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Leica X1 Digital Camera
$Call 12.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor The new generation:There’s one thing that all Leica cameras share: each is born of the desire to develop cameras that deliver the best picture quality in the world. The Leica X1 is the direct benefi ciary of 100-plus years of German engineering experience, and it delivers the best picture quality in its class – in the proud Leica tradition. This elegant camera features a professional CMOS image sensor that’s as large as those in high-quality SLRs. Combined with an outstanding Leica lens it captures images of unmatched brilliance. Any way you look at it, the Leica X1 is a winner: it’s conveniently compact, its controls are intuitive, and it offers a full range of sophisticated automatic functions. The world is constantly in motion. And that’s the way it should be. With the Leica X1 the photographer is endowed with such flexibility that she or he can capture each situation and impression exactly as it is: authentic and unre-hearsed. The autofocus zeroes in on the subject, the automatic exposure selects the best aperture and shutter speed, and the array of automatic functions perform with flawless precision. Click! It all happens within a fraction of a second, if you wish. But of course photographers can take control of the process at any moment, defining the parameters according to their inspiration. Spontaneous or purposeful, the Leica X1 is always the right choice. Photographs taken by the Leica X1 seem to be moments plucked directly from life. It’s no wonder that sometimes a second glance reveals that they have captured something that had previously been unnoticed. That’s one of the reasons the images taken by the Leica X1 are so fascinating and extraordinary. The Leica X1 itself also contains more than meets the eye. The flash, for example, only appears when it’s needed. The range of clever accessories for the Leica X1 lets photographers tailor the camera to suit their individual requirements. More info on the >Leica Website Download >Leica X1 Brochure, .pdf format |
- Accessories
- Features
- Specifications
- SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card
- 36-mm bright-line accessory viewfinder
- Leica Li-ion Battery Pack
- Accessory grip
- SF24D, SF58 Hot Shoe flash
- Optional accessories will be available after the market-launch of the camera.
The new generation:
LEICA X1 – high-performance digital camera in a compact design for high-class photography
Leica Camera AG, Solms, presents a new generation of Leica digital cameras ‘Made in Germany’ – the LEICA X1. The LEICA X1 is equipped with a CMOS sensor in APS-C format, just like those used in semi-professional DSLR cameras. Together with an all-purpose LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 mm lens, the particularly large sensor for this class of camera offers outstanding picture quality that need not fear comparisons with professional cameras. This, in combination with its technical specifications and a broad spectrum of setting options ranging from manual operation to automatic functions, makes the LEICA X1 an ideal companion for quality-conscious and creative photographers. At the same time, the camera is so compact in form that it can be a constant companion for spontaneously capturing those unique moments in life.
The X1 features a 12.2-megapixel CMOS image sensor. As each individual pixel has a large sensor area and receives more light, this guarantees low noise levels, a high dynamic range and accurate colour differentiation. The crop factor of the sensor is 1.5 in comparison with 35-mm film format. This means that the fixed-mount LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 mm lens of the LEICA X1 is transformed into a universal reportage lens with an effective (35-mm equivalent) focal length of 36 millimetres. This is a true classic amongst prime lenses and has captured innumerable iconic images.
‘The LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 ASPH is a true Leica lens with terrific optical performance. Its moderate wide-angle character creates sufficient distance when needed, but still allows photographers to get in close to pick out the details whenever the situation requires. This lens ensures that photographers won’t miss any shot, situation or detail, however fine,’ says Peter Kruschewski, Product Manager Digital Compact Cameras at Leica Camera AG.
The LEICA X1 is characterised by clear lines and an intensely focused design. The straightforwardness of its design, with a reduction to pure essentials and a compact, handy form, is strongly reminiscent of the legendary M cameras. This, in combination with its robust, all-metal construction and the tactile experience of its high-quality leather trim, makes the X1 a typical Leica camera.
The LEICA X1 offers clearly laid-out functions and can be handled intuitively thanks to its simple operating concept. For uncomplicated photography, the X1 offers numerous automatic functions ranging from precise autofocus to automatic exposure. When set, these functions guarantee photographers perfectly exposed, sharp images by simply pressing the shutter release. This lets the user concentrate on the creative aspects of composition and framing.
Thanks to its numerous automatic functions, the X1 is always quick and versatile whenever the need arises. Photographers win additional creative freedom with the camera’s manual control options. Both aperture and shutter speed can be selected manually to influence the final image by means of the easily set dials on the top deck of the camera. Even the plane of focus can be set manually, along with white balance and various other image capture parameters. In this way, the X1 offers photographers complete manual control of the creative process while simultaneously guaranteeing rapid reaction ability with its automatic functions when required.
The large size of its image sensor, a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200 and its large aperture make the LEICA X1 an ideal choice for ‘available light’ photography when only the last rays of natural light are used. Whether in adverse lighting conditions, or for conscious manipulation of depth of focus – the X1 offers numerous options for individual and creative composition.
The brilliantly bright 2.7-inch display of the X1 almost fills the entire back of the camera and reveals the finest details even in bright surroundings. The live-view function replaces an optical viewfinder and shows an accurate preview with all essential image information. Its Live Mode also makes the X1 particularly versatile for shots taken from unusual perspectives.
The LEICA X1 offers a comprehensive range of accessories that expand the abilities of the camera and adapt it to the photographers personal photographic style: A 36-mm bright-line accessory, for instance, can be inserted in the camera’s accessory shoe and ensures a clear view without unnecessary power drain. If required, the camera display can be turned off when an accessory finder is used. In this case, a prominently placed LED indicates successful automatic focusing. In addition to this, there is also an accessory handgrip that aids the safe and secure handling of the camera. A comprehensive range of camera cases is also available: the ever-ready case offers sufficient room for the camera with an attached handgrip and features a small case attached to the carrying strap to hold the accessory finder. The high-quality transport case offers perfect protection for the camera, while the attractively designed system case has space enough for the camera and all its accessories.
The LEICA X1 features a retractable flash that can do much more than simply replace other sources of light. It also serves as a fill-in flash and can even be synchronised to the second shutter curtain. If more power and flexibility is required, the Leica SF 24D and SF 58 system flash units are also compatible with the X1.
The LEICA X 1 is supplied with a battery charger and a high-performance battery, and also includes a comprehensive software package. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, a professional digital workflow solution for Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows, is also one of the standard features provided with the X1. The software is available as an online download for all registered LEICA X1 customers. This also ensures that the latest release is always readily available. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom offers a vast range of functions for the management, processing and presentation of digital images, quite independent of whether the images are in space-saving and fast jpeg format or in DNG format to preserve all image information. If the images from the X1 are saved as raw data in the standardized and future-proof Adobe Digital Negative Format (DNG), Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, with its sophisticated and precise processing options, guarantees direct and extremely high-quality image processing with maximised image quality.
The LEICA X1 is available from authorised Leica dealers from January 2010. The optional accessories will be available after the market-launch of the camera.| Camera | LEICA X1 |
|---|---|
| Lens | LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 ASPH. 8 elements in 6 groups 1 aspherical lens |
| Optical zoom | No |
| Digital Zoom | No |
| Focal Distance | f = 24 mm (35 mm Equivalent: 36 mm) |
| Aperture | F2.8 / F16.0 (1/3EV steps) |
| Focusing Area | Normal: 60 cm - infinity |
| AF Metering | 1-point / 1-point high speed /11-point / 11-point high speed / Spot / face detection |
| AF Assist Lamp | Yes |
| Image Sensor | APS-C CMOS sensor, 12.9 megapixels, aspect ratio 3:2 |
| Camera Effective Pixels | 12,2 Megapixels |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 |
| White Balance | Auto / Halogen / Daylight / Flash / Cloudy / Shadow/ Manual 1 / Manual 2 |
| Exposure | Program automatic / Aperture priority automatic / Shutter priority automatic / Manual |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 EV step, -3 - +3 EV |
Auto Bracketing |
1/3 - 3EVstep, 3 frames |
| Light Metering | Intelligent Multiple / Center weighted / Spot |
| Shutter Speed | 30 - 1/2000 sec |
| Self Timer | 2 sec / 12 sec |
| Auto Review | 1 sec / 3 sec / 5 sec / hold |
| Film Mode | Standard, Vivid, Natural, BW Natural, BW High |
| Recording Format | JPEG, DNG |
| Aspect Ratio | 3:2 |
| Image Size | 4272 x 2586 pixels (12.2M), 3264 x 2160 pixels (7M), 2144 x 1424 pixels (3M), 1632 x 1080 pixels (1.8M) |
| Image Quality | JPG Super Fine / JPG Fine / DNG + JPG Super Fine / DNG + JPG Fine |
| Motion Picture | No |
| Burst Shooting Mode | 3 fps / 2 fps |
| Built-in-Memory | Approx. 50 MB |
Built-in-Flash |
Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Studio First curtain / Second curtain can be set |
Hot Shoe |
YES , Compatible with SF24D, SF58 |
| LCD | 2.7" LCD (230K Pixels) TFT |
| Playback Mode | 16 - thumbnail display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Image rotation(except RAW) , Protection |
| Recording Media | Built-in Memory, SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card |
| Microphone | No |
| Speaker | Yes |
| Interface | HDMI Output , USB (USB 2.0 High Speed, Mass Storage) |
| Power | Li-ion Battery Pack (Included) |
Battery Life (Approx.) |
260 exposures |
| Battery Charging time | 200 min |
| Dimensions (Approx.) | H 59.5×W 108.7×D 27.1 mm |
| Weight (Approx.) | 286 g |
| Scope of delivery | LEICA BP-DC8 rechargeable battery |