Fuji XM-1 focus peaking

[howielenny]

I've just picked up this XM-1 camera as it was on a great deal with Amazon. My main system at the moment is Nikon so I have several lenses and would like to get a Nikon G to X mount adapter. I know my Nikon lenses would become manual focus only so was wondering is the focus peaking as good or similar to that of the other Fuji X series cameras such as the XE-1 and XE-2?

Whilst I'm looking into getting a Nikon G to X mount adapter could anyone suggest? I have found a Fotodiox one for £39 but it has no reviews so would like a bit of feedback from someone who might be in the same position as me.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Fotodiox-Ad...corr&keywords=nikon+g+to+fuji+x+mount+adapter

I was on the look out for an XE-1 or save up more for the XE-2 but with the great deal Amazon gave with the XM-1 it was to good to turn down. After £100 voucher from Amazon and £100 cashback from Fuji the silver XM-1 is costing me £210. A bargain. If I really take to the Fuji system as much as I think I will, I'll no doubt at some point move completely over to Fuji.
Thanks for the help.

 

[AlbertTheLazy]

I haven't met an X-M1 yet, but you might consider one of these for MF work.

LCD magnifier

I don't know what this particular one is like but by coincidence I was looking this up just before I read your post.

For the adapters, I bought two from Amazon -- no name but probably Rainbow Imaging. The Nikon one is very nice -- smooth mounts and a pretty accurate infinity focus. The Pentax one is just usable enough not to send back -- focuses well past infinity and the lens locking catch is iffy.

They were both cheap but you might weven if it means paying a bit more.ant to consider getting something from a known maker

 

[howielenny]

I haven't met an X-M1 yet, but you might consider one of these for MF work.

LCD magnifier

I don't know what this particular one is like but by coincidence I was looking this up just before I read your post.

For the adapters, I bought two from Amazon -- no name but probably Rainbow Imaging. The Nikon one is very nice -- smooth mounts and a pretty accurate infinity focus. The Pentax one is just usable enough not to send back -- focuses well past infinity and the lens locking catch is iffy.

They were both cheap but you might weven if it means paying a bit more.ant to consider getting something from a known maker

 

[AlbertTheLazy]

If I had the X-A1 or X-M1 I would definitely get an LCD hood/magnifier for it. I don't like the idea of holding a camera a foot or more from my face. Even back in the days of medium format reflexes without prisms I'd always shoot using the magnifier in the hood.

--
Albert
Every photograph is an abstraction from reality.
Most people are more interested in the picture than the image.

 

[howielenny]

If I had the X-A1 or X-M1 I would definitely get an LCD hood/magnifier for it. I don't like the idea of holding a camera a foot or more from my face. Even back in the days of medium format reflexes without prisms I'd always shoot using the magnifier in the hood.

--
Albert
Every photograph is an abstraction from reality.
Most people are more interested in the picture than the image.

I see where your coming from and it does make sense to get one, no doubt as soon as I get my XM1 I'll be wanting one

 

[JamesCraig]

I got an X-m1 on the same deal, great value. To me the focus peaking was a bit of a gimmick I could take it or leave it. I haven't used it seriously yet but I've had a bit of a play with it and found it to be a useful tool, when used in conjunction with the magnified view* . I could live without it as the magnified screen works well on its own but as its available I will make use of it.

*press the rear command dial down like a button.

 

[slowhand73]

Save your money and buy a cheap (metalic) adapter ring (on eBay or amazon). I've got one for Canon FD for around 10€ AFAIR. Lens are mounted tied and since there in no glass in the adapter, there is no loss in IQ in using a cheap one. My 2cts.

 

[howielenny]

I got an X-m1 on the same deal, great value. To me the focus peaking was a bit of a gimmick I could take it or leave it. I haven't used it seriously yet but I've had a bit of a play with it and found it to be a useful tool, when used in conjunction with the magnified view* . I could live without it as the magnified screen works well on its own but as its available I will make use of it.

*press the rear command dial down like a button.

Cheers for the info. It's good to know the FP works especially when I get my Nikon adapter and put on some of my prime Nikon Lenses. In the short term it'll be handy to use more than just the 16-50mm lens and any help with manual focus for me at least, is a good thing