satijntje Posted May 18, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi, today, my X2 with the Olympus VF-2 viewfinder arrived, and I can confirm that the two are a happy couple together:D. Just have to find a Leica Sticker, or to remove the Olympus text on the front :D John Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/179803-x2-with-oly-vf2-yes-it-works-here-is-the-proof/?do=findComment&comment=2017071'>More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted May 18, 2012 Posted May 18, 2012 Hi satijntje, Take a look here X2 with OLY VF2 Yes it works, here is the proof. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
nickma Posted May 18, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 18, 2012 Why not find an Olympus sticker, or remove the Leica logo? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted May 18, 2012 OLYMPUS= too many characters, so it will not fit nicely :-)) Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted May 18, 2012 Share #4 Posted May 18, 2012 Do you have an opportunity to compare the X2 AF speed with the X1? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted May 18, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 18, 2012 is it as good as the leica evf? larger or smaller? thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted May 18, 2012 is it as good as the leica evf? larger or smaller? thanks same! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted May 18, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you have an opportunity to compare the X2 AF speed with the X1? Its fast, faster as the X1, but I do not have it here to compare it...... I have a NEX7 here, and both AF are comparable 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted May 18, 2012 Share #8 Posted May 18, 2012 do they look exactly the same aside from the logo? i am getting an x2 and was wondering if i should get it with the oly vf2... Why is leica charging double? just for its logo??? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted May 18, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 18, 2012 do they look exactly the same aside from the logo? i am getting an x2 and was wondering if i should get it with the oly vf2...Why is leica charging double? just for its logo??? because they are leica!!! that's how much the label costs 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted May 18, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 18, 2012 do they look exactly the same aside from the logo? i am getting an x2 and was wondering if i should get it with the oly vf2...Why is leica charging double? just for its logo??? Because they can! Have a look at the Panasonic LX5 and the technically identical "Leica" D-Lux 5 prices, the respective OVFs and EVFs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share #11 Posted May 18, 2012 do they look exactly the same aside from the logo? i am getting an x2 and was wondering if i should get it with the oly vf2...Why is leica charging double? just for its logo??? Yes, the the Viewfinders are identical, as Leica with its small team would never start developing such a device. Same philosophy as selling the V-lux serie that has identical sisters with Panasonic but for nearly double the price ( it includes however a software package from Adobe) John Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted May 18, 2012 Share #12 Posted May 18, 2012 Hey, that is good news that you got yours so quickly! B&H Photo had no idea about shipping dates this morning. Where did you get your X2 from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted May 18, 2012 Share #13 Posted May 18, 2012 Why is leica charging double? just for its logo??? Could be. Also Leica would order far less of these units than Olympus does, so Olympus would get a better price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted May 18, 2012 Share #14 Posted May 18, 2012 surely leica would know that people would get the oly viewfinder if they charged double for the same item? i mean thats foolish... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted May 18, 2012 Hey, that is good news that you got yours so quickly! B&H Photo had no idea about shipping dates this morning. Where did you get your X2 from? Major German Leica shops (e.g. in Berlin, Münich) got the X2 early this week, and started shipping it on 15th May. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted May 18, 2012 Share #16 Posted May 18, 2012 surely leica would know that people would get the oly viewfinder if they charged double for the same item? i mean thats foolish... People are buying Panaleicas, knowing full well that they could get the equivalent Panasonic for less. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 18, 2012 Share #17 Posted May 18, 2012 The Olympus viewfinder won't show the 'Leica colours' and the box won't be as nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted May 18, 2012 Share #18 Posted May 18, 2012 (edited) ^^ haha true... Sorry if i sound foolish, but what is the advantage of using an evf aside from lots of bright light in the day which makes the lcd not visible? Are there any other benefits? Edited May 18, 2012 by Moonshine Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 18, 2012 Share #19 Posted May 18, 2012 It's the Leica font. They had to let the type setting blocks cool off for 2 years. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshine Posted May 19, 2012 Share #20 Posted May 19, 2012 if one were to get the silver x2, does oly make a silver EVF? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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