06-21-2013, 06:47 PM
The attraction of the Fuji X-Pro1 is threefold: 1) the rangefinder-styling and retro controls (which are better than the mode dial, IMHO), 2) the hybrid viewfinder and 3) the Fuji lenses. Something had to be removed to lower the price.
- The X-E1 lost the hybrid viewfinder and was still greatly appreciated by those who did not want it or could not afford it, but wanted the controls and the lenses.
- The new X-M1 lost the viewfinder and the controls. I believe the last one is a mistake, but they probably felt it was needed to attract the Canikon crowd. Time will tell if the strength of Fuji's lenses alone will allow them to become a major player in the mirrorless market.
I'm interested in two things with these leaks: how good are the lenses and are they still made in Japan.
- The X-E1 lost the hybrid viewfinder and was still greatly appreciated by those who did not want it or could not afford it, but wanted the controls and the lenses.
- The new X-M1 lost the viewfinder and the controls. I believe the last one is a mistake, but they probably felt it was needed to attract the Canikon crowd. Time will tell if the strength of Fuji's lenses alone will allow them to become a major player in the mirrorless market.
I'm interested in two things with these leaks: how good are the lenses and are they still made in Japan.