Over priced P&S with a Red Leica dot. Always just two steps behind other manufacturers. My money is on the GF-1. Much more bang for the buck and a much better thought out product. And look , interchangeable lenses. What a novel idea. As for the X1, the Leica L this time stands for loser.
It's not a point and shoot.
If Leica would have offered something like this, they would have a real winner.
QUOTE=jsrockit;1214028]It's not a point and shoot.
There's no doubt that the X1 has to be seen as a serious photographic tool - despite the cute good looks, this really isn't an upmarket fully automatic point-and-shoot, or even some kind of D-Lux 4 upgrade. It's therefore best-suited to experienced users who need a near-silent, discreet camera that can deliver SLR-quality images even in relatively low light - or simply the highest possible image quality in a small light package.
Therefore the X1 is really a camera for serious photographers, professional or advanced amateur, who fully understand the compromises they'll be making in terms of operational speed (not to mention being limited to a fixed semi-wideangle lens), and can accept them in exchange for that excellent image quality and silent operation.
Something like this? Digital camera, removable lenses, not as big as an SLR? You mean an M8/M9? 🙂
You're exactly right, Leica is trying to kill Grandma'. Explains a lot, you know.Trying to sell the X1 reminds me of trying to sell the health care bill. Nothing new, just repackaged.
You're exactly right, Leica is trying to kill Grandma'. Explains a lot, you know.
martin
The real competitor to the X1 is the M8. What would you prefer: New X1 or used M8 + CV 28/3.5 ?
The real competitor to the X1 is the M8. What would you prefer: New X1 or used M8 + CV 28/3.5 ?