Karl G Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1601 Posted June 11, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) So can we officially move the Leica Vario X ( type 107) in @ 12 hrs to the Leica X section? Please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 11, 2013 Posted June 11, 2013 Hi Karl G, Take a look here Mini M? [MERGED] AKA X-Vario. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
dkCambridgeshire Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1602 Posted June 11, 2013 The new camera is undoubtedly a fine instrument - but ... I do not understand why it's a MINI and the existing X2 is deemed to be MICRO dunk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1603 Posted June 11, 2013 I'm sure it will be a fine camera, but no real competitor? It seems to me that it will have some competition from the Fuji X-Pro1 and XE-1, which are also APS-C and offer a good zoom, but also offer a viewfinder and interchangeable lenses. Indeed the X-E1 (same sensor chip, different CFA) with its bundled 18–55 mm zoom (with image stabiliser) would be about the same size and is offered at a much lower price. No red dot though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1604 Posted June 11, 2013 I do not understand why it's a MINI and the existing X2 is deemed to be MICRO It is smaller than the M but bigger than the X2. ‘Mini’, ‘Micro’, and ‘Nano’ referred to size only. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HV25 Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1605 Posted June 11, 2013 It's an X2 but with a zoom lens. That's it. Why is it so hard for people to accept that? And the purpose being ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ulrich Rohde Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1606 Posted June 11, 2013 JUNE 11: Leica Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Ulrich Rohde Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1607 Posted June 11, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, amazing how many comments the Leica X2 Vario has triggered, condemning an about to be released product. Some time ago I had this camera in working order for a few weeks, and took many pictures. I was amazed about the crisp clean pictures, perfectly focused even under difficult light conditions , amazing colors, like the one people adjust their pictures in post processing I did not find the camera bulky and as I frequently use the TriElmar on the M 240 I really welcome the wider zoom range. The Sony RX1 was frequently referred to. Yes I have one and I found I often wished it had a 75 mm equivalent lens. By the way my most versatile combination is the M 240, the R lens adaptor and the R Vario 28 to 90 mm, 35 to 70 mm / f=2.8 next. As you will try the X2 Vario you will be pleasantly surprised, and I told Leica that with a certain amount of sadness I returned the camera, now hoping to be able to buy on as I am heading to go sailing . I will share the pictures with you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1608 Posted June 11, 2013 Okay, time is almost up. Participants to this thread might consider that they are a minority of the market for a new Leica camera, and Leica is more than aware of that fact. Just roll over and die, go to sleep, or seek the real part of your life other than posting impressionistic opinions during your employers' time. The market will make its own decision and it has no awareness of the Leica M mavens' concern. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptZoom Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1609 Posted June 11, 2013 Okay, time is almost up. Participants to this thread might consider that they are a minority of the market for a new Leica camera, and Leica is more than aware of that fact. Just roll over and die, go to sleep, or seek the real part of your life other than posting impressionistic opinions during your employers' time. The market will make its own decision and it has no awareness of the Leica M mavens' concern. Perhaps you could start. Oh wait, too late- you already took some of your employer's time to participate in thread. Oh well, we'll just have to count you amongst us who've apparently lost real parts of our lives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedei Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1610 Posted June 11, 2013 now that it's official... what a miserable little camera. Leica really let its enthusiast base down with this uninspiring device. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iedei Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1611 Posted June 11, 2013 Well, amazing how many comments the Leica X2 Vario has triggered, condemning an about to be released product.Some time ago I had this camera in working order for a few weeks, and took many pictures. I was amazed about the crisp clean pictures, perfectly focused even under difficult light conditions , amazing colors, like the one people adjust their pictures in post processing I did not find the camera bulky and as I frequently use the TriElmar on the M 240 I really welcome the wider zoom range. The Sony RX1 was frequently referred to. Yes I have one and I found I often wished it had a 75 mm equivalent lens. By the way my most versatile combination is the M 240, the R lens adaptor and the R Vario 28 to 90 mm, 35 to 70 mm / f=2.8 next. As you will try the X2 Vario you will be pleasantly surprised, and I told Leica that with a certain amount of sadness I returned the camera, now hoping to be able to buy on as I am heading to go sailing . I will share the pictures with you. well of course you will say that. you work for Leica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Einst_Stein Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1612 Posted June 11, 2013 I have been thinking for a week how to tell my wife about this spending. Why it's important to have a real Leica with a good zoom right next to the M9. Now it's a big relief. The trouble is overcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecaton Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1613 Posted June 11, 2013 I`m impressed. Not about the product, but about the guts and ignorance the guys in Solms show with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenPatterson Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1614 Posted June 11, 2013 It's the 11th now in Asia. Has anyone in Hong Kong or Singapore seen this camera in person yet at any of the Leica stores? I hope Leica make a ton of money off of this over priced little point and shoot, and use the profits to pour more money into R&D and increased production for more advanced models, like the M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptZoom Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1615 Posted June 11, 2013 I hope Leica make a ton of money off of this over priced little point and shoot, and use the profits to pour more money into R&D and increased production for more advanced models, like the M240. Agreed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TW528 Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1616 Posted June 11, 2013 I hope Leica make a ton of money off of this over priced little point and shoot, and use the profits to pour more money into R&D and increased production for more advanced models, like the M240. ... or they'll use the profits to make more cameras like this instead of like the M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1617 Posted June 11, 2013 The Leica X Vario Mini M - It's official! | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS The mountain gave birth to a mouse, yet again! Typical Leica marketing strategy and everyone seems to play along, every time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M11 for me Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1618 Posted June 11, 2013 I think that Leica is still sleeping as for over 7 hours it is the eleventh of June. At least in Europe. But there is no official announcement on leica.de This is some kind of arrogance. Regards, Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brill64 Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1619 Posted June 11, 2013 Now that it's finally become real, the Mini-M looks great as a well positioned & versatile little street & portrait camera. I don't think f1.4 bokeh is everything or always appropriate. It should be used judiciously & in moderation to have impact in a body of work. I shoot on the street at mostly f8 these days. I own both tri-elmars for my M9/MM, both of which are at f4 minimum aperture & both superb performers so I honestly don't understand what all the fuss is about here. The real proof is yet to be seen from the final results in print, I do agree about that but I don't think this is really a camera designed with shooting leaves & flowers in mind. I'm liking this little camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted June 11, 2013 Share #1620 Posted June 11, 2013 Now that this camera has been revealed as having nothing in common with an M, shouldn't this massive thread be moved to the X1/X2 forum? Perhaps the only interesting aspect of the announcement is that Leica might have at last learned the lesson of needing product to sell from the get-go. Let's think of products announced 9 months ago which are not yet freely available or at all... M Typ 240 R lens adapter Grip in the two variants APO 50 Summicron External Microphone - I mean how does it take to rebrand an existing product and double the price? I would have bought one of these in an instant if it had been able to mount M lenses, in spite of the crop factor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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