polidoc Posted March 16, 2010 Share #1 Posted March 16, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi everybody, I was wondering who of you is satisfied with the built-in Image Stabilization of the X1? I did a few shots myself, IS turned on and off, but can't really tell the difference. Some images are blurred, others not.So, who of you is satisfied with it and who is using a tripod instead? What are your experiences? Thanks and best regards Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted March 16, 2010 Posted March 16, 2010 Hi polidoc, Take a look here Leica X1 and Camera Shake? Are you using IS or Tripod/Monopod?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
stephen.w Posted March 16, 2010 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2010 I have been leaving the IS off. It doesn't help when shooting anything that isn't stationary. According the X1 user manual: "The camera takes two pictures automatically in series with this function, one with a faster and one with a slower shutter speed (you will hear the shutter operate twice during the operation). Then, it takes the data of the two exposures and combines them into one with digital image processing. • Therefore, please hold the camera steady until the shutter has released the second time. • Due to the function using two exposures, it can only be applied with static subjects." I bought an external 35mm VF and mostly shoot with the VF attached - one of the reasons being to minimise camera shake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 16, 2010 Share #3 Posted March 16, 2010 The Leica IS in the X1 is unlike its counterparts in other cameras. It is limited to static shots only such as hand-held pictures in the interior of a building, where tripods are not permitted. In practice, I have yet to try it out because such a situation has not arisen, but it could do when on tour. Even then, I would prefer to use my little table tripod. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polidoc Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share #4 Posted March 17, 2010 Hi folks, thanks for the hints, I think I will check out the extra 36 mm VF, although it is quite expensive, but it is probably nicer to have the small VF around rather than carrying tons of tripods with you, although the results might be better. According to the manual,the IS of the X1 seems to be working without any moving parts such as lenses or sensor, but works in shooting an image with a fast shutter-speed and a second one with a slow shutter-speed and combining the two. Sounds really strange, does any other camera-manufacturer do it that way? Cheers Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen.w Posted March 17, 2010 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2010 Like others on the forum, I bought a Voigtländer 35mm VF. I paid €120 for it. It is pretty accurate, is better built (metal vs plastic), and smaller, than Leica's offering. Not to mention that it was less than half the price. They aren't that easy to come by though - mine was the last in stock on the site I ordered from. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polidoc Posted March 17, 2010 Author Share #6 Posted March 17, 2010 Like others on the forum, I bought a Voigtländer 35mm VF. I paid €120 for it. It is pretty accurate, is better built (metal vs plastic), and smaller, than Leica's offering. Not to mention that it was less than half the price. They aren't that easy to come by though - mine was the last in stock on the site I ordered from. Hi Stephen, that's a good idea, thank you! I try to find one in Germany :-) Cheers Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 17, 2010 Share #7 Posted March 17, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Michael, I am sure you will find that the use of a viewfinder will help camera stability. While I am waiting for mine, I am stretching the camera strap taut when shooting and find that does help a lot in minimizing camera shake. My vf has been on order for a long time and I am keen to get it for the stated reasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polidoc Posted March 18, 2010 Author Share #8 Posted March 18, 2010 Hi David, thanks! Yeah, makes sense. I'm curious to figure it out. I am trying to get hold of one in Germany, but these things seem to be sold out everywhere... Cheers Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted March 18, 2010 Share #9 Posted March 18, 2010 While I generally like that Leica has one foot in the past with their digital cameras, IS is something I wished they implemented. Imagine the X1 high ISO capabilities with IS... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bad robot Posted March 19, 2010 Share #10 Posted March 19, 2010 Hi Stephen,that's a good idea, thank you! I try to find one in Germany :-) Cheers Michael I bought a Voigtlander 35mm VF from Voigtlander Bessa RF Accessories In the USA It took an amazing 4 days to get from the USA to England. It is a good as many on this forum has said Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
polidoc Posted March 22, 2010 Author Share #11 Posted March 22, 2010 I bought a Voigtlander 35mm VF from Voigtlander Bessa RF Accessories In the USA It took an amazing 4 days to get from the USA to England. It is a good as many on this forum has said Cool! Thanks mate! Cheers Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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