Category Archives: Leica X

Official Leica X1 specs

By LR admin | Published: September 9, 2009

X1 specs High performance compact camera Design in same tradition of the classical Leica camera 12.2 megapixels, large APS-C size CMOS Sensor, 23.6 x 15.7 mm Exceptionally fast wide angle, Leica Elmarit 1:2.8/24 ASPH Lens (equivalent to 36mm in 35mm format) Fast autofocus with simple, intuitive controls and image stabilizer Automatic and manual options Built-in […]

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Official Leica M9 and Leica X1 US prices and final details

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2009

I guess the live blogging will start a little bit earlier. The latest rumors: Leica M9: $6,995 msp ships September, will not need uv-ir, will use regular m8 accessories. Leica X1: $1,995 msp ships January. The Leica X1 is AF, has VR, 12mp cmos sensor and available with optional viewfinder, ever ready case, grip etc.

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Do we know everything about tomorrow? No!

By LR admin | Published: September 8, 2009

Leica AG just posted this on twitter: Make sure you register for the webcast tomorrow – here is the link or just visit LeicaRumors tomorrow at 9:00 am (EST), I will have live coverage/updates from the broadcast. I like their sense of humor 🙂

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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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