Hey Steve,
I have been shooting with the X Pro 1 for about 3 months and for the most part have been thoroughly satisfied. Originally I had planned on using it for motion and controlled settings that benefitted from AF, but the day before I received it in the post my M8 floundered and the XP1 has been pressed into service full time. I started with M mount lenses but once I acquired a couple XF lenses the camera really started to hum for me. I still shoot M Mount lenses which have become much easier to use after 2.0. Previous to the update you could not use magnification feature while images were processing which became very frustrating if you wanted to shoot and re-focus quickly. Fortunately that has been fixed and shooting with Leica glass has become more enjoyable. You can really feel Fuji’s analogue past whilst photographing with this camera and it only gets better the more time you spend with it. I still miss the filmic nature and rangefinder focusing of the M8 and I hope it can be fixed, but if I had to shoot with any other camera the X Pro 1 would definitely be it.
More photos at www.johnloumiles.com
Hey John, I really really like your images, im considering getting the X- Pro 1 as my main body now. Seeing this level of IQ has detered me from getting the Nikon D600. What lens did you use on the #1? It had lovely colors.
Great sets of pictures John! I especially like the last one.
Awesome set of images John! Love your style and those from your site are over the top cool.
Wonderful photos, really inspiring work. I love the xpro1, and you seem to be getting the best out of it!
Killing it John…
The girl in shot #1 looks a bit like Lana Del Rey. And please don’t tell me it is.
Hey Chad
Great hearing that from you, thank you! Haha! No but she has had people telling her she looks like Lana Del Rey since she hit it big.
Thanks for all the kind words, they are really appreciated! It’s always nice to get positive (or any for the at matter) feedback from your peers on a site like Steve’s.
Fantastic shots on your website – good to see what my M8 can do even if I can’t do it myself 🙂
John:
Wow. Your style seems unique and sensual. Very nice work.
Great work! Love the first photo – and those on the web site!
John, these are fantastic images. I really like your work, you have such a unique vision. All your images have a real spontaneity to them. One of my favorites is the image of the guy that has Jesus on the cross tattooed on his face, the angle is great.
Thanks Jim. Thats actually me with a in camera double exposure. The overlay shot was a jesus mural on the tailgate of a pickup.
Omg, you images on your portfolio website are amazing. You do good work. Do you have a blog, tumblr, or Facebook so we can keep up with you?
Agreed. Awesome stuff…
Thanks guys! I have a tumblr although I need to update it more ( johnloumiles.tumblr.com) but I usually always put up new stuff on my instagram @loustranger.
Going to follow both right now. Thanks for responding.
3 and 4 are great, subjet, contrast and Bokeh are awesome
Stunning work, John! I also love the XPro-1 for times when the M9 doesn’t do so well (very low light, AF). Keep up the great work and imagery!
checked your website John, love your work!
the second photo is great,was wondering where are you when you shot that??
Thanks Meng. That is a tattoo shop in Los Angeles and the girl that is double exposed works at the shop.
No 2 my fav too John, but also checked your website and what fabulous images. Stunning work!
Absolutely love picture No2. The Lady in the window!
I don’t think it’s a reflection in a window. More like a double/multiple exposure.
Thanks! Vince is correct that is an in camera double exposure.