gavinlg
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Thanks 🙂 Can't wait to see some work from you with the x100 if you do end up going through with it!
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Thanks 🙂 Can't wait to see some work from you with the x100 if you do end up going through with it!
gavinlg
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I don't know... the 35L is a pretty swell lens - but by itself is a couple of hundred more than a whole x100. Different sort of lenses though, the 35L is so consistant, the fujinon 23mm is more 'characterful'.
Also Dale, keep in consideration that the x100 isn't that great for night/landscape shooting like your series with the pentax 67. It tends to flare out on street lights and bright light sources at night.
monocles
Newbie
I used to have a 5D with some nice lenses. I loved it, the IQ of the images it could produce was marvellous. Then I bought a Panasonic GF1 + 14/2.5 + 20/1.7, and some time later I sold all my Canon gear.
I haven't had a single thought of regret, and I love the IQ of the images that GF1 + 20mm can produce. Plenty enough for me. If I want to take photos with really high IQ and large medium, I'll just use my MF-system.
In other words, go for it! I wouldn't go for the X100 though, a Nex och 4/3 is a lot more versatile and produces images that, at least for me, is good enough. Since you've already got a MF-system, you've still got the possibility to get larger medium-pictures.
I haven't had a single thought of regret, and I love the IQ of the images that GF1 + 20mm can produce. Plenty enough for me. If I want to take photos with really high IQ and large medium, I'll just use my MF-system.
In other words, go for it! I wouldn't go for the X100 though, a Nex och 4/3 is a lot more versatile and produces images that, at least for me, is good enough. Since you've already got a MF-system, you've still got the possibility to get larger medium-pictures.
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
I shoot primarily medium format and chose an X100 for its small size.
I've found it to be a good choice. I'm happier with my gear line-up than I've ever been and I can fit my Mamiya 7, an extra lens, film and the X100 in a Hadley small. Happy days!
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I've found it to be a good choice. I'm happier with my gear line-up than I've ever been and I can fit my Mamiya 7, an extra lens, film and the X100 in a Hadley small. Happy days!
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willie_901
Veteran
If you can live with the fixed lens, and you are patient and learn how to make the most out of the AF and EVF/OVF, you will enjoy the X100.
Here's my advice:
- get the highest speed SDHC card you can afford, and do not use any power saving options when you set the menus up, buy a second battery
- start off with audio focus confirmation set... this will help you learn how to use the AF system in different circumstances
- initially do not use auto ISO or auto DR (dynamic range)... experiment with these later (only use DR = 100 if you shoot raw)
- if you shoot raw there is no need to ever use ISO above 1600... even in raw mode the X100 just boosts the exposure in-camera when ISO is >1600... just underexpose and increase the exposure in post if you need to use ISO> 1600
Here's my advice:
- get the highest speed SDHC card you can afford, and do not use any power saving options when you set the menus up, buy a second battery
- start off with audio focus confirmation set... this will help you learn how to use the AF system in different circumstances
- initially do not use auto ISO or auto DR (dynamic range)... experiment with these later (only use DR = 100 if you shoot raw)
- if you shoot raw there is no need to ever use ISO above 1600... even in raw mode the X100 just boosts the exposure in-camera when ISO is >1600... just underexpose and increase the exposure in post if you need to use ISO> 1600
Kiev Ilegalac
Established
I would always choose 5d over x100. Just get 35mm f2.0 and you will have all you need. For having it all the time by your side, get yourself lx5 or something like that - it will provide you with decent shots... more than that. And when you go taking photos, you go taking photos, it's not that you're 5 years old girl, it won't hurt you. And it's much better camera, you will never have to worry, but you should know it better than me - I only used it couple of times.
Alex
Alex
clicker
Well-known
I would go with the X100, the tack sharp lens is worth the price of admission.
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
😛
When I go out taking photos, the 5D is the last camera I pick up. That's the problem. It's not about the size or weight of it. It's that, why would I bother with that when I can use a 6x7 or 4x5 which I prefer over a 35mm digital sensor. The 4x5 offers time to contemplate the composition and full tilts and shifts in all directions. The Mamiya offers a wonderful rangefinder/viewfinder and much better image quality/larger sensor area. I use the Pentax 6x7 mostly at night or for portraits, where an SLR is more practical. IQ of that looks better to me than my 5D. The 5D is my second or third lightest camera, to my Olympus Stylus Epic and maybe my Mamiya 7, I think it's lighter but I don't remember. So it's not like I'm afraid of the weight.
The other problem with your suggestions is that I don't want to put more money than I already have into this - buying a LX5 and a 35mm f/2 would cost me around $750-800. This costs me nothing.
Thanks for your opinions everyone...looks like I'm trading for one tonight.
Bobfrance
Over Exposed
Honestly, you sound to be in a very similar position to that which I was in.
I preferred preferred shooting medium format with my Rolleiflex. However I had a Leica M8 and a 35mm Summilux ASPH that had been relegated to my backup camera/digital option. It seemed a waste to have so much money tied up in a camera that just sat in my bag most of the time. Plus it wasn't that light or that small.
In the end I sold them, and with the money, I bought a Mamiya 7ii with three lenses and and an X100 for a general purpose digital fun.
When I'm seriously shooting I shoot medium format, but the X100 is always in my bag for snaps and an emergency backup. When I'm not seriously shooting the X100 is in my pocket.
I looked at LX5s, Leica X1s and the like, but the viewfinder of the X100 and the f2 lens sealed the deal for me.
I suspect you'd be happy with is as you are not looking for the ultimate digital fix, you shoot medium format film, so are no doubt aware that digital is inferior and just for convenience. Not for your real work.
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I preferred preferred shooting medium format with my Rolleiflex. However I had a Leica M8 and a 35mm Summilux ASPH that had been relegated to my backup camera/digital option. It seemed a waste to have so much money tied up in a camera that just sat in my bag most of the time. Plus it wasn't that light or that small.
In the end I sold them, and with the money, I bought a Mamiya 7ii with three lenses and and an X100 for a general purpose digital fun.
When I'm seriously shooting I shoot medium format, but the X100 is always in my bag for snaps and an emergency backup. When I'm not seriously shooting the X100 is in my pocket.
I looked at LX5s, Leica X1s and the like, but the viewfinder of the X100 and the f2 lens sealed the deal for me.
I suspect you'd be happy with is as you are not looking for the ultimate digital fix, you shoot medium format film, so are no doubt aware that digital is inferior and just for convenience. Not for your real work.
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NickTrop
Veteran
As is the case with any of these kinds of posts, the OP has made up his mind already but is seeking validation. You got it. Get the X100. It's what you want to do anyway.
Pablito
coco frío
yeah.
Or don't get it if you need the flexibility of the dslr for a variety of photographic tasks. But I suspect not since you only have the one lens anyway.
As a bar girl in the far east once said to me, "up to you"
f16sunshine
Moderator
Dale
Like Bobfrance and you I shoot mostly with Medium format film at least, when I'm shooting for just myself. The x100 has become a perfect lightweight companion to a TLR, 6x9 Folder, or crown graphic. I don't often load color film in the film cameras. Occasionally I do want to capture the color of the moment. This job used to go to an M8 and Biogon c 35mm. Now it goes to the x100 and the little camera performs great. Used prices will be rapidly coming down. I predict you will have some great opportunities to pick up a well priced lightly used one in the coming month or so. Have pause and you will have your pick of some deals.
Not normally a landscape photographer. Imagine if I only had my phone came and B+W film for this display of light ..
Like Bobfrance and you I shoot mostly with Medium format film at least, when I'm shooting for just myself. The x100 has become a perfect lightweight companion to a TLR, 6x9 Folder, or crown graphic. I don't often load color film in the film cameras. Occasionally I do want to capture the color of the moment. This job used to go to an M8 and Biogon c 35mm. Now it goes to the x100 and the little camera performs great. Used prices will be rapidly coming down. I predict you will have some great opportunities to pick up a well priced lightly used one in the coming month or so. Have pause and you will have your pick of some deals.
Not normally a landscape photographer. Imagine if I only had my phone came and B+W film for this display of light ..
Pablito
coco frío
Imagine if I only had my phone came and B+W film for this display of light ..
well the image would be certainly different but not necessarily worse.
Out to Lunch
Veteran
If you want a digital camera with a signature consider the Epson R-D1 or R-D1s.
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
Did it...:angel:
I really like it so far, battery life isn't fabulous but I can definitely live with the autofocus. It's so light, IQ is so good (I actually like it better than the 5D, especially for jpg white balance and out-of-camera b&w)
I really like it so far, battery life isn't fabulous but I can definitely live with the autofocus. It's so light, IQ is so good (I actually like it better than the 5D, especially for jpg white balance and out-of-camera b&w)
clicker
Well-known
Great choice,happy shooting!
Juan Valdenebro
Truth is beauty
Good luck! That was like trading a good car for a bicycle because you want to avoid gasoline and you want to do some exercise... They do different things... And there are expensive bicycles... 😉 But if the game is street and for you it has to be digital, it'll do fine 9 out of 10 times... Probably you'll just miss a bit both the ability to confirm focus by eye, and the manual focus... But focal length and lens quality/speed are great.
Cheers,
Juan
Cheers,
Juan
gavinlg
Veteran
Updates?
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keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
Okay, sorry, updates! I've had the camera for five or six days. LOVE it.
Here are a few...they look even better bigger but they're all verticals so it won't fit on some peoples pages etc bleh
I have two problems with the camera. The autofocus and everything else I can live with. The first problem is accidentally hitting all of the back buttons and doing dumb stuff like accidentally turning on the flash and macro mode and changing white balance. Yesterday I learned you can lock those buttons so that's no longer an issue. But the biggest problem is the freakin on/off switch!!! WHENEVER I unscrew my cable release, it turns the camera off! And even sometimes when I'm taking pictures, I will accidentally turn off the camera with my hand. I bet this wouldn't be a problem if I had a soft release. But at least with a cable release, yeah, that's not cool.
Other than that it's been fabulous...:angel:
Here are a few...they look even better bigger but they're all verticals so it won't fit on some peoples pages etc bleh
I have two problems with the camera. The autofocus and everything else I can live with. The first problem is accidentally hitting all of the back buttons and doing dumb stuff like accidentally turning on the flash and macro mode and changing white balance. Yesterday I learned you can lock those buttons so that's no longer an issue. But the biggest problem is the freakin on/off switch!!! WHENEVER I unscrew my cable release, it turns the camera off! And even sometimes when I'm taking pictures, I will accidentally turn off the camera with my hand. I bet this wouldn't be a problem if I had a soft release. But at least with a cable release, yeah, that's not cool.
Other than that it's been fabulous...:angel:
celluloidprop
Well-known
If you can spare the coin for a Thumbs-Up grip for the X100, it's well worth the money. Totally changed the handling for me, I never touch any of the buttons on the back (accidentally) anymore.
http://matchtechnical.com/ThumbsUpEP5S.aspx
http://matchtechnical.com/ThumbsUpEP5S.aspx
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