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Leica X1 Digital Camera

 

 Leica X1 Digital Camera Quick Stats:

 

Pros: Easy to use, light-weight design, stunning image quality using RAW files and small and pocket friendly design is perfect for the on the go photographer, the expert or the novice just starting out.

 

Cons: JPEG images could be a bit better, and it can be a bit slow on focusing speed, and the price tag is high for many users.

 

Quick Summary: Overall a nice, solid camera designed to shoot high quality images quickly and on the go. While many first time photographers and experts alike will love the ease in shooting and benefits of the Leica X1 camera, they may be a bit turned off by the high pice tag (Starts at $1800).

 

Not the very best in its class, but if you are looking for a durable, rugged quality camera that is easy to use and still takes good quality pictures it is worth a look for sure.

 

 

Photography:

If you prefer to shoot your subjects and get the most out of them using straight JPG images, you may not find this camera all that stunning. The color vibrancy of images shot by the Lieca X1 in JPG mode only seemed a bit flat and boring compared to what is possible.

 

And what is possible with RAW image files and the addition of Adobe Photoshop Lightroom are simply stunning visual colors that are better than real world to some eyes. If you often shoot in areas where being quiet is a good thing, or if you simply don’t like to hear the sound of the shudder, the X1 is quiet enough to keep you satisfied.

 

Zoom:

The Leica X1 does not have a zoom feature. All images shot with the camera must be taken at a reasonable distance depending on the effect wanted.

 

Functionality:

The X1 is surprisingly easy to use and has an array of buttons on the back side for manual manipulation.

 

Speed:

The AF of the X1 is particularly slow and laggy from the time you press the button to the time the image is written to SD. For photographers who have no patience and do not like any lag in a higher end camera, this may not be the best choice of camera in its class.

 

Value: The X1 is designed to take brilliant RAW images built around a lightweight and very sturdy frame. This is a no frills camera without a doubt though.

 

You won’t find a video button or a fast processing speed in the AF function with the X1 and if you are into shooting and developing straight JPEG files, you may be in for some lackluster photos compared to their RAW counterparts.

 

 

 

 

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