Originally posted by Jim Radcliffe I have the K5 IIs and the Fuji X-Pro1, X-E2 and the X-T1. I use both and enjoy both.
The Fujis have lot going for them... lenses continue to come forth and they are all quite stellar. The new 56mm f/1.2 is frankly amazing.. and the bang for the buck is probably the best thing going right now. IQ is extremely good. Camera is small and very well made. The X-T1 EVF is in a class by itself... and very easy to use, even for an old DSLR guy like myself.
I use the K5 IIs for concert work and anything involving action but for most anything else I use the Fuji. The X-T1 tracking is also quite good.. will try it on the next concert gig I get.
There is no perfect camera and that goes for Pentax and Fuji... and of course, all the rest.
If your head was turned by the Fuji... you are not alone... and you obviously know a good thing when you see it. There is nothing wrong with using two or more systems. Cameras are tools, not a religion.
You can see the work I have done with both the Pentax and Fuji on my website. Personally, I think they compliment each other quite well.
I've been looking at the Fuji options also, particularly the XT-1.
To me the biggest potential draw is the focus accuracy, both AF and MF.
I currently use a K-5 original, and I know focus has been improved with each new body release. I use auto focus more than manual focus, but I do have some A series lenses and also some Super Taks. I have not attempted the micro adjustment on the camera as yet.
In my experience I've found the auto focus to not be greatly accurate and the manual focus to be difficult with the stock screen. I know that using the LCD screen on the K-5 will allow more accurate AF and also the zoom function to allow more accurate MF also...but I much prefer having my eye to the viewfinder. If I was going to use the LCD I would probably just switch to the K-01.
So, I guess my question, for anyone who wishes to answer, is do you find the accuracy of the Fuji CDAF to live up to expectation? I really enjoy the OVF and Pentaprism and I'm nervous about the responsiveness of the EVF. Do you feel the trade off of using an EVF worth it for the reported improved accuracy of focus?
I find the idea of focus peaking in the viewfinder for accurate manual focus a tempting idea also.
Would the focus accuracy improvement by upgrading to the K-5II, buying a EE-S focussing screen for manual focus and then fine tuning all lenses for auto focus be not close, as good or better than the accuracy improvement offered by the CDAF of the XT-1?
Wow, a bit of a ramble...thanks if you made it this far. Any feedback much appreciated. I may also start a new thread with this topic, to seek a broader range of responses.
Cheers
Dean