Sgt93 Posted June 28, 2011 Share #1 Â Posted June 28, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) I posted a while ago that I went overboard buying camera gear. Just sold my Nikon 24G, 35G, 85D, 70-200 VRII and waiting on the D3s to sell. It was just more gear than I had time to use. I also found myself not wanting to bring a ton of lenses for this and that. The D3s is an amazing camera and way more than I ever need (casual photographer). I want something to bring with me and actually use. I may do an M9-P system later on in life but I think that for nice pics of the family, kids cars etc, the X1 will be more than sufficient. I am looking forward to this -Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 28, 2011 Posted June 28, 2011 Hi Sgt93, Take a look here I am about to make the jump. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
phancj Posted June 28, 2011 Share #2 Â Posted June 28, 2011 Looking forward to your photos being posted here, the X1 is sheer fun! Â CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted June 28, 2011 Share #3 Â Posted June 28, 2011 Steve, welcome and I hope you will enjoy your X1 and find it meets most of your requirements. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted June 28, 2011 Author Share #4 Â Posted June 28, 2011 Thanks all. I still have the D3s body to sell which should not take long. I just hope I don't buy an X1 and an X2 comes out shortly lol. Just my luck! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted June 29, 2011 Share #5 Â Posted June 29, 2011 Thanks all. I still have the D3s body to sell which should not take long. I just hope I don't buy an X1 and an X2 comes out shortly lol. Just my luck! Â Welcome to the forum and enjoy your toy. I don't think any update is gonna happen for a year or so. And if it does the x1 will continue to take excellent images even then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share #6 Â Posted June 29, 2011 And if it does the x1 will continue to take excellent images even then. Â LOL, I love that answer. I just sold the D3s body a few ago. The gear went QUICK but it was all minty and new anyways. Thanks for the welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share #7 Â Posted July 1, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Alright, just pulled the trigger on a new black X1. I'm excited to get it and see how she does:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted July 1, 2011 Share #8 Â Posted July 1, 2011 You made the jump! Enjoy it! Welcome to the club ! robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 1, 2011 Share #9 Â Posted July 1, 2011 Enjoy your camera . Post some photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 1, 2011 Author Share #10 Â Posted July 1, 2011 I will post some pics for sure. I'm going to St. Croix in a few weeks so it will be fun testing her out there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share #11 Â Posted July 6, 2011 My X1 is on the truck for delivery. Very excited:D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 6, 2011 Share #12 Â Posted July 6, 2011 My X1 is on the truck for delivery. Very excited:D Â Â you will enjoy the packaging (and what's inside ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share #13 Â Posted July 6, 2011 She just came in. Charging now. What a gorgeous presentation during the "un-boxing". My daughter said "wow" and "it's a lot smaller than your other camera" lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share #14 Â Posted July 6, 2011 I must say that I like the Leica 18709 case. Fits perfectly. It obviously will not be useful if you use a grip etc but very nice and well protected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 6, 2011 Author Share #15 Â Posted July 6, 2011 Leica, please ship these cameras with a charged battery!!!! Dying here! lol Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted July 7, 2011 Share #16  Posted July 7, 2011 Leica, please ship these cameras with a charged battery!!!! Dying here! lol  The 1st accessory I bought was a spare OEM battery. Fully charged your battery goes for about 300 images - it seems like a lot except when you are out shooting 2-3 days in a row and the red battery outline pops up Amazon.com: Leica BP-DC8 - Camera battery: Electronics Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share #17 Â Posted July 7, 2011 I have played around with it a bit tonight and I think you are right about the spare battery. I will order one shortly:) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted July 7, 2011 Share #18 Â Posted July 7, 2011 I wouldnt go out and rush to buy batteries. I find that I rarely deplete a fully charged battery in a day (in fact never). The X1 manages about 270 shots or more with some chimping. I now alternate the batteries but really I could have done with just one battery. Â CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt93 Posted July 7, 2011 Author Share #19 Â Posted July 7, 2011 I am headed to St Croix at the end of the month so I will probably pick up a spare. Considering that during the 300 shots or so before it depletes, the battery life is pretty good for a camera that uses a live view display only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
antd Posted July 9, 2011 Share #20  Posted July 9, 2011 I wouldnt go out and rush to buy batteries. I find that I rarely deplete a fully charged battery in a day (in fact never). The X1 manages about 270 shots or more with some chimping. I now alternate the batteries but really I could have done with just one battery. CJ  Agree. I had read various comments online mentioning poor battery life so picked up a second (not inexpensive!) battery when I got the X1, and still have not had cause to use it - I get a full day's shooting off one battery fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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