RichardM8 Posted June 4, 2010 Share #1 Posted June 4, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello everybody, After months of reading reviews, opinions, looking at all pictures I could find around the web I've taken the plunge and bought the X1 a few days ago! I decided to trade in my Canon DSLR with lenses to soften the financial blow to my wallet. The last 4 years I’ve spend lugging around the SLR one day and a small Panny LX3 (D-Lux 4) the other. Loved the SLR for its speed and IQ but hated the bulk and always felt uncomfortable with the intrusiveness when taking the monster out of its cave and pointing it to people. You can almost read the ‘there is a photographer’ feeling off peoples’ faces. Even more when the mirror started slapping… On the other hand I love the little Panny for it’s portability, unpretentious appearance and discreet silence. People tend not to take notice/or take it serious when taking pictures in typical P&S style with an LCD finder. I had it on me MUCH more than the SLR and the # of keepers from this P&S is at least double of the SLR. But at the end of the day I was disappointed by the IQ in all but perfect conditions and the RAW files falling apart when they need a little more than a nudge in Lightroom post. Enter the X1. Near LX3 portability and discreteness with DSLR IQ albeit in a limited configuration. I’ve convinced myself that I really don’t need anything else than a 35mm and AF speed is overrated. From what I've read and experienced in the shop holding the X1 the AF it’s about the same as the LX3 I’m used too so no probs expected here. I’m expecting delivery somewhere next week. Can’t wait !! Richard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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h00ligan Posted June 4, 2010 Share #2 Posted June 4, 2010 Great news. Sounds like you know what you want, enjoy it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 4, 2010 Share #3 Posted June 4, 2010 You have set out the perfect rationale for your decision, Richard. I am sure you will be delighted with your purchase. There is a lot to be said for the simplicity of one popular fixed focal length lens, especially one of such high quality at the Elmarit Aspheric lens. I wish you lots of success. It seems that deliveries are coming through in better numbers if you only have to wait for one week. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbob Posted June 4, 2010 Share #4 Posted June 4, 2010 Remember your experience unpacking the LX3? Just wait until you unpack the X1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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