It is very tempting, Bob. Remember that you can use the panorama function
pretty effectively as well.
But telephoto shots still need to happen, I reckon.
Chris
On 7 Aug 2013, at 17:38, Bob Whitmire <bwhitmire@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> I've thought about making life interesting by taking only the Funji (sic)
> X-100s with me to Scotland next month. Several list members have tried to
> dissuade me, so far successfully; however, the more I see of the camera's
> capabilities, the more I am tempted. While the Nikon D800 kit would certainly
> give me more options, it comes with a price measured in bulk, weight and
> vulnerability.
>
> The X-100s, on the other hand, looks a bit much like a toy. Not a camera
> anyone is likely to take seriously, and therefore much more likely to produce
> good candid shots of people as well as scenery. What it does not have is
> reach. The D800 with 70-200 (and add 1.7x extender) has an admirable reach
> and IQ that's hard to beat.
>
> Hum. Maybe I'll take the D800 with 70-200/4 and the X-100s and call it a
> trip. <g>
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