Hi folks. I haven't commented much recently, but now need some feedback.
I'm about to pull the trigger on the LX100ii, but I'm really hesitant as it's a good chunk of money and a reasonable investment for me. (Ok - I'm also looking at the D-Lux 7 for the longer warranty and yes, the *vanity* factor ... hey I'm spending the money, might as well show for it.)
I take photos mainly of my kids and their activities, and at family gatherings where I share the *better than cellphone quality* photos afterwards. My Pentax K0-1 (paired with the 20-40 limited has serves well for a while now - I'm really satisfied with the images it produces. However, it's showing its age (compared to newer cameras): autofocus is not the fastest - especially with impatient kids, and I have to walk with a big external flash to take any indoor/night shots (not the greatest high ISO).
So I'm hoping the LX100ii can be an improvement in these areas. As well, I'm taking the family on vacation soon, and would prefer the altogether smaller package, and not having to change lens.
Also, i can't afford multiple cameras - so this is an investment for at least the next 5-6 years.
So the point of my post:
Is there a better mu43 combination, with similar or better specs, for the same price (or cheaper)? The LX100 ii is ~ 1200 CAD now.
I really prefer the slab/rangefinder style bodies, so I'm leaning towards the GX9 or Pen-F. I see the GX9 with the 14-140 lens selling for around the same price. Longer lens, but slower (also available with the 20-60 lens for same price).
The things I like about the LX100ii are:
- updated 20 mp sensor (yes I know it's not all used)
- fast lens
- 3x zoom
- 4k photo mode
- fast AF
- no AA filter
- EVF
- wireless connectivity
- multi aspect shooting
Things I'm wary about:
- the sensor*dust* issue. I know this is unavoidable. Another reason I'd consider the Leica with its longer warranty.
- I'm not satisfied with the IQ having used the K-01 for so many years. I'm not getting rid of that old tank
- Panasonic releases a significant upgrade soon (as some would say, the true Mkii), and I'm stuck with the half-baked upgrade.
So what are your suggestions? I'm thinking I'd need 2-3 primes to cover the same range as the LX100ii lens, but then the cost balloons. At this point I'm convinced the pros outweigh the cons and that the LX100ii/D-lux 7 is a good solution for me.
Now, tell me otherwise
I'm about to pull the trigger on the LX100ii, but I'm really hesitant as it's a good chunk of money and a reasonable investment for me. (Ok - I'm also looking at the D-Lux 7 for the longer warranty and yes, the *vanity* factor ... hey I'm spending the money, might as well show for it.)
I take photos mainly of my kids and their activities, and at family gatherings where I share the *better than cellphone quality* photos afterwards. My Pentax K0-1 (paired with the 20-40 limited has serves well for a while now - I'm really satisfied with the images it produces. However, it's showing its age (compared to newer cameras): autofocus is not the fastest - especially with impatient kids, and I have to walk with a big external flash to take any indoor/night shots (not the greatest high ISO).
So I'm hoping the LX100ii can be an improvement in these areas. As well, I'm taking the family on vacation soon, and would prefer the altogether smaller package, and not having to change lens.
Also, i can't afford multiple cameras - so this is an investment for at least the next 5-6 years.
So the point of my post:
Is there a better mu43 combination, with similar or better specs, for the same price (or cheaper)? The LX100 ii is ~ 1200 CAD now.
I really prefer the slab/rangefinder style bodies, so I'm leaning towards the GX9 or Pen-F. I see the GX9 with the 14-140 lens selling for around the same price. Longer lens, but slower (also available with the 20-60 lens for same price).
The things I like about the LX100ii are:
- updated 20 mp sensor (yes I know it's not all used)
- fast lens
- 3x zoom
- 4k photo mode
- fast AF
- no AA filter
- EVF
- wireless connectivity
- multi aspect shooting
Things I'm wary about:
- the sensor*dust* issue. I know this is unavoidable. Another reason I'd consider the Leica with its longer warranty.
- I'm not satisfied with the IQ having used the K-01 for so many years. I'm not getting rid of that old tank
- Panasonic releases a significant upgrade soon (as some would say, the true Mkii), and I'm stuck with the half-baked upgrade.
So what are your suggestions? I'm thinking I'd need 2-3 primes to cover the same range as the LX100ii lens, but then the cost balloons. At this point I'm convinced the pros outweigh the cons and that the LX100ii/D-lux 7 is a good solution for me.
Now, tell me otherwise