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Now we move to the new hot category in the industry the High End Mirror-less interchangeable lens camera.\u00a0 I believe the Fuji X-T1 is the current best camera on the market for many reason, and\u00a0 I proved it with my wallet!\u00a0 My choice or second place is the terrific Olympus OM-D1, which I tested for Olympus and was very impressed!\u00a0 In third place is the new Lumix GH4 which is a great camera that does stunning 4K video and has access to a great series of Micro 4\/3rd lenses, just like the Olympus too!\u00a0 How about Sony and the slick new A-7 and A-7r?\u00a0 I have some experience with the Sony, and I have a pretty strong opinion about it, it is a great step forward, but I think it needs a couple more things!\u00a0 The jpegs are not nearly as\u00a0 nice as the RAW files from these cameras, if you are a jpeg shooter it’s disappointing.\u00a0 The other issue is the lack of a full lens line at this time, of course eventually, (not sure how eventually), this will be solved.\u00a0 the Sony has great potential and I bet, it may certainly make the 2015 list, maybe!!??\u00a0 It’s up to you Sony!<\/p>\n
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<\/p>\n In the High End Compact Mirror-less category we have three terrific cameras,\u00a0 In first place is the Fuji X100s, called by Zak Arias, “the best camera I’ve ever owned….”\u00a0 I don’t disagree with him!\u00a0 The Sony RX-1s is a great camera but pretty costly, and the Nikon Coolpix A is a third place finisher, and a great very compact camera.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n In the Category of Single Lens Reflex lenses the winners in each category are; (1) the Canon 24-105\u00a0 f 4 IS lens, (2) Nikon 14-24 f 2.8 AF-S\u00a0 Wide angle zoom is simply the best in the works, many Canon shooters have converted to use on their cameras too!\u00a0 In the telephoto zoom category we have another tie, both the (3) Canon 70-200 f 2.8 IS II\u00a0 and the (4) Nikon 70-200 AF-S VR II f 2.8 are both stellar to say the least!!!!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n For me three longer telephoto lenses are standouts, (1) the Nikon 200-400 AF-S VR II f 4 lens is one of the best and most affordable long zooms. (2) The Canon 500mm F4 IS is one of the sharpest Canon long lenses. (3)\u00a0 Nikon’s 400mm AF-S VR f 2.8 is not only fast, but extremely sharp!\u00a0 Warning, all of these lenses are very expensive.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n One of the reasons I went with the Fuji X System is the extraordinary, ever growing,\u00a0 selection of truly great glass.\u00a0\u00a0 The Fuji lenses are very well made, and they offer a good selection of fast single focal lenses. I\u00a0 red starred the ones I have below and included the Lens Road Map from Fuji.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n This is the Road map for the Fuji lenses they have now and that are coming later this year and in 2015.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n You guys know how\u00a0 much I depend on a great support system and my choices are below;\u00a0 (1) My favorite legs are the Really Right Stuff TVC 33 Versa tripod, (2) My ball head of choice is the Really Right Stuff BH-55-LR, (3 & 4) L Brackets from Really Right Stuff, (5)\u00a0 Kirk’s fabulous Low Pod for shooting close to the found and their fabulous, (6) focusing rail FR-2!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n O.K. so you have to have some way to carry and transport it all!\u00a0 My favorites are (1) Think Tank Airport Security Airport 2.0, my favorite rolling bag,, (2) The Guru Gear Batafle 22L backpack, (3) the wonderful Think Tank Airport Essentials backpack and the (5) Low Pro Flipside Airport 10L AW, smaller and perfect for the Fuji system!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n One last item is how to carry your memory cards and extra filters, especially the large split neutral density filters.\u00a0 (1) I use the Filter Hive by Mindshift for the filters, and both the Think Tank Pocket Rocket, (2) and the Guru Gear Tembo card holder!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n