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Second camera too keep, X100, X1 or Digilux 2

bladerunner2000

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wda

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Robert, welcome to the Forum!

I would strongly recommend keeping the X1 as backup to the M8, but only if you are absolutely happy with its performance and handling. I am. The two make a fine partnership.

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tomlianza

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I just bought the x100 and I own an M8 and M9 as well. I was going to buy a 28 or 25mm for the M8 and use it mostly in snapshot mode. I decided to buy and test the X100 which was on the order of the cost of a Zeiss lens and well below the Leica variants. I am now considering selling the M8. While the X100 has some UI issues, from the testing I have done it far outperforms the M8 in terms of ISO performance and color reproduction capabilities. The second point is very subjective of course and is strongly affected by the Raw Converter, but the raw images rendered through both lightroom and Photoshop are much better than the M8. The images with X100 at ISO 6400 are really quite good, well on par with the Nikon D3 (which I also own) and very useful. The flash system on the camera is an enigma to me. I need to take a closer look at what is going on there. In my case, it seems to always be working in "fill mode". The Autofocus on the X-100 takes some practice to use well. Autofocus on an a camera with an F2.0 lens can be very tricky. I also have a Digilux 3 and Canon G10. Neither of those two cameras are in the same league as the X100.

 

Both the highlight and shadow range of capture is better with the X100. It has considerable highlight headroom. The X100 is a fine example of a state of the art camera.

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spylaw4

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As the OP is (I hope) by now all too aware, there is, and aways will be, a considerable divergence of opinion, which is what usually happens when a question such as the OP's is asked on the Forum. Everyone's MMV, which rather really negates the whole exercise! :o

 

Simply saying "people compared" means IMO absolutely nothing, unless the peoples' names are quoted and links provided for verification and assessment as to the qualifications of the alleged reviewer(s).

 

{So in my earlier post (#11) I should have stated that "in my experience" or words to that effect - apologies, speed was of the essence at the time}

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Thomv

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I would keep X1 for backing up M8.:)

 

I have a Canon 550D as a backup, with several L lenses. This provides a true (almost industrial) back-up, i.e. different hardware and software from a different manufacturer.

And it is nice to still have the possibilities of a DSLR such as a T/S lens. I don't like the photoshop 'solution' for such corrections.

A highly recommended approach!

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framestore

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Keep the X-1 if you need a small camera, the Digilux 2 if size is not an issue. Personally I would keep both of those, they knock spots off the X100.

 

I also personally will keep the X1 due to the brands name since I have Leica M, but I would not agree that X1 knock spots off the X100.

 

There are no differences in photo quality or color rendering.

After I read this comparison reviews, I actually preferred X100 over X1.

 

Enjoy!!

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