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The Complete Leica X1 Review

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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.

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Written by Mike Pouliot

May 29th, 2011 at 12:01 am

The Complete Sony A55 Review

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Sadly, my time with the A55 has come to an end. So what are my overall thoughts on the camera? I’m happy to report that I was pleasantly surprised by this innovative little camera. It’s fast, easy to use and it produces excellent photos and video. Instead of rambling on and repeating the previous days’ posts, I’ve made a list of my likes and dislikes. Please keep in mind that some of these may be a bit subjective, the following are simply my thoughts after using the camera for several days.

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Written by Mike Pouliot

May 12th, 2011 at 12:24 am