On 7/9/2011 18:08, Miserere wrote:
As much as I liked the GXR, it's not what *I* have been waiting for...but closer than a DSLR, that's for sure.I have this feeling that Fuji are going to release something similar to the X100 (interchangeable lenses and EVF only) but do so with the m4/3 mount (seeing as Fuji is a 4/3 partner), when all they really have to do is release the X100 AS IS with a set of primes and electronic framelines in the OVF. Same sensor, same electronics, just add a few lines of code to change the framelines when one of 3 primes is mounted. If they want to release a 135mm prime, then people can use the EVF. If they release a 10mm prime, then again, EVF, or an accessory EVF for $250. In short, instead of going for the discerning photographer, like Godfrey, Cotty or me (OK, maybe not Cotty), they're doing the usual Japanese bravado thing: "We plan to dominate the interchangeable mirrorless market by the first half of the third quarter of 2014." Subtext: "Instead of releasing an awesome camera system based on the X100 we are going to squander all the earned karma and ignore the lessons being taught to us by the X100's success and produce a mass-market POSX-1 camera that doesn't make anyone completely happy because it doesn't have a soul, nor an ISO dial." I wasn't planning on a rant, so sorry for not warning you. —M. \/\/o/\/\ --> http://WorldOfMiserere.com http://EnticingTheLight.com A Quest for Photographic Enlightenment
Miserere, either you have a glass ball of prophecy, or you know something we, mere humans, don't, or may be you're somewhat depressed. Your few last posts on the subject of this and the Pentax/Ricoh merger are a bit concerning.
If I were close to you, I would have invited you over here for a glass of good white brandy that I have in stock. You ought to loosen/lighten up some...
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