Why are you so excited?

[tapesonthefloor]

I really want to twist this thread into a conversation about golden-era high-volume prog-rock reproduction now. I spent many an evening growing up lying on the floor in front of my dad's Canadian-made Sound Dynamics 2-ways as he spun all the best of the decade's studio rock. But I won't. But I am blaming ZeissFan for almost throwing the thread off-track. Carry on.

 

[Darshan]

Not excited, haven't read any specs and have no intention of getting it.

 

[shashinka-ichiban]

I'm excited by the X100 simply becasue I can finally get an auto focusing camera with an aperture ring and a speed dial.

 

[migtex]

Ok so while you wait.. you can look at it... or worst, put it on wallpaper.. ;-)

 

[kevin m]

I preferred American speakers. At the time (1979-80), I went for a pair of Infiniti Quantum Jr. over Bose 901s, which I thought were overrated.

British speakers of that era were very good, too. I ended up with a pair of ADS L-810's but Mission made a similarly-speced speaker that was also very nice. I still have the 810's nearly 30 years later, so I guess it was money well-spent.

 

[Sonnar Brian]

What! "Fujinon Lens System" is a Two-Element Formula lens!

Now my Walz 35 shows a 7-element in 3 group Sonnar formula! Engraved right on the Top Plate.

I hope they engrave the Top Plate with the actual formula of the lens, for that really-retro 1950s look.

 

[GSNfan]

I was wondering why the X100 shutter button is so big and shiny? The on and off button is incorporated in it.

Edit: I need more coffee.

 

[_larky]

Every time I see this camera I just want it out. I need to hold it, a G1 with a sensor. I'm a happy boy. If I get the job I went for today I'll buy two.

 

[TimothyHughes]

1. The biggest reason is that I just don't carry my camera around enough. I prefer doing lit, planned photo shoots, and in those instances I have no problem schlepping around wheeled cases of lights, stands, tripods, multiple large lenses and a big honking dslr over my shoulder. Lately though, I've been wanting to do more casual walk around shooting.

Well said. I think the X100 will make a very cool walk-around and travel camera.