stunsworth Posted January 26, 2010 Share #1 Posted January 26, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Stephens in Manchester are going to have an X1 demo camera from Thursday. They expect the camera to be in stock for sale in 10 days. Details here... Home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted January 26, 2010 Posted January 26, 2010 Hi stunsworth, Take a look here X1 demonstrator available at NW England dealer. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted January 27, 2010 Share #2 Posted January 27, 2010 At last some positive news, Steve. It is, however, rather surprising that Leica is still reluctant or unable to make any statements about delivery of its new products at a national level. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 27, 2010 Share #3 Posted January 27, 2010 This will also be a shipping firmware example. The one in Mayfair (as of Saturday) was 90% finished. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted January 28, 2010 Share #4 Posted January 28, 2010 I'm confused Andy - are you saying they are shipping with a firmware greater than 1.0? That contradicts what Leica USA told me when I rang them. Thanks for the clarification. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted January 28, 2010 Share #5 Posted January 28, 2010 This example will be with the "shipping" firmware. I have no idea what version number thst might be. The camera in Mayfair was 90% shipping complete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted January 28, 2010 Share #6 Posted January 28, 2010 Thanks Steve, may call and take a look. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted January 28, 2010 Share #7 Posted January 28, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Has anyone tried the demo yet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted January 28, 2010 Share #8 Posted January 28, 2010 Oh alright, thanks for clarifying! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 28, 2010 Share #9 Posted January 28, 2010 Yes. Foto hobby in Frankfurt has one. Very nice. Tried a burst of jpegs of someone walking towards me, always in the center of the frame, and they were all in focus. Software 1.0 = switches off sooner or later, no RAW without jpegs, short MF scale with only 2m before infinity but many more steps in there. It's beter than a digital CM. Same feeling, better results. 2010 price level, as we know. RAW IQ equal to the one of much bigger Canikons. If we wait much longer, some might decide that Ricoh's 33mm is the focal length they like or get new ideas from Anaheim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted January 28, 2010 Share #10 Posted January 28, 2010 I'm slightly worried that I might have missed out on a firmware update for my Speed Graphic; will this affect my photos? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 29, 2010 Share #11 Posted January 29, 2010 I'm slightly worried that I might have missed out on a firmware update for my Speed Graphic; will this affect my photos? Did you not get the conversion to make it a "Speedy Graphic". Well worth having! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted January 29, 2010 Author Share #12 Posted January 29, 2010 Pete, you need to upgrade to the iGraphic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 29, 2010 Share #13 Posted January 29, 2010 Harrison Cameras of Sheffield have an X1 demonstrator which is convenient for those living in the area. So they are getting around. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted January 30, 2010 Share #14 Posted January 30, 2010 I called in at Stephens Leica today (sat) to see the X1. I must admit, I was expecting to be disappointed (the thing is silver, the lcd is only 4600 pixels, it doesn't have a grip (I know, I can buy one, but it should have one already), it takes Raw and Jpeg (I never shoot Jpeg) but I quite liked it. The screen is bright enough, at least in the shop; and the quality of the photographs is clear to see. I'd heard that the focussing was slow but it was a lot quicker than manual focus and didn't hunt. It's not too small but will easily fit in a jacket pocket and will be invisible on the street. There is not a lot of silver to be seen. It is very, very quiet. the continuous setting is very fast. Thanks for the demo, David. David said that stock may be in by next weekend. I'm tempted, but will try to wait to see what the PMA photo show brings in Feb. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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