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 Posted: Mon May 7th, 2012 04:21
Eric



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jk wrote: richw wrote:
Just be aware that it's not as easy to use as a DSLR.

That is definitely the case. It is not a small DSLR.

In use its like a film camera was 60+ years ago ...but with shot review and a heap of other digital aids ...IF YOU WANT TO USE THEM.

To anyone considering buying an X100 I would recommend they first put a 35mm lens on their DSLR (or tape their zoom down to 35mm) and go out shooting with it like that for a day.

To me THAT is the biggest challenge to your photography...being fixed to a wide angle lens.

Dont get me wrong, it can be a cathartic experience and help your creativity. (I used to take just a 50mm out for the day perioodically to refresh my eye.) But it can be a culture shock and a frustration when you have a distant shot you cant reach.

The composite image below is of two shots taken in Bruges last year.
My wife drew my attention to a bay window over a shop with 'someone' in it as we ambled around the town. I instinctively used the X100 hanging around my neck to take a shot (left)...then grabbed the D7000 with 200mm available (right).

So not having extra reach available can sometimes be an issue.









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