Fujifilm X-Pro 1 16MP Digital Camera with APS-C X-Trans CMOS Sensor

Ok a little about my background. I am coming from a 5dM2. I loved my 5dM2 and the pictures it made, but I found myself leaving the camera bag at home more than not because of heft. I had to be planning a "photo day" or it was left at home. The X-Pro 1 has really helped in this respect. I am a 50/50 shooter in that I do about 50% paying jobs and about 50% personal hobby work. I have already done a couple of paying jobs with the X-Pro 1 and have been nothing but impressed. I am currently using the 35mm f/1.4 and 60mm f/2.4. I am considering the 18mm f/2.0 but may wait for the 14m f/2.8.

Of course the biggest qualms thus far from everyone have been with the AF. I must say that it is slower than a DSLR in amost every application, but coming from a 5dM2 it is not that much slower. I have found that it may actually be more accurate or at least equal in accuracy. The important thing to remember is that you are not going into this with a top notch AF. With that in mind and knowing what kind of photography is more applicable, this camera does not disappoint.

Ok just a few key points that I want to emphasize:

+Image quality is undeniably excellent
+Color accuracy is best I have ever seen
+Tonal range is incredible
+Bokeh rendering is smooth and pleasing 90% of the time
+Feel/heft is very positive for me
+Both OVF and EVF are very useful in my opinion
+35mm lens is the best lens I have owned thus far (Only lens comparable is the Canon 135mm f/2 IMO)
+60mm Macro is great and consisten but with slightly slower AF but GREAT for portraits
+Film simulations are fun to use and the Velvia really makes the colors "pop"
+Quality feels great in my opinion
+Aperture control on the lens makes me feel "involved" with the picture and allows more video control
+ISO performance is like nothing I have ever seen
+Customers have commented on the "feel" of the pictures being excellent
+I do not mind carrying it with me everywhere I go

-AF can hunt at times but is manageable
-Aperture chattering can be distracting, but to be honest I barely notice it now
-Would like a few more customizeable buttons (Firmware fixable)
-RAW Processing (Will be fixed soon)
-Battery life (HAve always carried multiple batteries anyways)
-MF is a unique and not particularly pleasant experience (but I am getting used to it)
-Would like IS but understand somewhat the omission and I think lens will have later
-Would like a 23mm (35mm equivalent)
-Still somewhat unsure of the utility of AE-L/AF-L button and placement

So as you can tell, I believe the positives far far outweigh the negatives. I loved my Canon 5dM2 and I am in love with the X-Pro 1. The camera has gotten me to taking more pictures and really enjoying my photography again. I will continue to expand this review as my experience with this camera grows but in my truthful and honest opinion, I think that this is a great camera. It is important to know the negatives when purchasing this camera but if you understand what this camera is for and that fits you then you will absolutely LOVE this camera.

Good luck and please feel free to post any comment or questions!

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