cold feet...

[DougFord]

pull yourself together man! this is no time to get squirrelly on us.
we've all been in a very highly stressful situation; because of the x100.
stick to the plan! remember your training, do not waiver, complete the mission.

 

[back alley]

pull yourself together man! this is no time to get squirrelly on us.
we've all been in a very highly stressful situation; because of the x100.
stick to the plan! remember your training, do not waiver, complete the mission.

wow!
i felt like a marine for a tiny second there...

 

[back alley]

I handled an X100 at the Focus On Imaging in the NEC yesterday for bout 10 minutes. I must say I felt disappointed in its build. Yes it was nice to handle, but I must remember that its not a Leica. It just felt flimsy. In that respect it was disappointing. It handled nicely though.

Steve.

yes, i know...you started all this for me over at that other forum this morning!

 

[back alley]

Save enough for the M8. By that time, the early-adopters of the X-100 will have shaken it out, and supply will catch up with demand. Then, you can buy an M8 or get the X-100 and pay bills.

you have to be one of the most practical people on the planet brian!!

 

[Steve_F]

Reason I am not buying: I know I will be tired of it in two months and will go back to my M camera.

Perfect. Nothing else to say 🙂

Steve.

 

[back alley]

I use eBay and the 9% fee would annoy me.

sell here, five bucks!

 

[viv]

If in doubt, wait.

 

[Keith]

Just get some sheepskin boots and soldier on ... we have expectations!

 

[Contarama]

Hold a M8 in one hand and a X100 in the other hand and ask yourself which one you would can first!

 

[nikon_sam]

My Dad would never buy a car just into production. Experience told him that inevitably there would be faults that needed fixing once the car was in 'mass' circulation. Get that feeling about new cameras? And if production is to be pushed up, at what cost? Best to keep your money and wait until all the known and unknown bugs are fixed. By that time the early buyers will be expounding their feelings about the camera.

jesse

My thoughts exactly...(not sour grapes either) I would wait and see how the Reviews come in...😉
Cold Feet...I understand cold feet...I even get that way when buying large amounts of film...

 

[rover]

I even bid on a sexy M6 this week. First time I have bid on a camera at Ebay for a long time. Easier to say wait than to do it. I would take time though and decide now M8 or X100 so you can save the need to get the other after mistakenly getting the first.

 

[back alley]

i doubt that in the long run i would go for an m8...i like and am most satisfied with the rd1s.
the x100 would bring another dimension to street shooting to me, providing the af is quick and accurate.
i know that really, the rd1 with my 40 sonnar is a great small kit and that the x100 only offers automation and af over it...along with a few more pixels and maybe better high iso shooting.
it's a crap shoot...

 

[Vics]

Save the cash. Travel.

+1 for traveling and shooting! Take your most used cam and most used lens and havce fun!

 

[back alley]

and ralph...you don't need any more cameras...😉

 

[back alley]

travel always sounds so wonderful till i have to leave town...

 

[BillBingham2]

I never liked the pile of dirty clothes I have to deal with after the trip.

B2 (;->

 

[Thardy]

Just thought of this. What does $1200 of travel get you?

 

[BillBingham2]

If you are an early adopter or just a bit later I doubt you will lose a lot for the rental of the current P&S Digital grail. I think you are going to love the X100 for a long time. But that’s just me and my impression.

YMMV BIDTS (Your Mileage May Vary, But I Don't Think So!)

B2 (;->

 

[BillBingham2]

Just thought of this. What does $1200 of travel get you?

That's $1200 Canadian, further than the USD these days.......

B2 (;->

 

[Thardy]

I never liked the pile of dirty clothes I have to deal with after the trip.

B2 (;->

I was at a hotel a couple of months ago and thought to have my clothes laundered mid way into the trip. It would have cost more than the clothes were worth.