Leica X1 Preview!

Leica X1 Preview!



Seems like today more and more people are wanting more from a pocket sized cameras. Leica is working hard to bring this to the masses. The Leica X1 has a good platform to start on:

* Compact lightweight body with analogue-style control dials
* Fixed 24mm F2.8 lens (angle of view equivalent to 35mm lens on full frame)
* Program, Shutter priority, Aperture priority, Manual exposure modes
* Full range of manual controls
* 12.2 Mp APS-C CMOS sensor
* ISO 100-3200
* DNG raw format recording

The mere mention of the name ‘Leica’ causes certain photographers’ hearts to beat just a little bit faster; this sole survivor of the once-mighty German camera industry is one of the very few genuine ‘heritage’ brands left. The company’s long-running reputation for sheer engineering quality and optically-superb lenses is legendary – many a budding snapper has aspired to own a ‘real’ Leica, eventually. Unfortunately though, this quality is (inevitably) accompanied by heart-stopping prices, meaning such aspirations are often left unfulfilled for many years. – DPreview





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