05-17-2011, 11:06 PM
[quote name='Vieux loup' timestamp='1305666552' post='8457']
The review posted today on DPR gives food for thought! Despite the undeniable attractiveness of the design and "reaonable" price level, it seems that firmware problems and start up bugs haunt this pretty camera! I think I would wait for bug removals and firmware updates to fix a lot of problems. How about you? There are really good compact expert cameras out there for half the price. They may not be as pretty and nostalgic looking, but they work really well! I have been waiting for this camera to get an "always in my pocket" camera. I think I'll go elsewhere!
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Some cons can't be helped with a rewritten firmware, lie the "very soft" lens wide open and at close distances, and the need for very high speed SD cards (a small buffer problem).
And Fuji is very slow in development (only Sigma seems slower), so it might be years before the firmware is going to be mature...
I agree with you, a nice camera in concept, with a nice lens in concept too (35mm FF equivalent). But in actual use, I am afraid it would not make me very happy.
The review posted today on DPR gives food for thought! Despite the undeniable attractiveness of the design and "reaonable" price level, it seems that firmware problems and start up bugs haunt this pretty camera! I think I would wait for bug removals and firmware updates to fix a lot of problems. How about you? There are really good compact expert cameras out there for half the price. They may not be as pretty and nostalgic looking, but they work really well! I have been waiting for this camera to get an "always in my pocket" camera. I think I'll go elsewhere!
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Some cons can't be helped with a rewritten firmware, lie the "very soft" lens wide open and at close distances, and the need for very high speed SD cards (a small buffer problem).
And Fuji is very slow in development (only Sigma seems slower), so it might be years before the firmware is going to be mature...
I agree with you, a nice camera in concept, with a nice lens in concept too (35mm FF equivalent). But in actual use, I am afraid it would not make me very happy.