Sell the M6 and get a Xpro1?

[jsrockit]

I think many people forget that if you buy a $1300 digital camera, that it is equivilent to 433 rolls of $3 film without processing. 36 exposures vs. 433 rolls is 15,588 exposures. I do that in less than one year. I think the worth of a digital camera is based on how much you actually photograph. If you are the 1 to 2 roll a month type (and that's not a slight), you are better off with a film camera. Of course, this is just based on $ and not on preferences.

 

[user237428934]

I think many people forget that if you buy a $1300 digital camera, that it is equivilent to 433 rolls of $3 film without processing. 36 exposures vs. 433 rolls is 15,588 exposures. I do that in less than one year. I think the worth of a digital camera is based on how much you actually photograph. If you are the 1 to 2 roll a month type (and that's not a slight), you are better off with a film camera. Of course, this is just based on $ and not on preferences.

Better off? I still have four rolls of film lying around from November last year because I don't find the time to process them. The time-advantage of digital can never be beaten by film.

 

[djonesii]

the CRF vs OVF ....

the CRF vs OVF ....

As said before .... If you like the coupled range finder experience, then you have only two choices in digital: an old Epson, or some variety of M ( full stop, as the Brits say)

Speaking for me, the CRF experience either in digital or film did not grab me enough to hold on to an M6 or an RD-1.

When I want it, I like OVF/MF, the current Fuji is not great at this, however, I have found a very intuitive working method with my X-Pro 1, and really like the images from the system. Size is right, control is good.

hope that helps.

Dave

 

[edge100]

I have both an M6 and an X-Pro1. They are completely different cameras, with completely different gestalts. I see them as complementary, and if you can, I'd suggest keeping both.

 

[Canuk]

Thank you all for the advice and insights.

I have just summitted my order for a Ricoh GXR w/ S10 and the A12 M module. I think that should be enough to hold my GAS at bay till I can afford a digital M.
I will keep shooting my M6, and see what devolops from the Fuji Xpro for future considerations.

 

[rizraz]

I guess my question to you is,

1) Should I sell the M6 and summicron, dismantle the darkroom, and abandon film.

2) Will the Xpro1 satisfy my GAS for a digital M? (i know they are entirely different cameras)

3) Keep the Leica and continue to use my G12 for digital and quit reading about other cameras?

My answer......

1) a definite "No"

2) again...... another "No"

3) I did something similar, shelved my Canon DSLR and went analog back in 2010.... and sometimes use my G10 for family shots.

 

[jsrockit]

Better off? I still have four rolls of film lying around from November last year because I don't find the time to process them. The time-advantage of digital can never be beaten by film.

I said purely based on cash, not time.

 

[rhl-oregon]

Canuck, good choice/timing in GXR since the G12 is scuba-necessary. Though the Ricoh EVF is not discounted, it is worth every penny--consider that addition.

 

[Canuk]

Canuck, good choice/timing in GXR since the G12 is scuba-necessary. Though the Ricoh EVF is not discounted, it is worth every penny--consider that addition.

I will keep that in consideration, and will probably look at ordering it once I recieve the GXR.