More FujiFilm FinePix X100 vs. Leica X1 comparisons

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 siteflickr and the X100 forum.

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Leica M shooters, don’t forget to take your lens cap off!

I have to admit, it has happen to me few times as well (at least I was not caught on video):

Even Eric Clapton and… Victoria Beckham did it:

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Leica opens a new store in Shanghai

Leica Store Opening Shanghai

from left to right: Sunil Kaul (Leica Camera Pacific), Alfred Schopf (CEO - Leica Camera AG), Andreas Kaufmann (Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Leica Camera AG), Mrs Judy Hua (Fashion Designer)

Yesterday Leica opened a new store in east China’s Shanghai municipality. See the slideshow courtesy of Leica Camera AG:

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Leica M9 + Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 video review

A quick video review of the Leica M9 + Leica Summilux-M 50mm f/1.4 combo from Adorama:

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The cazenove+loyd Leica travel photographer of the year competition 2011

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:

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New book: “Leica M Advanced Photo School”

In addition to the new Leica M9 book here is another new Leica book that is currently available for pre-order – Leica M: Advanced Photo School:

“The ultimate Leica guide-written by the company’s top technical expert-now includes the Leica MP. This classic source contains a goldmine of technical information and insider knowledge, and covers Leica’s famed lenses plus every film model from the M1 through the MP-along with schematic diagrams and explanations of metering, focusing, flash systems, film advance, and more.”




Here are few more Leica books:

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Fuji X100 vs. Leica X1: the gloves are off

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 above images on this website.

Update #2: another X100 vs. X1 comparison including RAW conversions.

In the next two weeks I will be getting both cameras and will be able to do my own comparison, stay tuned.

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