jafleming3 Posted August 16, 2010 Share #1 Posted August 16, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Does the X1 have a credible macro function? It's a focus option, but there's no close focusing nor is there any real magnification of subject. I realize the extra large sensor inhibits macro work, but then why have the option? Unless I'm doing somehting wrong... cheers, john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest xCorpsman Posted August 16, 2010 Share #2 Posted August 16, 2010 You have to take Leica's use of the term macro with a grain of salt. In reference to the X1, it merely denotes 30 vs 60 cm minimum focusing distance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted August 16, 2010 Share #3 Posted August 16, 2010 Does the X1 have a credible macro function? It's a focus option, but there's no close focusing nor is there any real magnification of subject. I realize the extra large sensor inhibits macro work, but then why have the option? Unless I'm doing somehting wrong... cheers, john it gets you to within 1 foot and with some fancy depth of field work and selective cropping you can emulate a good macro Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted August 16, 2010 Share #4 Posted August 16, 2010 It has better macro than most point and shoots. I used the element from a Nikon lens to build a macro converter. Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/128668-x1-macro/?do=findComment&comment=1407977'>More sharing options...
jafleming3 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share #5 Posted August 16, 2010 Would you explain further - I don't understand. The option of cropping - doesn't that deplete the pixel count or is there a way arond it? I've read in a few places that the large sensor in the X1 makes macro photography difficult. Yet, I've seen some very good macro photos w/ MFT cameras, and they too have large sensors. Is this something a FW upgrade can fix? Just wondering... john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest badbob Posted August 16, 2010 Share #6 Posted August 16, 2010 Would you explain further - I don't understand. The option of cropping - doesn't that deplete the pixel count or is there a way arond it? I've read in a few places that the large sensor in the X1 makes macro photography difficult. Yet, I've seen some very good macro photos w/ MFT cameras, and they too have large sensors. Is this something a FW upgrade can fix? Just wondering... john Just compare a $500 Panasonic LX3 (or Leica DL4) with an X1. LX3 focuses at 1 cm, X1 at 30 cm. Yes you can get an acceptable macro with the X1, but for most small subjects (insects, small jewelry like rings, etc.) you'll be cropping from 4272 pixels wide to 1000-1400 pixels wide. In other words, your 12mp image will be 1 to 1.5mp after cropping. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted August 16, 2010 Share #7 Posted August 16, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) i have not used this program = but i have heard and read amazing things about Genuine Fractals 6 Professional Edition - onOne Software which should take some of the worry about cropping out of the equation Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted August 16, 2010 Share #8 Posted August 16, 2010 I wouldn't consider the x1 to do macro in any capacity. What's the ratio? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jafleming3 Posted August 16, 2010 Author Share #9 Posted August 16, 2010 You may well be right, Edward. I'll try cropping w/ add-ons that limit pixel loss, but it's a work-around. What I don't understand is why Leica has the 'macro AF', and why do other large sensor camera (MFT) have decent macro captabilities? I wonder if I'm missing something... john Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted August 16, 2010 Share #10 Posted August 16, 2010 It's the fixed lens issue. With a smaller sensor, you get more magnification with less lens length needed. On a DSLR, you can put a long lens on it to pair with the APS-C sensor to get focusability and magnification. The fixed lens on the X1 just isn't long enough for Macro without an adapter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
h00ligan Posted August 17, 2010 Share #11 Posted August 17, 2010 Sincere question then, if that's the case, why can pocket cams do it? I don't think it's the fixed lens on a whole, I think it's a design choice they made with this lens. Someone else pointed out to me that min focus distance on rangefinders is quite long as well, maybe a leica tradeoff? I don't know enough about all the leica lenses to discuss which, if any, leica touts as their macro, mft lenses aside. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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