Leica X2 Revisited - Page 6

jsrockit · 05-22-2012

Dave... the black label straps fit all of my cameras... even the X1. I would imagine the X2 is no different. They make one that is longer than the typical A&A version (39mm) which is why I go Black Label... I get them locally at Photo Village. Mine looks like:

dave lackey · 05-22-2012

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Originally Posted by jsrockit

Dave... the black label straps fit all of my cameras... even the X1. I would imagine the X2 is no different. They make one that is longer than the typical A&A version (39mm) which is why I go Black Label... I get them locally at Photo Village. Mine looks like:

Excellent! You have just convinced me!

jsrockit · 05-22-2012

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Excellent! You have just convinced me!

Dave, just so you know black label makes two lengths... one is 39mm, the other is longer. I don't see that specified on the photo village site either. The strap is a bit overkill for the X2, but I don't like wrist straps or thick / short leather straps.

dave lackey · 05-22-2012

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Originally Posted by jsrockit

Dave, just so you know black label makes two lengths... one is 39mm, the other is longer. I don't see that specified on the photo village site either. The strap is a bit overkill for the X2, but I don't like wrist straps or thick / short leather straps.

I suppose I could just call and ask them. The black strap is very elegant.

Doug · 05-22-2012

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Grrr, X2 order placed... couldn't resist.

Sorry for any contribution to the fatal GAS...

jky · 05-22-2012

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Grrr, X2 order placed... couldn't resist.

Nice! that was quick!
I'm still debating whether to get rid of the drf for one (& free up some cash in the process).
Make sure to report back once you get it in your hands. From the discussion in the meetup, we're looking for similar things wrt the x2 - would love to hear your experience.

Jubb Jubb · 05-22-2012

I have been thinking of dumping my M8 for the X2 (and an M6) to mainly shoot street. I like that it is small, hopefully has good ISO performance compared to the M8, and I actually don't mind the accessory EVF thing. Is it the exact picture you see when looking through this? I think it is a bit of a rip off at $600.

Love to see some reviews come in, other than the MingThein review which everyone is referencing on the net. Maybe wait until Steve Huff gets one!? I also like how Leica have not increased the price on this, as they have every other god damn camera or lens...

Phantomas · 05-23-2012

I don't really care about X2, but today came across a guy on my Flickr posting X2 photos so I thought I'd serve common good and post the link, since you're all interested in real life images. (The guy is quite possibly RFF member).

X2 on Flickr.

dave lackey · 05-23-2012

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I don't really care about X2, but today came across a guy on my Flickr posting X2 photos so I thought I'd serve common good and post the link, since you're all interested in real life images. (The guy is quite possibly RFF member).

X2 on Flickr.

Hey, thanks...I like Mr. Hoveeto and his video! Would love for him to join in on the discussion where he may be!

jsrockit · 05-23-2012

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Make sure to report back once you get it in your hands. From the discussion in the meetup, we're looking for similar things wrt the x2 - would love to hear your experience.

No problem, will do. I'm not the type to post the day after getting the camera though. It takes me awhile to get used to it and make something worth posting.

jsrockit · 05-23-2012

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Originally Posted by Jubb Jubb

I have been thinking of dumping my M8 for the X2 (and an M6) to mainly shoot street. I like that it is small, hopefully has good ISO performance compared to the M8, and I actually don't mind the accessory EVF thing. Is it the exact picture you see when looking through this? I think it is a bit of a rip off at $600.

I would got to a store and test one before you did this... the X2 may not be your thing if you expect it to feel anything like the M8. The EVF is showing you exactly what is front of you. You may be able to use the Olympus VF-2 with the X2.

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I also like how Leica have not increased the price on this, as they have every other god damn camera or lens...

I'm pretty sure they knew better than to do this. $2000 is already a lot for this camera...so instead they made the EVF and charged crazy money for it.

dave lackey · 05-23-2012

John,
I sent an email to Photo Village inquiring about the longest silk strap they have and hope to hear back this week.

jsrockit · 05-23-2012

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John,
I sent an email to Photo Village inquiring about the longest silk strap they have and hope to hear back this week.

That's good. Let me know what they say. Expensive, but well worth it for me. I can wear it all day and not feel any pain at all... no digging or rope burns, etc.

jsrockit · 05-23-2012

A lot of different images of the camera (not results) here:

http://www.fdtimes.com/2012/05/12/leica-x2/

jippiejee · 05-23-2012

Leica just confirmed to me that all X1 accessories will fit on the X2 too. Handgrip and batteries are identical. This is good news... and brings me one step closer to selling my X1 and upgrade.

jsrockit · 05-23-2012

Figured they would JJ. I think the upgrade is worth it if you like the X1 enough.

jippiejee · 05-23-2012

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Figured they would JJ. I think the upgrade is worth it if you like the X1 enough.

She's my secret mistress. Lust thing keeps us together. Last trip to Morocco she was the only camera I brought. So silent and image quality top notch.

jsrockit · 05-23-2012

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So silent and image quality top notch.

Which is why I bought the X2 after not using the X1 for a year. The X100 is great for this too... but the X2 is even lighter and smaller.

Jubb Jubb · 05-23-2012

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Originally Posted by jsrockit

I would got to a store and test one before you did this... the X2 may not be your thing if you expect it to feel anything like the M8. The EVF is showing you exactly what is front of you. You may be able to use the Olympus VF-2 with the X2.

I'm pretty sure they knew better than to do this. $2000 is already a lot for this camera...so instead they made the EVF and charged crazy money for it.

Yeh I will try do jsrockit. Holding in a store is not always the same as using it however. We are often very quick to either love something or dismiss it in a store without even really trying it. I am in no hurry to buy, but am headed to the States in October/November this year, so was hoping to have one for that trip. The M8 is just not a camera you can use at night with a decent aperture.

dave lackey · 05-24-2012

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Yeh I will try do jsrockit. Holding in a store is not always the same as using it however. We are often very quick to either love something or dismiss it in a store without even really trying it. I am in no hurry to buy, but am headed to the States in October/November this year, so was hoping to have one for that trip. The M8 is just not a camera you can use at night with a decent aperture.

Hi, Jubb...if you make it anywhere near Atlanta, just give me a shout!

jsrockit · 05-24-2012

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The M8 is just not a camera you can use at night with a decent aperture.

You can say that again. The X2 will be great for that. My point to trying it in a store was about the feel of the camera not the ability of the camera. After using a heavy M, the X feels like a super light camera (which some associate with cheap)... which turns some people off. I consider it a PRO.

Godfrey · 05-24-2012

to gauge whether I will order an X2 next year, I have fitted a Voigtländer Color Skopar 35mm f/2.5 on the M9 and will shoot with that combination alone for a month or so.

so far, I'm enjoying how much smaller and lighter the M9 feels with this lens. haven't taken too many photos with it yet, but what I have is encouraging.

jippiejee · 05-24-2012

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... the X feels like a super light camera (which some associate with cheap)... which turns some people off. I consider it a PRO.

The extra handgrip adds weight. I really prefer the feel of the camera with it attached. Much easier to hold and shoot it with one hand too.

jsrockit · 05-24-2012

I can't get into handgrips... I just feel like you turn a tiny camera into a regular size camera. However, to each his own... good to have choices that work for different types.

dave lackey · 05-24-2012

I reckon the X2 will not brass as well as the original....