w44neg Posted March 15, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 15, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm considering the niche product that is the Leica X-U. I wondered how it is with battery life and how IQ compares to other Leica cameras? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shane Guthrie Posted March 16, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 16, 2017 Battery life is same as other Leica X models; it uses the same battery as the others; enough for a very intensive day's shooting. The difficulty has been the availability of spare batteries; it's been six months since I bought the camera and paid for two spare batteries, and I'm informed by Leica Australia that I'll be waiting another three months. Image quality: http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267857-waterscape/ http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/267607-surf/ http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255850-leica-x-u-outdoor-and-underwater-camera/page-5 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/260689-life-is-a-beach-group-thread/page-27 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/260689-life-is-a-beach-group-thread/page-25 http://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/255323-a-funny-bird-is-the-pelican-its-beak-can-hold-more-than-its-belly-can/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImmerDraussen Posted May 1, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 1, 2017 I have the x-u since the beginning of the year to use it for canoeing and other activities outside. The camera is easy to use and the picture quality is oexcellent. My biggest concern was the autofocus speed, because some of the test reports rated it to be close to useless. I work only with 1 field that can be easily placed all over the picture. In this case AF speed is okay. No issue with the battery life. I have two cheap (< 10€) batteries with me that have a bit lower capacity, but work fine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted May 8, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 8, 2017 I can only think of the X-U as a great camera if it's as great as the Normal X 113 it must be amazing. I'd love to be able to shoot close/in the water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeTexas Posted June 23, 2017 Share #5 Posted June 23, 2017 Does anyone have trouble with the sunlight reflecting in the outer lens casing? I've had some terrible issues in the past when shooting with cameras in dive cases out of the water. I'm hoping Leica engineered it in a way to avoid that, so shots looks good in and out of the water. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted June 24, 2017 Share #6 Posted June 24, 2017 The X-U is a treat , yet the AF can be very frustrating. No issue with the sun or flare so far . 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/270419-x-u-users-how-are-you-finding-the-camera/?do=findComment&comment=3301488'>More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted August 2, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 2, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Some recent shots Cerro Bayo by JM__, on Flickr Cerro Bayo by JM__, on Flickr La Villa Angostura by JM__, on Flickr Cerro bayo by JM__, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummario Posted August 3, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 3, 2017 I'm also very Interested in this camera, but I don't know if I should wait for further update on this camera. This camera was launched beginning of 2016, and I don't know how often Leica updates to new machines. Basically I'm afraid to pay this price now for this camera and maybe next year Leica sends a new model with a new sensor or functionalities. Does someone know how often Leica updates their cameras? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JMF Posted August 3, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 3, 2017 I'm also very Interested in this camera, but I don't know if I should wait for further update on this camera. This camera was launched beginning of 2016, and I don't know how often Leica updates to new machines. Basically I'm afraid to pay this price now for this camera and maybe next year Leica sends a new model with a new sensor or functionalities. Does someone know how often Leica updates their cameras? No idea but X-U cameras do appear at fair prices on the second hand market. Bought mine used from a pro photographer. I'd hope for an new model with a larger sensor and/or wider lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ummario Posted August 3, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 3, 2017 No idea but X-U cameras do appear at fair prices on the second hand market. Bought mine used from a pro photographer. I'd hope for an new model with a larger sensor and/or wider lens. Thanks.... me too. I wish a larger sensor, (wider lens would be great too). Added to Wi-fi/bluetooth connection and 4K video would be a perfect camera. That's why I don't buy this one, at least at this price. Until now I haven't found any used one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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