Jubb Jubb
Well-known
The hot shoe is a bit of a wart compared to the X1. That is one design element I wish they didn't change...
We are so finicky. Are we really questioning a small platform for the hotshoe? 
reiki_
Well-known
We are so finicky. Are we really questioning a small platform for the hotshoe?
At that price - yes , we are.
True, $2000 is ridiculous... but it's still a 2mm platform. To me it makes it look more barnack than the X1.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
They needed somewhere to put the EVF data connector and didn't have room to put it lower in the body. Doesn't bother me, but it's one reason I prefer the looks of the black finish over the chrome finish.
With a little antiquing effort, I bet we could get one to look just like that old Barnack up-thread. ;-)
dave lackey
Veteran
I like it better than the one on the X1 for the simple reason I carry the X1 with a wrist strap/finger cuff and it gives me a better grip so I don't hit the dials.
Besides, even my beautiful IIIF has "warts", all of which contribute to function and the overall design, and it is easy to argue that the overall design of the X2 is better than any Barnack from a pure design standpoint but we don't ever disagree on aesthetics on RFF, do we?
Attachments
That camera in the bottom left corner is so drool worthy!
dave lackey
Veteran
John, any idea when your shipping date is supposed to be?:angel:
jcrutcher
Veteran
Who sells the leather ltm type case for the x2? My x2 is on order from photo village.
jcrutcher
Veteran
My ltm collection, can't wait to add the x2
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jcrutcher
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dave lackey
Veteran
Oh, my...Jim...
I always thought the Barnack needed a digital mate and the X bodies do that, but now you have to get a mate for each of those Barnacks! Still, it's cheaper than a lot of vices.
I always thought the Barnack needed a digital mate and the X bodies do that, but now you have to get a mate for each of those Barnacks!
Still, it's cheaper than a lot of vices.
dave lackey
Veteran
Not sure which case you mean, but the A&A case is perfect for everyday use and I am sure you can get it from Pop Flash. I saw somewhere that Leica has a half-case too...maybe Red Dot Camera.
B&H has the really nice brown case shown above in a previous post. When is your X2 scheduled for delivery?:angel:
dave lackey
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Leica X question of the day:
Is the black body X1/X2 a black paint, black chrome, other?:angel:
Is the black body X1/X2 a black paint, black chrome, other?:angel:
bigeye
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I'll bet you like having 2 speed dials on the IIIf...
jcrutcher
Veteran
I'll look b h for the case, pretty nice looking even though I don't use them often. A week to 10 days for delivery, he's expecting Shipment this next week. Not in the photos I have a 1945 wartime iiic k and a Barnack "O" model.
dave lackey
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June 6th according to some camera stores. June in general according to Leica.
Oh, my...Jim...
I always thought the Barnack needed a digital mate and the X bodies do that, but now you have to get a mate for each of those Barnacks!
My X2 may need a mate too. Leica II in black perhaps?
Monochrom
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Wow, are they shipping the x2 inside this case????
What a charm!!!!
I want one!!!!
What a charm!!!!
I want one!!!!
John,
I may be mis-remembering (happens a lot these days), but someone on another forum ordered one and it seems that it was to be shipped at the end of May. I will try to confirm.
BTW, this is a very nice camera case for either the X1 or X2:
