Category Archives: Leica X

Leica X1 creates more excitement than the Leica M9? (poll)

By LR admin | Published: September 7, 2009

Based on the online discussions, it seems that the expected Leica X1 camera creates more buzz than the full frame Leica M9. Here are some polls to set the record straight: Which of the expected Leica cameras you find more exciting? (leicarumors.com)(polling) Are you planing on buying any of the new Leica cameras? (leicarumors.com)(opinion) I […]

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Leica M9 microsite, brochure and more Leica X1 info

By LR admin | Published: September 5, 2009

Leica M9 minisite complete set of screenshots Leica M9 brochure Direct Leica M9 brochure download (PDF) The above Leica X1 pictures were extracted from the Leica M9 brochure (page 42).

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Leica X1 specs?

By LR admin | Published: September 4, 2009

Update: I think this rumor is now busted. Those specs do not match the Leica X1 expectation (X1 will not be a M4/3 camera and will have a fixed lens).

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Leica AG registered the trademark “X1” in July, 2009

By LR admin | Published: September 3, 2009

On July 21 2009, Leica AG registered the trademark “X1”:

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Youtube Leica video has a Leica X1 tag

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

We all have seen this video by now: What we didn’t know is that this video was tagged with the “Leica X1” keyword (Leica M9 tag is missing): The video was uploaded on August 31st, before the Leica X1 leak. Thanks J.

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Leica Days schedule in the US and Canada (on 09.09.09)

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Here is the complete list of all scheduled Leica events in the US and Canada for 09.09.09. Besides the Leica M9 and the Leica X1, expect to see also a production model of the Leica S2. The rumor mill suggests that pre-orders will be accepted at those events: Leica Dealer Event Time B & H […]

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Leica X1 & Leica M9 specs

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

The Leica X1 is real (not sure about the Leica M9 picture). Here are some of the specs (they were part of the picture comments on flickr, but are now all gone): 12 mp APSC CEMOS sensor Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH l;ens (equivalent to 35mm) Manual exposure operations (shutter dial/aperture dial Autofocus Built-in flash […]

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Breaking news: Leica M9 and Leica X1 pictures leaked

By LR admin | Published: September 2, 2009

Now we finally know what the second camera will be:  Leica X1 (click on image for larger view):

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