mrgigi Posted March 9, 2012 Share #41 Â Posted March 9, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've owned an X1 for quite some time now (maybe 2 years). It's my secondary point and shoot to the Canon 5D Mark II. I've had a love/hate relationship with the X1 since the beginning, and it is now finally becoming more of a love relationship due to one major factor - image quality. Â During the time that I've had the X1, I've also been fortunate enough to have used the D-Lux 5 and the Fuji X-10. I dabbled with both because of the features on the point and shoots that the X1 lacks, such as good macro, zoom, and video capability. BTW I think the D-Lux 5 kicks the X10 in the ass, but that's not my point here. Both of those cameras really lack the image quality of the X1 and there's really not much difference in size if you are thinking about portability. Every time I went out with just the X10, I later wished I'd taken the X1. The only reason I'd not taken the X1 was the lack of zoom and video, but most of the time I really didn't need that. So it was a mistake and regrettable. Â I've sold the D-Lux 5 and am now selling the X-10. I've come to realize that I must wait for the quality that I expect Leica will release with the descendent of the X1, in whatever form that may be. These other point and shoots are fun, but IQ is definitely compromised. And in 2012, I'm sorry, but I think it should be given to put the technology available into these cameras. I know they must hold back and make it gradual to allow constant sales, but I would really hope that somebody could just put real sensors in point and shoots. Â Anyway, I've come full circle with the X1. It has it's quirks and limitations. But I still think it is the best quality "point and shoot" on the market today, two years post release. We've had a lot of time to get to know each other, and I don't think I'm ready to part with this camera anytime soon. It's a little gem with quirks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ecaton Posted March 9, 2012 Share #42  Posted March 9, 2012 I've owned an X1 for quite some time now .....l Anyway, I've come full circle with the X1. It has it's quirks and limitations. But I still think it is the best quality "point and shoot" on the market today, two years post release. We've had a lot of time to get to know each other, and I don't think I'm ready to part with this camera anytime soon. It's a little gem with quirks.  That's one of the best summaries I came across so far. As a pocketable carry everywhere camera, the X1 has no competition. I had one for about 18 months and sold it recently, replaced by a DP2x, which is fantastic up to iso 400. To cut the story short, I'm tempted to buy a 2 1/2 year old new X1 again. Never sell a Leica, as the saying goes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wda Posted March 9, 2012 Share #43 Â Posted March 9, 2012 That is an interesting experience summary, mrgigi. I think your love affair with the X1 will be complete when you can bring yourself to avoid calling the X1 a 'Point & Shoot' camera. It is so much more than that and rewards the attention and skills of a 'thinking' photographer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted March 9, 2012 Share #44 Â Posted March 9, 2012 Aren't my M3 and III F cameras "point and shoot" cameras? As I remember, the original Barnack was a "point and shoot". It is a rather dumb term. Â A demeaning term these days for sure and the X1 is as close to a digital Barnack as we can have right now. I am happy to call it a Leica X1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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