Sell my equipment for a X2?

[Dave Jenkins]

Bruno, if you're the guy who bought my David Douglas Duncan book, remember that he made all those photos in the Picasso book with a Leica M3, Tri-X, and a few lenses.

Don't sell anything and don't buy anything. Read this article and think about it until it sinks in. http://theonlinephotographer.typepad.com/the_online_photographer/blog_index.html

 

[Bruno Gracia]

No I'm not Dave, but thanks for the advice!

I think, with one single lens I will have enough, anyway, always shoot with 35 lux...

 

[leicapixie]

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134914

http://www.rangefinderforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=134914

A workshop, with a real teacher, who tells you how you are,
not what you have, would shock you into the mode you seek.
Bruce Gilden, very abrasive,or similar lecturer would really do wonders.
Money well spent!
Stop worrying about the equipment.
Use a point and shoot digital, the cheapest possible, under $100.
Start having fun.Photography for me, even as a pro, was total fun and very easy!

 

[Bruno Gracia]

Yes I lost the enjoy and fun of photography, last night, I could sleep 7 hours! Incredible! I have my tool (x2 in this case) and that's it!

 

[Andrea Taurisano]

We all are different, but my own and many other photographers' joy of photography came back by getting a simple, decent P&S and carrying it always along.

 

[clayne]

So after all that you ended up buying the X2 anyway? Sheesh.

 

[Bruno Gracia]

Yes, what's the problem? Now I have money in the bank and a great camera for the 90% of situation, isn't it?

 

[helen.HH]

Hi Bruno
Congrats on making a Decision & moving forward..Great little camera !

Please post a shot or two of working with the X2 .... & have some Fun
Best Wishes- H

 

[jsrockit]

Yes, what's the problem? Now I have money in the bank and a great camera for the 90% of situation, isn't it?

Yes, the X2 is a very good compliment to your MP (unless you sold that too). If sold, the X2 is still useable in most situations.

 

[Bruno Gracia]

Thanks Helen!

Actually I need the funds for travel or make the course.

I have just the X2 and the 5D with the 85 ZE for portraits.

I sold everything less the lenses.

 

[jsrockit]

BG, it could be a great thing for you... let us know in a few months.

 

[furbs]

I have a big problem, always I see a great work I search the equipment used to do it, then I think oh well! Buy this two lenses and Rolleiflex and that's all! After I think where are You going with this?

I see this as the heart of your problem. No system is perfect, and learning to accept, work with, and even exploit the limitations of each is a huge part of the process.

Pick one camera and lens and use it for a month. Forget that your other gear exists and get to know that one camera and lens by shooting everyday. This has ALWAYS helped my vision, and after that month you'll have a better idea of your vision and what you can use to fulfill it. Then you can make much better decisions about buying and selling gear.

For the next month (or more) I'll only use my M4 and pre-asph 35 lux. After that time I will make better decisions and better know my unique vision. Only you can discover your vision, and you can only find it by shooting.

 

[youngeajoy]

I would recommend option 2 . But I think the new Ricoh GR is better for travelling..

 

[Godfrey]

I just returned from a quick trip to NY. Carried only the X2, along with iPhone 4S. Some photos:

in Houston airport, Texas

Shoe Shine - Houston 2013
Leica X2



Rain in Airport - Houston 2013
Leica X2



Waiting for Mom - Houston 2013
Leica X2​

at the Guggenheim Museum, Manhattan, New York

Guggenheim - New York 2013
Leica X2



Sabrett - New York 2013
Leica X2



Art For Sale - New York 2013
Leica X2



Art Watcher #1 - New York 2013
Leica X2



Art Watcher #2 - New York 2013
iPhone 4S​

The X2 does awfully well as an only camera for me. 🙂

G

 

[Godfrey]

Yes I lost the enjoy and fun of photography, last night, I could sleep 7 hours! Incredible! I have my tool (x2 in this case) and that's it!

Good. Now make photos and forget the equipment juggling. 🙂

G

 

[Andrea Taurisano]

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These four here are wonderful. I'm sure you'll be enjoying photography a lot more now that you've reduced, if not eliminated, the hassle of choosing among lots of pieces of gear. One cam, one lens and a curious mind behind it, is all it takes.

 

[Bruno Gracia]

wooooow, I'm impressed!

Si Andrea, that's the point! Now I'm enjoying soooo much!

These two guys, awesome:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSowvfI6qmw

http://blog.leica-camera.com/photographers/interviews/alex-coghe-every-moment-tells-a-story/

 

[clayne]

Yes, what's the problem? Now I have money in the bank and a great camera for the 90% of situation, isn't it?

Look at your original kit list in the first post. You had everything you needed and could have just ditched the m8 to generate funds, maybe even the Rollei as well if necessary. The camera was *never* the problem.

 

[furbs]

Now I'm enjoying soooo much!

Sounds good, now where are the photos? With the speed of digital, you have no excuses 😉

 

[robert blu]

So, now how about "the project"? Meanwhile you practice your new camera you can start to work on your project!
robert