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Is X1 Good Camera?


harryliem

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The X1, used as designed, makes excellent photos. So it's yes, yes (no no's). For people who want features and performance the X1 doesn't have, there are many choices available, for less money than the X1 costs. None of those other products and their features make the X1 anything less than a good camera. As we say in the software business "Functioning as designed."

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Y'know, I have to say that there is faaaar too much time spent around here comparing and not enough spent shooting. When you go for a piss do you point it at the porcelain, or worry about what the big boys are waving...? :rolleyes:

 

Regards,

 

Bill

Actually, based on the number of pictures ever made vs the number of equipment reviews, comments, complaints and raves I'd say we are still far short of our "chat quota". There are bazillions of pictures out there, but only a few thousand "My X1 won't focus on my cat" posts. Get up to speed people. More talk, less photography, please.

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Please help???? :)

Harry I'll just ask you two questions.

1 Can you or can you not afford paying 1550 euros for a compact digital camera?:eek:

2 Do you need A3 prints "qualité expo" on baryt paper?:cool:

If the 35mm FOV does not bother you and you can live with the rather slow focus and shutter speed and answer YES to both questions, BUY THE X1. It's the right camera for your needs.

If you are happy viewing your pictures on screen and/or A4 or less prints , most compact cameras will give you what you need. OTOH when you will sell used stuff from Leica or Fuji you usually get great part of your money back.

Apologies for my poor English. Just my 2 cents.

Best.

magnolio

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I love my X1, I don't use it every day but when I need a point and shoot, the X1 is what I use. I have shot landscapes, buildings, and people and it is a gem. I have 2 landscape shots where I have blown it up to 24x36 inches and it looks as good as from any of my Nikons. The X1 is not only a very good camera but is also beautifully designed. I used it as a prop on 2 of my shoots

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I take ship photographs - the X1 might not appear the best camera in the book for such subjects due to to no tele / zoom facility and a relatively wide angle fixed lens. However, for fairly close vessels in low light the IQ is in my opinion brilliant.

 

I have only had mine for about 5 to 6 weeks and I am delighted with the performance in adverse lighting conditions

 

Some hand held pictures on my web site taken on a freezing cold January night.

 

The ones at the bottom of the page at:

 

http://www.irishseashipping.com/photofeatures/shipco/dfds/dublinseaways290111birk/dublinseaways290111birk.htm

 

Were taken by me on the X1

 

It took me quite a while to decide to buy one - only taking the plunge in early January. I am pleased I did - it delivers the goods!

 

John

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I have my since X'mas and I say yes, it is a good camera. Is it a perfect camera (if a perfect camera exist!) ? No. Is it a camera for everyone? No, because a paritcular approach is necessary to get the best out of it.

robert

PS I have a picture in the x1 challenge "weather".

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