After a mentally difficult choice, I joined the ranks of X users again yesterday. I part-ex'd my M240 + 50lux and 28/2 ultron for a big pack of gear.
X Vario
X Type 113
2 x grip
2 x hood
Visoflex for Type 113
SF-58 Flash
Epson 3880 printer
Slik Carbon monopod
Spyder 4 elite photo pro calibration kit
Sandisk extreme card
The reason for all this was relatively simple, I didn't use the M enough. That means missed shots when it counts, since I was out of practise. Naturally when I got the shot, it was fantastic. But shooting anything moving with a ranngefinder, when you're out of whack just doesn't work. Considering a film rangefinder & 1 lens in the future, but that's a long term project..
It was quite difficult decision still, because I enjoyed the shooting experience so much (usually when shooting landscapes or such, not moving object). What helped was that I've previusly owned the X2 and liked it & regretted selling it.
Also now for the first time I can calibrate my screens and also have the means for proper printing! So interesting times ahead.
I specifically bought both X's so I'll have more reach with Vario and more low light capabilities with the X. And since they share most of accessories, including batteries and combined weight around the same as my previous M-kit I can have both of them with me easily.
The grips & hoods are in backlog, but should arrive quite soon. EVF I've got for both and I think especially the vario needs it. That's been my first gutt feeling ever since I touched it the first time after it's release. From quick test yesterday with my olympus evf-2 (which I already had for M240), I was quite right. And I think the grip will make it even better.
Quick question, are people using polarizers with their X's?
Oh, both cameras are black and have a Gordy's wrist strap attached to them
//Juha