vs. Leica X1: Anybody else debating between these two?
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PEN pros are interchangeable lenses, HD video capure, now available, sane price; PEN cons: smaller sensor... others? X1 pros are aperture and shutter-speed dials, Leica optics, larger sensor; X1 cons are high price point, and it's not yet available. Also, I don't care for a lens that retracts on shutoff, because it: * is a dust trap, * prevents use of lens filters and hoods (shades against flare), * delays startup time, and * needlessly consumes battery power. That said, I still favor the X1. I greatly enjoy the D-LUX 3 and 4, after having had many LUMIX models. Available light performance should be great. I will tell you if I'm happy later.
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I too am torn between the Canon SX10 and this Nikon. I was 90% sure I was going to go with the Canon as it gets nothing but stellar reviews, but I tried them out side by side today and I have to say - the Nikon seemed more intuitive to use! My kids started going off the deep end before I could make a final decision, but I'll be watching this post to see how others chime in :)
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Thanks Michael and BryanYou guy's feedback has been extremely helpful. I will probably never use IR for my work even though that is a cool feature to have, but the added XLR option, the handle and the blu-ray encoding makes the XA10 really tempting. But since both the cameras will perform equally in low light and I usually use a separate mic (Zoom H1) to capture audio don't know if my boss will think $500 extra justifies the extra features. We will see :).
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the hex-5TL is way smaller than Leica M-series & does not have the fragility 0f a leica. What other option would you go for/want?leitz
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Hey! Ive really never used the sE X1, but I must say that the sE 2200 a II it's really good, and it has gotten great reviews! So I went for that one!
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I just sold my D600. I had the Nikon shutter fixed, which worked fine, so that wasn't the reason. I just enjoy shooting with the Fuji more and I love the lenses. The X-T1 does what I need it to, but don't make the switch if you do much video. Fuji just doesn't make the grade there. It's the same with long telephoto and TTL flash. If you can live with those limitations, the X-T1 is a gem.
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I made the switch from a Nikon D610 and have never looked back. I love the smaller size of the XT1 because I take my camera everywhere. I use to take my Nikon everywhere too, but it wasn't at all convenient or discrete. Bottom line: you must consider what you shoot and how you shoot. Don't get caught up with sensor size, because both will result in great images. Also be sure that the current line of Fuji lenses will meet your needs as well.
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Oops! You're right. Can I blame it on jetlag? I've edited the above post. Thanks! I liked the Fuji a lot, but the Panaleica was really better suited for what I needed this camera for, given that I've got a well equipped Oly kit as well. I didn't need to replace the Oly, just add something to the arsenal.
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I own both the GX7 and the XE-2. While the GX7 is a nice camera the XE-2 blows it away. The kit lens on the XE-2 is much nicer in it's construction. It feels more substantial and to be of nicer quality materials. The GX7 takes nice pictures but you do get a lot of noise in the images that are taken in lower light conditions. I attribute this to the smaller sensor size. I've been really impressed with the overall image and build quality of the XE-2. So much so that I will often leave my larger Canon and Nikon bodies at home and grab the XE-2 if I'm heading out for the day with the family. Both cameras are really nice but the XE-2 is in my opinion the better camera.
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I agree completely. We have a G-9 and LX-2. I love the interface of the Canon but the images of the Leicasonic are often a little cleaner. The G-10 is not as good as the G-9 IMHO and the LX-3 is a smarter upgrade (they tried for improved images, not pixel count). The paid reviewers generally agree that the LX-3 is better, but things could change in the next iteration. Someone (Steve's?) said that they'd wished Canon had used a sensor like Panasonic did. That would be close to an ideal pocket camera for me.
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I have both, and they both take excellent pictures. The d-Lux is an older camera ( I think ), and doesn't have the same resolution. Unless you're making large prints, you will not likely notice much difference. You're also paying about double for the Leica red dot as Leica produces the optics for boh cameras, and if I'm not mistaken Panasonic produces the electronics for both.
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I own them both, and have been using them in my portriat studio for a while now. i'll say this, theres really not much difference in the two cameras, a few minor upgrades in the xti, what it boils down to is image quality, and from what i've seen they are equal. Just as fyi, I have been able to get prints as large as 20x30 from both cameras with excellent results.
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For me, the zoom feature alone makes the camera worth the extra bucks. Wide angle shots warp the size and vertical lines of a shot, and make the speed of objects coming toward you suddenly get faster as the two of you get very close. Withoug the zoom, subjects more than a dozen feet away appear VERY small in the playback. Add in the capability of the XA-2 to shoot slow motion and higher resolution stills and it really is very clear that the XA-2 is worth the extra money. I don't have first hand experience with the XA-1, but the exposures from my XA-2 are very good, much better than a couple of other cameras I have owned.
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Brewsky: I believe the SX10IS will be better for photos (for my use) because of the noise level. If you look at the compared photos between SX10IS and SX1IS the noise is much worse on the SX1IS photos. I guess it depends on what is most important to you and what your primary use is. If you want the HD video and higher fps, go for the SX1IS. Personally, I'm still on the fence... :-)
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I have been looking at these two as well and it seems pretty much a toss up. I have read some decent reviews touting both. It seems that the lack of an internal motor for AF is an issue with the Nikon, but it is 100 cheaper than the Canon.
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PEN pros are interchangeable lenses, HD video capure, now available, sane price;PEN cons: smaller sensor... others?X1 pros are aperture and shutter-speed dials, Leica optics, larger sensor;X1 cons are high price point, and it's not yet available.Also, I don't care for a lens that retracts on shutoff, because it:* is a dust trap,* prevents use of lens filters and hoods (shades against flare),* delays startup time, and* needlessly consumes battery power.That said, I still favor the X1.I greatly enjoy the D-LUX 3 and 4, after having had many LUMIX models.Available light performance should be great.I will tell you if I'm happy later. PEN pros are interchangeable lenses, HD video capure, now available, sane price;PEN cons: smaller sensor... others?X1 pros are aperture and shutter-speed dials, Leica optics, larger sensor;X1 cons are high price point, and it's not yet available.Also, I don't care for a lens that retracts on shutoff, because it:* is a dust trap,* prevents use of lens filters and hoods (shades against flare),* delays startup time, and* needlessly consumes battery power.That said, I still favor the X1.I greatly enjoy the D-LUX 3 and 4,... » Read More PEN pros are interchangeable lenses, HD video capure, now available, sane price;PEN cons: smaller sensor... others?X1 pros are aperture and shutter-speed dials, Leica optics, larger sensor;X1 cons are high price point, and it's not yet available.Also, I don't care for a lens that retracts on shutoff, because it:* is a dust trap,* prevents use of lens filters and hoods (shades against flare),* delays startup time, and* needlessly consumes battery power.That said, I still favor the X1.I greatly enjoy the D-LUX 3 and 4, after having had many LUMIX models.Available light performance should be great.I will tell you if I'm happy later. « Show Less
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They seem to be pretty comparable. I found a couple of reviews... check out dpreview.com (http://www.dpreview.com/reviews/canonsx1is/page13.asp) for more details. The thing that turns me off of the Sony is that it takes memory sticks and I believe it saves the videos in a sony format.... Canon seems much more open and standards based.