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...has anyone sold all their other gear after using the x100 for a while?
on a secondary note...is anyone using the x100 as their only camera?
on a secondary note...is anyone using the x100 as their only camera?
greyelm
Malcolm
I had a Lumix G1 & GF1 before getting the X100, I have sold the G1 to my son and will use the GF1 for legacy lenses. However I mostly use the X100 as it is so very good.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
Answering generically, since I don't have an X100:
No, there is not a single camera in the whole world I would use that way.
Not unless I aspire to be like a carpenter with one chisel and one hammer.
No, there is not a single camera in the whole world I would use that way.
Not unless I aspire to be like a carpenter with one chisel and one hammer.
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FrankS
Registered User
That's just crazy talk, Joe.
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you could build a house with just one hammer, no?
frank, it says crazy in the title!!
frank, it says crazy in the title!!
Lauffray
Invisible Cities
I sold most of my gear to buy my M7, and I sold the rest after
willie_901
Veteran
Here's how the X100 has affected my inventory and plans.
A year before the X100 was announced. I sold my ZI-M and all my M/LTM lenses when I decided Smart phones would eventually kill off access to convenient film processing.
I sold my LUMIX G1 and lenses last fall after a short trip. I just didn't like the results from the m 4/3 sensor. For me, the dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio were just not there. Instead carried a D200 daily with a 24mm AIS prime lens. I also picked up a Nikon FG SLR for $75 to finish off my film stock. I upgraded from a D300 to a D700 for my commercial work and the D300 became a back-up camera for work.
I ordered the X100 in January. I bought also bought second D700 for back up to the first D700. For me the X100 is a dream come true. It goes wherever I go. Because of the X100 I sold both my D200 bodies. I also sold a couple of Nikkor AIS primes (20 and 28mm). I still have to trade a 11-16/2.8 FX zoom and the LUMIX G1 kit lens for a FX prime. My D300 sits on the shelf as a back up for the X100 and and as a third emergency back up for my commercial work. For non-commercial projects when the X100's angle-of-view isn't practical, I switch to a larger bag and take a D700 with a couple of primes. I can't conceive of carrying a D700 on a daily basis. The D200/300 bodies are really too big and heavy to carry daily, so the D700 is way to much for me.
So the X100 essentially replaced my ZI-M kit, eliminated any interest I had in the m 4/3 market, and got me out of APS-C SLRs (except for emergency use). If a new generation X100 or a suitable X100 competitor comes out, I will sell the D300, a 12-24/4 DX lens and the 24 mm AIS lens. A suitable X100 competitor woud have at least a APS-C sensor and a viewfinder I hold up to my eye. My current X100 would become my every-day camera back up.
The X100 has had another large impact on my photography. Time and resources I had spent on a quest for a suitable, daily camera is now focused elsewhere. I am spending more time on the creative side of photography. I am evaluating my work and outsourcing printing to create portfolios.
A year before the X100 was announced. I sold my ZI-M and all my M/LTM lenses when I decided Smart phones would eventually kill off access to convenient film processing.
I sold my LUMIX G1 and lenses last fall after a short trip. I just didn't like the results from the m 4/3 sensor. For me, the dynamic range and signal-to-noise ratio were just not there. Instead carried a D200 daily with a 24mm AIS prime lens. I also picked up a Nikon FG SLR for $75 to finish off my film stock. I upgraded from a D300 to a D700 for my commercial work and the D300 became a back-up camera for work.
I ordered the X100 in January. I bought also bought second D700 for back up to the first D700. For me the X100 is a dream come true. It goes wherever I go. Because of the X100 I sold both my D200 bodies. I also sold a couple of Nikkor AIS primes (20 and 28mm). I still have to trade a 11-16/2.8 FX zoom and the LUMIX G1 kit lens for a FX prime. My D300 sits on the shelf as a back up for the X100 and and as a third emergency back up for my commercial work. For non-commercial projects when the X100's angle-of-view isn't practical, I switch to a larger bag and take a D700 with a couple of primes. I can't conceive of carrying a D700 on a daily basis. The D200/300 bodies are really too big and heavy to carry daily, so the D700 is way to much for me.
So the X100 essentially replaced my ZI-M kit, eliminated any interest I had in the m 4/3 market, and got me out of APS-C SLRs (except for emergency use). If a new generation X100 or a suitable X100 competitor comes out, I will sell the D300, a 12-24/4 DX lens and the 24 mm AIS lens. A suitable X100 competitor woud have at least a APS-C sensor and a viewfinder I hold up to my eye. My current X100 would become my every-day camera back up.
The X100 has had another large impact on my photography. Time and resources I had spent on a quest for a suitable, daily camera is now focused elsewhere. I am spending more time on the creative side of photography. I am evaluating my work and outsourcing printing to create portfolios.
akptc
Shoot first, think later
willie_901 said:
Same here.. I've got Lord knows haw many cameras but ever since I got the X100, I've not not picked up another body, the X100 just does the trick for me. And - my lust for another M body has been drastically reduced thanks to it
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
If I keep mine, it will prompt me to sell my M8 and rf gear.
I have two kits right now - one built around the M8. And one built around a Nikon D700.
I've been growing my paid workload - and the DSLR kit is just far more versatile for me. So that can't/won't go anywhere.
So it is increasingly likely that I'll let the Fuji take the place of my rangefinder stuff for now. Just too much money to have tied up in a chunk of gear I'm not really using.
If the day comes that I decide to sell my DSLR stuff, I would imagine that I will end up getting another digital rangefinder.
I have two kits right now - one built around the M8. And one built around a Nikon D700.
I've been growing my paid workload - and the DSLR kit is just far more versatile for me. So that can't/won't go anywhere.
So it is increasingly likely that I'll let the Fuji take the place of my rangefinder stuff for now. Just too much money to have tied up in a chunk of gear I'm not really using.
If the day comes that I decide to sell my DSLR stuff, I would imagine that I will end up getting another digital rangefinder.
venchka
Veteran
X100 folks:
How well do the X100 files convert to B&W? I know that may be an even crazier question, but if I were to adopt the X100 as an everyday camera, it would HAVE to be capable of good B&W photos. I guess what I'm really asking is if there are differences among camera/lens/sensor/firmware/RAW files when converting to B&W?
Does that make sense?
How well do the X100 files convert to B&W? I know that may be an even crazier question, but if I were to adopt the X100 as an everyday camera, it would HAVE to be capable of good B&W photos. I guess what I'm really asking is if there are differences among camera/lens/sensor/firmware/RAW files when converting to B&W?
Does that make sense?
nikon_sam
Shooter of Film...
I don't think there will ever be a camera made that would cause me to rid myself of all the others I have now...I've been thinking of selling a few of the duplicates I have or some that I will never use but only to finance another that would get more use...
One camera, one lens...never...
One camera, one lens...never...
Perfect Imposter
Member
I'm close. I have even taken pictures of my M8 so I can put it up for sale. It's hard to justify having a >$2000 camera that is my second favourite.
thegman
Veteran
Really depends on your photography I guess, if you're just doing street and happy with one lens, then why not. I like to experiment a bit though with landscape, architecture, etc. so I'd find one lens a bit limiting.
Juan Valdenebro
Truth is beauty
I agree... "My" X100 is the HexarAF, and as much as I like it, it's a camera that can do just what it was made for, both because its focusing system and its focal length... If one day I buy any fix, single focal length autofocus digital camera, there's no way I sell all my gear: I would not even sell a bit of my not too loved digital system... An AF 35mm camera, digital or not, can't do more than a very small part of my shooting.
Cheers,
Juan
v_roma
Well-known
I'm no expert in this but I think what matters is mostly the IQ you start with (and the X100 certainly doesn't disappoint there) and you're own skill in converting to B&W. Personally, I've been very happy with B&W conversions from the X100. The X100 noise characteristics also make it a good candidate for B&W conversions since chroma noise is so low. Whatever noise is there, looks very grain-like to me.
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
Limited experience with conversions so far.
Here are a handful I did last night. There are some blown highlights in here - but considering I was shooting into the sun on some of these, that's to be expected.
These were done with silver efex pro.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbarker/sets/72157627274707989/
Here are a handful I did last night. There are some blown highlights in here - but considering I was shooting into the sun on some of these, that's to be expected.
These were done with silver efex pro.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/tbarker/sets/72157627274707989/
ChrisP
Grain Lover
Isn't having at least 3 cameras one of the requirements for joining this forum? I think I remember having to send in pictures of an at least adequate collection of cameras before I was given a username
Jamie Pillers
Skeptic
Not a crazy question
Not a crazy question
Joe, I have a DLSR with a few prime lenses that I can use if I want to go significantly wider or longer than the X100's 35. However, if I couldn't afford to keep it all, I would zero problems living with the X100.
To me, this question is similar to a question I might have heard a few years ago: "Could I live with a Leica M3 and one Summicron?" Back then, definitely. But now, with ISO on the fly, hundreds of exposures without stopping for 'film', and RAW adjustablility? X100.
And if someone comes up with a small (FE2-size) digital camera with at least APS-C sized sensor and something like a 24-90mm equivalent, f/2 kit lens, I might be able to say goodbye to the D7000 and lenses.
Not a crazy question
Joe, I have a DLSR with a few prime lenses that I can use if I want to go significantly wider or longer than the X100's 35. However, if I couldn't afford to keep it all, I would zero problems living with the X100.
To me, this question is similar to a question I might have heard a few years ago: "Could I live with a Leica M3 and one Summicron?" Back then, definitely. But now, with ISO on the fly, hundreds of exposures without stopping for 'film', and RAW adjustablility? X100.
And if someone comes up with a small (FE2-size) digital camera with at least APS-C sized sensor and something like a 24-90mm equivalent, f/2 kit lens, I might be able to say goodbye to the D7000 and lenses.
tbarker13
shooter of stuff
To me, this question is similar to a question I might have heard a few years ago: "Could I live with a Leica M3 and one Summicron?" Back then, definitely. But now, with ISO on the fly, hundreds of exposures without stopping for 'film', and RAW adjustablility? X100.
Totally agree. I've never really been a big fan of the one camera/one-lens camp. But then I look back on some of the big trips I've taken and realize that I often do most of my shooting with a single lens. For me, that's the role this X100 would take. It would be my light-weight option for those times that I don't want bring a lot of gear.