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Leica X1 : Specifications and Opinions

Leica X1

The Leica X1 is a compact camera with APS-C (1.5x) sensor and 12.2 megapixels manufactured from 2009 to 2012 (discontinued). The range of sensitivities, including ISO extension, is 50 - 3200 ISO and it has a continuous shooting (burst mode) of 3 FPS.

7 users have given it an average vote of 9.6 out of 10

Sensor
Format	APS-C (1.5x)
Resolution	12.2 megapixel (pixel pitch 5.48 μm)
ISO sensitivities	50 - 3200
File formats	JPEG, RAW
Esposure
Shutter speeds	30"-1/2000
Exp. compensation	+/- 3 stops at 1/3 steps
Exp. modes	M, S, A, P
Metering modes	Multi-Area, Semi-Spot, Spot
Features
Stabilization	Yes
Autofocus (AF areas)	11
Continuos shooting	3 FPS
Pre-Burst	No
Live View	Yes
Video mode
WiFi	No
GPS	No
Camera body and built
Lens	23.0mm f/2.8 (36mm equiv.)
Min. focus distance	0.30 meters
Touchscreen	No
LCD	2.7", 240 x 320 pixels, fixed
Viewfinder	No viewfinder
Flash	Yes, guide number 10 meters
Storage	SD, SDHC
Storage, Slot 2	not available
Battery	Li-Ion
Weather sealing	No
Weight	306 g
Dimensions	124 x 60 x 32 mm
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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.

Capitain78

sent on December 10, 2021

Pros: Small and pocket-sized, handy, Jpg Fine files already good immediately, excellent lens the 35mm, works well up to 1600 iso with very natural colors and no loss of yield.

Cons: Af not very fast, few points Af, no continuous fire so forget to chase the subject with fire.

Opinion: I had read around a few discordant reviews, but I followed my instincts. I like this grain that has a lot of analog camera , especially on the faces and or blurred . I was looking for something that would make me feel new sensations, a fully optical viewfinder, and a few stop commands. It is not the camera to work certainly, for those I use the flagships Nikon SLR much larger, but with this is pure pleasure. Let it be clear despite its devaluation, I paid it, used guaranteed Leica Store on 350, it is a Leica and you can see it from the quality of both the files and the body itself, solid that is well in the hand. The 35mm works very well, bright and great for half-length or panoramic portraits, setting the Af on facial recognition, you can shoot by looking only at the optical viewfinder. It is a camera for those who want to find something analog, basic menu, few frivolities, no touchscreen that consumes only. The colors are natural, beautiful the complexion using WB Auto. I used it to shoot during an event at 1/15 no blurry, just a pleasant move, f4 is great for taking pictures with multiple subjects. I think it will be a great shooting companion for situations where I don't want to carry weight on myself.

Paolox68

sent on January 04, 2014

Pros: Also the eye wants its part, the Leica X1 and this is really nice. Nothing to say about his flawless construction, finished in every detail, the rustle of her outburst is reminiscent of the glorious M3, little plastic and a lot of substance make it a really compact affascinante.rnIdeale in all situations, you can always bring with itself, with its two rings of times and diaphragms can rediscover the art of pure photography, and felt a bit presumptuous rncon the legendary Henri Cartier-Bresson. RNA Seriously, its biggest flaw is the price, the others are really minimi.rn

Cons: It 'a camera with a low autonomy, but approximately 200 shots when using the external viewfinder (option) the battery lasts longer, as all Leica is a bit slow but this helps us to return to a photograph thoughtful, prudent and not improvvisata.rnL 'lens (36mm Leica) in the active phase is a little bulky, but the discomfort is at rest minimo.rnPurtroppo the rings of times and diaphragms do not have any block, and we must be careful not to move them so accidentale.rnNon does video, but for me it is not a defect.

Opinion: She brought me back to the essence of photography as an extension of my eye to capture the moment equilibrium perfetto.rnA this point, it should be stressed that owning a Leica means not so much claim a right to property, as have the ability to keep between the body manirnil craft of photography, as the history of Leica coincides with the history of Fotografia.rnIl APS-C sensor with fixed lens with no zoom, and its 12.2 megapixels stand out in the quality of the images this camera produces . rnOggi this X1 has been discontinued and if you find a used one at 600/700 Euro in good condition, not lasciatevela escape is still made in Germany. rnOscar Barnak creating the first Leica in 1925 understood the essential: that in order to become great in the story had to make photography piccola.rnCosì at the fair in Leipzig presented a revolutionary device that was the fact that you could put in your pocket.

Batman57

sent on June 25, 2013

Pros: Meanwhile it is BEAUTIFUL. Nothing to say, the subject attracted me at first sight for aesthetics and also to the fact that it has an APS-C sensor. In addition has the optical zoom or even FIXED: equivalent to a 36mm Leica, ideal for the street, but also for landscapes, portraits settled, and so on. Has the two classic rings of times and diaphragms, and thanks to the X1 I rediscovered the simplicity of pure photography. Simple menu, small enough if the lens is retracted, manufacturing is well crafted. When I want to enjoy myself mount the optical viewfinder and shutter looking inside, not on the display. The pleasure is remarkable. Then, de gustibus ... I think the fact that the optical zoom gives fixed and even allowed us to optimize the sensor and in fact the quality of the files and images is remarkable.

Cons: The objective that comes out when the turn is a bit 'from compact camera, but at least when it is closed the footprint is minimal. It 'a camera tends to SLOW, but this is typical of Leica, especially when compared to modern technological monsters (I have the 1DX .... so to speak ...). The battery does not last long, about 200 shots ... but with the optical viewfinder lasts longer ... It does video, but for me this is a plus ....

Opinion: It made me rediscover the pleasure of photography simple, weighted, essential. The design is beautiful, the construction Leica. The fixed lens made me remember to do 2 steps backward or forward to better compose the image. The slowness has reduced employment sectors but I did make peace with the photograph thought. The new version launched in 2012 (X2) only adds 4MP with 12 in X1 and the possibility to mount an electronic viewfinder. I think it is so bad that I consider impossible! Perhaps it makes more sense on the X Vario, which has a zoom .... Today, the X1 is used less than 600 euros, a very attractive price for a camera of these features, Made in Germany.

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