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Lecia M9 and X1 digital cams unveiled
SlashGear —
... The X1 looks very much like the M9 with its old school looks and compact design. The X1 is significantly smaller than the M9 with a 12.2MP image sensor. The cam has a 2.7-inch rear LCD and supports up to ISO 3200. Shutter speed is as fast as 1/2000 of a second and numerous flash modes are built-in. Images are stored to SD/SDHC cards and power comes from a lithium-ion battery. Dimensions of the camera are 60 x 124 x 32, and it weighs 286 grams. Pricing is undisclosed, but it will ship in January 2010. ...
Leica gets official with M9 and X1 cameras, hands-on ensue
Engadget —
... price tag. As for the X1, you'll find a 12.1 megapixel CMOS sensor (APS-C), a fixed-mount Leica Elmarit 1:2.8/24mm lens, numerous "auto" modes for the newbies in attendance, a maximum ISO of 3200, 2.7-inch rear LCD and a Live View function that replaces the optical viewfinder. Expect to hear more regarding price when the January 2010 ship date nears, but for now, feel free to peruse the hands-on galleries linked below. Read - Leica M9 announcement and hands-on Read - Leica X1 announcement and hands-on Filed under: Digital Cameras Leica gets ...
Leica anuncia sus nuevas M9 y X1 y la disponibilidad de su S2
Gizmologia —
... Esta X1 estará disponible bastante tarde, en diciembre por unos 1550€. Lectura obligada su primer contacto en dpreview. ...
Leica X1 Puts DSLR Sensor in Tiny Compact Body
Wired: Gadget Lab —
... the Olympus EP-1, you can buy one to slot into the hot-shoe mount up top. It’ll cost you, of course (another $350), but if these optional finders become popular then a third-party market might grow to sell them, just like in the olden days of ‘finder-less “rangefinders”.
We’re looking forward to this. It could actually be the true spiritual successor to Leica’s now anachronistic M-series.
The X1 will be arriving in January 2010.
Press release [DP Review] ...
