Does Anyone Here Have a Leica X1?

Parallax · 03-29-2010, 07:01 AM

I don't know why, but I am fascinated by this camera. I'm not sure I could bring myself to spend that kind of money on a P&S, but unfortunately I'm not absolutely sure that I couldn't, either.
Does anybody have any hands-on with one?

Leica X1

Ari · 03-29-2010, 10:27 AM

I was thinking about getting this for my dad. I just wish they would have made it fixed at a more normal focal length instead of 24mm.

Parallax · 03-29-2010, 11:03 AM

I would rather see 30-35mm range, but I think I could live with 24.

emr · 03-29-2010, 11:15 AM

Are you really thinking that it's such a great camera or is it the red dot that you want? I admit that this is one of the smallest (if not the smallest) cameras with an APS-C sensor and can have a very good IQ, but there are negative aspects too. Even if we ignore the price tag, there's the fixed lens and slow AF (I suppose you've read the reviews) at least. I personally would rather get a nice m4/3 camera.

krypticide · 03-29-2010, 11:15 AM

Intriguing camera to me, APS-C in such a small format...but not yet worth it to me.

Parallax · 03-29-2010, 11:31 AM

Originally posted by emr

Are you really thinking that it's such a great camera or is it the red dot that you want? ............

A little of both, and if the answer weren't so embarrassing, I would tell you which is the bigger draw.

séamuis · 03-29-2010, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

A little of both, and if the answer weren't so embarrassing, I would tell you which is the bigger draw.

nothing embarrassing to be honest. that red dot means something, something beyond a high price. I admit the X1 has some flaws, that make its price tag not worth it (at least to me), but it seems to be a damn fine camera. and it gets that from the engineering and expertise that is abundant in the company behind that red dot.

johnmflores · 03-29-2010, 01:21 PM

If I was in the market for an APS-C P&S, I'd look at the Ricoh GRX as well. Reports of the 50mm macro module have been positive with respect to IQ, although AF is a little slow. They also have a more compact 24-70 zoom with a smaller sensor and other modules planned.

In any case, I hope this market grows - and I wish Leica will release a version of the X1 with interchangeable lenses. That would be interesting!

Parallax · 03-29-2010, 03:10 PM

Originally posted by séamuis

nothing embarrassing to be honest. that red dot means something, something beyond a high price. I admit the X1 has some flaws, that make its price tag not worth it (at least to me), but it seems to be a damn fine camera. and it gets that from the engineering and expertise that is abundant in the company behind that red dot.

From what I have read on the Leica forum, it seems that most of the complaints could be resolved through firmware. The only physical complaint seems to be that the dials on top are too easily turned and the flash pop-up switch isn't recessed. Since there don't seem to be any of the cameras available right now I think I'm safe.

séamuis · 03-29-2010, 03:22 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

From what I have read on the Leica forum, it seems that most of the complaints could be resolved through firmware. The only physical complaint seems to be that the dials on top are too easily turned and the flash pop-up switch isn't recessed. Since there don't seem to be any of the cameras available right now I think I'm safe.

for a period of time.

krypticide · 04-08-2010, 10:52 AM

Still hoping for an APS-C or larger rangefinder that is Epson priced or lower. Too bad the recent rumors on that was an April Fools prank.

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03-29-2010, 10:27 AM	#2
Ari Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Freehold, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 856	I was thinking about getting this for my dad. I just wish they would have made it fixed at a more normal focal length instead of 24mm.

03-29-2010, 11:03 AM	#3
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333 Original Poster	I would rather see 30-35mm range, but I think I could live with 24.

03-29-2010, 11:15 AM	#4
emr Guest	Are you really thinking that it's such a great camera or is it the red dot that you want? I admit that this is one of the smallest (if not the smallest) cameras with an APS-C sensor and can have a very good IQ, but there are negative aspects too. Even if we ignore the price tag, there's the fixed lens and slow AF (I suppose you've read the reviews) at least. I personally would rather get a nice m4/3 camera.

03-29-2010, 11:15 AM	#5
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Intriguing camera to me, APS-C in such a small format...but not yet worth it to me.

03-29-2010, 11:31 AM	#6
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333 Original Poster	Originally posted by emr Are you really thinking that it's such a great camera or is it the red dot that you want? ............ A little of both, and if the answer weren't so embarrassing, I would tell you which is the bigger draw.

03-29-2010, 12:43 PM	#7
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by Parallax A little of both, and if the answer weren't so embarrassing, I would tell you which is the bigger draw. nothing embarrassing to be honest. that red dot means something, something beyond a high price. I admit the X1 has some flaws, that make its price tag not worth it (at least to me), but it seems to be a damn fine camera. and it gets that from the engineering and expertise that is abundant in the company behind that red dot.

03-29-2010, 01:21 PM	#8
johnmflores Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somerville, NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,361	If I was in the market for an APS-C P&S, I'd look at the Ricoh GRX as well. Reports of the 50mm macro module have been positive with respect to IQ, although AF is a little slow. They also have a more compact 24-70 zoom with a smaller sensor and other modules planned. In any case, I hope this market grows - and I wish Leica will release a version of the X1 with interchangeable lenses. That would be interesting!

03-29-2010, 03:10 PM	#9
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333 Original Poster	Originally posted by séamuis nothing embarrassing to be honest. that red dot means something, something beyond a high price. I admit the X1 has some flaws, that make its price tag not worth it (at least to me), but it seems to be a damn fine camera. and it gets that from the engineering and expertise that is abundant in the company behind that red dot. From what I have read on the Leica forum, it seems that most of the complaints could be resolved through firmware. The only physical complaint seems to be that the dials on top are too easily turned and the flash pop-up switch isn't recessed. Since there don't seem to be any of the cameras available right now I think I'm safe.

03-29-2010, 03:22 PM	#10
séamuis Banned Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Savannah, U.S./Baguio City, P.H. Posts: 5,979	Originally posted by Parallax From what I have read on the Leica forum, it seems that most of the complaints could be resolved through firmware. The only physical complaint seems to be that the dials on top are too easily turned and the flash pop-up switch isn't recessed. Since there don't seem to be any of the cameras available right now I think I'm safe. for a period of time.

04-08-2010, 10:52 AM	#11
krypticide Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Still hoping for an APS-C or larger rangefinder that is Epson priced or lower. Too bad the recent rumors on that was an April Fools prank.