X100T vs X-Pro2 - size and ergonomics question
Feb 14, 2016
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I've been interested in the X100 series for a long time, and having recently missed a photo op because of having nothing better than my cell phone with me (as all my digital cameras are a lot bigger) -- so I started looking seriously at a decent 'have it with me every day' camera. I've shot large, medium and 35mm for the majority of my history. By a long shot the majority of my shots have been on Nikon, both film and digital. What may be of some significance is that the camera I feel really 'fits' me well ergonomically is either my FM2 or my FM3a (close enough not to make a difference).
I have an X100T on rental this weekend, as I wasn't certain I'd be comfortable living with just the 23mm fixed lens. I also wasn't entirely sure if I would like the Hybrid viewfinder.
My conclusions - I'm 'ok' with 23mm so far, but haven't shot it enough to form a strong opinion about that yet. I'm happy with the viewfinder - more so than I thought I would be, and frankly I really like that it's switchable from Optical to Electronic.
The problem I'm having with making a connection with the X100T is that it's an in between size for me. It's not small enough to fit in the pocket, making me worried about really 'have it with me every day. And now to the core of it - while I might like a grip on the right side, the bigger problem is the left side - my left hand just can't find a comfortable place and I don't feel comfortable with either the aperture or focus ring placement.
Given that - for those of you that have used both an X100 series and the X-Pro series (1 or 2) - are the left hand side ergonomics with the X-Pro spaced out more compared to the X100? Looking at pics, it does look like the X-Pro is bigger on the 'left side of the lens', and of course X lenses will be perched somewhat further out. Does this translate to a 'bigger feel' compared to X100 'cramped feel' in that area?