phancj Posted September 22, 2010 Share #21 Posted September 22, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, the barrel that can be unscrewed is made of coated anodized aluminium, and is well-made in my opinion. The part made of plastic is the telescoping part holding the lens. CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RichardM8 Posted September 22, 2010 Share #22 Posted September 22, 2010 At least with the black version, Leica has replaced the cheap plastic skin and used real leather. There's no leather in sight David. Just another skin with a different print. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted September 22, 2010 Share #23 Posted September 22, 2010 Wow, the black one is really nice looking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted September 22, 2010 Share #24 Posted September 22, 2010 I like it too! The X1 camera would be much better looking if the top plate and lens (external) barrel is made of silver chromed or coated metal. The Fuji X100 seems to be made of aluminum. The only problem in such case, I guess, is the total weight of the lens. It has to expand and retract, so it needs to be as light as possible. A non-retractable lens would allow a full metal finish, but then the problem is size. Fuji X100's lens is small, non-rectratable and full metal, ok, but then the back of the lens has to be very near of the sensor. So you need a specially designed sensor, like that employed by Fuji. All seems to be interconnected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytrader Posted September 22, 2010 Share #25 Posted September 22, 2010 There's no leather in sight David. Just another skin with a different print. Leica says it's leather According to the press release on Dpreview: Leica releases X1 in black: Digital Photography Review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhunternyc Posted September 22, 2010 Share #26 Posted September 22, 2010 Yes, the barrel that can be unscrewed is made of coated anodized aluminium, and is well-made in my opinion. The part made of plastic is the telescoping part holding the lens. CJ Yes, I should've said that. I still prefer the prototype X1 that doesn't "seem" to have any plastic in the barrel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted September 22, 2010 Share #27 Posted September 22, 2010 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hopefully Leica allows me to buy the new leather for my camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhunternyc Posted September 22, 2010 Share #28 Posted September 22, 2010 Hopefully Leica allows me to buy the new leather for my camera. Better yet, Leica should start making all of the X1's with the new leather skin. Get rid of the plastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanCderidder Posted September 22, 2010 Share #29 Posted September 22, 2010 I'm really amazed at these sort of threads ... I mean who really cares if it't black, patterned, white orange or just red ... what do you people do with your cameras, install them in the living room as works of art? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted September 22, 2010 Share #30 Posted September 22, 2010 I'm really amazed at these sort of threads ... I mean who really cares if it't black, patterned, white orange or just red ... what do you people do with your cameras, install them in the living room as works of art? What is wrong with appreciating product designs? Museums have sections dedicated to product designs as works of art. We understand that you love your X1 and you will never love another camera ever (though, based on your comments, I'm shocked that you just don't stick a pin hole into a quacker oats box and use that). However, no need to ruin other people's enthusiasm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanCderidder Posted September 22, 2010 Share #31 Posted September 22, 2010 What is wrong with appreciating product designs? Museums have sections dedicated to product designs as works of art. We understand that you love your X1 and you will never love another camera ever (though, based on your comments, I'm shocked that you just don't stick a pin hole into a quacker oats box and use that). However, no need to ruin other people's enthusiasm. Well you got me there ... Rocket I must say, maybe I'm particular in these things, and I am sorry for this if this disturbs you, I generally buy something for its function, for that is what I need whilst buying these items I tend to look at how it will perform according to my wishes and needs and definitely not how it LOOKS! .... I might be a tad off here in a community of posers but still cannot find the need to refrain form the fact that buying something for its actual performances withing that area of needs and wishes might be a wise decision other than going for it' looks ... but then who am I, I might be totally wrong, don't let it bring you down though, just perceive any snake-skin pattern anybody might introduce, maybe there will even be a "littlefee" pattern lets just wish hey.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted September 22, 2010 Share #32 Posted September 22, 2010 Jan, you can have both looks and performance. Most cameras are good enough for most people who take photographs, so why shouldn't looks and design come into it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanCderidder Posted September 22, 2010 Share #33 Posted September 22, 2010 Jan, you can have both looks and performance. Most cameras are good enough for most people who take photographs, so why shouldn't looks and design come into it? I don't honestly know Steve..... really I don't .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanCderidder Posted September 22, 2010 Share #34 Posted September 22, 2010 Upon joining the LUF I thought I would learn something about achieving, about learning etc.etc. I do frequent the image section though I enjoy looking at some marvelous images, but thats about it.... constantly being encountered by the design and function of Leica cameras doesn't really lead to anything now does it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsrockit Posted September 22, 2010 Share #35 Posted September 22, 2010 Yes, I get swayed by aesthetics after function... good design equals fun to use for me. You cannot assume that anyone who likes the way cameras look is a poser. Honestly, the best place to learn something isn't a forum... they tend to be gear-centric. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhunternyc Posted September 23, 2010 Share #36 Posted September 23, 2010 I'm really amazed at these sort of threads ... I mean who really cares if it't black, patterned, white orange or just red ... what do you people do with your cameras, install them in the living room as works of art? Yes, I get swayed by aesthetics after function... good design equals fun to use for me. You cannot assume that anyone who likes the way cameras look is a poser. You know, before I bought my X1, I have owned a C-LUX 1 for some time now. I can't remember how much I paid for it but it was the first of the C-LUX cameras and all it is, is a rebadged Panasonic. It is a 6MP point-and-shoot camera and the image quality is just-O.K. I probably paid twice as much as what I should have for it and it is probably worth no more than $150 now. With that said, I find the form factor, even after all of these years, to be simple and beautiful. It doesn't get much use, these days, but I am still emotionally attached to it. I know, for sure, if I would've bought the Panasonic version, I would've sold it a long time ago. It would just be junk to me. You can never underestimate the role that emotions play with regards to how attached we are to objects. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgio Posted September 23, 2010 Share #37 Posted September 23, 2010 I am very happy with my X1 the way it is, even the autofocus does not bother me. Must say that the skin of the black version looks great. It's interesting to see that in this community, aesthetics like the color, the strap and the bag etc. are só important. Geo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidhunternyc Posted September 23, 2010 Share #38 Posted September 23, 2010 I am sure many of you have seen photos of the new, limited edition, titanium M9 by now. Talk about a high-tech makeover. Whether you like it or not, I am impressed with the folks at Audi and Leica for producing this cost-no-object camera. It makes the black X1 look like a game of Candyland in comparison. So here is my plea to Leica: Please, pour over every detail of the X1 and betrothe it the same kind of attention. Use real glass for the LCD screen. Use metal where there is plastic. Give us a full metal viewfinder that is proportionate to the camera. Make the necessary hardware changes and software upgrades. Give us leather skin. You know the scoop, Leica. I don't need to tell you. Give us an X1 as special at the prototype X1 and the titanium M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanCderidder Posted September 23, 2010 Share #39 Posted September 23, 2010 Totally agree with you David .... But a simplke firmware update would do nicely to "fill the gap" :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted September 23, 2010 Share #40 Posted September 23, 2010 I am very happy with my X1 the way it is, even the autofocus does not bother me.Must say that the skin of the black version looks great. It's interesting to see that in this community, aesthetics like the color, the strap and the bag etc. are só important. Geo Yup, to me the functionality is key. I am not bothered with colors, etc,etc. But if it doesnt cost us more to have a better looking camera why not? CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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