positivibes Posted July 23, 2010 Share #1  Posted July 23, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello there  I need some advice from some actual X1 useres. I'm an M8/M6 user and also use an Olympus Mju 2 Film camera as a always with me snapshot cam. I truly love the look of the frames that come out of the little supercheap camera. I used it mostly for snapshots on partys. Specialy i like the way the flash draws on film. Flash on digital looks always ugly to my eye, at least with compact digital cameras. One thing i also like about the Olympus is how quick it is. I can grab it from my pocket and use it withing 1-2 seconds, all one-handed.  But since film gets more and more expensive and the developing takes longer and longer, i'm looking for a digital replacement of the olympus. And the X1 is the only option, because of its large sensor and equal lens (35/2.8).  I attached some pictures to show you what kind of look i'm looking for. They all come straight out of the lowres CD that come with the film developing. No photoshop work at all!  Is the X1 what i need?? 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! 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/126792-can-the-x1-replace-my-olympus-mju-2-filmcam/?do=findComment&comment=1385774'>More sharing options...
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enboe Posted July 23, 2010 Share #2 Â Posted July 23, 2010 Just picked up the X1 this week, and have owned the Stylus Epic for years. Â The Epic starts up and closes at the speed of a sliding cover, the AF is way faster, and it's weather-proof. All for around $89, so no worries about theft or damage. Â The X1 is a beautiful camera, with all the features and shortcomings documented in this forum. It may frustrate you if you expect the quick snap shot capability of the Epic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted July 23, 2010 Share #3 Â Posted July 23, 2010 Â The Epic starts up and closes at the speed of a sliding cover, the AF is way faster, and it's weather-proof. All for around $89, so no worries about theft or damage. Â The X1 is a beautiful camera, with all the features and shortcomings documented in this forum. It may frustrate you if you expect the quick snap shot capability of the Epic. Â I have to agree with this... unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwildi Posted July 23, 2010 Share #4 Â Posted July 23, 2010 No. X1 is too slow. Better get a Ricoh GRII. Well, it's a 28mm and not a 35mm optic, but with the two presetting options (my1 and my2) you can skip autofocus function, and because the camera has a very small sensor, everything between 4 feet and infinity will be in sharp focus. This way the GRII is as fast as the Olympus Epic. Â Best, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted July 23, 2010 Share #5  Posted July 23, 2010 No. X1 is too slow. Better get a Ricoh GRII. Well, it's a 28mm and not a 35mm optic, but with the two presetting options (my1 and my2) you can skip autofocus function, and because the camera has a very small sensor, everything between 4 feet and infinity will be in sharp focus. This way the GRII is as fast as the Olympus Epic. Best, Michael  But why the GRDII? The I is cool for the way it makes the B&W images look and the III is faster to use... why the II specifically? I thought the II was the lame one out of the group. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eelekim Posted July 23, 2010 Share #6 Â Posted July 23, 2010 But why the GRDII? The I is cool for the way it makes the B&W images look and the III is faster to use... why the II specifically? I thought the II was the lame one out of the group. Â Agree. I've used all the GR's including the film ones. My first digital GR is II. Disappointed. Got I instead. Loved it especially for its B/W output. III is very good. Very fast AF. A superb street snapshot tool. Â X1 is absolutely not a close alternative to your film Oly. You'd be disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelwildi Posted July 23, 2010 Share #7 Â Posted July 23, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Why the GRDII? Just because I got one and I know it. It's possible that the I or the III are better. I don't know because I never had one of these. Â Best, Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted July 23, 2010 Share #8 Â Posted July 23, 2010 Makes sense Michael. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivibes Posted July 24, 2010 Author Share #9 Â Posted July 24, 2010 thanks for your support. the ricoh's are not an option for me, since i don't like the "sharp from front to back" style of small sensors. looks like i stay with my olympus and invest the X1 money in the next 100 rolls of film or so :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan States Posted July 24, 2010 Share #10 Â Posted July 24, 2010 thanks for your support. the ricoh's are not an option for me, since i don't like the "sharp from front to back" style of small sensors. looks like i stay with my olympus and invest the X1 money in the next 100 rolls of film or so :-) Â I think you would be better served by a Panasonic GF1 and the 20mm 1.7 lens. You can get the shallow dept of field you want especially indoors and the focus is fast. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardM8 Posted July 25, 2010 Share #11 Â Posted July 25, 2010 I think you would be better served by a Panasonic GF1 and the 20mm 1.7 lens. You can get the shallow dept of field you want especially indoors and the focus is fast. Â I agree. If anything you'll also get rid of pink(ish) white balance from the Oly too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted July 25, 2010 Share #12 Â Posted July 25, 2010 I'd say use the M8 if you want digital. No small digicam is going to give you the same quality and dof as your film compact. Â Sometimes it's best just to stick with what you have, if it does the job and you like the results. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardM8 Posted July 25, 2010 Share #13 Â Posted July 25, 2010 I'd say use the M8 if you want digital. No small digicam is going to give you the same quality and dof as your film compact. Â L O L a new episode of Monty Python's Flying circus in the making... Â I'd say a Leica S2 at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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