Leica X1 has a 12.9MP APS-C CMOS sensor and I wanted to compare its ISO performance to a APS-C type DSLR camera. I chose the Nikon D300s because both cameras were announced around the same time back in 2009 (the ISO of the latest Nikon D7000 goes up to 25,600). About the test: All images are 100% […]
Allendale, NJ (March 28, 2011) – Leica Camera Inc. is pleased to announce a firmware update for its high-performance digital compact camera, the LEICA X1. Users wishing to benefit from the new offerings can download the firmware update from the Leica website and take advantage of new, improved features beginning Tuesday March 29, 2011. The […]
Leica Camera Russia just reported that firmware V2.0 for Leica X1 will be out on March 29th. The new firmware version includes the following changes (Google translation):
Another set of images taken with the FujiFilm X100 and Leica X1 cameras. This time the EXIF data is available as well. RAW->JPG conversions from Lightroom and Silkypix are also uploaded: There are more X1 vs. X100 comparisons 0n this Japanese site, flickr and the X100 forum.
Cazenove+Loyd partnered with Leica for the their 2011 Leica Travel Photographer of the Year Competition. Terms and conditions of the competition and list of all prices can be found here. More details in the press release below:
The first set of comparisons between the Fuji X100 and the Leica X1 is already available on flickr: Sample 1: X100 vs. X1 Sample 2: X100 vs. X1 Sample 3: X100 vs. X1 Sample 4: X100 vs. X1 Sample 5: X100 vs. X1 Sample 6: X100 vs. X1 Update: you can get the EXIF data from the […]
Leica Camera AG mentioned on their twitter account that the X1 firmware update should be released in March: My bet goes for March 18th as a released date (the day the Fuji X100 will start shipping in the US and Canada).
Since Fuji officially announced the X100 to the US market last week, I now have more detailed information to update my previous Leica X1 vs. Fuji X100 specifications comparison: FujiFilm X100 Leica X1 Sensor APS-C CMOS APS-C CMOS Resolution 12.3MP 12.9MP LCD screen TFT, 100% coverage TFT, 100% coverage LCD screen size and resolution 2.8 in. […]
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