dave lackey
Veteran
Yep...walking around with the X1 around my neck and the IIIF on a wrist strap is an incredible experience. So is swapping the IIIF with the M3.:angel:
jky
Well-known
Thank you Jim. I'm even more excited now to handle the x2! Now to gather the funds...
jky
Well-known
So... get off the plane... drop the girls off at home... sealed the grout in the washroom (just to put off the inevitable).... then bought the X2.
Just a couple of things:
1. I wish the focus would lock @ 1/2 press of the shutter.
2. Wish it had a higher res screen to better determine focus when manually focusing (although as many had mentioned, this is way better than the X1 in terms of response and clarity).
The AF is fine, but of course it can never be too fast.... future firmware?
I bought a VF2 for it today & although I think it puts a big dent (or wart?) on its otherwise sleek appearance, it *almost* takes care of #2 above.
Love:
- silent shutter
- those 2 dials on top
- nearly non-existent focus "freeze"
- how quickly it changes the meter when the light changes
This is only day 2... i can return/exchange it within 2 weeks of purchase... we'll see...
it was between this and the OMD.
Just a couple of things:
1. I wish the focus would lock @ 1/2 press of the shutter.
2. Wish it had a higher res screen to better determine focus when manually focusing (although as many had mentioned, this is way better than the X1 in terms of response and clarity).
The AF is fine, but of course it can never be too fast.... future firmware?
I bought a VF2 for it today & although I think it puts a big dent (or wart?) on its otherwise sleek appearance, it *almost* takes care of #2 above.
Love:
- silent shutter
- those 2 dials on top
- nearly non-existent focus "freeze"
- how quickly it changes the meter when the light changes
This is only day 2... i can return/exchange it within 2 weeks of purchase... we'll see...
it was between this and the OMD.
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
Congrats on the purchase, jky.
I believe you can do #1: AF lock at 1/2 press. I'm doing it regularly.
Also, using the spot focusing patch (smaller than 1 point AF) would help when precise focusing is needed. X2 nails down the AF pretty good and I'm finding the LCD resolution quite fine IMHO. Though I am mostly just trusting the camera and/or zone focusing and shooting away.
Love to know more about what you think of the camera after putting some use to it.
I believe you can do #1: AF lock at 1/2 press. I'm doing it regularly.
Also, using the spot focusing patch (smaller than 1 point AF) would help when precise focusing is needed. X2 nails down the AF pretty good and I'm finding the LCD resolution quite fine IMHO. Though I am mostly just trusting the camera and/or zone focusing and shooting away.
Love to know more about what you think of the camera after putting some use to it.
jky
Well-known
sorry i wasn't clear... I meant lock focus @ half press and then keep firing the shutter away. The X2 is set up so you have to keep refocusing prior to each shot.
Yes, i agree that when the camera focuses - you can be rest assured it's focused where you pointed it. In addition, it locks focus adequately when contrast is low... a big plus!
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I hope you enjoy it, jky.
I am going to buy the X2 but I'm not in a rush, been busy as all heck.
I've acquired the accessory bits I want for it. OVF (went for the Voigtländer rather than the extra for the Leica), EVF (Olympus instead of Leica), A&A half-case for a better grip, a screen protector, and one of those tricky lens caps that auto-opens as the lens extends. Probably order the camera and a spare battery before too long now. I might get one of the adapters to allow fitting a polarizer or ND filter.
(I noticed while handling both the X2 and OM-D at the shop was that the Leica feels really nice in the hand with an optical viewfinder fitted, where the Olympus feels awkward with the optical viewfinder and it's hard to get your eye up to it. I found the same thing with my old Panasonic G1. Another minor nuance, but I sure like a clear optical viewfinder for this type of camera.)
I am going to buy the X2 but I'm not in a rush, been busy as all heck.
I've acquired the accessory bits I want for it. OVF (went for the Voigtländer rather than the extra for the Leica), EVF (Olympus instead of Leica), A&A half-case for a better grip, a screen protector, and one of those tricky lens caps that auto-opens as the lens extends. Probably order the camera and a spare battery before too long now. I might get one of the adapters to allow fitting a polarizer or ND filter.
(I noticed while handling both the X2 and OM-D at the shop was that the Leica feels really nice in the hand with an optical viewfinder fitted, where the Olympus feels awkward with the optical viewfinder and it's hard to get your eye up to it. I found the same thing with my old Panasonic G1. Another minor nuance, but I sure like a clear optical viewfinder for this type of camera.)
Godfrey
somewhat colored
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
jky
Well-known
And you can tap the AF/MF button twice to quickly switch between AF/MF.
Yes - that's the current workaround... really, it's just a habit of mine to half press that's all (coming from the GF1 & GX1). Not a deal breaker.
jky
Well-known
I am enjoying it immensely... but I'm not sure if it's the new-gear-giddiness. One thing is for sure though - I really, really dig the dials. Really.
Btw, Godfrey, where did you get the auto-open lens cap?
jc
jcrutcher
Veteran
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I know both of those thrills - new gear giddiness and the dial fetish - very well indeed.
I found the lens cap gizmo on Ebay, about $26:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330745255340#ht_2757wt_1180
I'd seen one of these made for one of the small-sensor Ricoh GXR camera units and thought it made perfect sense for this kind of camera.
gilpen123
Gil
Btw, is that Leica X2 logo same size as those found on M. May look good with a black one if it is replaceable.
dave lackey
Veteran
It appears to be the same as on an M9....this would be a great idea, IMO.:angel:
jky
Well-known
I know both of those thrills - new gear giddiness and the dial fetish - very well indeed.
I found the lens cap gizmo on Ebay, about $26:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/330745255340#ht_2757wt_1180
I'd seen one of these made for one of the small-sensor Ricoh GXR camera units and thought it made perfect sense for this kind of camera.
Thanks for the link - purchased one.
gilpen123
Gil
DAG has the black Leica logo on stock now at $22 plus $6 shipping to USA. Just ordered 2 pcs. for my film Ms. I can imagine this will look good in the X2 as well.
dave lackey
Veteran
I like those...not sure how to get the original off or what adhesive to use for the black one, though.
dave lackey
Veteran
Okay, so I have one payment left on my used X1 and it will be mine...just in time to put it to work full-time.
The reason for an X camera (at half price) is that it will save me many times the amount of purchase on just my next project alone. Well worth selling a few things here and there and skipping meals IMO.
Maybe one day I will get a used X2, but until then, the X1 is beginning to bond with me as I have had a lot of work just getting used to a 35mm pov. I used a 35mm Cron for a week on the M3 and it was...a disaster. Not one keeper...well, maybe two in two rolls of film but nothing to write home about.
The X2 is such a nice camera that I can only imagine having both an X1 and X2 in my bag at the same time...wishful thinking and dreaming...but life is not worth living without dreams.
So, I am back to work...
Looks to be quite versatile to me.
The reason for an X camera (at half price) is that it will save me many times the amount of purchase on just my next project alone. Well worth selling a few things here and there and skipping meals IMO.
Maybe one day I will get a used X2, but until then, the X1 is beginning to bond with me as I have had a lot of work just getting used to a 35mm pov. I used a 35mm Cron for a week on the M3 and it was...a disaster. Not one keeper...well, maybe two in two rolls of film but nothing to write home about.
The X2 is such a nice camera that I can only imagine having both an X1 and X2 in my bag at the same time...wishful thinking and dreaming...but life is not worth living without dreams.
So, I am back to work...
Looks to be quite versatile to me.
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Very nice Dave. Glad to hear the X1 is going to be yours. I know you've been decided on it for awhile. Enjoy!
Godfrey
somewhat colored
I punched the button this morning. A black X2 is on it's way to me now.
It will prove an interesting comparison between how the X2 works compared to the Ricoh GXR-M fitted with Skopar 28 and OVF. And how differently they image, of course. I'm looking forward to learning it.
onwards!
Godfrey
Announcing "Ways Together" .. my new photo book!
See it on Blurb at http://www.blurb.com/user/GDGPhoto
Come to the reception and book-signing:
ModernBook Gallery
49 Geary Ave, San Francisco, CA
August 2nd, 5:30-7:30 pm
It will prove an interesting comparison between how the X2 works compared to the Ricoh GXR-M fitted with Skopar 28 and OVF. And how differently they image, of course. I'm looking forward to learning it.
onwards!
Godfrey
Announcing "Ways Together" .. my new photo book!
See it on Blurb at http://www.blurb.com/user/GDGPhoto
Come to the reception and book-signing:
ModernBook Gallery
49 Geary Ave, San Francisco, CA
August 2nd, 5:30-7:30 pm