bender73 Posted December 22, 2013 Share #1 Posted December 22, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello. I figured I would introduce myself. I am a part-time professional photographer (weddings and portraits). I have always wanted a Leica. Some days I am tempted to sell my bag of pro Nikon gear, give up weddings, and get an M-system. However, I do enjoy shooting weddings and need the DSLR to do it properly IMHO. Anyway, my wife just purchased an X1 for me as a gift (black) and I am anxiously awaiting the arrival of this new camera. I wanted a nice compact camera to carry around because a Nikon D3 (even the D600) can be too heavy...especially with good glass. I was thinking about the X100, but the body is only 1/4 the value of a camera. Glass is where the quality is and Leica is known for their lenses. Anyway, I hope I like the X1 and I am sure it will be a gateway drug leading me to want an M9, etc. soon. Don't let me do anything too crazy here! Feel free to take a look at my site. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bill Clark Posted December 22, 2013 Share #2 Posted December 22, 2013 Welcome to the Leica forum. Like you, I've been a pro photographer, second career, since 2002. Now that I'm 65 I'm trying to retire. I still get hired for a couple of weddings per year but I also make head shot business portraits. They find me through referral(s) and search me out using the internet. I recently bought a Leica III F and really enjoy film photography again! I develop and print black & white film. I look forward to making photographs of my family in 2014. Best to your success using Leica! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bender73 Posted December 23, 2013 Author Share #3 Posted December 23, 2013 thanks Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted January 17, 2014 Share #4 Posted January 17, 2014 I think u will enjoy a 35mm optical finder on top of your X1! Or the original Leica 36mm Optical view finder. I personally don't like looking at screens, the X1 is very capable and a great camera! I've seen beautiful results! Welcome to the forum! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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