Guest hanspogner Posted October 17, 2009 Share #1 Posted October 17, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, Up to now I did not find any official mention of a black version of the X1 in the near future (still, the viewfinder and grip are both black). The historical relationship of this camera with the M8/M9 and even earlier camera models is being used in Leica’s marketing strategy, or so it seems to me as a new potential user. So why then is there no black version yet? Are keeping the manufacturing costs down (Henry Ford comes to mind) or the targeted buyers group, the reason for this? Or maybe something else? Also, would a optional black version not help Leica defining this new camera as a serious tool for photographers? Any thoughts on this? Regards, Herman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest stnami Posted October 17, 2009 Share #2 Posted October 17, 2009 Also, would a optional black version not help Leica defining this new camera as a serious tool for photographers? Ask your mate Henry or ask the staff at your local jewelry store Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesh Posted October 18, 2009 Share #3 Posted October 18, 2009 Having the camera in black equating to a 'serious tool for photographers'... tell that to all of the serious photographers who prefer their Leicas in chrome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
norm_snyder Posted October 18, 2009 Share #4 Posted October 18, 2009 I suspect this has to do with them wanting to set themselves apart from all the manufacturers who tout their "pro" black finish on everything. I seem to recall a similar period of preoccupation with black finish on home electronics in the US, and now we're back to satin chrome again on high end gear, and gear with pretenses to "high end." If you consider the way the appearance of this camera resembles the Barnack cameras, this, too could be an element which is intended. [Looks like a model I or Ic-Ig to me] Most of the screw-mount cameras were supplied standard in chrome from the model III [F] on [didn't seem to deter a lot of pros], and while black enamel was standard until model II [D], chrome was desirable, and extra--mainly because it was more expensive to produce. I suppose that, should the camera be a hit, we'll yet see it in Titanium with ostrich leather, or some other finishes, if that's important to folks. Meantime, black gaffer tape works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
murfman Posted October 19, 2009 Share #5 Posted October 19, 2009 Part of what draws me to the X1 is that it does take design cues from my IIIC. That the design team put that Leica DNA into it is what is charming. Then where is sits in the modernized digital Leica lineup, where the Minilux I have and love sits. A fun high quality, unassuming, non-intimidating camera, (for me and my subjects) is what I expect it to be. We shall see but the signs are good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruhayat Posted October 19, 2009 Share #6 Posted October 19, 2009 Mine will end up with black tape all over like my Digilux 2 anyway. So it doesn't matter to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grober Posted November 23, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 23, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hello, Also, would a optional black version not help Leica defining this new camera as a serious tool for photographers? HCB did just fine with a silver Leica at his very perceptive eye all those years on the streets of Paris . . . -g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveleo Posted November 23, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 23, 2009 hi there you have been beat up enough about your "serious photographer" comment ..... well..... no .... not enough ...... let the beatings continue ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted November 23, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 23, 2009 Just bought myself a silver M8... got a great deal, perhaps because it wasn't professional enough for anyone else? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chkphoto Posted November 23, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 23, 2009 Every time I see this black vs. chrome discussion, it reminds me that Ansel Adams painted all his camera cases white so they would not absorb extra heat. So I would think of all things digital cameras should be light colored so they could stay as cool as possible. Why attract more heat with black everything? Just black wrap or black gaffer a reflective area if needed. And what ever made black=professional? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted November 23, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 23, 2009 And what ever made black=professional? ...amateurs...? Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coup de foudre Posted November 23, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 23, 2009 Just bought myself a silver M8... got a great deal, perhaps because it wasn't professional enough for anyone else? congrats! i think you made the right decision -- enjoy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted November 24, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 24, 2009 Just bought myself a silver M8... got a great deal, perhaps because it wasn't professional enough for anyone else? Oh I am swaying to an M8 now instead of the X1.....maybe in pink. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
regedit Posted November 25, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 25, 2009 I was just curious after how many post the pink word will appear. 13 (along with original)! Leica should think about a japan/barbie version of x1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted November 25, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 25, 2009 Oh I am swaying to an M8 now instead of the X1.....maybe in pink. I'm going to get a red strap for my silver leica... and go street shooting. No tape, no stealth... what balls I have! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiOnara Posted November 25, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 25, 2009 I was just curious after how many post the pink word will appear. 13 (along with original)! Leica should think about a japan/barbie version of x1. I resisted 12 times Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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