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The Complete Leica X1 Review
My time with the Leica X1 has come to an end. After spending a week with this premium compact camera, I’m pretty torn as to how I feel about it. Like the Sony NEX, the X1 is an impressive piece of engineering and it is a truly beautiful camera, but the price and some other less than desirable characteristics make the Leica X1 a tough camera to love. So, is the X1 worth it’s premium price? Let’s find out.
Field Review: Leica X1 (Day 5)
If you’ve read any of the previous posts in this review of the Leica X1, you know that I’ve compared the X1 to my Panasonic GF-1 quite a few times. I did this because they are similar in many ways. They both have roughly 35mm equivalent lenses and larger than normal sensors, and they’re geared towards the avid photographer that wants an advanced camera in a compact body. There is, however, one VERY big difference between the two, price. So is the X1 worth the premium? Let’s find out.
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Field Review: Leica X1 (Day 4)
Even with the X1’s quirks and limitations, I had a good time shooting with the X1 on vacation. Now that I’m back home, it’s time to head to the streets with the Leica X1.
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Field Review: Leica X1 (Day 3)
Now that I’ve had a chance to get my feet wet with the Leica X1, it’s time to put it through its paces and what better way to do that than taking it on vacation. We’ve had a few nice days here up in Boston, but it’s nowhere near beach weather. So, off to Sanibel Island in Florida to visit the wife’s grandmother.
Field Review: Leica X1 (Day 2)
In Day 1 of this review, we took a look at the X1’s stats, appearance and overall feel. In this part of the review, we will focus on the X1’s handling and controls when in use.
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Field Review: Leica X1 (Day 1)
When it comes to cameras, digital or film, there are a few brands that are more than just a name; they are more of a religion amongst their followers. For many, Leica is one of those brands. Their customers will drop more money on a small kit than many people will spend on their car, which is astounding to me – someone who doesn’t own anything with that revered red dot. So what does a complete Leica virgin think of one of their newer offerings, the Leica X1? Let’s find out.
