Fuji X100

[Jutt]

I'm selling my D200 body and lenses and just ordered an X100. I do a lot of backpacking and found that I would never take the D200 along (or almost anywhere for that matter) due to the size and weight. So I started shopping for a new camera. Something lighter and smaller with good IQ and until yesterday, I had no idea about these new breed of mirrorless cameras with DSLR sized sensors (where in the heck have I been eh?!) At any rate, I've read all of the x100 reviews (good and bad) and regardless of the quirks, the IQ looks pretty stunning with this camera, even at low light, which is all I'm really concerned about.

One thing I haven't seen though are watch pics taken with this camera. So let's see some!

Thanks!
~Jutt

[Bolaberlim]

No X100. I do have an E-p3, which is part of the mirrorless band of cameras :D Your biggest problem will be the fixed 35mm focal length, you can go wider by buying an adapter that will give you a 28mm focal range equivalent, but you can't go longer. It's a quirky camera from what i read, with slow AF but images are stunning. I think it was an excellent purchase! However Canon just released theyr first foray into mirrorless cameras with an 18MP APS-c sized sensor camera, with a new mount called EF-M, compatible via adaptor to all AF and AF-s lenses available on the market, including the L glass. It has the potential to be a winner with canon shooters.

[-DOOMED-]

The X100 is a phenomenal tool, though you'll either love or hate learning to work with a 35mm equivalent focal length. I used one for a short time, but prefer the versatility that an SLR offered me. I like small mirrorless cameras from what I shot Leica film gear, but the X100 just wasn't fast enough in the focus department. If you can get past its quirks, it really is a solid camera.

[asphericalperspective]

The reason why you haven't seen a lot of X100 watch photos is because... (*drum roll*) they're not good at taking photos of watches. 35mm (equiv.) focal length is more photojournalism/street-photography territory. The X100 will serve as a fantastic travel buddy, but if you're looking to take great watch pictures, you're going to have a bad time.

[gnuyork]

Last month I just bought a Leica X1 for a crazy low price from a colleague. It's now my favorite camera period. I have over 30 cameras including the 5D MkII. Not sure about it for watch pics so much, but general photography it's a lot of fun.


This was taken with the X1:

[leftnose]

No X100. I do have an E-p3, which is part of the mirrorless band of cameras :D Your biggest problem will be the fixed 35mm focal length, you can go wider by buying an adapter that will give you a 28mm focal range equivalent, but you can't go longer. It's a quirky camera from what i read, with slow AF but images are stunning. I think it was an excellent purchase! However Canon just released theyr first foray into mirrorless cameras with an 18MP APS-c sized sensor camera, with a new mount called EF-M, compatible via adaptor to all AF and AF-s lenses available on the market, including the L glass. It has the potential to be a winner with canon shooters.

I'm a Canon shooter and I use a 5DII. I had been tinkering with the idea of adding a 7D to have a slightly smaller body and a crop sensor or selling the 5D2 and buying a 5D3. I think I may sell the 5D2, buy the 5D3 and the EOS M. I sort of wish it had some kind of viewfinder, though.

[Bolaberlim]

I'm a Canon shooter and I use a 5DII. I had been tinkering with the idea of adding a 7D to have a slightly smaller body and a crop sensor or selling the 5D2 and buying a 5D3. I think I may sell the 5D2, buy the 5D3 and the EOS M. I sort of wish it had some kind of viewfinder, though.

Why don't you buy the M for starters and see how it feels? Are you a pro shooter that needs to do big prints? If not, then you might get out of a small mirrorless camera more than you think. The Nikkon V1 for example seems to be an awesome camera and it has a viewfinder!

[asphericalperspective]

Last month I just bought a Leica X1 for a crazy low price from a colleague. It's now my favorite camera period. I have over 30 cameras including the 5D MkII.

Soon you'll be selling some of that gear to get a Leica M9 and sweet M lenses. The Leica X1 is the gateway drug for many. I fear for your wallet. :)

I'm a Canon shooter and I use a 5DII. I had been tinkering with the idea of adding a 7D to have a slightly smaller body and a crop sensor or selling the 5D2 and buying a 5D3. I think I may sell the 5D2, buy the 5D3 and the EOS M. I sort of wish it had some kind of viewfinder, though.

And this is where the Olympus OM-D E-M5 comes in. Personally I don't think there's a better camera out there that combines ergonomics, styling, size, and image quality the way this camera does. AND it's weather sealed with a touch screen. How crazy is that?

[gnuyork]

Soon you'll be selling some of that gear to get a Leica M9 and sweet M lenses. The Leica X1 is the gateway drug for many. I fear for your wallet. :)

Well I do have the M6 and a Summicron 50. That's a lot of fun as well, but I find with the X1 I take more shots that I other wise would not have, not afraid of burning precious film. The M9 would be great!

[Jutt]

My x100 arrived yesterday and it's fantastic! Quirky? Yes. However, after around an hour or so of navigating the menus and and snapping off a few dozen pictures, I have to say, it's a whole lot of fun! Involves more thought to use than my D200, which is a good thing, but the tradeoff is the image quality...great stuff! The kicker is not having to lug around 3.5lbs of DSLR, especially during a week of backpacking at 10,000-14,000 ft which I'll be doing early next month.

Actually going to climb Mt. Columbia (CO) on Saturday so I'll take a watch/summit pic for y'all:)