eyal_hirsh

<p>Re. the deal, I met the photographer in his plush penthouse apartment. We spoke about gear and whatnot, and he showed me what else he was shooting with:<br /><br />Nikon DF, Sig 35MM F...<br /> Sony RX1<br /> Sony Rx100<br /> Leica M9, 50 mm F...<br /> Leica M 240 and 35mm f...</p> <p>all of which were nice cameras. I was grateful to have had an opportunity to handle them (Oh, so that's a Leica- blush) as I live kinda in the sticks. <br> IMO, the Nikon was a beast, HUGE and heavy (not unappealing but not for me); the Leica's were also heavy. but I always enjoyed the rangefinder focus system; and the Sony, small and .. well, the RX1 was unable to focus on the guy. I actually gave up, and said politely, "Yeah, it's a nice camera", before putting it back down. <br> Anyway, those are my thoughts on what's out there. That said, I love my purchases. No regrets.</p>

<p>Thanks, Andy! I know, right. Now I have to lurk on P.net to find a suitable bag</p>

<p>After way too much online research I have finally purchased what I believe is a camera system that will meet my street and documentary photography needs.</p> <p>Having recently purchased a Fuji X20 and having taken Eric's comment to my last post to heart <a href="/bboard/Whiskey%20Bar">http://www.photo.net/digital-camera-forum/00cd0w</a>, I spotted an ad for a used X100 + Lensmate thumbgrip, Fuji hood, spare battery and extra charger for $750, a great deal here in Israel. The camera had been serviced to address the SAB problem (I have documentation from the local Fuji service centre) and it functions fine.</p> <p>My plan is to use them together when on assignment or just travelling in general; or separately depending on how much fun I want to have on any particular excursion. The high-ISO performance of the x100 alongside the fast AF of the X20 - and their commonality in terms of handling, controls and post-processing of Fuji RAW files; means I have a well-rounded system capable of meeting just about any scenario.</p> <p>I'd like to thank members like Ralph Oshiro, eric arnold, Bruce Rubenstein, Brad, Dieter Schaefer, Leslie, Wouter and so many others who have shared their wisdom and experience on this site - much appreciated guys!</p> <p>In closing I'd like to quote a certain Ms Hagen:<br /><br />In L.A., C.A. one four thirty seven seven seven<br />I've got a direct line to Heaven<br />Hey baby baby, heaven number seven seven seven<br />I'm in Ekstasy</p>

<p>I bought an X20 and I have an option of buying a used X100 at good price in Jerusalem this Sunday. But I have concerns in terms of IQ.<br /><br /><br /></p>

<p>Heh; I've handled the X100 and RX100. The former felt great; I just popped it into my pouch alongside my tablet and was good to go. <br /><br />The latter, was like a P&S on steroids and it wasn't that easy to gain manual control of. The friend whose camera the RX100 was, shot it with me alongside my D300 and 35/1.8 and the results were pretty close in low light. So... but like it's smaller...<br> @Michael They did offer me the EM-10 when I was there. Included the kit zoom... yes my 1st two SLRs were OMs...<br> I have the NEX-7. I should have clarified that. It was my mirrorless test camera; I'm just wondering to invest in glass for that + a zoomy P&S for daily carry. Or the RX10 and chuck everything else - argh!<br /><br />@Louis; I live in Israel so it's all expensive. I just have to decide if I want to bend over or lie down to take the needle!<br /><br />@David, I'll get back to you on that one :)</p>

<p>It's been a while since I bought a camera; and at least 6 months since I decided it was time to upgrade and sell / trade in my D300, lenses etc. for something smaller, with decent AF, and better high ISO, for street and travel.<br> FINALLY I have the money - woohoo.</p> <p>I did my research, pored over EXIF data, made my lists, concluded I like Sony following a trial with an NEX-7, and I walked into the store, pulled up my shopping list on my tablet & ... froze.</p> <p>What to buy? </p> <ul> <li>Sony RX10 + 20/2.8 for the NEX-7; (Wife slaughters me... YOU'RE (whack!) NOT (wham!) A PHOTOJOURNALIST (bonk!))</li> <li>Sony RX100 + 20/2.8 for the NEX-7; or</li> <li>The heck with Sony; buy a Fuji X100 (ya know ya wanna) and a Canon S120</li> </ul> <p>And I just couldn't decide. <br> I LIKE the N7. Like the way it handles; like the colour; value the EVF, but the AF is ... odd. Maybe that's cos of the Sig 30mm lens, I dunno. <br> The rest, it's a matter of money and I am not sure what to do. I do know that all three options are in a similar ballpark price-wise (plus a "bit extra" for the RX10).</p> <ul> <li>The RX10 appeals because I do shoot the occasional wedding or barmitzvah; and as a freelance writer I am invited to events or conduct interviews so it's a one-lens solution. And it shares a battery with the NEX so...<strong> But it's BIG so how often will I take it out? </strong></li> <li>The RX100 is good too, and small, so<strong> it's more likely to make it out the door with me on a daily basis, but can it hack it in a pro-scenario?</strong></li> <li>And the X100 is <strong>my key to enter the local hipsters-in-the-forest community... </strong></li> </ul> <p>So I put it off until tomorrow. Anyone want to share tips on how to get over this buyer's block of mine?</p> <p>Eyal</p>