MrSMW

Hmmm, no used ones for sale on ebay UK or second hand with any of the usual suspects. I have found however the Fotodiox Canon-L Mount autofocus adapter...with variable ND filter, ie, behind the lens and built in! Wow, stick either my Sigma or Tamron lenses on that for my intended video use. I'd still like a tilt and better AF, but otherwise, for my two very specific needs, I can't think of anything else more suited. Just need to find one now...

Ideally, I will get a used kit. Looking...

@BTM_Pix yes I knew about those and I might just end up getting that trinity over the the 45mm f2.8 I guess the 16/30/56 have the equivalent focal lengths of 24/45/84 then but are still f1.4 for light gathering purposes? If so, that's a photographers kit right there...plus I think I'd sell the Sig 18-35 and Tamron 45 to help fund that as this trinity are smaller, lighter and faster and being properly native, has to be a bonus in the AF department?

Well I don't know about them being in trouble, but first Canon and then Panasonic, lost about 10k in regard to gaining a new customer. No biggie for them, but multiply by several thousand prospective punters... Canon for all the recent shit and Panny for falling short on the AF and too low res EVF on the S5. Olympus of course sold/being sold and there are rumours about Nikon all the time. No idea what the truth of any of it is but don't build (or deliberately cripple) what I need, then I don't spend my money with you. Simples.

I didn't! So with an L-EF adapter, I can use my Sigma 18-35mm f1.8 and Tamron 45mm f1.8? That would open up some options to me as I don't mind shooting pics or video APSC. And do anyway being a Fuji user! Without checking, 1.5x crop then? I need to do some further research and know there is digital stablisation, but is that only for Jpeg, ie, not for raw (pics) or video capture? Again, I don't mind cropping but won't be shooting Jpeg.

This. I have ‘agonized’ over what I should get as a personal camera and the Leica Q2 would be my first choice other than price. The Sony RX1 series was a contender as was the Fuji X100V and also the latest Ricoh, but ultimately I am after something a bit more versatile than a ‘street photography camera’ and the fact that the Sigma can earn it’s keep at weddings for static video, seals the deal. Otherwise yes, the 45mm f2.8 is the only lens I am considering for photography, partly for the purity of the ‘fixed lens’ approach and partly to retain the smallest footprint. The only option I would get is the smallest grip. All my personal work/needs are ‘considered’ ie, no need for blazing fast AF and the only other contender I have been considering is getting a (used obviously) original X100. The latter would not fill the dual purpose video role however which would mean keeping the camcorder, plus I have already been there and done that 3x with that original Fuji already so something new and different would be fun. Great pics @BTM_Pix

I am currently looking at rationalising all my kit for 2021 on the basis that I will be working again. (1/25 jobs completed in 2020). I have 5 needs: 1: Photography, which needs no explanation. 2: Filming, which for me is either handheld stabilised or monopod approx 10 second clips throughout the day. (Weddings mainly). 3: Video: The static capture, ie, tripod of just 2 parts of the day in their entirety; ceremony & speeches. With audio. 4: Personal camera. Currently iphone 8+ but I'd like to go back to having a small, fun and 'different' personal camera. I was at the coast just yesterday and was wishing for something more... 5: After the year we have had and uncertainty about the future, I'm keeping an eye on the budget. I have looked at and considered all the current options, the known about and available very shortly options (Panny S5, Sony A7S3) and the near-future likely options (Sony A74, Nikon Z6S) and keep coming back to Fuji, my current workhorse. If the thing ever materialises and it suits my needs, XH2's could be a 2022 option but doubt if anything will be available end of March 2021 max. All factors considered, I have decided to stick with my XT3s plus various lenses for my photography and filming needs and was going to get and use a third XT3 body for the video role, running off Anker power bank and recording to a Ninja V and SSD. But I have a Sigma FP itch. I know it's flawed in so many ways and is not 'THE' camera by any means, but I think it ticks a number of boxes, but I have a few questions... As a 'personal', ie, family trips & events, I think it would work for me paired with the 45mm f2.8 and it ticks the 'different' box. E shutter, lack of a viewfinder etc, non-issues to me. But I reckon I could double up it's use and not get that third XT3, Ninja V and SSD and instead use the FP? This would be static, 15-90 minute sessions, on a tripod, manually focused, recording internally 4k 25p. I think I'd stick with the 45mm f2.8 to keep things simple or maybe consider the new 56mm f1.4, but have no greater need than that. Cost-wise, there's no difference to be concerned about taking into account Sigma body, spare battery, lens vs XT3 body, Ninja V, SSD. It's about the same. So my 2 questions are...and specifically to users; A: It is more than up to the static video purpose I intend as it can record internally for up to 2 hours? and B: What's it like for stills if you have used it for such? One of the problems I have living in rural South-West France is that there are no rental places and not even any local places that stock the thing so I could play so it would be very much a case of buy the body & lens and have a play on the basis I was going to keep it. I'm close to pushing the button to have a play and do some personal projects over the next 8 months, but I'd be interested in hearing from some users here just in case there is something I have not considered but should be aware of? Thanks in advance.

So is this another Philip Bloom bashing thread just to carry on where the previous one ended/was locked? I have no opinion one way or the other in regard to P.B. No personal knowledge or opinion in regard to his personal life as it's none of my business whether he is Jesus reincarnated. Or John Wayne Gacy. I suppose I don't have to read these threads but sometimes you just do not knowing what it's about but it's like stepping unwittingly into a sloppy dog turd and then trying to shake it off your shoe. On that note, I'm out.

I’m with @Emanuel on this as I have no real idea what this thread is even about... Is it serious? Or is it some kind of ‘in joke’? All I know is that tit for tat, back and forth sniping is just one big negative. At what point does anyone ever in these situations ever say, “OK hands up, you have me. I’m just a big fucking Muppet and I apologise”. Never is the answer but instead it turns into my gang against your gang. Let’s just get back to dissing Canon and Panasonic’s AF. All this personal animosity that most do not even understand the back story on just needs dumping. Be the bigger man and just let it go. Unless you are 100% incontrovertibly fact backed being attacked/abused and then it which case, defend yourself. But as for attacks... No place IMO. Just personal opinion.

I don’t know the answer to this for sure, but suspect that with anything non-native, the answer is not as I am not aware of this happening with any brand?

This is what I suspect will happen... I think Nikon will produce the Z6 they perhaps should have done at it’s birth and it won’t be so much late to the party and will in fact be very good...but the Sony A74 I’m fairly confident just have that edge most places that count over the comp. The only real weaknesses of the A73 are the EVF, the IBIS and maybe the colour and for most they are more niggles with workarounds than major flaws. Some of the firmware upgrades for the S5 and older S1 and S1H do have some potential and actually the S1H is back in my radar in that regard. I’m just hoping Fuji spoil the party and think they might just other than not having the FF sensor some crave... As with all these things, time will tell!

Yes. So are fish eye lenses. 😝

Actually, I might... OK, in 2020, 12mp is not considered competitive, but you know what, when I was shooting my Nikon D3S’s circa 2009-2012, I thought the pictures they produced were everything I needed. And then some. And err... 12mp! But I have to admit I’d need to test one (A7S3) to be totally confident because other than maybe a need for a lot of cropping (I don’t) I think 12mp probably would cut it for my wedding needs.

And that for me personally is not a biggie as it seems ‘good enough’ for my pretty static needs. Gimbal-like, vlogging whilst walking or panning around stuff is not a need for me so suspect it’s OK though not class leading. Same for the XT4. Looks pretty decent for my kind of static needs.

Serious question! You mentioned you wished that Fuji would go full frame and then asked why by another member said because 90% of your lenses are FF. Not really sure what you mean?!

@BTM_Pix you too huh? 🤣

@Geoff CB are we going to need a bigger boat? 😀 I’ve said it before but it’s always worth repeating and that is I have no brand loyalty as such but instead more of a commitment as it were to companies that produce what I need and keep on doing so. Fuji for 7-8 years have earned my commitment and my least favoured brand has been Sony...but there comes a point when it’s hard to argue against capability as a total package.

Eh?

Well I have only watched Gordon Laing’s two reviews and my verdict is it’s good...but probably not the camera for me. I need an equally great hybrid, ie, have an equal requirement for stills and video. Price is good. New lenses coming are good. Size etc, all good. AF though still seems not quite there for video and just OK/reasonably decent for stills. Small EVF is not great for me. Not a full swivel screen fan either but that is not a dealbreaker. Conclusion for me is that a 2021 pairing of Sony A7S3 for video and A74 for stills is probably my best bet, especially as I am looking for a minimum 3 year investment. If not longer. So waiting to see what Nikon’s Z6S will be and Fuji’s XH2 and both I expect will be closer to my needs over the new Panasonic. Like it, but think I’d get frustrated with it’s limitations quite quickly considering the imminent opposition. Canon can go do one on sheer point of principle now.

Yep. In fact they would probably be mad to. It’s not just a new body but an entire range of new lenses to meet everyone’s needs and it’s difficult to do that already even with a couple of half dozen in the APSC line up. So nope, at least in my humble opinion, Fuji should stick to dominating either side of the FF market. Oh and apparently there is some new camera announcement soon but it’s not the XH2 or any ‘next’ model but something new. We shall see...

I did not know that. I know it works with Fringer and Sigma 18-35 which is my current combo and my option lens is the Tamron 45mm f1.8. I also have the Viltrox (X mount) 85mm f1.8 which I ‘assume’ would work with the XT4 IBIS and the Tamron has OIS anyway. Most likely for me though is see how the XH2 turns out and make any decisions from that point onwards. Oh and how do I know that combo of; XT4/Fringer/Sigma works? Plenty of YouTube videos out there!

As an XT3/Fringer user with XT4 on the radar, I was not aware of this and thought IBIS worked with all adapted glass & adapters. Potential spanner in the works then if this is the case as I was interested exploring the latest Metabones with focal reducer and a 24-70 from Tamron or Sigma. Hmm...

It’s not crappy by any means but does have certain limitations in regard to: sensor size + codecs + lens aperture + probably more... But otherwise in the right hands, can produce something not half bad and better than most might expect. I will probably switch to XT3 in this role next year though with something like the Ninja V for longer than 30 mins recording time. Anker power bank of course and always static on a tripod. It’s not that it’s not good for this purpose, just that it can be bettered. Plus I probably will have a spare XT3 in 2021. Unless Covid has anything to say in the matter...

Maybe, but if they do kill their 4/3 ‘flagship’ line, what message does it send? But don’t get me wrong, I like and have used 4/3 previously just that for the stills side of my work, it’s not quite enough whereas APSC is. Just.

No offense, but I never understand these ‘feel a bit cheated’ comments every time a new camera comes out. New camera should = new & improved spec even with ‘cheaper’ models as tech is both passed down and improved upon. The S1 has been out over a year I think which though is not that long, you can’t really be peeved at Panasonic for bringing out a new camera for the end of 2020?