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Leica M9 vs Leica M Monochrom

Leica M Monochrom image comparsion with Leica M9, the High ISO quality of Leica M Monochrom is really impressive, Leica M Monochrom and M9 images were processed in LR4 , and both of them have identical setting during the testing, NR filter is set off on both the camera.
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Leica X2 vs Leica X1

Leica X2 announced on 10th May 2012  with a price tag of $1,995.00, with Leica X2 you get more resolution and High ISO range. We have done a short comparison review below of X2 with X1 and also included some High ISO images of both X1 and X2,

Leica X2 is really better than X1 or you should wait for Leica X3? see the core specification comparison table
Leica X2 vs X1

New Sensor: Leica X2 features High Resolution 16.2 megapixels  APS-C sensor and approx 3 year old Leica X1 have 12.2 megapixels APS-C sensor.

ISO range: Leica X2 features ISO range up to 12500, X1 is limited to 3200.

Everything else remain the same including the price.

Leica HIGH ISO test done at polish website optyczne.pl, both Leica X1 and X2 images are saved in JPG format.

ISO Comparison – Leica X2 vs Leica X1

Leica X2 vs X100 ISO 100

Image Credit: optyczne.pl

Leica X2 ISO 3200

Image Credit: optyczne.pl

High ISO image of Leica X2 is not very impressive but have less noise than Leica X1, Leica X1 colors @ ISO 100 looks more Eye-Catching but image captured at ISO 3200 says a different story, X2 color output look same at low and High ISO level.

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Pre- order X2 at B&H

Leica X2 announcement

Leica X2 sample Image

Image source: optyczne.pl

Leica Monochrom Sample Images

Now many Leica Monochrom Sample Images are available around the web, the Lecia Monochrom have dedicated B&W 18 Megapixel full frame sensor and ISO range up to 10,000.

Download full size samples from here: us.leica-camera.com

See Samples at leicamonochrom.com

More samples at www.slack.co.uk/slack/henri_images.html

and www.dpreview.com/previews/leica-m-monochrom

B&W Lover? Pre-order Leica M Monochrom at B&H
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Leica M10 at Photokina with HD video

In an interview with British Journal of Photography  and other UK-based photography magazines, Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, Leica ‘s head of supervisory board When asked if such a new camera could include HD OR FULL HD video features, Kaufmann said that

“theoretically, yes,” adding that there are some issues with introducing video in a camera – “the data rate, the heat, and the battery lifecycle, but I think we solved that. No comment until we show it on existing and new models.”
He added: “HD video is interesting, and a lot of photographers would love to have it (in an M body).”

Leica Mirrorless system unlikely to be introduced in 2012?
When British Journal of Photography  asked about the Mirrorless system, Dr. Andreas Kaufmann, said that

“We can’t produce enough of what we already have,”……”There’s a project in place, but no timeframe. But you should come to our event on 17 September to see what we have.”

Last year CEO Alfred Schopf said that they ” We are developing Mirrorless system that may use a APS-C sized sensor and …..You will see something at the next Photokina (Photokina 2012)”

Leica M Sensors
Leica’s head also confirmed that the Leica would continue to work with Truesense Imaging, the equity firm that took over Kodak’s sensor operations. The Upcoming M models may use sensors made by the Truesense Imaging.

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New Leica X2 With 16.1 Megapixels APS-C Sensor

Leica X2 Digital Compact Camera comes with Leica Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 Lens, 16.1 Megapixels APS-C sensor and ISO expandable up to 12,500. Leica X2’s offer full manual control and also features advance autofocus system, due large individual pixel on the sensor you get low image noise, a high dynamic range and accurate color differentiation. The crop factor of the sensor is 1.5 in comparison with 35-mm film format, meaning that the Leica Elmarit 24 mm f/2.8 ASPH. lens of the Leica X2 becomes a universal reportage lens with an effective 35-mm-equivalent focal length of 36 millimeters.

Major Features

  • 16.1 Megapixels APS-C Size (23.6 x 15.8mm) CMOS Sensor
  • Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH. Lens
  • Automatic and Manual Controls
  • Low Noise and High Dynamic Range
  • Low Light Photography – ISO Up To 12500
  • Live View With 2.7″ Display
  • Lightweight (11.2 oz)
  • Compact (2.7 x 4.9″)
  • Legendary Leica Precision Engineering

Buy / Pre Order Leica X2 at B&H

View more: Leica X2 vs. X1

Leica M Monochrom with 18 megapixel full-frame CCD monochrome sensor

 

Leica finally announced its M Monochrom Digital camera with newly developed 18 megapixel full-frame CCD monochrome sensor, the ISO range is expandable u to 10,000, the M Monochrom features 4-bit uncompressed RAW mode, right-Line Frame Viewfinder, 2.5″ TFT LCD Display and SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot.

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Leica M Monochrom sample images
Leica M Monochrom vs Leica M9

The M Monochrom comes with a price tag of $8,000(body only), you have to spend more on buying lenses, the best part of this camera is its dedicated B&W sensor that captures B&W images only, As the sensor does not ‘see’ colors, every pixel records true luminance values – as a result, it delivers ‘true’ black-and-white images that are significantly sharper than comparable exposures from a camera with a color-sensitive sensor.

Major Features

  • 18Mp Monochrome CCD Sensor
  • 2.5″ TFT LCD Display
  • Leica M Bayonet Mount
  • Minimalist Design – No Red Leica Logo
  • New Leatherette Body Covering
  • SD/SDHC Memory Card Slot
  • Bright-Line Frame Viewfinder
  • DNG (RAW) + JPEG Formats
  • Maximum ISO 10000
  • Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Free Download

Pre-order Leica M Monochrom at B&H

Invitation Arrived - Leica event on May 10th

Image Credit: l-camera-forum.com

We have published few days ago Leica is expected to announce Lecia X2 with a 18 Megapixel sensor, Leica Monochrome rangefinder, new 50mm f/2 Summicron-M lens on May 10th. Now The L-Camera forum blog has posted invitations / images they received for a Leica May 10, 2012 event in Berlin “LEICA – DAS WESENTLICHE” (LEICA – THE ESSENTIAL). The invitation doesn’t give us any hint or indication about the products to be introduced.

Image Credit: l-camera-forum.com

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