dave lackey
Veteran
Okay, now for a little twist on things "M".
In a former life, I was a professional planner. Now that I am considering my future needs regarding the instruments I need in the future, planning is just a natural thing to do.:angel:
Lately, I have been thinking of my next 5-10 years work, photographically speaking. Having come from a long background using Nikon DSLR's, I have naturally been thinking of an M9 for the future and maybe even an X1. So, yesterday, Andrew was kind enough to let us fellow RFF'ers try out his new M9+Lux and the X1. The M9 was perfect if a bit light, but that is down the road, not even a serious consideration right now.
The X1 was, lighter, great size and quite a looker. 😉But it doesn't use interchangeable lenses. It didn't have a viewfinder which drives me crazy. Try as I might, I have never been able to use a screen for composing. It is horribly counter-intuitive and a nightmare for me. An SLR or DSLR is far better than a screen IMO. Maybe I could get used to the external VF, who knows? For now, I have to face the fact that the X1 is not going to work in tandem with the M3.
So, back to my needs. A second M-body would be great. An M9 would fit nicely in the future plans. An M6 might fit quite well as I need a metered body. The R4 is doing a terrific job but I have other plans for it and an MP is probably the best fit in the 10-year plan. In fact, two MP's would be perfect. Or an M9 and an MP.
But, that lousy screen thing with the X1 drives me up a wall. Even MF pops in a new window for the wheely focus action and is even worse. Nothing about these smaller digital cameras will be "invisible" in my hands, they will just be another learning curve and a bad fit for the M bodies that I have selected for my work. It is not a hobby anymore.
I know a few professionals on this forum using M bodies exclusively which is where I am headed. Any insights as to gearing up for the long-haul would be appreciated as always.🙂
In a former life, I was a professional planner. Now that I am considering my future needs regarding the instruments I need in the future, planning is just a natural thing to do.:angel:
Lately, I have been thinking of my next 5-10 years work, photographically speaking. Having come from a long background using Nikon DSLR's, I have naturally been thinking of an M9 for the future and maybe even an X1. So, yesterday, Andrew was kind enough to let us fellow RFF'ers try out his new M9+Lux and the X1. The M9 was perfect if a bit light, but that is down the road, not even a serious consideration right now.
The X1 was, lighter, great size and quite a looker. 😉But it doesn't use interchangeable lenses. It didn't have a viewfinder which drives me crazy. Try as I might, I have never been able to use a screen for composing. It is horribly counter-intuitive and a nightmare for me. An SLR or DSLR is far better than a screen IMO. Maybe I could get used to the external VF, who knows? For now, I have to face the fact that the X1 is not going to work in tandem with the M3.
So, back to my needs. A second M-body would be great. An M9 would fit nicely in the future plans. An M6 might fit quite well as I need a metered body. The R4 is doing a terrific job but I have other plans for it and an MP is probably the best fit in the 10-year plan. In fact, two MP's would be perfect. Or an M9 and an MP.
But, that lousy screen thing with the X1 drives me up a wall. Even MF pops in a new window for the wheely focus action and is even worse. Nothing about these smaller digital cameras will be "invisible" in my hands, they will just be another learning curve and a bad fit for the M bodies that I have selected for my work. It is not a hobby anymore.
I know a few professionals on this forum using M bodies exclusively which is where I am headed. Any insights as to gearing up for the long-haul would be appreciated as always.🙂