Leica X2
Last Updated (05 January’13):
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Leica X2 is a 16.1 Megapixels CMOS sensor Digital Camera in APS-C format with Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens. It features Automatic and Manual Controls, Low Noise and High Dynamic Range, Low Light Photography – ISO Up To 12500, a pop-up flash and a hot shoe, including live view mode in high-contrast 2.7-inch LCD screen to provide a bright and detailed view, even in strong light. The camera measures (W x H x D) 124 x 69 x 51.5 mm (4.88 x 2.72 x 2.03 in). and weight 316 g/345 g (11.15 oz/12.17 oz) without/with battery.
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Leica X2 Reviews
Lenstip compares the Leica X2 with Fujifilm X100 and writes;
“Much better autofocus efficiency is also worth to note. The casing is kept in the same elegant style and I am sure there will be plenty of those who will appreciate the refreshed model because of that.”
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T3 reviews the Leica X2 and writes;
“The lens, which has a fixed focal length and maximum F2.8 aperture, is of exceptional quality and teamed up with the CMOS sensor produces incredibly sharp, punchy shots with excellent detail and pure, vibrant colour.”
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Ephotozine reviews the Leica X2 and writes;
“the Leica X2 is capable of producing images with excellent image quality, with good colour, and excellent levels of detail and sharpness. The Leica X2 is also a stylish, compact, and extremely well built camera, and it comes with a free version of Adobe Lightroom,”
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PCMAG reviews the Leica X2 and writes;
“I used Imatest to check the sharpness of the X2′s lens. It does much better than the 1,800 lines per picture height required for a sharp image—at f/2.8 the lens records 2,089 lines, a figure that increases to 2,318 by f/5.6. The X2 is able to control noise through ISO 1600, but images get very noisy at ISO 3200 through the top ISO of 12500.”
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Pocket-lint reviews the Leica X2 and writes;
“Compared to the X1 there’s a raft of improvements: higher resolution, quicker autofocus, stiffer control dials, a higher pop-up flash, significantly better battery life, and an accessory port to add an electronic viewfinder should you wish.”
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Amateurphotographer reviews the Leica X2 and writes;
“In what is becoming a very competitive and overlapping market, the Leica X2 stands out as a high-quality, well-built camera, with a sharp lens and good image quality at low sensitivities.”
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Whatdigitalcamera reviews the Leica X2 and writes;
“The AF system has a choice of either 1 point, 11 point, spot or face detection AF. For manual focusing, the central area of the frame is magnified, and focusing is performed using the thumbwheel.
The X2 is capable of shooting at up to 5fps, managing 8 combined Raw and JPEG files before the buffer stops operation as it writes images to the card.”
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Leica X2 User Reviews
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“This is my first time to take photograph using Leica lens. Leica X2 is a very good alternative equipment for street photography or whenever some bulky equipments are not suitable. The photographs are sharp and lively. The image quality is outstanding and the lens characteristics are exceptional. For me, I use Leica X2 as a primary equipment although I have a DSLR with Carl Zeiss 25mm ZF.” – By GSK
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Best Compact Camera Ever
“The LEICA X2 is the best compact camera ever. Taking snapshots of friends, places, strolling around the city… is the most fun and spontaneous camera with the classic 35mm professional quality. Assembled by hand in germany. Best camera ever.” – By kaliman
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The best portable compact available
“The quality of the photos I’ve captured with this little box is absolutely wonderful, especially when shot in RAW mode. The inclusion of the full version of Adobe’s wonderful Lightroom software helps make this camera a compelling purchase and takes a bit of the sting out of the high sticker price.” – By James Maier
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Leica X2 Sample Photos
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Leica X2 User Manual (PDF)
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Leica X2 Features
The Leica X2 is equipped with a 16.1 megapixel CMOS sensor in APS-C format which lets you capture beautiful images with low image noise, high dynamic range and accurate colour differentiation. It also offer an Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH Lens that delivers manual focusing or precise autofocus with automatic exposure make the camera is perfect for photographers who want capture sharp images for photojournalism. While the wide-angle of the lens, allows you to capture outstanding, authentic and richly detailed pictures.
The camera also offer simple operation and menu system which lets you easily access the impressive range of camera settings. It enables to switch easily between manual and automatic control lets you get accurate setting in all of shooting situations. Furthermore, the camera has a pop-up flash for situations requiring an additional light source.
The Leica X2 is equipped with high-contrast 2.7-inch LCD screen with resolution up to 230,000 pixels and a 100% field of view and offers a Live View Mode to provide a bright and detailed view, even in strong light. Moreover, the camera can be record both JPEG and DNG file formats.
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