Still Loving The X2!

For its size, the Leica X2 is an absolutely stunning performer. Now, six months after getting mine, I'm still loving it! The photo quality rivals and, in some instances, exceeds that of my best cameras, including the M9! The vibrant color and sharpness of the images right out of the camera is still so uncanny. The RAW files just seem to have a ton of dynamic range!
The X2 has also been a real winner on family trips and vacations - lugging the Canon 5D mkII and lenses across the Pacific was a pain-in-the-ass due to its bulk and weight so it was a great relief to just take the X2 the second time around!

This is my X2 decked out with the Rainbow Imaging half case, filter adapter tube and hood:

My previous X2 article can be found here.

The Leica X2

I had been looking for a fun/elegant/simple camera for when I didn't feel the love of lugging my large and heavy DSLR kit around. The decision finally came down to a choice between the Leica X2 and the Fuji X100. I chose the X2 for the color balance, image sharpness and overall quality build...I wasn't really convinced by the X100.

A fixed lens combined with simple, elegant aperture and shutter speed controls make for an engaging and compelling connection with the photo-making process reminiscent of a 35mm film camera.

Having used it for almost a week now, I'm honestly blown away by the quality of the experience...and the pictures! The images require almost no post-processing at all. Gorgeous right out of the camera!

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