X1 Brightline Finder

[Nicoleica]

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It is for that reason that I never use multi-;pint focusing.

 

I never use that mode either. I find that focus accuracy degrades more and more with every pint consumed.

[jsrockit]

You know, you really need to get a grip. You're not under attack here. Shoot however you want to shoot. And as far as the next generation of photographers go, I doubt they need you to defend them.

 

Whatever buddy...

[grober]

I bought the Leica 36mm v/f with the camera but don't use it much.

 

I prefer the sleeker camera without anything in the shoe. It is mandatory to use in sunny condition when the screen is not too visible. But luckily since we live in Puget Sound (USA), we don't know much about the sun around here.

 

-g

[Dannybuoy]

Not tried the Leica 35mm but I own the Voigtlander 36mm EVF. It's great. I use it more than the screen. Depends what I'm shooting. Close ups are easier with the screen as getting the correct composition with the VF on close objects is a bit tricky. For distances over a few metres is fine. I got my Voigtlander from DigitalRev in Hong Kong. £142 all-in including customs duties and delivery. Came in a week or so. Worth every penny. It makes the X1 feel like a proper camera (well it is a proper camera without, but you know what I mean).

[jsrockit]

The newer metal Voigtlander VFs are great. However, the 36mm VF that is designed for the X1 just works better... because it protrudes farther away from the camera allowing ones nose some room.

[jorismichielsen]

We're going to end up with a generation of photographers who only know how to do that and can't figure out why the photos they took with their dSLR and 300/2.8 are blurry.

I think that most of them will use a tripod when shooting with a 300/2.8 so stability issues will not be the problem with or without VF.

 

On topic: I have a brightline VF and I like its quality and brightness, but to use it you need to practice a lot, because it does not give any indication on AF, MF nor is the centre of the VF marked.

[fotografr]

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I think that most of them will use a tripod when shooting with a 300/2.8 so stability issues will not be the problem with or without VF.

 

Maybe someday I'll learn you can't say anything tongue-in-cheek here because some folks will always take you literally.

[stephen.w]

i use the voigtlander ,it´s amazing to work with it,and it looks so much better than the leica one. i only use the one spot focus,after some time of using it´s easy to find the focus .

IMO the leica changes it´s character if you use the grip and a finder,it feels more like a photographic tool ,perfect in my eyes.

I have this setup too and highly recommend it. The Voigtlaender finder is also quite a bit cheaper than the Leica one.

[ChiILX1]

The Black Voigtlander is less than half the price and looks better IMO. It's also made of brass. I love mine.

 

Someone said they just couldn't bring themselves to compose in the "zombie stance." Ha! My sentiments exactly. I don't want to obviously look like a tourist in my own city.

[Hacker]

You know, you really need to get a grip. You're not under attack here. Shoot however you want to shoot. And as far as the next generation of photographers go, I doubt they need you to defend them.

 

I'm sure someone will be able to do that with the 800mm lens handheld. :p