Leica X1: day one

[barjohn]

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eduardoho, You clearly don't understand computers. A slow clock speed does not enhance image IQ, in fact it does just the opposite. The faster the clock the faster the processor is able to execute instructions and hence any algorithms created from those instructions. What you may have meant to say is that the processor is so underpowered that it is using all of its available clock cycles to execute the image making algorithms and doesn't have any clock cycles left over to process image writing resulting in a slow image write. However, that is likely to be wrong too. The fact is that it may just be a cost cutting measure that Leica used a very slow processor so it takes a long time to process the image and after it processes the image it drives the bus very slowly that writes the image to the SD card. Since a good many cameras can both process the image faster and write faster to the SD card with equal or better IQ (Ricoh GXR, Samsung NX, Nikon D5000, etc.) it is most likely either a poor choice of processor (one chosen for cost rather than speed) or extremely poorly written and bloated code that executes slowly.

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Since a good many cameras can both process the image faster and write faster to the SD card ... it is most likely either a poor choice of processor (one chosen for cost rather than speed) or extremely poorly written and bloated code that executes slowly.

 

But then, it could be a low voltage processor which consumes less battery power.

[barjohn]

But then, it could be a low voltage processor which consumes less battery power.

 

Given its poor battery performance that seems unlikely. However, generally, processors that are designed for low power are designed for low power while maintaining high performance otherwise it is just a slow processor that uses low power.

[Dan States]

I shoot with many different cameras. It just seems to me that buying a used M8 with a Voigt lens could be a better solution than the X1. Horses for courses, I guess.

 

Horses for courses is right...The X1 is not meant to be a replacement for full system cameras. It's a compact camera. Just because it has a really good sensor and image quality does not mean it can be and do all.

 

Regarding image quality and comparisons to the M8: If you like RF cameras you should buy an M8. If you like to change angles of view with different lenses you should buy an M8.

 

You should NOT buy and M8 if you are expecting class leading technical image quality, color rendition or noise control. (Don't flame yet, I'm an M8 owner!). Here there is just no comparison....the X1 blows the doors off the M8. Guys, the M8 is nearly 4 years old...That's antiquity in the world of digital technology.

 

Finally, there are ton's of reasons to buy an object that have nothing to do with it's perceived technical superiority at a given time. Some folks keep flogging the new Ricoh

and if that's their favorite good on them, but this is a Leica forum. I won't go on the Ricoh forums (is there one?) and tell them their camera looks like ass even if I think it.