bwcolor
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Whatever... How can anyone tell you what you prefer?
Sell my X100 and go film only?
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Pickett Wilson
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Lots of angst. Sell it. You can buy another one later when you get the digital bug again.
wgerrard
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You can't have had the X100 very long. Let things go for some time before you sell it. It's not gong to cost you anything to do that.
Have you used enough digitals to know it's digital you're tired of, not just the X100?
I'm actually thinking of going the other way. I bought a DSLR last month and it's been something of a revelation, particularly the autofocus. It's great to take a shot without straining for 30 seconds or so with manual focus.
Have you used enough digitals to know it's digital you're tired of, not just the X100?
I'm actually thinking of going the other way. I bought a DSLR last month and it's been something of a revelation, particularly the autofocus. It's great to take a shot without straining for 30 seconds or so with manual focus.
willie_901
Veteran
I caryy my X100 with me where ever I go. Once I taught myself how to use it, my keeper rte was about the same as it was with my manual focus SLRs and ZI-M rangefinder and better than my Canonet.
If you enjoy film cameras and results with film more than digital,then switch to film. There will be film to buy and labs to develop and scan film for at least a decade.
If I was switching to film I would also switch to medium format film. I really don't see the point of 35 mm film anymore when medium format is not that much more expensive or inconvenient than 35 mm film. Big negatives are good.
If you enjoy film cameras and results with film more than digital,then switch to film. There will be film to buy and labs to develop and scan film for at least a decade.
If I was switching to film I would also switch to medium format film. I really don't see the point of 35 mm film anymore when medium format is not that much more expensive or inconvenient than 35 mm film. Big negatives are good.
raid
Dad Photographer
Today, I had with me the M6 with the Lux and the EP-2 with a 7.5mm lens. I used only the EP-2 for many photos at the beach. Tomorrow, I may use only the M6. Each is fun to use.
Adanac
Well-known
Like a few posters, I prefer film, but my X100 is indispensable and over the past five weeks I'm clearly shooting more digital images. Yet I still prefer film.
I should clarify... I still prefer medium format film. A 6x6 frame to me still conveys more. 35mm? I can't really get all that excited about it, even if I like 35mm film. I'm at the point where if I want film I reach for the 20 pound pack of Rollei kit, for everything else, the X100 is my go to camera most of the time.
I should clarify... I still prefer medium format film. A 6x6 frame to me still conveys more. 35mm? I can't really get all that excited about it, even if I like 35mm film. I'm at the point where if I want film I reach for the 20 pound pack of Rollei kit, for everything else, the X100 is my go to camera most of the time.
Vincent.G
Well-known
10 years later, will there still be film? I am not sure. But I am confident digital is here to stay and there will be better digital cameras. But you only live once! Enjoy whatever you have!
Archiver
Veteran
How often would you find yourself in the position of taking advantage of the X100's digital benefits? High ISO, low light, autofocus, near instant development and online distribution: how often do you do these things?
For me, the benefits of digital outweighs the benefits of film, so most of what I shoot is digital.
For me, the benefits of digital outweighs the benefits of film, so most of what I shoot is digital.
rogerzilla
Well-known
Sell it because it will be worthless in two years' time, when you can buy the new equivalent for a lot less money.
wgerrard
Veteran
Much to be said for that. If you *are* going to sell it, sell it while it's a hot item, before Rev. 2 arrives and the feeding frenzy ends. Digital rarely holds value long term.
RAZOR
Established
Sell it and buy more film kit! Unless you are using it to pay the bills, stick with what you prefer.
boffen
Established
I'm not looking for people to answer my question, I realize that it is ultimately up to me, but I'd like some new opinions on the matter. The images the X100 produces are more than good enough, it is not a matter of IQ (in fact the IQ is a lot better than what my scanner can produce, although I do prefer the colors I get from ektachrome and the B&W I get from Tri-x). If it was I would probably own a MF film camera anyway.
I think my main problem is the digital workflow. The fact that I can snap away without worrying about anything but wasted megabytes. I like having a reason not to waste shots. I LOVE the way rangefinder focusing works. I like developing film and putting the film strips in the archival sheets and holding it up to the light and looking and starting the process of deciding what shots I want to scan (and later this year, print). The digital workflow doesn't "feel" as real.
I'm not going to do that, the main reason why I ended up buying the X100 is the (excellent) optical viewfinder
Not a problem at all. I do wish it was a 50mm every now and then, but that's what I keep on my M2 most of the time, so I'm ok with that.
I could live with the zone focusing system in the hybrid VF if the focus ring was fast enough for street work.
My previous digital camera was a D300. I never took that with me because it is huge, weighs a ton and because I never felt really comfortable using a DSLR, I've tried regular P&S cameras, but I hate not having a viewfinder.
I think my main problem is the digital workflow. The fact that I can snap away without worrying about anything but wasted megabytes. I like having a reason not to waste shots. I LOVE the way rangefinder focusing works. I like developing film and putting the film strips in the archival sheets and holding it up to the light and looking and starting the process of deciding what shots I want to scan (and later this year, print). The digital workflow doesn't "feel" as real.
I'm not going to do that, the main reason why I ended up buying the X100 is the (excellent) optical viewfinder
Not a problem at all. I do wish it was a 50mm every now and then, but that's what I keep on my M2 most of the time, so I'm ok with that.
I could live with the zone focusing system in the hybrid VF if the focus ring was fast enough for street work.
My previous digital camera was a D300. I never took that with me because it is huge, weighs a ton and because I never felt really comfortable using a DSLR, I've tried regular P&S cameras, but I hate not having a viewfinder.
Adanac
Well-known
While this suggestion might not stop anyone from snapping away with abandon, you could make the use of the camera feel more "film like" by turning off the post-capture image display. It would take a bit of additional mental will-power to use the camera like you would a film camera (I assume a 36 exposure roll lasts you hours or days not minutes!) but if you were able to challenge yourself to review only when back at your desk, the process might feel a little more familiar. Pretend it is film in there.
I've tried this a few times but have yet to commit to going no-review cold turkey for any extended period. Would it even be beneficial? Is fasting?
It always seemed to me that film helped separate snap-shooters evolving into photographers because they had to have a certain amount of self-awareness and determination and will power to remember the mistakes of their last rolls, try anew, wait for the results, consider if improvement had been achieved, and repeat, repeat, repeat. You needed to have patience and be willing to travel a long road.
But is self-limiting rate of image capture in the age of digital going to help a serious and aware photographer develop faster/more fully? If one is already able to be objectively critical and is on the self-improvement track, could the guilt-free image capture opportunities afforded by digital actually aid and accelerate a conscious desire and determined effort to improve? It seems logical that it would.
houseofnumb
Newbie
On a recent trip to Quebec City and Montreal, I took along my M6 and X100. I shot my "real" photos in black and white with the M6. I used the Fuji for snap shots in colour. I prefer using my M6 and shooting film, however, I found the X100 to be an indispensable travel companion to the M6. I managed to get great shots in the metro (subway) and inside churches as we dodged in and out of darkness during sunny weather.
Keep it and you'll have the best of both worlds.
Keep it and you'll have the best of both worlds.
shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
There are still a whole lot of us who wants to keep using film.
And you're welcome to join us to make sure that it's still available in 10 years. 🙂
Back to topic.
You'd kick yourself when you are in a place and time where a digital camera will serve you well. So don't go all film, in this day and age, that would be unwise.
But one digital camera is enough, pick the one you like, the X100 is fine. An Olympus Pen with its external EVF would also make a good choice with even more versatility due to interchangeable lenses (and there are some *fine* lenses available for that system now).
nickspictures
Newbie
The only reason to sell equipment is to get new equipment. If you need the money for something else sell - if not there is always room for another camera in my house.
Vincent.G
Well-known
I am an active film user but I love to use a digital camera once in a while. Of course, I would like film to stay for as long as possible.🙂
golem
Member
I find I get by well enough with my M6 and iPhone 4. Haven't really touched my E-P1 lately
Vasilis
Likes souvlaki and film
Digital will always be very useful, so i believe you will need a digital camera from time to time, even if you mostly shoot film. The x100 is a pretty expensive camera , so maybe if you find that you don't use it as much, sell it to get some of the money you payed , back, before the prices start to plunge. Buy a good small compact to have in your pocket.
