L.Richard Posted July 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted July 28, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) I bought my X2 many years ago. It was used but in splendid condition. It became my most used camera among several others, including an X Vario, D-Lux 109, and M8. A few days ago I was taking some still life photos with the X2 mounted on a tripod. I accidentally knocked over the tripod and the X2 hit a piece of furniture on its journey to the floor. Of course the X2 was damaged beyond repair. I'm just now recovering from the trauma. Now I see that a new model X2 is being produced: the Leica 18450 X2. The price new is about the same as what I paid for my used x2. My question: Will the quality of the new model be as good, about the same, or inferior to an excellent original X2? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 28, 2020 Posted July 28, 2020 Hi L.Richard, Take a look here New X2?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
nicci78 Posted July 29, 2020 Share #2 Posted July 29, 2020 Hum. It is the same X2.... an X2 is a X2. You are just referring to its code number. But it is the same thing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Richard Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted July 29, 2020 (edited) Thank you for the response. I agree that the new X2 is still an X2. Probably I should not be concerned about the price drop. This should not reflect a drop in quality. A Leica is still a Leica, and they have their reputation to consider. Edited July 29, 2020 by L.Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted July 29, 2020 Share #4 Posted July 29, 2020 But you should know that X2 is not produced anymore since 2014. 6 years ago. What you can find is very old stock, or used item. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Richard Posted July 29, 2020 Author Share #5 Posted July 29, 2020 3 hours ago, nicci78 said: But you should know that X2 is not produced anymore since 2014. 6 years ago. What you can find is very old stock, or used item. That may be true, but Amazon.com in the US gives the impression that the Leica 18450 X2 Camera is a new product. It is also available from many dealers on Ebay here in the US. If it is old stock X2, there are many of them available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted July 30, 2020 Share #6 Posted July 30, 2020 Some eBay states that it is new old stock or some pristine second hand. It is not new production for sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Richard Posted July 30, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted July 30, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 6 hours ago, nicci78 said: Some eBay states that it is new old stock or some pristine second hand. It is not new production for sure. Yes. That could be a good option if the dealer is reputable. My original old X2 was a pristine second hand camera from an eBay dealer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicci78 Posted July 30, 2020 Share #8 Posted July 30, 2020 You can also checked Leica X-E, it is the latest variant of X2. Of course only if you like the silver colour of X-E Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Richard Posted July 31, 2020 Author Share #9 Posted July 31, 2020 Thanks again. I do like the X-E. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted July 31, 2020 Share #10 Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) Or a Second Hand X-U? Then you don’t have to buy a new camera when you drop it next time 🙂 Edited July 31, 2020 by satijntje Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 31, 2020 Share #11 Posted July 31, 2020 vor einer Stunde schrieb satijntje: Or a Second Hand X-U? Then you don’t have to buy a new camera when you drop it next time 🙂 but only when he is in the water Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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