Leica X1, X2 Tips and Recommendations

[gilpen123]

I think this camera will serve my purpose though. Looking at all the tips and recommendations I can find in preparation for owning the X.

 

[Godfrey]

I think this camera will serve my purpose though. Looking at all the tips and recommendations I can find in preparation for owning the X.

I enjoy the X2 for casual picture taking ... It's in my bag a lot of the time.

I fit mine with a Voightländer OVF, an A&A half case, a self-opening lens cap, and a street strap the day I got it. That's how I use it. Fit a 32G card and just shoot away... 🙂

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[dave lackey]

Dave just browsing the web to check out but not necessarily believe all of it. The OMD does that all the time and it didn't bother me. I just want some information good or bad which will help me decide before I jump, at the end of the day it is me who will give it a go-no-go. Cheers!

Yep, always good to check and I did that. For me, if a friend and local RFF member didn't have one for me to try, though, I would not have bought one and would likely have sold all my film gear to get a used M8... without a lens and then save up a year to get a lens.

However, once I used it, I knew immediately that it worked for me.

So, we'll try to give you as much in the way of answers (according to us anyway).:angel:

BTW, for me to go from the M3 and the R4, it was a huge stretch for me because I have always used the big Nikon D bodies for the 12 years previously and never a 35mm. Wow, what a different pov... I'm good with it now but when I go back to the 50 mm Summarit on the M3, I feel like I am back home again.

I am happy to find I am still crazy after all these years... but if you decide on an X-body, we will be interested to see your images as there are so many different looks from other users such as on Flickriver.🙂

 

[gilpen123]

The A&A leather half case fits the X2 very well. Highly recommended.

 

[gilpen123]

Got my Thumbie grip and it's a nice addition to the X1/X2. Gives me a steadier hold without too much protrusion like the Thumbs Up.

 

[Godfrey]

I enjoy the X2 for casual picture taking ... It's in my bag a lot of the time.

I fit mine with a Voightländer OVF, an A&A half case, a self-opening lens cap, and a street strap the day I got it. That's how I use it. Fit a 32G card and just shoot away... 🙂

G

Not much new to add after half a year with the X2 except that I'm using the EVF a bit more these days. Easier to work wide open that way. Still a very satisfying camera.

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