Photog blows out all his DSLR gear, and explains why

On 2015-10-10 00:43:08 +0000, RichA said:

http://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/the-e...-my-dslr-gear/

Aah!

A man after my own heart, making the move to the Fuji X-system.

I really like my X-E2, and from the article it seems Dan Bailey has a
fondness for the X-T1 and the XF lenses he has acquired so far.

....but I still have a place for my D300S.

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Regards,

Savageduck

In article 2015100918545993904-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck
says...
I really like my X-E2, and from the article it seems Dan Bailey has a
fondness for the X-T1 and the XF lenses he has acquired so far.

The curious thing is that despite the bigger sensor there is not much
difference between the X-T1 (at least up to ISO 6400) in high ISO
performance compared to the Olympus E-M1:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-t1/18

Although it's possible that the E-M1 applies more sharpening than the X-
T1.
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Alfred Molon

Olympus E-series DSLRs and micro 4/3 forum at
http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/MyOlympus/
http://myolympus.org/ photo sharing site

On 10/10/2015 10:15, Alfred Molon wrote:
In article 2015100918545993904-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck
says...
I really like my X-E2, and from the article it seems Dan Bailey has a
fondness for the X-T1 and the XF lenses he has acquired so far.

The curious thing is that despite the bigger sensor there is not much
difference between the X-T1 (at least up to ISO 6400) in high ISO
performance compared to the Olympus E-M1:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-t1/18

Although it's possible that the E-M1 applies more sharpening than the X-
T1.

I think that the more recent micro-four-thirds sensors are pretty good,
and the size and weight saving even over "APS-C" is quite significant.

Articles like this must surely put some writing on the wall for Canon
and Nikon, and a lot, if not all, their DSLR users.

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Cheers,
David
Web: http://www.satsignal.eu

On 10/10/2015 23:46, David Taylor wrote:
On 10/10/2015 10:15, Alfred Molon wrote:
In article 2015100918545993904-savageduck1@REMOVESPAMmecom, Savageduck
says...
I really like my X-E2, and from the article it seems Dan Bailey has a
fondness for the X-T1 and the XF lenses he has acquired so far.

The curious thing is that despite the bigger sensor there is not much
difference between the X-T1 (at least up to ISO 6400) in high ISO
performance compared to the Olympus E-M1:
http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/fujifilm-x-t1/18

Although it's possible that the E-M1 applies more sharpening than the X-
T1.

I think that the more recent micro-four-thirds sensors are pretty good,
and the size and weight saving even over "APS-C" is quite significant.

Articles like this must surely put some writing on the wall for Canon
and Nikon, and a lot, if not all, their DSLR users.

Articles like that are written because they're paid to "make the change"
and write about the maker in favorable terms.
When asked - the writer admits he's been sponsored by Fuji.

Apart from that, he doesn't present a single photo which couldn't have
been captured equally well using an iPhone or GoPro.

David Taylor:
Articles like this must surely put some writing on the wall for Canon
and Nikon, and a lot, if not all, their DSLR users.

The sky is falling! The end of the world will be on October 7, 2015
(Oops!)!

Articles like this one show that one photographer is changing camera
brands. Canon and Nikon will not be quaking in their boots over this.
Both companies have the savvy and the means to produce what the market
demands. It's a bit early to write the epitaph for the DSLR.

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On 2015-10-10 13:46:46 +0000, Davoud said:

David Taylor:
Articles like this must surely put some writing on the wall for Canon
and Nikon, and a lot, if not all, their DSLR users.

The sky is falling! The end of the world will be on October 7, 2015
(Oops!)!

Articles like this one show that one photographer is changing camera
brands. Canon and Nikon will not be quaking in their boots over this.
Both companies have the savvy and the means to produce what the market
demands. It's a bit early to write the epitaph for the DSLR.

Both camera types have a place in the photographers tool chest. The
mirrorless cameras, in particular, Fujifilm's efforts are impressive.
However, there are areas where they don't quite match up to DSLRs. For
action/sport shooting, even with specs showing high frame rates, there
is a tangible hesitation, and that can be distracting even if one makes
allowances for that.
Then while Fujinon has some very good glass, they have yet to fill out
their selection to match their promised lens development roadmap. With
my Nikon DSLR I already have a great working selection of Nikkor and
Tokina lenses.

Having said all of that, these days, given the weight saving with no
loss of IQ I grab the X-E2. The Fuji + 2 lenses is half the weight of
my Nikon kit. The X-E2 is small and unobtrusive, and when fitted with
the XF 35mm f/1.4 or the XF 23mm f/1.4 it makes an ideal street
shooter. Currently I have the 35mm and the 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0. I have my
eye on two additional lenses which will give me an ideal (for me)
travel and general shooting set up. Most importantly, after a day of
carrying it, I don't have the aches from carrying the DSLR kit, and
those have been happening more frequently, even with the use of a
BlackRapid strap.

....but the DSLR is still there for those events where I need it.

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Regards,

Savageduck

On 10/10/2015 15:58, Savageduck wrote:
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Both camera types have a place in the photographers tool chest. The
mirrorless cameras, in particular, Fujifilm's efforts are impressive.
However, there are areas where they don't quite match up to DSLRs. For
action/sport shooting, even with specs showing high frame rates, there
is a tangible hesitation, and that can be distracting even if one makes
allowances for that.
Then while Fujinon has some very good glass, they have yet to fill out
their selection to match their promised lens development roadmap. With
my Nikon DSLR I already have a great working selection of Nikkor and
Tokina lenses.

Having said all of that, these days, given the weight saving with no
loss of IQ I grab the X-E2. The Fuji + 2 lenses is half the weight of my
Nikon kit. The X-E2 is small and unobtrusive, and when fitted with the
XF 35mm f/1.4 or the XF 23mm f/1.4 it makes an ideal street shooter.
Currently I have the 35mm and the 18-55mm f/2.8-4.0. I have my eye on
two additional lenses which will give me an ideal (for me) travel and
general shooting set up. Most importantly, after a day of carrying it, I
don't have the aches from carrying the DSLR kit, and those have been
happening more frequently, even with the use of a BlackRapid strap.

...but the DSLR is still there for those events where I need it.

Agreed. But for many DSLR users, the kit they now have is overweight
and oversized for the quality of images they need to produce. Great to
hear your experiences with the Fuji. A pity that a cost reduction does
not accompany a size reduction! Of course, a small specialised core of
DSLR users will remain, and I haven't yet sold my DSLR kit, but it has
had almost zero use since I bought my MFT kit over a year back.

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Cheers,
David
Web: http://www.satsignal.eu

On 10/9/2015 9:54 PM, Savageduck wrote:
On 2015-10-10 00:43:08 +0000, RichA said:

http://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/the-e...-my-dslr-gear/


Aah!

A man after my own heart, making the move to the Fuji X-system.

I really like my X-E2, and from the article it seems Dan Bailey has a
fondness for the X-T1 and the XF lenses he has acquired so far.

...but I still have a place for my D300S.


It will take me awhile to replace my D800.



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PeterN

On 2015-10-10 16:07:22 +0000, PeterN said:

On 10/9/2015 9:54 PM, Savageduck wrote:
On 2015-10-10 00:43:08 +0000, RichA said:

http://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/the-e...-my-dslr-gear/


Aah!
A

man after my own heart, making the move to the Fuji X-system.

I really like my X-E2, and from the article it seems Dan Bailey has a
fondness for the X-T1 and the XF lenses he has acquired so far.

...but I still have a place for my D300S.


It will take me awhile to replace my D800.

The X-E2 isn’t a replacement for the DSLR. It’s primary purpose for me,
is to lighten my walk-around load. I will still use the DSLR. It is
easier to carry the X-E2 than to lug the DSLR.

As long as you continue to use a wheel barrow to move your stuff around
you will never realize the one major benefit of going smaller.

No more “Nikon neck�.


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Regards,

Savageduck

On 2015-10-10 22:29:22 +0000, Tony Cooper said:

On Sat, 10 Oct 2015 10:22:04 -0700, Savageduck
wrote:
On 2015-10-10 16:07:22 +0000, PeterN said:
On 10/9/2015 9:54 PM, Savageduck wrote:
On 2015-10-10 00:43:08 +0000, RichA said:

http://danbaileyphoto.com/blog/the-e...-my-dslr-gear/




Aah!

A man after my own heart, making the move to the Fuji X-system.

I really like my X-E2, and from the article it seems Dan Bailey has a
fondness for the X-T1 and the XF lenses he has acquired so far.

...but I still have a place for my D300S.


It will take me awhile to replace my D800.

The X-E2 isnÂ’t a replacement for the DSLR. ItÂ’s primary purpose for me,
is to lighten my walk-around load. I will still use the DSLR. It is
easier to carry the X-E2 than to lug the DSLR.

As long as you continue to use a wheel barrow to move your stuff around
you will never realize the one major benefit of going smaller.

No more “Nikon neck”.

Oh, c'mon. I don't know what kind of strap you use, but I do remember
you use a battery pack attachment for your Nikon. But, still....

I use a BlackRapid and that certainly takes care of most of my weight
complaint, particularly since when I use it I have my D300S + MB-D10
battery grip in my hand rather than hanging loose by my side.
For the most part I understand that my choice to use that particular
DSLR, lenses and accessories always had a weight penalty which I always
accepted. However, now that I have a camera which is as good if not
better when it comes to IQ I can appreciate and enjoy the lighter
weight.

I guess there will also be times I actually carry both. Then I will get
the pack mule out of the barn, load up and shoot away.

I spent two hours on my feet earlier today photographing a Pop Warner
football game. I was using my D300 and 55/300 lens on a Black Rapid
strap. No neck fatigue at all. Zero.

Well good for you.

My legs get tired standing around, but the camera's weight isn't a
problem for me at all, and I've got a few years on you.

All I am saying is the weight savings with the Fuji over the
D300S+MB-D10 is substantial, and I appreciate that.

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Regards,

Savageduck