Leica X2 Revisited

[dave lackey]

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

Congratulations on the black magic camera!🙂 And...the book signing and reception!!!😎

Dang, I wish I could be at your book-signing and reception...but I will definitely check out your new photo book tomorrow! Really looking forward to it.

 

[Keith]

I have to say Dave I'm no real fan of this camera due to it's price.

BUT ... the colours in the images being posted here are very impressive and the over all look of the images is very different to Xpro X100 etc.

I'm also very happy that you are so pleased with it ... it obviously 'fits' with you well.

 

[denizg7]

Add a summicron lens. Cmon even the 40mm minolta ones are exact as the 40mm summicrons for 400-500.

the x10 is even a better option at this point.

you can fit a built in viewfinder in it.

manual focusing ring

manual aperture ring

higher res oled screen

brass plates

The only thing intresting about the x1 , x2 is that it's the only point and shoot with a real leica lens , and others buy it because of its looks....

 

[seajak]

Feel better now that you've got that off your chest 😀

clay

 

[dave lackey]

Add a summicron lens. Cmon even the 40mm minolta ones are exact as the 40mm summicrons for 400-500.

the x10 is even a better option at this point.

you can fit a built in viewfinder in it.

manual focusing ring

manual aperture ring

higher res oled screen

brass plates

The only thing intresting about the x1 , x2 is that it's the only point and shoot with a real leica lens , and others buy it because of its looks....

Poster #383... you don't post your name or where you are located.

Once again, I will politely ask that posters please allow owners, users and interested members to discuss the Leica X cameras without trolling, without comparisons of other cameras and without bringing in argumentative statements like this. Other members on RFF have respected this and we would appreciate YOUR respect for us.😡

 

[dave lackey]

I have to say Dave I'm no real fan of this camera due to it's price.

BUT ... the colours in the images being posted here are very impressive and the over all look of the images is very different to Xpro X100 etc.

I'm also very happy that you are so pleased with it ... it obviously 'fits' with you well.

Thanks, Keith, the X cameras do what I am looking for. I saved up for four months to pay for a $1000 camera with less than a thousand clicks. Accessories are easy to find for little money as well, like the A&A strap.

I was able to use the camera for a few months before buying it and knew immediately that it would be the tool of choice on my next project alongside the M3. That project is now underway and I can't compare and will not compare with any other cameras because, as you say, it fits me well. I am deliriously happy learning the strengths of this camera and hope to pair it with another down the road for a backup camera.

I love this camera. In a different way than the M3 for sure...it is kinda like my grandchildren whom I dearly love but each one differently.😉

 

[taskoni]

Hey Dave! YOUR X1 will be shortly on it's way to you! 🙂 Just wanted to share this on the board! 🙂
More in email my friend!

 

[jsrockit]

the x10 is even a better option at this point...

Really? hahahaha... right. 🙄

 

[jsrockit]

Simple, yet very appealing.

 

[taskoni]

So here the custom made fly fishing rods are being made 😀

Wonderful image Dave!

 

[taskoni]

Not X2 but X1, Lithuanian skies

Reminds me a bit of Die Holle (Hell) from Hans Thoma, c. 1910

I guess the X2 can do the same and more 🙂

 

[gnuyork]

Some of my latest from a recent work trip to Chicago. This is the X1. Love it.

 

[robert blu]

Excellent photographs Dave, you have really already learn how to use the x1 ! Bravo.
robert

 

[dave lackey]

Excellent photographs Dave, you have really already learn how to use the x1 ! Bravo.
robert

Thanks for the comments on the snaps, guys, now to really get to work... but not flyrods like this, although I wear the same hat when it is hot:

 

[dave lackey]

The X cameras still fascinate me with the close-up ability. Here is a what I call a medium macro...it can get a whole lot closer, enough to fill the frame with a dime or smaller item.

Handles yellows quite well on this tiny tomato bloom:

 

[dave lackey]

And of course, the bird houses:

I will try to get some images of the new bird houses all four grandkids made for me. Maybe this weekend.🙂

 

[threeputt]

Great shots gnuyork and Dave! I've had my X2 for less than a week but am loving it so far! Wish I had time to get out practice with it more!

Jeff

ps Hey I didn't realize this was my first post on this one, that's funny. They start to blur...

 

[dave lackey]

Great shots gnuyork and Dave! I've had my X2 for less than a week but am loving it so far! Wish I had time to get out practice with it more!

Jeff

ps Hey I didn't realize this was my first post on this one, that's funny. They start to blur...

Hey, thanks, Jeff!

Looking forward to more of your posts...can't stop at one!!!🙂

 

[Godfrey]

Just waiting on Monday here. 🙂

 

[dave lackey]

Just waiting on Monday here. 🙂

Cool!😎

Waiting on your posts....🙂