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An entry level camera that captured my heart...

Started Dec 17, 2014 | User reviews thread
Zagato Contributing Member • Posts: 557
Re: An entry level camera that captured my heart...

Hi Bernd,

can only agree in all points to your review. Entry level only applies to the price but IQ wise, and here especially in regard to the colour reproduction, the X-A1 is a little gem. I've been fiddling with my X-T1 (and X-E1) for quite some time to achieve the same colour rendition as the X-A1 but so far without big success. I'm surprised that my X-S1 bridge can produce something similar.

Meanwhile, and having been initially sceptical, I've got used to the fact that it is a camera without a viewfinder (it's my only one) and for bright daylight conditions with strong light from behind and the sides I'm using a detachable LCD hood.

My numerous MF lenses (Nikkor, Topcon, Konica, Fujinon, Russians) work perfectly by means of various adapters. The combination Clearviewer (magnifier) and focus peaking almost lets me forget the fact that I'm operating a camera without a viewfinder.

Have continuous fun with your X-A1!!!!

X-A1 with detachable LCD hood

X-A1 with detachable LCD hood, slightly tilted

X-A1 with detachable LCD hood

X-A1 with detached LCD hood and mounted Clearviewer

X-A1 with mounted LCD hood and Clearviewer

Brgds
Michael (Vienna)

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