110 if I decide to stick with it. I want to love it but so far the Pentax goes on jobs with me and the Fuji is still in "beta" testing. I'm starting to get the same feeling I had with my X100S and T... nice IQ but laggy and in the end were sold.

I'd say I'm a 90% portrait photographer... mainly wedding and corporate. I use my gear for work and home life. In the MF realm nothing really beats my Mamiya RZ Pro II for portraiture. It has that look that MFs are known for. Second to that is the Mamiya 7II in MF for ease of use. The Mamiya lenses are still outstanding. The 645Z is nice but it's more like a red headed step child, it wants to be MF but in reality it's not quite there. The Fuji seems even farther off the mark. Haven't shot the Hassy except my older 503's, so can't say anything about the new kid on the block. Never shot with Phase One's... maybe it different than all these offerings but it is also in a totally different price tier.

Thank you for the quick review.

 

[Pookie]

Well, native lenses... that is the problem right now. Not much to choose from. I'd say the AF is pretty slow, if you have an XT2 it feels like a race car comparatively. It's not an action camera and I bought it for portraiture so YMMV. I have the 63mm and hope to get the 110 if I decide to stick with it. I want to love it but so far the Pentax goes on jobs with me and the Fuji is still in "beta" testing. I'm starting to get the same feeling I had with my X100S and T... nice IQ but laggy and in the end were sold.

I'd say I'm a 90% portrait photographer... mainly wedding and corporate. I use my gear for work and home life. In the MF realm nothing really beats my Mamiya RZ Pro II for portraiture. It has that look that MFs are known for. Second to that is the Mamiya 7II in MF for ease of use. The Mamiya lenses are still outstanding. The 645Z is nice but it's more like a red headed step child, it wants to be MF but in reality it's not quite there. The Fuji seems even farther off the mark. Haven't shot the Hassy except my older 503's, so can't say anything about the new kid on the block. Never shot with Phase One's... maybe it different than all these offerings but it is also in a totally different price tier.

Thank you for the quick review.

Thinking of trying one for yourself?

 

[bwud]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

I'd love any insights you have to offer, as the Fuji is on my list. Particularly, how is the AF? I know it's contrast only, but in practice is that limiting to the system?

+1 especially with native lenses. Much appreciated

Well, native lenses... that is the problem right now. Not much to choose from. I'd say the AF is pretty slow, if you have an XT2 it feels like a race car comparatively. It's not an action camera and I bought it for portraiture so YMMV. I have the 63mm and hope to get the 110 if I decide to stick with it. I want to love it but so far the Pentax goes on jobs with me and the Fuji is still in "beta" testing. I'm starting to get the same feeling I had with my X100S and T... nice IQ but laggy and in the end were sold.

I'd say I'm a 90% portrait photographer... mainly wedding and corporate. I use my gear for work and home life. In the MF realm nothing really beats my Mamiya RZ Pro II for portraiture. It has that look that MFs are known for. Second to that is the Mamiya 7II in MF for ease of use. The Mamiya lenses are still outstanding. The 645Z is nice but it's more like a red headed step child, it wants to be MF but in reality it's not quite there. The Fuji seems even farther off the mark. Haven't shot the Hassy except my older 503's, so can't say anything about the new kid on the block. Never shot with Phase One's... maybe it different than all these offerings but it is also in a totally different price tier.

I'd be getting it largely for portraits (full length) and landscapes too, but when I shoot portraits I often do so one-handed while manipulating lights, entertaining subjects (kids), etc, so the ability to accurately autofocus is rather important to me. Well, this is what dealers with favorable return policies are for !

 

[Pookie]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

I'd love any insights you have to offer, as the Fuji is on my list. Particularly, how is the AF? I know it's contrast only, but in practice is that limiting to the system?

+1 especially with native lenses. Much appreciated

Well, native lenses... that is the problem right now. Not much to choose from. I'd say the AF is pretty slow, if you have an XT2 it feels like a race car comparatively. It's not an action camera and I bought it for portraiture so YMMV. I have the 63mm and hope to get the 110 if I decide to stick with it. I want to love it but so far the Pentax goes on jobs with me and the Fuji is still in "beta" testing. I'm starting to get the same feeling I had with my X100S and T... nice IQ but laggy and in the end were sold.

I'd say I'm a 90% portrait photographer... mainly wedding and corporate. I use my gear for work and home life. In the MF realm nothing really beats my Mamiya RZ Pro II for portraiture. It has that look that MFs are known for. Second to that is the Mamiya 7II in MF for ease of use. The Mamiya lenses are still outstanding. The 645Z is nice but it's more like a red headed step child, it wants to be MF but in reality it's not quite there. The Fuji seems even farther off the mark. Haven't shot the Hassy except my older 503's, so can't say anything about the new kid on the block. Never shot with Phase One's... maybe it different than all these offerings but it is also in a totally different price tier.

I'd be getting it largely for portraits (full length) and landscapes too, but when I shoot portraits I often do so one-handed while manipulating lights, entertaining subjects (kids), etc, so the ability to accurately autofocus is rather important to me. Well, this is what dealers with favorable return policies are for !

Strobes? Like Profoto or Elinchrom or something else? The Fuji has a 125 sync max... really not so good. The Pentax would be a better choice but costly. I had to get a Priolite package so I could shoot at 1/4000.

Funny thing though, I use my RZ67 with both Profoto and Elinchrom at 1/400 all the time. Never misses and didn't require a new system.

 

[bwud]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

I'd love any insights you have to offer, as the Fuji is on my list. Particularly, how is the AF? I know it's contrast only, but in practice is that limiting to the system?

+1 especially with native lenses. Much appreciated

Well, native lenses... that is the problem right now. Not much to choose from. I'd say the AF is pretty slow, if you have an XT2 it feels like a race car comparatively. It's not an action camera and I bought it for portraiture so YMMV. I have the 63mm and hope to get the 110 if I decide to stick with it. I want to love it but so far the Pentax goes on jobs with me and the Fuji is still in "beta" testing. I'm starting to get the same feeling I had with my X100S and T... nice IQ but laggy and in the end were sold.

I'd say I'm a 90% portrait photographer... mainly wedding and corporate. I use my gear for work and home life. In the MF realm nothing really beats my Mamiya RZ Pro II for portraiture. It has that look that MFs are known for. Second to that is the Mamiya 7II in MF for ease of use. The Mamiya lenses are still outstanding. The 645Z is nice but it's more like a red headed step child, it wants to be MF but in reality it's not quite there. The Fuji seems even farther off the mark. Haven't shot the Hassy except my older 503's, so can't say anything about the new kid on the block. Never shot with Phase One's... maybe it different than all these offerings but it is also in a totally different price tier.

I'd be getting it largely for portraits (full length) and landscapes too, but when I shoot portraits I often do so one-handed while manipulating lights, entertaining subjects (kids), etc, so the ability to accurately autofocus is rather important to me. Well, this is what dealers with favorable return policies are for !

Strobes? Like Profoto or Elinchrom or something else? The Fuji has a 125 sync max... really not so good. The Pentax would be a better choice but costly. I had to get a Priolite package so I could shoot at 1/4000.

Funny thing though, I use my RZ67 with both Profoto and Elinchrom at 1/400 all the time. Never misses and didn't require a new system.

I ND filter my strobes (primaries are elinchrom), so max sync isn't particularly pressing. If it were I'd look to the x1d (leaf shutter).

I had a chance to shoot a phaseone XF100 a while back. If I had all the money in the world, sign me up. For now I'll take what I can reasonably afford

I rented the Pentax and it was fine, but I like the option to adapt any number of MF lenses to a mirrorless body.

 

[Sporgon]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Although I'm in favor lighter & smaller gear in many situations, however, larger sensor and faster primes will always melt my heart Sporgon

Great shot !

 

[Eldar]

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Sorry, I posted a Hasselblad image and that blanked it :

Eldar,
Did you get a chance playing with Hass x1d? Can you give your personal thoughts on it?

Thanks

Yes, I did play with the XiD. Form factor is great. It feels good in the hand and you can both see and feel that it is a quality product. It is smaller than most DSLRs and the native lenses looks good, even though there is a limited number of them.

In principle I like everything about the camera, except for one thing, the EVF. It might be less of a problem for you, since you have used the Sony for awhile, but for me it is a show stopper.

I have only played with it in the shop, so I have no insight on image quality, other than what I have read.

Thank you,

What do you think about AF speed?

If you are seriously interested in this camera, you should go and try it out, simply because it is different. The AF system is different to what you're used to. You have multiple focus points, but you have to choose one. I did not (with my very brief time with it) find a way to follow a subject over the frame, with AF points shifting with the subject. May be my fault, but I do not think so.

The camera is a lot more handy than the HxD cameras. However, it is still a slow photography tool. AF is pretty snappy when you have contrast, but I did have a couple of cases where it struggled. It also have a minor shutter lag. Not much, but enough to be a bit irritating if it is used on something like a fast moving kid.

The very positive side is the user interface. If you can manouver your iPhone, you can operate this camera within 5 minutes. The main issue for me though is the EVF. But that was also my main issue with the A7R-II, which you seem to be happy with.

 

[Inaz]

First, I would like to thank C.R. and it’s ”posters” for the wealth of knowledge that I have gained from reading C.R.


I am a 60+ year old…. long time reader. When I read this post I had to register to give my thoughts. I hope that my thoughts may help others, even if it is just one out there.


My view….

I started with a 60D kit. Started buying “L” lenses which have a bit more heft to them. Next was 600 RT’s… more heft. Moved up to a 5D mkIII…. even more heft. Then a grip for the 5D mk III ( only for the reason of a better and more comfortable holding of the camera, mainly during portrait orientation ) which in turn added even more heft.

I “hit my current heft wall” with the 300mm f/2.8 L IS II. That lens really got my “heft” attention. The gripped 5D mk III, w/ the 300mm f/2.8 L IS II is not something that I want to hand hold for very long!!!…even with one battery.


From what I have gathered about this posting is that some, but not all of the shooters that wanted to go “lighter” was because of age. Age brings wisdom to some but it brings muscle loss to all of us. What was “a fine choice” ( heft-wise ) 10-15 years ago, is now turning into ...“where did I leave those pills for aches and pain “ ( you know who you are, and whom I am talking about, just like me !! ).


My choice is to lift some weights ( they don’t have to be heavy ones ) and gain some muscle so I can use the gear that I have grown to love so I can use those as long as I can. It does have it’s health benefits as well.

I understand that this may not be the answer for all, or maybe even most. Everyone has their reasons for wanting to use lighter equipment, and I am very thankful to Canon to be able to continue to produce updated camera’s and lenses with lighter weight and increase the quality more times than not.

For us feeling our age creeping up on us and starting to feel those aches and pains…...they may be telling more than you realize. That is just today. What about tomorrow, or the years coming up faster than you would like to see ? Are we talking about a camera phone latter ?

Before I start getting flamed….. I am not knocking camera phones or those that want lighter, smaller gear. "Get The Photo” was the first rule that I learned. If your choice is to “down size from current equipment” due to aches and pains, think about what that may be telling you.

Grab a dumbbell…. or not. Life is all about choices. Which are the best choices for you ?


I think I my favorite pick would be my 5D mk III w/ 16-35 f/4 L IS and my 70-200 f/4 L IS for lighter weight.

5D mk III w/ 16-35 f/4 L IS and my 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 L IS II would be my other choice.

Not sure if my choices are a 1 or 2 or both ????

My answer to the question would be I would like to use the best gear that I can pack. Those choices may and do change from year to year….at least for me they do.

just my .02 worth

 

[Valvebounce]

Hi Inaz.
Welcome to the forum and thank you for a well reasoned post with a nice humorous style, I have quoted my favourite bits, bits which also hit a nerve, one of the ones that wasn't already jangling at me for bending over an engine bay all day!

Cheers, Graham.

First, I would like to thank C.R. and it’s ”posters” for the wealth of knowledge that I have gained from reading C.R.

I “hit my current heft wall” with the 300mm f/2.8 L IS II. That lens really got my “heft” attention. The gripped 5D mk III, w/ the 300mm f/2.8 L IS II is not something that I want to hand hold for very long!!!…even with one battery.

Age brings wisdom to some but it brings muscle loss to all of us. What was “a fine choice” ( heft-wise ) 10-15 years ago, is now turning into ...“where did I leave those pills for aches and pain “ ( you know who you are, and whom I am talking about, just like me !! ).

Before I start getting flamed….. I am not knocking camera phones or those that want lighter, smaller gear. "Get The Photo” was the first rule that I learned. If your choice is to “down size from current equipment” due to aches and pains, think about what that may be telling you.

My answer to the question would be I would like to use the best gear that I can pack. Those choices may and do change from year to year….at least for me they do.

just my .02 worth

 

[Dylan777]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Thank you for sharing your story Sporgon.

There are moments and events in my life required FF and high quality lenses. In fact, I'm thinking moving to MF. Just not sure which system yet. I like the Hass x1d form factor, but company has little shaking lately. More likely Fuji soon.

There is place for small and large system in our life.

I just got my Fuji GFX 50S... still testing it out and comparing to my 645Z. I'd wait a bit and see what comes out for lenses before jumping on the Fuji. Much more legacy glass and options for the Pentax at this point.

So far I still like the look of the files from the Pentax. I'm now even toying with a Leica SL since I own many Leica RF's and the digital MF offerings in this price range are closer to FF than real MF.

In truth the Leica's are getting more and more use in everyday life. Smaller, great in both film and digital but for work I've been sticking with Canon's lineup but prob not for much longer. MF in both digital and true MF in film still kick butt.

I'd love any insights you have to offer, as the Fuji is on my list. Particularly, how is the AF? I know it's contrast only, but in practice is that limiting to the system?

+1 especially with native lenses. Much appreciated

Well, native lenses... that is the problem right now. Not much to choose from. I'd say the AF is pretty slow, if you have an XT2 it feels like a race car comparatively. It's not an action camera and I bought it for portraiture so YMMV. I have the 63mm and hope to get the 110 if I decide to stick with it. I want to love it but so far the Pentax goes on jobs with me and the Fuji is still in "beta" testing. I'm starting to get the same feeling I had with my X100S and T... nice IQ but laggy and in the end were sold.

I'd say I'm a 90% portrait photographer... mainly wedding and corporate. I use my gear for work and home life. In the MF realm nothing really beats my Mamiya RZ Pro II for portraiture. It has that look that MFs are known for. Second to that is the Mamiya 7II in MF for ease of use. The Mamiya lenses are still outstanding. The 645Z is nice but it's more like a red headed step child, it wants to be MF but in reality it's not quite there. The Fuji seems even farther off the mark. Haven't shot the Hassy except my older 503's, so can't say anything about the new kid on the block. Never shot with Phase One's... maybe it different than all these offerings but it is also in a totally different price tier.

Thank you Pookie for your feedbacks.

 

[Dylan777]

I have come across so many hobbyist photographers who have gone down the route that Dylan is on. You start out wanting the best, because you believe that the best enables you to produce superior images, and you get more pleasure from this. So the xxD becomes a 6, then 5, then 1. Your kit zoom becomes a 70-200/4, then a 2.8, your 85/1.8 becomes a 1.2, until you are weighed down by not only the physical weight of the equipment but the weight of the financial outlay too. Then you start to doubt that the quality of your images is worthy of the outlay, and think how much you'd have if you sold it all and got a lovely Fuji XT-1 and a few little lenses ;D

I think the premise "What is more important to you" is flawed because you can have FF quality without all the baggage if you wish, so the size and weight doesn't have to be such a governing factor.

Although I'm in favor lighter & smaller gear in many situations, however, larger sensor and faster primes will always melt my heart Sporgon

Great shot !

Thank you Sporgon

 

[NancyP]

Full frame, preferably with a lighter body, for my nature photography, on outings concentrating on photography. I use primes.

Crop with zoom or even 1" (I got an Olympus Tough RAW-capable waterproof for kayaking snaps) for snapshots. It might also be decent for documentation / ID shots of wildflowers, etc.

Crop with 400mm +/- 1.4 TC for wildlife.

Phone for totally unplanned shots.

 

[Jopa]

Thinking of trying one for yourself?

I had it on pre-order (+63mm lens) Very tempting system for the price. Then I realized it will be probably similar to the 1st gen a7r which I had a few years ago - an awesome sensor, but slow AF. I mostly take kids pics and the AF and responsiveness in general are essential to me, so decided to skip this time. But I feel if in a year or two the mk2 will have the newer 54x40 sensor, and they manage to keep the price under $10k, it will be hard to pass

 

[Jopa]

Strobes? Like Profoto or Elinchrom or something else? The Fuji has a 125 sync max... really not so good. The Pentax would be a better choice but costly. I had to get a Priolite package so I could shoot at 1/4000.

Funny thing though, I use my RZ67 with both Profoto and Elinchrom at 1/400 all the time. Never misses and didn't require a new system.

I've read somewhere Profoto is about to release their Air Remote for Fuji this year, so then theoretically you can go higher 1/125 with HSS.

Just looked at the Priolite web site: "The HotSync feature is currently compatible with select PENTAX, SONY, CANON, and NIKON cameras at any power setting of the strobe and at shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th of a second (1/4000th on Pentax 645Z) with no loss of power above x-sync.". What kind of magic is it? If it's not HSS which has a significant light loss and basically a continuous light for a short period of time, then what it is?

 

[Dylan777]

Arrived yesterday and it's fun to hold and shoot with, especially BW, Across

 

[Jopa]

Arrived yesterday and it's fun to hold and shoot with, especially BW, Across

It looks AWESOME! Congrats!

 

[privatebydesign]

Just looked at the Priolite web site: "The HotSync feature is currently compatible with select PENTAX, SONY, CANON, and NIKON cameras at any power setting of the strobe and at shutter speeds of up to 1/8000th of a second (1/4000th on Pentax 645Z) with no loss of power above x-sync.". What kind of magic is it? If it's not HSS which has a significant light loss and basically a continuous light for a short period of time, then what it is?

Marketing bull---- misdirecting lies.

 

[slclick]

Arrived yesterday and it's fun to hold and shoot with, especially BW, Across

It looks AWESOME! Congrats!

Do you think this could be the (not so) poor man's Monochrom ? I've always liked Neopan Acros....

 

[Dylan777]

Arrived yesterday and it's fun to hold and shoot with, especially BW, Across

It looks AWESOME! Congrats!

Do you think this could be the (not so) poor man's Monochrom ? I've always liked Neopan Acros....

These are BW, across, -2Highlight, +1shadow, -1sharpness in camera setting. No edit, only resized to post here.

I don't have much experience with BW until I recently with Fuji gear. Raw with LR Across profile is always better. Will share some later from Xt2 BW Across. LR doesn't support x100f at this moment.

 

[slclick]

Arrived yesterday and it's fun to hold and shoot with, especially BW, Across

It looks AWESOME! Congrats!

Do you think this could be the (not so) poor man's Monochrom ? I've always liked Neopan Acros....

These are BW, across, -2Highlight, +1shadow, -1sharpness in camera setting. No edit, only resized to post here.

I don't have much experience with BW until I recently with Fuji gear. Raw with LR Across profile is always better. Will share some later from Xt2 BW Across. LR doesn't support x100f at this moment.

Nice. I come from a B&W film self processing background (something I have always recommended digital B&W aficionados to embrace and understand contrast a bit better) and this camera is making me rethink my 2nd body dilemma. Perhaps my B&W love is more powerful than my need to use my EF lenses on something else! Take that M5. I look forward to seeing more from you and hearing your thoughts after some use.