Dean_G Posted September 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted September 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, I enjoy this forum and want to introduce myself. My name is Dean and I live in Wisconsin, USA. I'm a new member and new to Leica cameras. I've owned a D-lux (typ 109) for about 6 months now, and prior to that a little Leica C, which impressed me so much that I decided to change to Leica and upgrade to the D-lux (typ 109). I was well aware of the Panasonic connection with both the C and D-lux, but felt more comfortable going with the Leica versions due to my expectations of good quality control, and hearing of the great customer service. I haven't been disappointed. Prior to starting this journey into the land of Leica, I've owned many cameras and systems. Four-thirds (including the Panasonic L1 with the wonderful, but large, Leica zoom), m43 OM and Pen, and a lot of compacts. Most recently I'd been using a Fujifilm X100T for about 2 years as my sole camera. Very nice, but I needed something with a zoom for certain photos (my wife has Icelandic horses and I like to photograph them, but having some extra reach over the 35mm eq focal length is really useful for that). That's when I found a used Leica C and the rest is history. I was so surprised by the clarity and sharpness of that 28-200mm collapsible lens, and knowing what compromises are required to design such a compact yet good quality lens, found me wanting to explore the D-Lux 109 with it's larger sensor. One of my priorities is to keep my camera on the small side so I've mainly explored the Leica compacts, and about a month ago I found a nice Leica X1 with grip and OVF. This has replaced my Ricoh GR II, which had itself replaced the Fujifilm X100T . So for APS sensor compacts I've gone to a 12 mp 7 year old camera, and I'm loving it! So at present my entire kit consists of the D-lux typ 109 and X1. Hoping to keep it that way, nice and simple. Very excited about the D-lux and X1. Best, Dean_G Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Gibbo Posted September 28, 2017 Share #2 Posted September 28, 2017 Welcome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandokan Posted October 17, 2017 Share #3 Posted October 17, 2017 Welcome. As you will find out ... this is just the slippery slope to acquiring more cameras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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