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Leica X1 ( 12.9 MP,2.7 -inch LCD )

by Leica
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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  • Memory card slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
  • ISO rating maximum: 3200
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Product details

  • Product Dimensions: 3.2 x 12.4 x 5.9 cm ; 286 g
  • Boxed-product Weight: 2.3 Kg
  • Item model number: 18400
  • ASIN: B00472MQL8
  • Date first available at Amazon.co.uk: 19 Oct 2010
  • Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 34,018 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

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The Leica X1 is the direct beneficiary of 100-plus years of German engineering experience. This elegant camera features a professional CMOS image sensor that's as large as those in high-quality SLRs. Combined with an outstanding Leica lens it captures brilliant images. It's conveniently compact, its controls are intuitive, and it offers a full range of sophisticated automatic functions. The Leica Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH. is a true Leica lens with terrific optical performance. When seen in terms of 35-mm film format, it has a focal length of 35mm (the focal length that is considered to be a classic for reportage photography). You can choose the easy way and let the camera take the lead over exposure or shutter settings in the automatic mode or switch over to manual controls by using the wheels on top of the camera. It allows you to keep full control for individual creative art work and at the same time provides the automatic mode to ensure the capability for quick response. The autofocus of the X1 provides fast focusing and enables you to react in an instant. At the same time, the autofocus mode can be modified to suit the situation. When taking photos of people, face-recognition mode allows complete concentration on the composition and framing of the picture.

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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars leica X1 13 Dec 2011
By Kiza
I bought this camera without ever seeing one, just on reviews alone, i have to say im very happy!
One thing i will say though is that it would be a lot better with the hand grip and Leica could do with improving the screen quality, especially when you want to shoot in manual mode, to be fair though, I knew this before purchasing it so was not disappointed, i just agree with the other reviews.
The "issue" some people talk about with its speed is not that much for me so far, although i have only owned it for a short period of time.
The image quality is great, i think i will fall in love with this camera very quickly.
A buy from me, but slightly expensive.
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Amazon.com: 4.8 out of 5 stars  6 reviews
28 of 31 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars It's about photography 26 Mar 2011
By Joe with a camera - Published on Amazon.com
For starters let me say that I am a professional photographer and I was looking for a camera that I could travel with and be happy. I took a chance on the X1 and it paid off in spades. This is a great camera. I can't imagine what my vacation would have looked like with my D3 and five Nikor lenses, batteries, flash and all of the crap that I could not have traveled without.

The X1 is easy to use and focus's on the art of photography and not the technology behind it. Compose the shot and pull the trigger, that is what it is about. Setting the Aperture and Shutter speed is easy with two dials on the top of the camera. I also purchased the external view finder and that made the camera even easier to use. This camera is very nostalgic in nature and really takes you back to a time where you worried more about composition than you did technology.

A couple of issues to think about. The dials on the top can be easy to turn but not a deal breaker. I placed the camera in my back pack which was next to a bag of ice. The camera got so cold that it fogged up when I got it out, my fault not Leica's.

I am in the hunt for the M9 at this point, just need to find ten to twelve thousand in disposable income...

I would recommend this camera to anyone that wants a great image and easy to use camera.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent camera 27 Jan 2012
By Nick the photog - Published on Amazon.com
I am usually using my Nikon D700 and several lenses, but after my back was disagree with all that weight I decided to try something smaller. Several cameras were tested over the 6 months period and Leica X1 was way better than anything else - highly recommended. Pure pleasure to make a photographs with this little gem of German engineering.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Leica X1 19 Jan 2012
By helloKitty - Published on Amazon.com
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After debating on what camera I should get, I finally decided on the Leica X1 and don't regret it at all.
There's no question that the image quality is great and the lens is wonderful too.

The only thing that are the cons of the camera i guess, is that there is no zoom (but is compensated by the great image quality)
2. video (if this is a component that is a must, there is no point in getting this camera)
3. auto focus is a bit slow.

However, I would not trade any of these things for the quality images that I am able to take with this camera.

I have the black one, which in my opinion looks much more modern and chic than the steel.
The size is perfect and I no longer have to trudge around carrying my heavy dslr.

All in all, the camera is meant to take pictures and this is what the Leica X1 solely does.
Made with simple menus and easy controls, it helps you do what you love to do: take pictures.
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