Old 06-01-2012   #251
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Yes sir... I am.

Just waiting for delivery of the X2?
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Just waiting for delivery of the X2?
Yes, especially since I'm Leica-less for the first time in years.
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Yes, especially since I'm Leica-less for the first time in years.
Yikes, you sold the M9?

Well, you never miss your lover more than when you're apart.
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Hi, Helen...

Look over these and you will have a much better idea of the capability of at least THIS digital camera.

http://www.flickriver.com/groups/lei...l/interesting/
that sparth guy on flickr could shoot dog *** with a cell phone and make gold out of it. He does good work
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Yikes, you sold the M9?
Yep. Not sure how I feel about it.
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does the X1 beat your (old) M9 in terms of ISO performance?
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does the X1 beat your (old) M9 in terms of ISO performance?
Yes. I used the X1 all the way up to 3200. The M9, never past 1250.
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Thanks for posting the review

Looking at the Photos in that review kind of put me off...
Many of the OOF areas seemed Smeary & some a tad muddy...disappointing to me

Hmmmm....this is why I have a hard time buying into digital

As the sun rises this morning, I had a little extra time and found that the link referenced above is indeed up again...so I went back and the photos are truly bad photos, period.

With no experience at all, in February, I picked up a friend's X1, started shooting indoors and outdoors in the grey rain and the worst of my photos without PP was better than anything posted on the link. These are underexposed, poorly processed and dull images. The OOF area are awful. on the link....if I can pull these out of the air, then anyone can do better than the photos on the link:






The flickriver link shows you the way the X1 photos should turn out. Regardless, the link I went to this morning is obviously from a biased user of another camera and proclaims the X2 not worth the money.... too bad, it is his loss. To produce bad images and publish an article that people should not buy that particular camera is bad form.

So many reviews are like anatomical parts that most people don't like to see, much less hear.
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Yes. I used the X1 all the way up to 3200. The M9, never past 1250.
So, John...any word on delivery date for the X2?
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It's longer than one week I'm away from home and only shooting with my x1. It's ok. Sometimes I shoot autofocus, sometimes manual. I always left the m7 ion the hotel safe. Did not miss it.
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It's longer than one week I'm away from home and only shooting with my x1. It's ok. Sometimes I shoot autofocus, sometimes manual. I always left the m7 ion the hotel safe. Did not miss it.
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Hi, Robert! Sounds like you are having fun...

Looking forward to your photos..maybe next week?
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Hi, Robert! Sounds like you are having fun...

Looking forward to your photos..maybe next week?
Maybe ! Editing will be long and difficult, as usual! A few x1 pictures are already in my blog, together with some from my wife!
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So, John...any word on delivery date for the X2?
Still hoping June 6 is accurate.
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Anyone else gotten your shipping date down or received your X2 yet?
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It's longer than one week I'm away from home and only shooting with my x1. It's ok. Sometimes I shoot autofocus, sometimes manual. I always left the m7 ion the hotel safe. Did not miss it.
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PS: just for your infos...and to keep this thread alive...
I hear you about leaving the "bigger" cameras in a safe place with only the X1 with you...am doing the same thing today as I have two hours on my own for a change. A little trip to the old mill is in order and color is the choice of the day. X1 is on deck...
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I'm jonzing for this camera. Haven't been this excited since the first X1.
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The main thing which I did not like in this "only x1 week" was that first day I lost the rubber ring on the viewfinder and because I wear lenses and I'm always afraid to damage them it's really disturbing. I replaced it with a spare one I had and learned ... to walk around keeping my thumb with a gentle pressure on it! Just back home, I'll edit and post some photos in my RFF gallery in the next days. Generally speaking the x1 performed great in most of situations.
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Bad news... Willoughbys now says:

"This item will be available on 07/29/2012"

They were the ones who quoted the 6/06/12 date.
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John, didn't you order yours from Dale Photo? Should be here tomorrow, right?
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I did order from Dale, but Dale has no idea when they are receiving any. Not even an estimate. Up until yesterday, Amazon and Willoughbys had 6/6/12. Now, they say 7/30/12. No one else even shows a date. Leica said sometime during June. I e-mailed them for more info. Kind of a let down, but I'll get over it. I'm lucky to have other cameras to use and have to have some patience for once. It's only a camera.
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Leica NJ received a shipment of X2s this week.

RE: Leica X2
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 2:30 PM

From: "Technical Info" technicalinfo@leicacamerausa.com

To: "John Gellings"

Yes our shipping department has started packing and sending units out to dealers.

Best regards,

Leica Camera Inc. / Technical Advisor
1 Pearl Court, Unit A / Allendale, NJ 07401 / USA
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Leica NJ received a shipment of X2s this week.

RE: Leica X2
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From: "Technical Info" technicalinfo@leicacamerausa.com

To: "John Gellings"

Yes our shipping department has started packing and sending units out to dealers.

Best regards,

Leica Camera Inc. / Technical Advisor
1 Pearl Court, Unit A / Allendale, NJ 07401 / USA

Good news! Even as I sit here with a mouth stuffed with gauze following surgery this morning, your post still brought a smile to my face...
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Sorry to hear about your surgery Dave. Hopefully it was minor. Dale confirmed they are shipping soon after they receive them from Leica on Friday.
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You must be excited John ! We expect some samples very soon
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