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h00ligan

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That was my thought too Dan. My worst fear with this is Leica decides they cant reproduce, so i will have to be specific in my note. It would stink for it to be gone a month and get the same camera unrepaired and returned!

 

It's going out today so....start the stop watch.

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im a new one:)

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Spawned from another thread or three, I'd like to see examples of the x1 without massive post sharpening/ work. Something either tripod based or at a shutter speed where shake is not an issue.

 

I'd really like to get a definitive answer as to whether my x1 is performing up to par.

 

I see many claims about sharpness /iq beating even full frame cameras, so let's see them.

 

The only sharpening that should be applied is default raw converter. No ooc jpg as it sharpens a lot, and frankly since we don't have control over nr, which smears, it won't work.

 

I'd appreciate a resized full shot followed by crops both center and off center.

 

Thank you all you'd really be helping me out.

 

Yes this is a gear thread its about the camera not photography :)

 

 

As requested. ISO 1600, f/5.6, 1/10sec handheld :eek:

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Wow, 1/10. Impressive. I was engaged in a conversation with another owner in a different forum and we both agreed that the x1 was very difficult to hand hold at low speeds (he has posted some outstanding shots with his x1). He suggested the thumbs up add-on stating that it drastically improved handling, particularly in circumstances like your shots above. Have you added the grip or thumbs up, or just very practiced at steady shooting?

 

One potential issue with the thumbs up is changing the height of the hotshoe when using the ovf.

 

Thanks for your shots., good stuff!

 

Btw, I was hand holding a m9/35 combo at 1/10-1/15, without shake issues..but I find the x1 difficult..even when not in zombie mode.

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Thanks for the photo and explanation Joan...it's really nice to see you get a visitor in a tough environment.

 

Did you shoot that raw or jpg? You managed a nice dof/ sharpness balance

 

 

Raw with minor adjustments in Lightroom 3.

 

Thanks..

 

For the record, Iggy is a cat that looks like a dog!

 

Joan

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Wow, 1/10. Impressive. I was engaged in a conversation with another owner in a different forum and we both agreed that the x1 was very difficult to hand hold at low speeds (he has posted some outstanding shots with his x1). He suggested the thumbs up add-on stating that it drastically improved handling, particularly in circumstances like your shots above. Have you added the grip or thumbs up, or just very practiced at steady shooting?

 

One potential issue with the thumbs up is changing the height of the hotshoe when using the ovf.

 

Thanks for your shots., good stuff!

 

Btw, I was hand holding a m9/35 combo at 1/10-1/15, without shake issues..but I find the x1 difficult..even when not in zombie mode.

 

 

Thanks for the compliments, h00ligan.

 

I always use the viewfinder, left thumb up, camera balanced on left index finger and right hand folded over the ensemble, and elbows tucked in and resting on chest.

 

I'd be interested to learn whether your original question ('I'd really like to get a definitive answer as to whether my x1 is performing up to par') has been answered by the substantial number of replies to your post; if not then I shall be glad to submit an URL to a site which does not suffer from this forum's restrictions on file size.

 

cheers

 

 

Jos

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Edward- there's always the 2nd X1 photo challenge to be announced soon....

 

Joan- very nice pic of Iggy, reminds me of gremlins, so cute.

 

jpjansen - think after reading your post I'll go train my grip more haha

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Wow, 1/10. Impressive. I was engaged in a conversation with another owner in a different forum and we both agreed that the x1 was very difficult to hand hold at low speeds (he has posted some outstanding shots with his x1). He suggested the thumbs up add-on stating that it drastically improved handling, particularly in circumstances like your shots above. Have you added the grip or thumbs up, or just very practiced at steady shooting?

 

One potential issue with the thumbs up is changing the height of the hotshoe when using the ovf.

 

Thanks for your shots., good stuff!

 

Btw, I was hand holding a m9/35 combo at 1/10-1/15, without shake issues..but I find the x1 difficult..even when not in zombie mode.

 

Edward,

 

You are welcome to check out my photostream below I have plenty of sharp pics- all handheld.

 

On a separate note, this talk of the thumbs up raising the VF by 2mm or whatever is way over raised, and exaggerated. With a minimum focusing distance of 30cm it makes absolutely zero difference, and if someone's personal opinion is that it doesn't look as good yet bitches about their grip on the camera, well, then, we aren't talking about photography anymore. I'm not saying Edward brings it up, but why have I seen it mentioned in like 4 threads?

 

Anyway- I have plenty of photos on my flickrstream- any of which you can see full original size. Find any one you find exceptionally sharp and zoom in to check it out.

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Yah, I dnt think it looks bad, and I wouldn't care either way...when I handled an m9 with thumbs up, it was a big improvement. I think I'll give it a try, like I said I was just wondering about vf offset.

 

So are you using one? I assume so.

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Apparently posting right after awakening leads to signature blindness..of course you have one.

 

Haha all is good. I absolutely love it and recommend highly. It would be safe to say it transforms the tactile experience completely.

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