dave.gt Posted February 5, 2012 Share #1 Â Posted February 5, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) Okay, each week that goes by puts me closer to getting the X1. The only thing is I will miss the shallow DOF that is so nice with the M3 and R4. But, I would like to see how YOU have done with producing OOF areas and nice bokeh. Â I am really looking forward to a pair of small Leicas...the IIIF and an X1! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted February 5, 2012 Posted February 5, 2012 Hi dave.gt, Take a look here X1 shallow DOF Images. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
robert blu Posted February 5, 2012 Share #2  Posted February 5, 2012 Hi Dave, attached a couple of shots, hope they will help. ciao robert  first (songs book) iso 400 / f 5,6 / 1/30 second (glass) iso 100 / f2,8 / 1/80 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/172059-x1-shallow-dof-images/?do=findComment&comment=1918614'>More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 5, 2012 Share #3 Â Posted February 5, 2012 I spent weeks researching this camera before I bought one. i really recommend searching on Flickr for X1 images. There's an X1 "group" on there too. There are some incredible examples of what can be done with that camera on there and many of the images I found convinced/helped me make the decision to buy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share #4 Â Posted February 5, 2012 Robert, Paul...thanks for the information! I will do my research on Flickr as suggested and, Robert, those are excellent images at low speeds! Â Wondering what a little reflector or such would do with isolating certain subjects? Â These are very helpful! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
memm Posted February 6, 2012 Share #5 Â Posted February 6, 2012 I spent weeks researching this camera before I bought one. i really recommend searching on Flickr for X1 images. There's an X1 "group" on there too. There are some incredible examples of what can be done with that camera on there and many of the images I found convinced/helped me make the decision to buy. Â I had a look at those in the past, but couldn't find many shallow DOF photos, and already thought it's not really possible (i.e. blurred out background only with very close subjects because the lens is wide-angle) so I am really happy that this thread was started. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted February 6, 2012 Share #6  Posted February 6, 2012 I had a look at those in the past, but couldn't find many shallow DOF photos, and already thought it's not really possible (i.e. blurred out background only with very close subjects because the lens is wide-angle) so I am really happy that this thread was started. You are correct, you need something very close (in focus or out of focus) otherwise you do not manage to have a focus/out of focus play. This is the characteristic of the 36 mm eq lens. robert 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/172059-x1-shallow-dof-images/?do=findComment&comment=1919192'>More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 6, 2012 Share #7 Â Posted February 6, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) You're not going to get the blown out bokeh of summilux, for example, I found this on flickr a while back which helped convince me of the strengths of this camera. Â Oscar | Flickr - Photo Sharing! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 6, 2012 Share #8 Â Posted February 6, 2012 f3.5 @ 1/100th sec, ISO 100. Striking background blur due to high contrast background compared with relatively low contrast (shaded) subject at distance of about 4 feet/ 1.25 metres. Â Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted February 6, 2012 Author Share #9 Â Posted February 6, 2012 :)Ah! Just came across THIS!!! Â Flickriver: Searching for photos matching 'leica x1' Â This pretty well seals it for me... An X1 is definitely in my future and the sooner the quicker I can begin to work with it and start producing images! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jippiejee Posted February 7, 2012 Share #10 Â Posted February 7, 2012 Leica X1 at f/2.8... Â tulp-x1-vivid by aad_b, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmd Posted February 8, 2012 Share #11  Posted February 8, 2012 some from me , hope it helps  there is someone screeaming in my drink by jamesmdo, on Flickr  coke by jamesmdo, on Flickr  mix by jamesmdo, on Flickr  mix by jamesmdo, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmd Posted February 8, 2012 Share #12 Â Posted February 8, 2012 it is a wide lens , so yes , you do need the subject to be close . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc4237 Posted February 9, 2012 Share #13 Â Posted February 9, 2012 nice drink picture... took me awhile to see the "person"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share #14 Â Posted February 9, 2012 Guys, I really appreciate your input...I am convinced that the X1 will do just what I need at the moment. Â I just finished the Flickriver series here and all I can say is... amazing! Â Flickriver: Searching for most interesting matching 'leica x1' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmd Posted February 11, 2012 Share #15  Posted February 11, 2012 nice drink picture... took me awhile to see the "person"...   yes you can see the nose and open mouth  thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave.gt Posted February 11, 2012 Author Share #16 Â Posted February 11, 2012 In order to avoid a separate thread, can anyone tell me what the Leica warranty is for a new X1 and what kind of extended warranty is available? Â I am thinking of either Tamarkin, B&H or Pop Flash for purchasing a new X1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 11, 2012 Share #17  Posted February 11, 2012 In order to avoid a separate thread, can anyone tell me what the Leica warranty is for a new X1 and what kind of extended warranty is available? I am thinking of either Tamarkin, B&H or Pop Flash for purchasing a new X1.  2 YEARS WARRANTY Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Allsopp Posted February 12, 2012 Share #18  Posted February 12, 2012 F 2.8 -1/30 - iso 3200  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/172059-x1-shallow-dof-images/?do=findComment&comment=1924570'>More sharing options...
nickma Posted February 12, 2012 Share #19 Â Posted February 12, 2012 Hey Bill, do you do any smoothing or post processing work for the dog's nose and face image to appear free of noise? As soon as I go to ISO 1600 or beyond I start to get noise. It would be nice to know what you do to produce that sort of image at ISO 3200. It's really hard to evaluate images online of course.. Many thanks - Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Allsopp Posted February 12, 2012 Share #20  Posted February 12, 2012 Here is a 930 x 640 pixel crop without NR and with medium colour and luminance NR applied by Lightroom. Hope this helps.  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/172059-x1-shallow-dof-images/?do=findComment&comment=1924641'>More sharing options...
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