Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2024/03/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]After an indicated "Ah we'll get more in next month" last Monday, I rang one of the shops here yesterday to put a deposit on the Fuji X100VI and was told there has been a steady stream of depositors putting money down to place an order and delivery dates are now much further in the future. When? They're not sure and don't want to promise anything. I've decided to pass and look at something else instead. I do want small and pocketable so the Ricoh GRDlllx looks nice, produces good images, but unlike its ancestor the GR1 one of which I had, it hasn't a viewfinder which I'd miss terribly. I hate stretching out my arms to frame something in the rear screen. I might as well be using a phone camera. The Fuji's EVF/OVF options make it compelling and while I do have a few OVFs I have none for the Ricoh's 40mm lens. As for a Q3, it's not going to happen. I might buy a 2ndhand M(240) or better at some stage but not right now. Douglas On 06/03/2024 20:17, Peter Dzwig wrote: > Saw a lot about it in AP. I don't seem able to make up my mind. > > At the moment I have an XE2 and an XPro, both with X mount lenses. > With an M-to-X adapter I can also use my M lenses (and if pushed LTM > lenses). The 18 - 25 zoom gives HUGE flexibility on either body and is > a lens that Leica should have made (at an affordable price), but... > > First, however, I have to take photos - and post them! Then maybe I > can think about a change. > > Peter > > On 05/03/2024 21:37, Douglas Barry wrote: >> I see the latest replacement for my faux Leica - the Fuji X100VI - >> has finally surfaced and is available in the camera shops here in >> Ireland. However, the road to getting my hot little hands on it seems >> a lot more uneven than expected. Like its predecessor - the V - it is >> hugely popular, initial stock sold out in Dublin yesterday, and >> there's a queue for the next batch. So, I have to put down a deposit >> and get in line until the new stock comes in. >> >> I have had my X100S for 11 years, so, at this stage, it's probably >> time for a change, but the thing still takes quite good pictures, >> and, at my stage in life, the urge to buy the new, just because it's >> new, has faded. However, then again, I?m now a grandfather and I'm >> getting fed up using my iPhone for videos of the child's progression. >> I have my Sony A7ll, but it's bulkier and not so whippable out for >> those evanescent opportunities. Hence, I think the more pocketable >> Fuji with better video might be the solution. Unfortunately, I'm >> getting slower, and the little rascal is getting faster, so a dilemma... >> >> Anybody else considering this camera? >> Douglas >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >