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Leica X1 and brief hands-on: Digital Photography Review
Leica X1 and brief hands-on: Digital Photography Review
Alongside the M9 Leica has also announced the X1, a compact camera with a large APS-C sensor and a fixed 35mm equivalent field-of-view F2.8 autofocus lens. Featuring a design reminiscent of M-series rangefinders, complete with analogue-style shutter speed and aperture dials, the camera offers a ...
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Leica M9 microsite, brochure and more Leica X1 info
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Leica Camera AG - Photography - M9
us.leica-camera.com — The history of 35-mm photography began almost 100 years ago with the legendary Ur-Leica. Today, it is... the Leica M9, a landmark camera that carries the proud heritage of Leica M cameras into the digital age. The Leica M9 is the world's first digital ... (more) Leica Camera AG - Photography - M9
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Leica unveils X1, M9 semi-pro cameras
Electronista | The Macintosh News Network — ... as well as to filter out IR and UV without the need for an add-on. Only one tangible hardware change comes along and includes a dedicated ISO level control that provides quicker access to the settings, which on this camera ranges between ISO 80 and 2,500. The M9 ships first of the two and is available today in the UK for £4,850 ($7,993) in either black or gray. The X1 isn't due until January and has yet to receive a price as a result, though it should cost much less than the M9. [ via DPReview ]

Leica unveils X1, M9 semi-pro cameras
MacNN | The Macintosh News Network — ... as well as to filter out IR and UV without the need for an add-on. Only one tangible hardware change comes along and includes a dedicated ISO level control that provides quicker access to the settings, which on this camera ranges between ISO 80 and 2,500. The M9 ships first of the two and is available today in the UK for £4,850 ($7,993) in either black or gray. The X1 isn't due until January and has yet to receive a price as a result, though it should cost much less than the M9. [ via DPReview ]

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