leica x1

Field Review: Leica X1 (Day 2)

by Mike Pouliot on May 19, 2011

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)

by Mike Pouliot on May 16, 2011

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.

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The blogosphere is abuzz about the Leica X1making Getty’s approved camera list. Rightfully so in fact, it is the first camera with a fixed lens to do so. But I don’t think anyone else noticed a couple of strange thing about this list. Before I go on though, please note that this is a list that I used to have memorized by heart when I used to work for agencies:

- It seems as if this is the first time a Rebel, the Canon EOS Rebel T2i, has made the list.

- The 30D and the D200 are still on the list.

- Olympus (and Micro Four Thirds in general) have created better cameras than the Olympus E3, and it is still the only one on the list. Cameras that I believe should be are the Panasonic GH1, Panasonic GF1, and the Olympus E-P2. At minimum, the Olympus E30should be present.

- The Pentax K20D is on the list, but not the Pentax K-xdespite the K-x’s wonderful sensor.

Am I the only one that think this is weird?

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