Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens USA
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The Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera with an Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens is light, compact and equipped with a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor in APS-C format, as found in much larger DSLR cameras.
The Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. non-interchangeable lens has 8 elements in 6
groups (1 Aspheric lens) and enables manual focusing or precise autofocus with automatic exposure, ensuring photographers perfectly exposed, sharp images with a press of the shutter release. Its wide-angle creates sufficient distance when needed and also lets shooters to get in close to pick out the details in a scene.
Its CMOS sensor helps to yield low noise levels for effective low-light and indoor photography without a flash, high dynamic range and accurate color differentiation. The crop factor of the sensor is 1.5 in comparison with 35mm film format, which means the lens has an effective (35mm equivalent) focal length of approximately 35mm.
A 2.7" LCD with 230,000 pixels and a 100% field of view, almost fills the entire back of the camera and enables the Live Mode and precision focusing. Users can also view and compose their images using the Leica 35mm viewfinder (optional) which fits into the accessory shoe on top of the camera body and also saves battery power.
The camera records both JPEG and DNG file formats and registered owners can download a copy of Adobe Lightroom 4 to process the camera's DNG raw files.
With legendary Leica precision engineering, the X1 is compact (2.4 x 4.9") and lightweight (only 10 oz), and features a design reminiscent of M-series rangefinders.
- Large CMOS Sensor
- The X1 is built around a 12.2MP CMOS image sensor that's as large (23.6 x 15.8mm) as those in high-quality SLRs.
- The Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH.
- The Leica Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a true Leica non-interchangeable lens with superior optical performance. When seen in terms of 35-mm film format, it has a focal length of 35mm.
- Complete Control
- In Automatic Mode, the camera takes control quickly providing settings for precise exposures. With analog-style manual controls, using the wheels on top of the camera, photographer can adjust shutter speed and aperture.
- 2.7" Display
- The bright 2.7" display of the X1 almost fills the entire back of the camera and reveals the finest details even in bright surroundings.
- Live View
- The live-view function replaces an optical viewfinder and shows an accurate preview with all essential image information. The Live Mode also makes the X1 particularly versatile for shots taken from unusual perspectives.
- Precision Autofocus
- The autofocus of the X1 provides fast, precision focusing enabling photographers a choice of 1 or 11 AF segments and an additional high-speed mode for each.
- Face Detection Technology
- When taking photos of people, face-recognition mode allows users complete concentration on the composition and framing of the picture.
- Universal Formats
- The X1 transforms image data into JPEG files for immediate use or photographers can choose to save images in the Adobe Digital Negative (DNG), a format that allows image-relevant exploitation of all the benefits of the recorded sensor data.
- Retractable Flash
- The LEICA X1 features a retractable flash, which serves as a main flash but can also be used as a fill-in flash and can be synchronized to the second shutter curtain. If more power and flexibility is required, the Leica SF 24D and SF 58 system flash units (not included) are also compatible.
- Workflow Solution
- With Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 4, a professional digital workflow solution, also available as an online download free of charge for all Leica X1 customers. It helps keep files organized and can process the X1 DNG raw files.
- Precision Engineering
- Product of 100-years of German engineering experience.
- Warranty
- 2-Year International Warranty
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| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Effective: 12.2 Megapixel, Actual Pixels: 12.9 Megapixel |
| Sensor | APS-C (23.6 x 15.8mm) CMOS |
| File Formats | Still Images: DNG, JPEG |
| Max Resolution | 12.2MP: 4272 x 2856 |
| Other Resolutions |
7.0MP: 3264 x 2160 3MP: 2144 x 1424 1.8MP: 1632 x 1080 |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Image Stabilization | None |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens |
Leica Elmarit, 8 elements in 6 groups 1 Aspheric EFL: 24 mm (35mm equivalent: 36 mm) Aperture: f/2.8 to f/16 |
| Zoom | None |
| Focus Range |
Normal: 1.97' (60 cm) - Infinity Macro: 0.98' (30 cm) - Infinity Manual: 0.98' (30 cm) - Infinity |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 100-3200 |
| Shutter | 30 - 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure Metering | Center-weighted, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| White Balance Modes |
Auto, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Halogen, Manual
1
Please Note:White balance adjustment (2 axis) close |
| Burst Rate |
Up to 3 fps Up to 2 fps 2 Please Note:Max. pictures in JPEG fine + DNG: 6 pictures close |
| Self Timer | 2 Second, 12 Seconds |
| Interval Recording | No |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | Yes: 1st Curtain Sync, Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Flash On w/ Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Second-curtain Sync, Slow Sync, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Memory | 50MB |
| Memory Card Type |
SD SDHC |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | None |
| Screen | 2.7" LCD (230000 pixels) |
| Connectivity/System Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity |
USB 2.0 HDMI A (Full Size) |
| Power | |
|---|---|
| Battery | BP-DC8 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 4.88 x 1.26 x 2.34" / 124 x 32 x 59.5 mm |
| Weight | 10.09 oz / 286 g (Camera only) |
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Ratings Distribution
91%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (11)
- Compact (9)
- Good image quality (6)
- Good in low light (6)
- Nice body color (5)
Cons
- No viewfinder (6)
Best Uses
- Travel (9)
- Landscape/scenery (7)
- Family photos (6)
- Low light (6)
- Landscapes (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Photo enthusiast (6), Semi-pro photographer (5)
- Was this a gift?:
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Leica X1 Camera
The Leica X1 is nominally a compact camera, but it's actually about midway in size and weight between the typical pocket camera and a Micro 4/3 camera such as the Panasonic GF1 with pancake...Read complete review
The Leica X1 is nominally a compact camera, but it's actually about midway in size and weight between the typical pocket camera and a Micro 4/3 camera such as the Panasonic GF1 with pancake lens. Many comments have been made about the "Leica quality" body and lens. The body is certainly Leica in style, build, and aesthetics, but the term quality in this case is directed toward attributes that are peculiar to handmade cameras such as the X1, M9, and so on. Many of the machine-made cameras such as the Panasonic LX3 have equal build quality, but are obviously machine made. The lens of the X1 is up to Leica standards, which means that it's generally sharper edge-to-edge than the typical lenses sold with low-to-medium priced cameras, particularly at the widest apertures such as f2.8 (maximum for the X1).The X1 has a simplified design with aperture and shutter speed dials on top, and those dials each have an 'A' setting for auto-exposure. Since the X1 has a large (APS-C) sensor in a small body with a small battery, there isn't enough power to make the camera as fast and responsive as a typical DSLR or even some of the faster compact cameras. Because of this, and due to the fact that those dials are easily disturbed when removing the camera from a bag or a large pocket, the X1 becomes in effect a manually-controlled camera with a modest level of automatic function.Much has been said about the image quality of the X1, and that quality is on a par with other cameras having APS-C sized sensors. Due to the Leica lens used in the X1, and given the Leica processing engine in the camera's internal firmware, the resulting images captured by the camera will have a unique look that many afictionados describe as the "Leica look". While the X1's images will probably not in most cases be better than those produced by cameras of equivalent price (about $2000 U.S.), they will be better than images produced by most cameras of equivalent size.Since the X1 has such a large sensor in a relatively small body, the focal length is necessarily limited to maintain the small overall size. Where most of today's compact digital cameras have zoom lenses, with some of those reaching a 35 mm equivalence of 300 to 400 mm, the X1 has a single fixed focal length of 36 mm (in 35 mm equivalence). Noting the previous paragraphs here describing the manually-controlled aspect of the X1, this fixed focal length requires even greater manual effort to get the correct framing for each situation, since you can't just zoom in or out. In other words, you will have to zoom with your feet, moving closer to or further away from the subject as needed.The X1 uses a unique form of image stabilization ('IS'), where the camera takes two images for each one that you snap, and combines the two images into a single final image. This 'IS' can improve your success ratio in some cases, so that if you're getting less than 50 percent sharp photos when shooting handheld at low shutter speeds with 'IS' off, you may get 75 to 90 percent sharp photos with the 'IS' set to on. But there is a catch - the very sharpest images you capture with 'IS' off will probably be very slightly sharper than most of the images you get with 'IS' set to on. That's because of the unavoidable small movement of the camera between the two images captured by the 'IS' process. And even then, you would not likely be able to tell any difference unless viewing the photos at 100 percent enlargement on a large computer screen.Many reviewers have commented negatively on the X1's battery life, but it's actually on a par with other compact cameras. DSLR batteries are generally much larger than the X1's battery, and thus have a much longer life in use. Some reviews have found fault with the X1's screen, which has less resolution than most compact cameras costing a fraction of the X1's price. In actual use, however, the screen is more than adequate for composing, focusing, and reviewing images after the fact. If a competing camera were able to zoom in on the full-size image it has saved on its memory card, instead of zooming in on a thumbnail of the image, then it would have a clear advantage over the X1 when reviewing its images.Conclusion: If you want a simplified camera that requires manual settings, or that tends to enforce the same due to the considerations noted above, then there are two other factors that you would probably consider most relevant to justify the [$] price of the X1: 1) The handmade Leica quality that's obvious when you hold this camera for the first time, and 2) The image quality that is approached closely only by much larger cameras that have APS-C or larger sensors.
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Too Much Money, Too Little Value
I own a D-Lux 5 and love it. I rented the X1 to see if it was that much better than either the DL5 or my Canon EOS 5D + Zeiss 35mm. Glad I ...Read complete review
I own a D-Lux 5 and love it. I rented the X1 to see if it was that much better than either the DL5 or my Canon EOS 5D + Zeiss 35mm. Glad I only rented it. All of the usual complaints about slow setup, slow write to disk, poor battery life are all true. IQ was pretty good, especially in DNG mode. The final straw was watching a fire truck come out of the firehouse with lights blazing. Missed the shot because the camera wouldn't set up in time, and then when it did, the battery died after 100 or so shots.
Take this body, Drop the flash. Add EVF instead. Fix all of the software and mechanical issues. Put a Leica quality 35-105mm (35 MM equivalent) f2.8 lens on the thing and charge $3500. That would be a Canon or Nikon killer.
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Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
- Expensive
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
I use this product as my carry everywhere camera, especially for travel. The best things about it are it's small size. For the size of the sensor, the camera is very portable. (Actually, it's very portable for any sized sensor.) It also takes beautiful pictures.
The layout of the controls is lovely. It would be better if it had a OVF built in (the add-on is expensive and you don't get any information from the camera when you use it). Really, the only real flaw with this camera is its price. It's way smaller than the Fuji's and better pictures (IMO).
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Great Picture Quality
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Landscape/Scenery
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
I bought this acknowledging that it does not have a zoom lens, and it does not shoot video. So far, even with these limitations, I have enjoyed using it. Here's a run-down of more detailed pros and cons:
Pros:
- shoots RAW photos
- excellent lens
- small and lightweight
- menus are easy to navigate through
- clear LCD monitor, even easy to see in direct sunlight.
- free download of Adobe Lightroom 4
Cons:
- you need a large capacity memory card if you are going to shoot RAW, the camera automatically shoots JPEGs to go with your RAW photos. There's no option to shoot RAW only.
- JPEGs are not very good quality, even FINE just are not very good. Some bokeh and fringing.
- very slow recording of RAW files, even with a fast, professional card.
- price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Compact
- Durable
- Easy to Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- Battery life
- Slow focus
- Slow Writing to Disk
Best Uses
- Travel
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
I own a D-Lux 5 and love it. I rented the X1 to see if it was that much better than either the DL5 or my Canon EOS 5D + Zeiss 35mm. Glad I only rented it. All of the usual complaints about slow setup, slow write to disk, poor battery life are all true. IQ was pretty good, especially in DNG mode. The final straw was watching a fire truck come out of the firehouse with lights blazing. Missed the shot because the camera wouldn't set up in time, and then when it did, the battery died after 100 or so shots.
Take this body, Drop the flash. Add EVF instead. Fix all of the software and mechanical issues. Put a Leica quality 35-105mm (35 MM equivalent) f2.8 lens on the thing and charge $3500. That would be a Canon or Nikon killer.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to use controls
- Great in low light
- Lens is excellent
Cons
- Knobs should have locks
- Needs a brighter LCD
- Needs a viewfinder
Best Uses
- Compact for travel
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
This is my high quality compact point and shoot when I cannot lug my DSLR and lenses. Just took me a few hours to shoot the first "wow" photo. This camera sports is a true Leica lens and yields photos that are noticeably superior to my D-Lux 3 and equal to my D-700
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
I came up shooting a speed graphic. It's possible to shoot quickly with that camera but it is most rewarding on a tripod. Like many shooters here I have tried a number of digital cameras and have been largely disappointed with the results I've been getting compared to the results I can get with my film gear.
I've been shooting a full-frame 5D II with some very good glass (for Canon). And I've gotten some fantastic shots from that setup. But the grain and color have just been...digital.
The X1 is the first digital camera I've used that gives me results that make me happy. It has given me back the smooth creaminess that I've been trying so long to find in the digital realm. Black and white or color, if I pay attention to my composition, I'm going to have more keepers with this camera than with the big rig.
If you can lock this camera down on a non-windy, clear day, you will get some of the sharpest images you'll ever see. Fixed lens cameras are the sharpest--and a fixed prime lens camera is the sharpest of those. Leica knows a thing or two about that school and they put it all into the x1.
Once you are able to chart the boundaries of what this little machine can do--and they're huge--you will have as much fun as you have ever had taking pictures of non-adult material!
One of my favorite things about this camera is it looks like an antique and you can walk into a politically sensitive situation without looking like a photojournalist. Took my camera, hanging in plain sight around my neck, into downtown Buenos Aires about a month and a half ago during an acrimonious election season. There was to be a rally, and the police were confiscating journalists' cameras.
I looked like a tourist with an old camera around my neck, and they left me alone. Better still, my subjects didn't know they were being seriously photographed and mostly ignored me. I came away with some of the best candid shots of my life, and the authorities never knew where all these great hi-res shots came from.
If you shoot political events, public gatherings and other places you may get your camera confiscated, this is a good one to bring with you.
So art shots with the x1 make me happy, and work shots make me ecstatic.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Functional
Cons
- Not Versatile
Best Uses
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
i have not yet fully jump to this camera yet, but tried a little bit. Like it so far, much lighter than i expected. Only used auto mode, pix are good.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Resolution
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
Best Uses
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
If you're looking to get back to composing photographs, then you couldn't ask for more from a camera. The lens is fixed -- there is no zoom -- so you really have to think about the composition of your shot.
I came up old school, teaching myself how to shoot with a 50 mm lens, and those are still some of my favorite shots. I have found the Leica X1 to be the perfect camera for getting back to the basics, i.e., composing photographs.
I thought long & hard about spending two large for a fixed lens point & shoot, but after I pulled the trigger on the purchase I have to say I definitely made the right choice with the X1.
I was briefly tempted by the Fujifilm FinePix x100, but at the end of the day I really favor the stripped down simplicity of the Leica. It's simple, basic, and without all the clutter on most digital cameras. Plus, it's got that Leica digital-analog thing going on, which I really like a lot.
By no means is this camera for everyone. In fact, you probably need to be a little barmy to buy it in the first place, but if you're like me -- which is a pretty scary thought in and of itself -- it's the perfect point & shoot camera. It is all signal and no noise.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy to Use
- Great Resolution
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Travel
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
Very Simple point and shot camera. First time I try it, it's amazing camera I ever had.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- A joy to use
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Short Battery Life
Best Uses
- Candids
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
I began shooting with Leica rangefinder bodies in the mid 1960's as a newspaper photog. Now retired, I have a Leica X1 with the 36mm Brightline finder. It is pure simplicity in function and design lacking the bells and whistles of other high-end digitals. It strikes me as a camera for "purists." It's Leica quality also Leica priced.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Small / Compact
Cons
- No Viewfinder
- Poor Image Stabilization
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
The Leica X1 is a well built camera without all the frills of most other point-and-shoot cameras.I`m very pleased with the jpeg and high ISO picture quality and I am not sorry I bought this camera.It is not the fastest horse in the stable but all the negative comments on other reviews in this regard are overblown.The latest firmware upgrade from version 1 to version 2 took care of some of these issues and also improved the manual focus.If you know basic photography,you will take great photos with this camera.I only wish someone would make a dedicated external flash for this camera other than Leica AG,then those are quite steep in price and I use flash only occasionally.
If you can afford it,don`t hesitate to buy this camera.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Short Lag Time
Cons
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
- Weddings/Events
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
Since the digital age, I have not been too happy with digital cameras. So when I went looking for a new camera, this Leica jumped out as having a fantastic lens, and a retro appearance. I was also attracted to the fact that there is no zoom. The lens has a fixed focal length, and thus performs better for my usage. The quality is superb, as are the images I have created. This focal length is ideal for most photographers needs. The camera is easy to use in Auto, Aperture priority, or shutter priority. The best feature is the auto bracketing, to find that perfect image. I would recommend the Leica leather case, as the view screen is a bit exposed. This is a great product and an affordable entry into the Leica family of cameras.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast/accurate auto-focus
- Good Image Quality
- Good Image Stabilization
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Sports/Action
- Travel
- Wildlife photos
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
I bought this because I was tired of lugging around my full frame DSLR when I didn't really need it, but I want the quality. This Leica really fits the bill as a replacement. it is point and shoot, except when I don't want it to be. The size is good and the feel of the camera superb. Best of all is the image quality. I have used this for tourist shots in Washington DC - excellent - indoor kid hockey pics - the white balance adjustment is helpful and numerous other instances. In all cases, the pictures are excellent. Please note, there is no zoom. As one reviewer wrote, you have to use your feet. That might be the only catch for someone.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Large Clear LCD
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Limited Zoom
Best Uses
- Indoors/Low Light
- Travel
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
[...] I LOVE the camera - it is exactly what I was looking for. Easy to use, small, light and has many options I look forward to exploring.
- Ease of Operation:
- 8
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Good Image Quality
- Good in Low Light
- Nice Body Color
- Small / Compact
Cons
- Lag / Shutter Delay
- No Viewfinder
Best Uses
- Family Photos
- Indoors/Low Light
- Landscape/Scenery
- Travel
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
The folks talking about the AF being slow... well, yes, it's a bit slow, But to the comment of it being inaccurate. That's just off base. The AF is deadly accurate, and will focus *exactly where you have told it to focus*.
Stunning image quality and exemplary low light/high ISO performance. This goes in my briefcase or around my neck, every day, every where I go.
- Ease of Operation:
- 10
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Functionality of design
- Included adobe software
- Picture quality overall
- Portability
Cons
- Inconvenient playback
- Slow shot recovery
Best Uses
- Ideal travel companion
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
Very portable with Killer photo quality-- only drawbacks: lens must be open in playback mode (odd they did that), slow recovery time between shots. However, these shortcomings are really about convenience, not the quality of the shots or the control you have over capturing photos. Great camera.
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
The Leica X1 is not that slow, not nearly as slow as some would put it. It isn't a M8 or M9, it was not meant to be a rangefinder in the first place. However, after using it for quite a while now, I find that the overall PQ and how the photos exude an intangible Leica quality to be of first class and deserving of 5 stars.
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
fast and easy to use
Pros
- Brilliant lens
- High ISO
- IQ
- Sheer class
- Shutter
- Simple Controls
Cons
- Accessories overpriced
- Autofocus slowish
- Fixed lens
Best Uses
- Intimate Settings
- Landscapes
- Low light
- Portraits
- Static subjects
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
The image quality is just pure Leica.For the price of a good Leica lens alone you get a complete camera that will blow you away.
Know it's limitations - slow focus ,fixed lens - and then work to its strengths - silent shutter,high ISO and fantastic lens.
I travel with my m4/3 cameras as a backup but they just get left behind because having seen the results from the X1 my Lumix GF-1 just doesn't cut it!
It won't be the perfect camera for everyone but it's the best compact there has ever been.
Posters at 30x20 inches are pin sharp and almost 3 dimensional.
True Leica quality that none of those Panasonic Leicas come close to matching.
Pros
- Beautiful Digital Photos
- Built like a tank
Cons
- Slow focusing
Best Uses
- General photography
- landscape
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
Prior to purchasing the X1 I read every review out there. Considered all the pros and cons, and finally decided to buy it. It is a fantastic camera that delivers absolute beautiful digital photos. It has its pros and cons. Slow to focus, ect, ect...Built like a tank. The digital photos it delivers are amazing. That's what I wanted in a camera and it exceeds this requirement.If you are on the fence on purchasing this camera, jump off and buy it now. You won't regret it....and its a LEICA.
Pros
- Feels good at hand
- Lightweight
Cons
- AF modes unreliable
- Slow AF
- Slow Playback
- Top dials chng by mistake
Best Uses
- Stills
Comments about Leica X1 Digital Compact Camera With Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens:
X1 is my first Leica camera. Its lightweight and feels good at hand. Also excellent ASA performance at high speeds like 1600 and 3200 (max).
But but but...
1. AF is terribly slow and 11 point AF and face detection modes are utterly unreliable.(Why dont they get some know-how from Japanese manufacturers?) 1Point H AF option is the only usable AF mode.
2.Top dials (Tv and Av)are extremely smooth that keeps changing from A mode to 1/2000 or f/16 by mistake i.e.while putting X1 to the camera bag or taking it out etc.
3.Playback mode is slow..
CONs are so serious that you easily miss precious moments..
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- Original: $7.95
- Save: $0.79
- Price: $7.16
- GBP 4.56
What's in the Box
- LEICA BP-DC8 Lithium Ion rechargeable battery,
- LEICA BC-DC8 Battery Charger
- Protective Battery Cover
- Leather Carrying Strap
- USB Cable
- Lens Cap
- User Manual
- AdobePhotoshop Lightroom 4 (download option after product registration)
- 2-Year International Warranty
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via any UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority shipping methods by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
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