Is the fujifilm x pro1 good for beginners?

The X-Pro1 can work for a beginner, but I'd think twice. It's an older camera, announced in 2012, with slow autofocus by today's standards. It also has no stabilisation in the body, so the lens matters more. Look for a stabilised one, like the Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS, which covers everyday shooting from wide to short telephoto.

If you do buy one, pair it with a small, forgiving prime such as the Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR. A single fixed focal length teaches you to move your feet, and it's light.

• Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS: stabilised everyday zoom
• Fujifilm XF 16-50mm f/2.8-4.8 R LM WR: a wider zoom option
• Fujifilm XF 35mm f/2 R WR: small, light prime

Honestly, every current camera from a major brand is good, and a newer body will be easier to learn on. If you still want the X-Pro1, buying used is the way to do it.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.