X100 users - what other cameras?

[peripatetic]

My suspicion is that the X100 is particularly attractive to two groups of DSLR users:

Those who own a Canon 5D(2) and Nikon D700.

Why? Because they share the characteristic of tremendous image quality in a relatively small package. Some compromises are made in terms of features compared to their 1D or D3 counterparts.

 

[Keith]

I think I'm a bit of a high ISO junkie after owning a D700 for a while now ... I like the look of the files from the Nikon at 3200 ISO and higher so the X100 is a logical companion IMO.

If the Fuji turns out to be as good as I think it may be I'll probably be shooting a little less film in 135mm but possibly more in MF.

 

[sper]

My two digital cameras are a Pentax K-5. and my Fuji X100. I sold a D700 to get the 5D2 and then a year later sold the 5D2 to get the k-5. I've not noticed much if any loss of quality going from full frame to the K-5.

And I just got my X100 yesterday!

 

[willie_901]

D700s for commercial work, X100 for almost everything else. I am using a Nikon FG SLR to finish up a project I started a few years ago using film. When the film is gone, I'll sell the FG.

 

[Nikon Bob]

I did not vote because I am not seriously considering buying the X100 at the moment. It is the type of camera I would seriously consider as a companion to my D700 kit when wanting to go lighter though. I do think you are right that it would appeal to those two groups of DSLR users in particular.

Bob

 

[shadowfox]

I'll buy a rangefinder-like digital camera if it says Olympus and Zuiko on it. 🙂

 

[_larky]

I now have the X100 and the M6 with Voigt 35mm Color Skopar. And nothing else, all other cameras were sold this morning.

Apart from the TLR, OM-1n, Rollei35, GX100 and Ixus. Oh, and the pinhole and Petri and Box Brownie.

 

[peripatetic]

I forgot to say I use a 5D2.

(And a ZI)

 

[jsrockit]

I was using a M8.2, a X1, and a M3. Since I got the X100 now, I'm selling all of that and getting a Leica M9 as my other camera.

 

[vrgard]

My two digital cameras are a Pentax K-5. and my Fuji X100. I sold a D700 to get the 5D2 and then a year later sold the 5D2 to get the k-5. I've not noticed much if any loss of quality going from full frame to the K-5.

And I just got my X100 yesterday!

Hey Mark, I would be very interested in hearing about your thoughts and reactions to the X100 versus the K-5. And before anyone jumps on me, I understand that one is a fixed lens camera while the other is a changeable lens dslr. But they are both modern digital cameras (and I already have a K100S along with the 21/40/70 trio of DA prime lenses) and are in the same general price range (particularly since I already have the lenses for a K-5). I love my film M cameras (both old and newer) so I keep thinking an M8 (or M9 if I win the lottery) would be nice but hesitate to spend that much. So, the X100 and the K-5 are both of interest to me. They are so different but in many respects would serve the same purpose, to me. That's why I'm very interested in hearing more from you Mark.

Thanks,
Randy

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Even better?.. D7000: small (for a DSLR) and GREAT dynamic range. And it meters with all my old manual focus nikkors. I added a KatzEye screen to make manual focusing in low light a breeze.

 

[250swb]

My suspicion is that the X100 is particularly attractive to two groups of DSLR users:

Those who own a Canon 5D(2) and Nikon D700.

Well after the pretty good review that Michael Reichmann gave the X100 he seems to have gone straight back to using his Panasonic GH2. Perhaps that is what is attractive about the X100, its very easy to like (and buy, given the normal GAS going on for 'the next best thing'), but its easy enough to leave behind without any conscience when you want to stop playing and make a better photograph??😀

Steve

 

[jsrockit]

Perhaps that is what is attractive about the X100, its very easy to like (and buy, given the normal GAS going on for 'the next best thing'), but its easy enough to leave behind without any conscience when you want to stop playing and make a better photograph??😀

Steve

It depends on what you expect... if you see the X100 as just another camera, then you won't appreciate it. However, if it is the design you've been waiting for, it is great.

 

[_larky]

Well after the pretty good review that Michael Reichmann gave the X100 he seems to have gone straight back to using his Panasonic GH2. Perhaps that is what is attractive about the X100, its very easy to like (and buy, given the normal GAS going on for 'the next best thing'), but its easy enough to leave behind without any conscience when you want to stop playing and make a better photograph??😀

Steve

I think the X100 suits the people who are prepared to learn a new tool. It's no good for the quick and dirty toy brigade. This makes it an awkward camera, as it feeds GAS like nothing else currently, but when you get it you don't get instant sugar high happy feelings - you need to work. But, if that's too much trouble, it's looks great sitting on the shelf.

 

[willie_901]

I may be wrong, but it seems to me Reichmann's X100 was on loan from Fuji. He returned it with formal comments to Fuji on improvements.

 

[Keith]

I'll buy a rangefinder-like digital camera if it says Olympus and Zuiko on it. 🙂

I wouldn't be holding my breath if I was you Will.

😀

 

[DavidX]

Yeah - Guilty of using a D700 mostly.

The size point is well made - a great thing about the D700 for professional use is that you can put the MB-10 and a 70-200 2.8 on it to make it look big when you want to impress clients for studio portaits, but you can take it off and use a smaller lens to photograph sports without looking like a pro or a stalker and attracting unwanted attention.

 

[Keith]

Yeah - Guilty of using a D700 mostly.

The size point is well made - a great thing about the D700 for professional use is that you can put the MB-10 and a 70-200 2.8 on it to make it look big when you want to impress clients for studio portaits, but you can take it off and use a smaller lens to photograph sports without looking like a pro or a stalker and attracting unwanted attention.

In an unavoidably throw away digital world the D700 is a great camera IMO and should endure for a couple of years yet. Not so sure about the Fuji though because it's pioneering a type of camera that will naturally create a market for other manufacturers to jump into.

At the moment they're a great duo.

 

[DavidX]

^^ Yeah - agree about the D700. I bought it as soon as it came out and it's still good. I'm hoping for another 5 yrs - is that too optimistic? I had a great run from the D70 and better from the D700. It's a balance thing I guess about early adopting... X100 is much less polished. I'm playing with it now saying "firmware 2.0 where are you?" I think there's heaps that can be done with firmware if they want to...

 

[j6ppc]

^^ Yeah - agree about the D700. I bought it as soon as it came out and it's still good. I'm hoping for another 5 yrs - is that too optimistic? I had a great run from the D70 and better from the D700. It's a balance thing I guess about early adopting... X100 is much less polished. I'm playing with it now saying "firmware 2.0 where are you?" I think there's heaps that can be done with firmware if they want to...

They can and I hope they will considering the demand.