Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/06/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks, Jay. I have been watching the news from Fuji, and the prices. The problem with used ones is that there must be enough drop in price to offset the likely fact of no warranty. So far, that has not occurred. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jayanand Govindaraj" <jayanand at gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:26 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] Learning the Backup System > Jim, > As long as you like EVFs, and you do not mind the consequent slight lag > that is inevitable, it is a super camera. I am quite convinced that an > updated X-Pro 1/X-E 1 has to be released quite soon with the updated > hybrid > focus system. Might make sense to wait a little. Even if you want a X-E 1, > you would be able to get a used one much cheaper at that point. > Cheers > Jayanand > > > On Mon, Jul 1, 2013 at 8:43 AM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> > wrote: > >> Thanks, Howard. I am seriously considering an X-E1 (some irony there) to >> replace the E-1. It would seem to be the best buy in terms of capability >> vs. cost. >> >> >> Jim Nichols >> Tullahoma, TN USA >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "H&E Cummer" <cummer at netvigator.com> >> To: <lug at leica-users.org> >> Sent: Sunday, June 30, 2013 10:08 PM >> Subject: [Leica] Learning the Backup System >> >> >> >> Jim, >>> I really like the iridescent green colours on the bug. The old macro >>> performs very well in your hands no matter what the platform. >>> Well done! >>> Howard >>> >>> Date: Sun, 30 Jun 2013 13:58:40 -0500 >>> From: "Jim Nichols" <jhnichols at lighttube.net> >>> Subject: [Leica] IMG: Learning the Backup System >>> To: "LUG at Leica-Users.org" <lug at leica-users.org> >>> >>> With the E-1 once more experiencing exposure problems, it was time to >>> adjust to the backup system, the Olympus E-510. I attached the reliable >>> Leica Elmarit-R 60mm Macro and walked around the yard. The images from >>> the >>> 510's CMOS sensor are different from those from the E-1, so some >>> adjustments were made in post. >>> >>> We have puffy white clouds today, so the mimosa branches seemed to >>> beckon. >>> http://gallery.leica-users.**org/v/OldNick/Mimosa.jpg.html<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Mimosa.jpg.html> >>> >>> I saw a single honey bee on the Rose of Sharon bush. This Japanese >>> Beetle, however, was making himself very much at home and feasting. >>> http://gallery.leica-users.**org/v/OldNick/Japanese+Beetle+** >>> at+Work.jpg.html<http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Japanese+Beetle+at+Work.jpg.html> >>> >>> E-510 with Leica Elmarit-R 60mm Macro, ISO 200, RAW >>> >>> Comments and critiques welcomed. >>> >>> Jim Nichols >>> Tullahoma, TN USA >>> >>> >>> ______________________________**_________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See >>> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >>> >>> more information >>> >>> >>> >> >> >> ______________________________**_________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See >> http://leica-users.org/**mailman/listinfo/lug<http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug>for >> >> more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >