Fuji FinePix X100

What's with all the hate on Leica photographers? For some reason a lot of POTN members act like the photographers are super egotistical even though I've had the complete opposite experience with the ones I've met.

Well, there are different types of Leica photographers. There are those who love Leicas because they love rangefinders and the precision and durability of Leica equipment is worth the extra cost. Then there are the guys/gals who have more money than they know what to do with it (there are a lot of trust-fund hipsters these days with Leicas, for example) and who simply want the most expensive possible gear. THOSE are the ones who tend to draw the most ire.

I was able to play with a prototype copy this week. It's built very solidly - everything is very well done. The viewfinder is amazing.

They've got a winner with this one.

Fuji greatly underestimated demand. Initial worldwide orders are greater than the amount they've made in the first run. Additional supplies will be available but will take about another month and a half to hit stores after the initial deliveries in March.

My Fuji rep says there will definately be an X200, X300, etc with interchangeable lenses.

Here's a very poor iphone pic I snapped:

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whitesell wrote in post #11918868
My Fuji rep says there will definately be an X200, X300, etc with interchangeable lenses.

Was that his guess? Or did the people who are in charge of development at Fugi actually tell him that? Seems to me that talking about an x300 and beyond is jumping the gun just a little bit since their first generation model isn't available for purchases yet.

rjx wrote in post #11919096
Was that his guess? Or did the people who are in charge of development at Fugi actually tell him that? Seems to me that talking about an x300 and beyond is jumping the gun just a little bit since their first generation model isn't available for purchases yet.

He didn't frame it as a guess or opinion, but a firm statement. I didn't question how he knew - he is the rep for Fuji so he obviously is privy to more details than those of us outside their organization. I expressed my personal concern about yet another lens mount specification and he said it would be a new mount. Fuji's previous DSLRs were based on Nikon mount and he said "why would we want to pay Nikon licensing fees to use their mount?"

So my conversation with him was more than an off-hand comment, we actually discussed some details about it.

Regards,
Jim

whitesell wrote in post #11918868
Fuji greatly underestimated demand. Initial worldwide orders are greater than the amount they've made in the first run. Additional supplies will be available but will take about another month and a half to hit stores after the initial deliveries in March.

Oh no
What are my chances of getting one in store in june? :P

Sirrith wrote in post #11919768
Oh no
What are my chances of getting one in store in june? :P

My suggestion would be to call your dealer and get one reserved for you!

Regards,
Jim

bugger. don't know if they can do that in HK >.< well, I'll just have to try! thanks

Did Fuji underestimate demand or perhaps their factory can only produce so many at a time? I could be wrong, but perhaps manufacturing a camera like this is complex and requires specialized equipment. So, they can't slam 'em out as fast as photographers want them. I'm just guessing though. I sure hope they aren't deliberately holding back-that would be cruel!

Sirrith wrote in post #11917735
THIS is why I want this camera. a P&S won't do it for me because I hate them I cant stand using live view all the time, and in general, I find the ones that do offer a viewfinder ugly, and they don't have an large enough sensor.

Well, I don't hate mine but it can be very limiting. Like anything else, it's got good and bad points. I think the X100 is going to be a perfect balance between point and shoots and DSLRs. I want it. I want it NOW! I want the preciousssss...yes, my precioussssss

Now I am thinking that I might not need that Sigma 50 1.4 and a new smartphone. Damn or maybe I should just wait a while and pick it up this summer. Bloody hell it looks nice, this camera would suit me perfectly. Finally something you can grab for holidays and parties without feeling like the designated photographer.

whitesell wrote in post #11918868
My Fuji rep says there will definately be an X200, X300, etc with interchangeable lenses

I hope this is true. If I can have this camera with interchangeable lenses. I would be extremely happy. And if they were M Mount... Even happier. Wishful thinking?

personally I'm quite happy its fixed lens, otherwise I'd have to spend even more!

Depth wrote in post #11918311
What's with all the hate on Leica photographers? For some reason a lot of POTN members act like the photographers are super egotistical even though I've had the complete opposite experience with the ones I've met.

Same here, great group of people if you ask me.

cptrios wrote in post #11918334
Well, there are different types of Leica photographers. There are those who love Leicas because they love rangefinders and the precision and durability of Leica equipment is worth the extra cost. Then there are the guys/gals who have more money than they know what to do with it (there are a lot of trust-fund hipsters these days with Leicas, for example) and who simply want the most expensive possible gear. THOSE are the ones who tend to draw the most ire.

OK... weird cus I have yet to meet a trust fund hipster with a leica yet. Go figure.