tc4237 Posted December 18, 2011 Share #21  Posted December 18, 2011 Advertisement (gone after registration) Of course it depends on what kind of photo you like to make. For a self portrait, like this one me and my wife made for my 63th birthday, a tripod was necessary! I used the manfrotto I bought when I was photographing with my SLR system, a few years ago! I'm now thinking abut a carbon tripod (smaller and not so heavy) to use mainly with my m7 or x1, or an m9 if one day I'll have an m9 robert   nice picture...love it...! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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tnturnerx1 Posted January 1, 2012 Share #22 Â Posted January 1, 2012 Sorry getting to you so late, but I only bought my X1 two months ago. I've never understood the photographers on this site (or the pros who write the X1 reviews that I read prior to purchase) that claim such sharpness of images with the X1. I've had a difficult time getting good, consistent images out of the X1 when shooting hand-held. I've started using a tripod all the time and I use the self-timer on the camera exclusively. Yes, it's ironic. I bought the X1 to have a compact, large-sensor camera that I can carry on my belt, but now I carry a tripod always. I use the Manfrotto 732CY M-Y Carbon-fiber tripod, and even with the 494RC2 ball head, it makes a very convenient package to carry and the camera is very secure on the head. I leave the camera attached with the quick release attached, and just walk around with the legs closed. The tripod legs are 3 piece, very fast to extend, so when shortened up, the whole thing is less than 24". and light enough to be acceptable (legs 2.2#, head maybe .5#). The pics are noticeably better. In my opinion, this is not a camera for hand-held use. Maybe under bright light conditions and fast shutter speeds, the X1 will work, but I can't depend on these conditions. Regarding high ISO, forget it. I don't use them. Anyway, my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billib Posted January 1, 2012 Share #23 Â Posted January 1, 2012 Have you thought about a monopod? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted January 3, 2012 Share #24 Â Posted January 3, 2012 Sorry getting to you so late, but I only bought my X1 two months ago. I've never understood the photographers on this site (or the pros who write the X1 reviews that I read prior to purchase) that claim such sharpness of images with the X1. I've had a difficult time getting good, consistent images out of the X1 when shooting hand-held. I've started using a tripod all the time and I use the self-timer on the camera exclusively. Yes, it's ironic. I bought the X1 to have a compact, large-sensor camera that I can carry on my belt, but now I carry a tripod always. I use the Manfrotto 732CY M-Y Carbon-fiber tripod, and even with the 494RC2 ball head, it makes a very convenient package to carry and the camera is very secure on the head. I leave the camera attached with the quick release attached, and just walk around with the legs closed. The tripod legs are 3 piece, very fast to extend, so when shortened up, the whole thing is less than 24". and light enough to be acceptable (legs 2.2#, head maybe .5#). The pics are noticeably better. In my opinion, this is not a camera for hand-held use. Maybe under bright light conditions and fast shutter speeds, the X1 will work, but I can't depend on these conditions. Regarding high ISO, forget it. I don't use them. Anyway, my opinion. Â Honestly if I were you I'll send the unit in for a checkup. IMO it's worthless to buy a compact cam like the X1 and then carry a massive tripod.. Â I have the cam for 2 years almost and only used a tripod on two occasions, one is to get a good shot of a monastery in India at dusk and the other is a nite shot on the waterfront on long exposure. Â All other shots there absolutely was no need to use a tripod. I have thousands of what I consider sharp pics you can view on the photo forum and lfi, most are old photos since I rarely post my photos these days due to my massive workload in office. Â Do yourself the favor and send in your cam. Best of luck! Â And yes, the X1 lens is very very sharp! I still recall the first day when I thought I was ripped off when I saw the initial photos on the LCD I was pissed off to put it mildly. Putting it on the comp screen my jaws dropped...images were SHARP and yes, even at f/2.8. Â CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Muller Posted January 3, 2012 Share #25  Posted January 3, 2012 Inclosed an image with the X1 at 1/3 sec at f2.8 and a 100% crop to show how sharp it is....judge for yourself. This is one of many exposures to make sure that, hopefully, one would be sharp...no tripod was used. Of course looking at this image done at 1600 iso and wide open gives me the best reason to use a tripod, ..... noise and shallow depth of field. Now, if I had a tripod I could have done this at 100iso and f8/11 for the best image quality....which is why you bought the X1 afterall....... I have many tripods one for each type of shooting...carbon fibre for portability and big heavy and baaad for big heavy and baaad cameras and ultimate image quality...  I suggest you get yourself a lightweight very compact carbon fibre or something...afterall if you can afford a X1 money is no problem, and sure you may not use it a lot but when you do............and it could just open up a whole new way of shooting........ 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/158047-tripod-with-x1/?do=findComment&comment=1887061'>More sharing options...
robert blu Posted January 3, 2012 Share #26 Â Posted January 3, 2012 Just for your info you can find here a series of lightweight (1,15 Kg) tripod which could be ok to be used in conjunction with the x1. I have not (yet) one of these but seriously thinking to get one. I have an heavy one which I mainly use with my SLR but I do not like to have it with me when going out with the x1. Alternative could be a carbon one but on a very different price level! robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted January 5, 2012 Share #27  Posted January 5, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Honestly one kilo is too much weight to carry as I bought the X1 as a compact and discreet travel camera. BTW I do have a one kilo manfrotto which is good for the X1 but urghh it's still huge to lug around in my opinion.  I have done 2 sets of images with a tripod this is one:  LFI Gallery - Neueste Uploads/Marina Barrage at midnight  The reason how I even got a tripod is coz it was stashed in the boot of the car and I thought what the heck...otherwise I really like to walk around unencumbered!  But I would sooner bring the DSLR with a few lenses with a tripod OR just the X1. I personally see no point in bringing a tiny camera with a tripod which no matter how small/light is still quite substantial.  The shop that sold me the X1 gave me a gorillapod, but to me the thing is not that useful unless u can find something for it to grab onto.  The other set of shots was of a monastery in Northern India in which I stayed for a few days...you should see how hilarious it was...I had the camera in my waist pouch(a very small pouch just enuf for the X1), so curious onlookers were gazing at how I meticulously set up the tripod haha and viola! a tiny camera comes out on that humongous (relatively) tripod many were perplexed. Looking at their expressions...priceless!  My two cents only.  CJ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Muller Posted January 5, 2012 Share #28 Â Posted January 5, 2012 CJ, cant agree with you more......if you are using a tripod then you might as well go for the biggest and heaviest camera..... Â But if the X1 is your only camera, then a little carbon fibre number will come in handy, and of course you dont have to cary it with you all the time, a boot or suitcase, or hotel room is a goodplace to store it till needed...and the camera being very small and light you can get away with a very small and light tripod.... Â Regarding owners of the X1 that dont get sharp images, turn off the is, and if that doesnt work ..... well then send it back to test, there are more than enough owners here to testify that the lens is sharp enough.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted January 5, 2012 Share #29 Â Posted January 5, 2012 I agree with both of you, phancj and Ivan. The reason for me to use the x1 with tripod is that the x1 is the only digital camera I have (beside the dslr of my wife but that belongs to her!). Mostly I use the x1 free hand even in low light situation. robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted January 5, 2012 Share #30 Â Posted January 5, 2012 Great shot CJ ! bravo! robert Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phancj Posted January 8, 2012 Share #31  Posted January 8, 2012 The link I posted to the shot I took with the tripod is now directing to another photo by another photographer.  The X1 lens is sharp.  CJ 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/158047-tripod-with-x1/?do=findComment&comment=1891814'>More sharing options...
prk60091 Posted January 12, 2012 Share #32 Â Posted January 12, 2012 The link I posted to the shot I took with the tripod is now directing to another photo by another photographer. Â The X1 lens is sharp. Â CJ what an image! kudos! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnturnerx1 Posted January 13, 2012 Share #33 Â Posted January 13, 2012 Since I wrote my post, and a few other posts, commenting on camera shake and hand-held use, I've done a lot more testing. I HAVE got some good shots hand-held when there is excellent light outside (which is where I shoot most). However, I don't take the chance anymore. The tripod I mentioned is very light and then I know I won't get camera shake. A Leica tech reviewed an image from my X1 but didn't have much to say. I WOULD like to send the camera back, but am going on a 6 week vacation in China and need the camera. But when I return, I may do so after evaluating the images. The biggest issue I have now, though, is chromatic aberration (see my post on subject). thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkCambridgeshire Posted January 13, 2012 Share #34  Posted January 13, 2012 I find that the X1's image stabilisation copes well with night photography at high ISO eg http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/architecture/208021-cathedral-church-st-peter-st-paul.html  dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted January 13, 2012 Share #35 Â Posted January 13, 2012 All cameras are subject to camera shake which is noticed by users to varying degrees. Good technique is rewarded with good sharp pictures. Practice helps. Learning to brace your hands and grip also helps. Mostly I use the X1 as intended; occasionally a small tripod extends its usefulness in some dark situations. Practice; practice, practice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Muller Posted January 21, 2012 Share #36 Â Posted January 21, 2012 According to an article on Erwin Puts's blog there is enough proof to suggest that to get the absolute best quality when shutter speeds start to dip a tripod is essential....even more so I would presume with Leica lenses....IS or VR helps a lot but of course is not an option with Leica.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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