jonoslack Posted September 18, 2014 Share #1 Posted September 18, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) HI There Andreas has posted my report on the new X on the blog here: Leica X Report Also it's now up on my website - together with a gallery of photos. I'm sorry not to have posted the link here myself, I've been inexcusably on holiday for the last fortnight, and the review was largely written on a beach in Crete I hope you enjoy it. All the best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 18, 2014 Posted September 18, 2014 Hi jonoslack, Take a look here Leica X (Typ 113) (Anna-Louisa) report. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wda Posted September 18, 2014 Share #2 Posted September 18, 2014 Thank you Jono. I hope you enjoyed your holiday! Did you, perchance, happen to learn whether the XV hand-grip will fit the new X Typ 113? If not, are Leica planning one for the camera? Such an accessory is not listed on the Leica Mayfair website which is surprising since all X models have one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share #3 Posted September 18, 2014 Thank you Jono. I hope you enjoyed your holiday! Did you, perchance, happen to learn whether the XV hand-grip will fit the new X Typ 113? If not, are Leica planning one for the camera? Such an accessory is not listed on the Leica Mayfair website which is surprising since all X models have one. HI David I'm absolutely certain (although I haven't been told, and I don't have the hand grip!) that the hand grip for the X-Vario will fit the Typ 113 - I've just compared the bodies, and apart from the hot shoe and cosmetic differences they seem to be identical. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest odeon Posted September 18, 2014 Share #4 Posted September 18, 2014 Thank you for the review. I would like to ask something. In the review you said that: "In 2009 Leica surprised everyone by bringing out an autofocus camera with an 12mp APSc sensor and a fixed 35mm equivalent f2.8 lens." As I know, it had a 24mm and f/2.8 lens. The 35mm equivalent is 36mm and f/4.2. I'm right or wrong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted September 18, 2014 Author Share #5 Posted September 18, 2014 Thank you for the review.I would like to ask something. In the review you said that: "In 2009 Leica surprised everyone by bringing out an autofocus camera with an 12mp APSc sensor and a fixed 35mm equivalent f2.8 lens." As I know, it had a 24mm and f/2.8 lens. The 35mm equivalent is 36mm and f/4.2. I'm right or wrong? HI There I don't have the X1 in front of me, but I'm sure you're right (the word 'equivalent) was meant to be attached to the 35mm bit rather than the f2.8 bit - one must be so careful). It's worth bearing in mind that when talking equivalents in aperture it only relates to depth of field, and not to light gathering power; which was f2.8 on the X1, whether the equivalent focal length was 36mm or 35mm. But I do take you're point, and it's a useful one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest odeon Posted September 18, 2014 Share #6 Posted September 18, 2014 HI There I don't have the X1 in front of me, but I'm sure you're right (the word 'equivalent) was meant to be attached to the 35mm bit rather than the f2.8 bit - one must be so careful). It's worth bearing in mind that when talking equivalents in aperture it only relates to depth of field, and not to light gathering power; which was f2.8 on the X1, whether the equivalent focal length was 36mm or 35mm. But I do take you're point, and it's a useful one. I said it to emphasize the success of Leica X with the new f/1.7 lens. The old models had limited DOF for me. Now, the new lens reaches to f/2.5 equivalent. I will be satisfied with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted September 18, 2014 Share #7 Posted September 18, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I see it has the XV hallmark super colours ...... looks a very nice compact camera .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted September 19, 2014 Share #8 Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the Review Is the lens barrel: 1. The thin plastic of the X2 2. The moulded heavier plastic of the T 18-56 3. The metal/plastic of the XV 4. Metal clad ? Many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Albertson Posted September 19, 2014 Share #9 Posted September 19, 2014 Nothing inexcusable about being on holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share #10 Posted September 19, 2014 Thanks for the Review Is the lens barrel: 1. The thin plastic of the X2 2. The moulded heavier plastic of the T 18-56 3. The metal/plastic of the XV 4. Metal clad ? Many thanks Hi there. It seems to be all metal, but hard to be sure. But it's clearly a piece of quality Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andym911 Posted September 20, 2014 Share #11 Posted September 20, 2014 Is there a sharpness problem on all your images or do I need to clean my glasses? Seriously, I don't see a sharp image, they all look " nearly sharp".. Appreciate comments from other viewers as I a thinking about getting this camera. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon8202 Posted September 20, 2014 Share #12 Posted September 20, 2014 They look sharp enough to me. Nice, natural not oversharpened photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
microview Posted September 20, 2014 Share #13 Posted September 20, 2014 Look at the fabric rendering on the blue and white umbrellas, or the wrinkled leather on the red shoes (not that Jono cannot speak for himself). I think the M240 resolution is far superior to the sensor in the X, T, Vario – wish it were not such a heavy camera. Sean Reid says of the new X that it makes him think of a first-class scan from a slow/medium speed colour film. But nothing to amaze the eye so far…... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share #14 Posted September 21, 2014 HI There - as far as sharpness is concerned - you shouldn't really read anything from these images - they're downsized for the web, and unlike some people I'm not a perfectionist with this. Not because it isn't important, but because I don't think you can ever give more than a generalised feeling for colour etc. But I fully admit some others do it better (Ming Thein springs to mind). Added to this, the processing was all done in Crete on an 11" air - not the best. Some of the photos are actually from jpg (I'm running Yosemite and Aperture and Apple keep messing with the RAW conversion). The jpgs were all shot with lowered sharpness (to prevent over-sharpening) I'm not trying to make excuses - just to say that you shouldn't read anything from my compromised post processing. If anyone would like the original RAW files to play with, then please send me a PM and I'll oblige. Incidentally, although I read Sean's remarks in his excellent write up, and although I can see what he means (no AA filter is definitely different) - I'm really not very convinced that it makes much difference in the final analysis. Make no mistake, this is a lovely lens! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted September 21, 2014 Share #15 Posted September 21, 2014 Look at the fabric rendering on the blue and white umbrellas, or the wrinkled leather on the red shoes (not that Jono cannot speak for himself). I think the M240 resolution is far superior to the sensor in the X, T, Vario – wish it were not such a heavy camera. Sean Reid says of the new X that it makes him think of a first-class scan from a slow/medium speed colour film. But nothing to amaze the eye so far…... As a user of M and T (not the new X) I can not share this finding. There is a difference in IQ between T and M but I find the difference surprisingly small, if both are exposed right. In regards of color the T (and I would expect the X to be the same) seems to be even more simple to get the color right. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louis Posted September 26, 2014 Share #16 Posted September 26, 2014 Hi there, Jono, I read your very interesting views about X on your website, and thank you for sharing your feelings with us, as you always do so well. I also find this camera very attractive. If it was an interchangeable lens camera, I would not hesitate a second to get it. I like it much better than T. But this is, of course, a personal and consumer taste and view! Warm regards, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinpan Posted September 27, 2014 Share #17 Posted September 27, 2014 I went into my local Leica store today, played with the displayed new X and XE, they all looks great, however, to my great surprise, while XE auto focus almost speedy spot on, the new X typ 113 keeps hunting for good second every time I changed the object to be aimed. The staff told me that's because the bigger lens need more time....I just could not believe it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
larsv Posted September 27, 2014 Share #18 Posted September 27, 2014 I went into my local Leica store today, played with the displayed new X and XE, they all looks great, however, to my great surprise, while XE auto focus almost speedy spot on, the new X typ 113 keeps hunting for good second every time I changed the object to be aimed. The staff told me that's because the bigger lens need more time....I just could not believe it. Can it be that you hit the movie button by accident? I had a similar experience this morning and got worried. But then I found out that it was in movie mode. Now I need to find out how to disable the movie button. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevinpan Posted September 27, 2014 Share #19 Posted September 27, 2014 Larsv, I checked, no. Very strange... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxx71 Posted September 29, 2014 Share #20 Posted September 29, 2014 Thank you Jono. I hope you enjoyed your holiday! Did you, perchance, happen to learn whether the XV hand-grip will fit the new X Typ 113? If not, are Leica planning one for the camera? Such an accessory is not listed on the Leica Mayfair website which is surprising since all X models have one. Yes the XV grip fits the 113 perfectly. I tried it in the store and it looked very nice on the black body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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