I agree jcrutcher...I returned my OVF and am very happy with the EVF.
texchappy
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Wanted to jump in here as I keep coming back and finding myself drawn to the X2. I've decided my 'needs' for a camera - easy to manually set aperture, easy to manually set shutter speed, outstanding IQ, and easy to manually focus.
X2 seems to have these: real dials for aperture and speed and the images I've seen out of it are outstanding.
My one question is about the manual focus. Is it easy and straightforward? Would probably get the EVF, does it work well for focusing?
X2 seems to have these: real dials for aperture and speed and the images I've seen out of it are outstanding.
My one question is about the manual focus. Is it easy and straightforward? Would probably get the EVF, does it work well for focusing?
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
I just posted a new blog entry with my thoughts on the X2 from 3.5 days of use. 
It's not much but I think we don't have enough posts on the Leica X series on RFF so there!
http://blog.suguru.net/2012/06/leica-x2-less-is-more.html
It's not much but I think we don't have enough posts on the Leica X series on RFF so there!http://blog.suguru.net/2012/06/leica-x2-less-is-more.html
texchappy
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Very nice blog/review Sug. The more I read on this camera the more I think it might be what I want. Then I'd just have to save up for the darn thing.
jcrutcher
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The manual focus is quite good with the assist turned on. I use it 50% of the time with the EVF.
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
Firmware version 1.1 is up for X2, just FYI.
http://us.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/compact_cameras/x2/
http://us.leica-camera.com/service/downloads/compact_cameras/x2/
dave lackey
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texchappy
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I know this isn't a comparison thread but...
I like the idea of the X2 as the digital Barnack. I'm having trouble in my mind whether it is 'just a point and shoot' or whether it is fair to consider it a true digital successor to the Barnacks. For instance, how much would I be loosing in an X2 compared to say an M8 with a 28mm Elmarit-M? (price and expandability aside of course)
I like the idea of the X2 as the digital Barnack. I'm having trouble in my mind whether it is 'just a point and shoot' or whether it is fair to consider it a true digital successor to the Barnacks. For instance, how much would I be loosing in an X2 compared to say an M8 with a 28mm Elmarit-M? (price and expandability aside of course)
dave lackey
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Size for one thing. The whole point of the X2 is the comparison with Barnacks such as the IIIF that I have. The design DNA is there all right. The size is right and things such as separate VF and top dials are right too.
An M8/M9 system is a whole nother matter. Interchangeable lenses and larger size. The image IQ of the X1/X2 compares very favorably with the M9 and a similar lens. Very close indeed. The M bodies have more versatility with interchangeable lenses at the expense of larger and heavier bodies.
An M8 requires M lenses, so while the body is a steal these days, adding lenses will be far more than a $900 X1 or a $1995 X2.
Ain't it cool to have so many choices?
texchappy
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I think I've narrowed it down to an X2 or if I decide to go back to film then an early film M.
Godfrey
somewhat colored
According to the literature:
1. Improved noise as from ISO 1600
2. Improved automatic white balancing
3. General improvements and performance optimization
Thanks for the firmware tip... will have to update soon.
dave lackey
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Yes, thanks, Godfrey!:angel:
gnuyork
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Some X1 images from this past weekend. Vignettes and grain were added intentionally, not a fault of the camera. Although the cats were shot at iso 1600.
My wife snapped this one.
My wife snapped this one.
dave lackey
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Hey, finely crafted images, I must say! Appropriate and sensitive PP!
texchappy
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I've almost talked myself into the OM-D because of the versatility.
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
I've got OM-D and X2, and I am keeping both.
But yes, OM-D is definitely more versatile. If the versatility is what you want, you really can't beat OM-D. If you want the absolute simplicity with really film-like image quality = Digital Barnack, nothing really replaces X1/2...I'm pretty much set with OM-D+45/1.8 for work and X2 for personal snaps. And when I need two camera setup for field gig, X2 with Oly EVF will help OM-D.
texchappy
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This video from Steve Huff is what made me think twice:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPbvV78bf0A&feature=player_embedded#!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gPbvV78bf0A&feature=player_embedded#!
dave lackey
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Tex, buy what you want. This thread is for those who are moving ahead with the X2. This thread has served it's purpose and others who wanted to compare other cameras have kindly allowed us to discuss only the X2. Please allow this thread to slowly end with that purpose in mind.
Good luck with your choice.:angel:
The X2 is still the smallest lightest camera offering DSLR like quality. For that, it should be applauded. However, I can understand why people don't want to pay $2000 for it.