Thought the RX100 was wonderful when demonstrated in Shrewsbury. Went back last week to take a loads of pics to download at home and did exact shots with my trusty 5n fitted with the EVF to compare. Cannot deny that the RX shots were superb, but many of the 5n shots were better (to my eyes anyway) and whilst I was taken with the dinkyness of it and the ability to put it in my pocket I wasn't as enamoured as the first time. It felt slippery, and I was conscious of dropping it all the time and after a while I became tired of holding it out front to squint into the LCD.
Its the EVF wot won in the end so the 5n has had a (another) reprieve.
But, having recently sold my silver X100 and purchased Titch, a refurbished X10, I realised just how much I missed the wonderful colours and sheer joy of using the X100. So imagine my horror to see that Amazon UK had mis-priced the Limited Edition X100 at £650.
I of course emailed them immediately to warn them of their folly. I say immediately, but more like immediately after I had the confirmatory email saying one was its way to Mid Wales with my name on it.
Joy of joys, a beautiful black X100 complete with all the trimmings, and the bonus of all bonuses, my long suffering Chief of Staff thinks it is my X10. No need to hide, no need to justify another camera and no need to bribe her with craft and other girly stuff. Reminder to self, do not take both out at same time and fill the second 0 on the top plate with a black felt pen..
So Rob each to their own but whilst I was very impressed by the RX100, I love the tactile feel of a camera with soul and re-kindled my love affair with that most temperamental of mistresses, Madame X100 du Noir. She feels good in my hands. Unlike the smooth and so techno RX100.
Whatever you choose, enjoy.
