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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 starsA good time was had by all
ByStuarton September 2, 2014
I love the Leica T system. It is my favorite camera/system that I have used (I have experience with other ILC systems like the Fuji and the Panasonic, some DSLRs, as well as other Leica compacts such as the X1 and the X2). Understand that the T is just "different" in some ways, and quirky in others (just like the M is different in quirky, but in an entirely different way). While the T is more limited in its operations, I find that the camera does a very good job with white balance and exposure settings, so I really do not miss being able to easily fiddle with hardware buttons. The touchscreen is very nice and very usable.
The camera firmware has been very stable. I have only had a few minor issues, which are usually tied to the visoflex viewfinder, and easily fixed with a quick on-off of the camera. Unlike some other cameras I have used, the T has yet to fail to be ready to take a photograph when I want it to. The battery lasts forever, and is easily charged via USB. While I have an extra battery, I have yet to have to use it. The focus is plenty fast, typical for an ILC. The T has average focus speed, and has some trouble with autofocus in low light conditions, but again, nothing that has bothered me.
Most importantly, I am really happy with the output. The jpgs have plenty of head-room and the raws (with the latest version of Lightroom) can produce some really stellar output. I also find the camera to be very complimentary to using a smart phone. The experience of using the camera (the feeling, the noises, the colors, the fonts, etc.) is superb and unique, just like using a Leica camera should be. The Wifi feature is nice, and connects to Apple devices reliably. I really like that I can backup the internal memory to a variety of SD cards while traveling. Again, the USB charging is nice because I do not have to carry the wall-charger.
The camera can be a bit sluggish when scrolling through raw files saved to the internal memory, but plenty fast when using a fast SD card. I wish that the camera had a sensor dust-removal system. In my mind, that is really the only thing that it is missing. On the other hand, that seems to be the typical Leica experience, and I just carry around a blower-bulb.
Summary: Beautiful. Very Leica experience. A lot pricey and a bit quirky (as expected), a camera I love to use.
To the reviewer with the cracked screen: That sounds like a horrible experience. If that happened to me I would be furious.
The camera firmware has been very stable. I have only had a few minor issues, which are usually tied to the visoflex viewfinder, and easily fixed with a quick on-off of the camera. Unlike some other cameras I have used, the T has yet to fail to be ready to take a photograph when I want it to. The battery lasts forever, and is easily charged via USB. While I have an extra battery, I have yet to have to use it. The focus is plenty fast, typical for an ILC. The T has average focus speed, and has some trouble with autofocus in low light conditions, but again, nothing that has bothered me.
Most importantly, I am really happy with the output. The jpgs have plenty of head-room and the raws (with the latest version of Lightroom) can produce some really stellar output. I also find the camera to be very complimentary to using a smart phone. The experience of using the camera (the feeling, the noises, the colors, the fonts, etc.) is superb and unique, just like using a Leica camera should be. The Wifi feature is nice, and connects to Apple devices reliably. I really like that I can backup the internal memory to a variety of SD cards while traveling. Again, the USB charging is nice because I do not have to carry the wall-charger.
The camera can be a bit sluggish when scrolling through raw files saved to the internal memory, but plenty fast when using a fast SD card. I wish that the camera had a sensor dust-removal system. In my mind, that is really the only thing that it is missing. On the other hand, that seems to be the typical Leica experience, and I just carry around a blower-bulb.
Summary: Beautiful. Very Leica experience. A lot pricey and a bit quirky (as expected), a camera I love to use.
To the reviewer with the cracked screen: That sounds like a horrible experience. If that happened to me I would be furious.
Most helpful critical review
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
2.0 out of 5 starsDesigner Dress Plain Jane inside
Bybarjohnon March 16, 2015
I would have given it two and a half stars but the only choice was 2 or 3 stars. I got this camera to replace a Leica X-Vario. I had high hopes that Leica had improved the processor speed and that this would result in better performance. The major complaints I had with the X-Vario was its slow auto focus speed (many reviewers make it sound like it is better than it is), poor accuracy (it would flash the green focus confirmation but the taken image was way out of focus) and the slow startup time and slow to wake from sleep. Sad to say, that the improvements, even after a one and only firmware update while I owned it, barely improved it. The lenses are very good but very expensive and not any better than those being produced for cameras like the Fuji at a fraction of the price.
The touch screen is fairly responsive, not quite up to iPhone or Android standards but close enough on most things to be acceptable. The one area that is troublesome is on playback that requires a gesture of swiping up and it can be difficult to get it to respond at times. They had plenty of room to add a standard playback icon and should have as it would have been much easier. This is not a camera to capture the moment as once asleep it is like an old man (me) taking a nap and doesn't want to be disturbed, much less wake up. Startup is equally slow though slightly better after the firmware update. AF is slow and pictures can be hit and miss, especially if you are trying to do things quickly or in low light. High ISO performance is good to 3200 but no better than a Sony A6000 or Fuji. If this were an $800 camera some of these things might be more tolerable but in its price range Leica needs to do much better. Among the quirks are that magnification produces sharp images on screen until the highest level where it falls apart and isn't usable to judge critical focus. The inability to shoot raw without jpg is another irritation and something Leica should have fixed long ago as it has been a complaint starting with the X1.
In electronics, Leica is still in the dark ages, in particular in software/firmware development. This is evident in the large number of software bugs that remain in every single Leica from the S series to the X series. It can take Leica years to come out with a fix and when they do, they frequently break something else and often the thing they set out to fix isn't fixed either.
In conclusion, this camera has a nice looking body, and I liked the innovative lug strap design though Leica chose a poor material for the strap itself. The body feels solid and the lenses are clearly high quality though using older stepping motor technology that is slow to AF. The bottom line is that the innards are not up to the outer shell in that the processor is a slow processor and memory, even the auxiliary memory is slow..slow...slow. At this price, I can't recommend it. Add in Leica customer service that is even slower than their cameras and it can be a lesson in frustration when things go wrong. It took over 6 months to get a resolution to my problems with my X-Vario and I should have learned my lesson but I didn't.
The touch screen is fairly responsive, not quite up to iPhone or Android standards but close enough on most things to be acceptable. The one area that is troublesome is on playback that requires a gesture of swiping up and it can be difficult to get it to respond at times. They had plenty of room to add a standard playback icon and should have as it would have been much easier. This is not a camera to capture the moment as once asleep it is like an old man (me) taking a nap and doesn't want to be disturbed, much less wake up. Startup is equally slow though slightly better after the firmware update. AF is slow and pictures can be hit and miss, especially if you are trying to do things quickly or in low light. High ISO performance is good to 3200 but no better than a Sony A6000 or Fuji. If this were an $800 camera some of these things might be more tolerable but in its price range Leica needs to do much better. Among the quirks are that magnification produces sharp images on screen until the highest level where it falls apart and isn't usable to judge critical focus. The inability to shoot raw without jpg is another irritation and something Leica should have fixed long ago as it has been a complaint starting with the X1.
In electronics, Leica is still in the dark ages, in particular in software/firmware development. This is evident in the large number of software bugs that remain in every single Leica from the S series to the X series. It can take Leica years to come out with a fix and when they do, they frequently break something else and often the thing they set out to fix isn't fixed either.
In conclusion, this camera has a nice looking body, and I liked the innovative lug strap design though Leica chose a poor material for the strap itself. The body feels solid and the lenses are clearly high quality though using older stepping motor technology that is slow to AF. The bottom line is that the innards are not up to the outer shell in that the processor is a slow processor and memory, even the auxiliary memory is slow..slow...slow. At this price, I can't recommend it. Add in Leica customer service that is even slower than their cameras and it can be a lesson in frustration when things go wrong. It took over 6 months to get a resolution to my problems with my X-Vario and I should have learned my lesson but I didn't.
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16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
ByStuarton September 2, 2014
I love the Leica T system. It is my favorite camera/system that I have used (I have experience with other ILC systems like the Fuji and the Panasonic, some DSLRs, as well as other Leica compacts such as the X1 and the X2). Understand that the T is just "different" in some ways, and quirky in others (just like the M is different in quirky, but in an entirely different way). While the T is more limited in its operations, I find that the camera does a very good job with white balance and exposure settings, so I really do not miss being able to easily fiddle with hardware buttons. The touchscreen is very nice and very usable.
The camera firmware has been very stable. I have only had a few minor issues, which are usually tied to the visoflex viewfinder, and easily fixed with a quick on-off of the camera. Unlike some other cameras I have used, the T has yet to fail to be ready to take a photograph when I want it to. The battery lasts forever, and is easily charged via USB. While I have an extra battery, I have yet to have to use it. The focus is plenty fast, typical for an ILC. The T has average focus speed, and has some trouble with autofocus in low light conditions, but again, nothing that has bothered me.
Most importantly, I am really happy with the output. The jpgs have plenty of head-room and the raws (with the latest version of Lightroom) can produce some really stellar output. I also find the camera to be very complimentary to using a smart phone. The experience of using the camera (the feeling, the noises, the colors, the fonts, etc.) is superb and unique, just like using a Leica camera should be. The Wifi feature is nice, and connects to Apple devices reliably. I really like that I can backup the internal memory to a variety of SD cards while traveling. Again, the USB charging is nice because I do not have to carry the wall-charger.
The camera can be a bit sluggish when scrolling through raw files saved to the internal memory, but plenty fast when using a fast SD card. I wish that the camera had a sensor dust-removal system. In my mind, that is really the only thing that it is missing. On the other hand, that seems to be the typical Leica experience, and I just carry around a blower-bulb.
Summary: Beautiful. Very Leica experience. A lot pricey and a bit quirky (as expected), a camera I love to use.
To the reviewer with the cracked screen: That sounds like a horrible experience. If that happened to me I would be furious.
The camera firmware has been very stable. I have only had a few minor issues, which are usually tied to the visoflex viewfinder, and easily fixed with a quick on-off of the camera. Unlike some other cameras I have used, the T has yet to fail to be ready to take a photograph when I want it to. The battery lasts forever, and is easily charged via USB. While I have an extra battery, I have yet to have to use it. The focus is plenty fast, typical for an ILC. The T has average focus speed, and has some trouble with autofocus in low light conditions, but again, nothing that has bothered me.
Most importantly, I am really happy with the output. The jpgs have plenty of head-room and the raws (with the latest version of Lightroom) can produce some really stellar output. I also find the camera to be very complimentary to using a smart phone. The experience of using the camera (the feeling, the noises, the colors, the fonts, etc.) is superb and unique, just like using a Leica camera should be. The Wifi feature is nice, and connects to Apple devices reliably. I really like that I can backup the internal memory to a variety of SD cards while traveling. Again, the USB charging is nice because I do not have to carry the wall-charger.
The camera can be a bit sluggish when scrolling through raw files saved to the internal memory, but plenty fast when using a fast SD card. I wish that the camera had a sensor dust-removal system. In my mind, that is really the only thing that it is missing. On the other hand, that seems to be the typical Leica experience, and I just carry around a blower-bulb.
Summary: Beautiful. Very Leica experience. A lot pricey and a bit quirky (as expected), a camera I love to use.
To the reviewer with the cracked screen: That sounds like a horrible experience. If that happened to me I would be furious.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Bybarjohnon March 16, 2015
I would have given it two and a half stars but the only choice was 2 or 3 stars. I got this camera to replace a Leica X-Vario. I had high hopes that Leica had improved the processor speed and that this would result in better performance. The major complaints I had with the X-Vario was its slow auto focus speed (many reviewers make it sound like it is better than it is), poor accuracy (it would flash the green focus confirmation but the taken image was way out of focus) and the slow startup time and slow to wake from sleep. Sad to say, that the improvements, even after a one and only firmware update while I owned it, barely improved it. The lenses are very good but very expensive and not any better than those being produced for cameras like the Fuji at a fraction of the price.
The touch screen is fairly responsive, not quite up to iPhone or Android standards but close enough on most things to be acceptable. The one area that is troublesome is on playback that requires a gesture of swiping up and it can be difficult to get it to respond at times. They had plenty of room to add a standard playback icon and should have as it would have been much easier. This is not a camera to capture the moment as once asleep it is like an old man (me) taking a nap and doesn't want to be disturbed, much less wake up. Startup is equally slow though slightly better after the firmware update. AF is slow and pictures can be hit and miss, especially if you are trying to do things quickly or in low light. High ISO performance is good to 3200 but no better than a Sony A6000 or Fuji. If this were an $800 camera some of these things might be more tolerable but in its price range Leica needs to do much better. Among the quirks are that magnification produces sharp images on screen until the highest level where it falls apart and isn't usable to judge critical focus. The inability to shoot raw without jpg is another irritation and something Leica should have fixed long ago as it has been a complaint starting with the X1.
In electronics, Leica is still in the dark ages, in particular in software/firmware development. This is evident in the large number of software bugs that remain in every single Leica from the S series to the X series. It can take Leica years to come out with a fix and when they do, they frequently break something else and often the thing they set out to fix isn't fixed either.
In conclusion, this camera has a nice looking body, and I liked the innovative lug strap design though Leica chose a poor material for the strap itself. The body feels solid and the lenses are clearly high quality though using older stepping motor technology that is slow to AF. The bottom line is that the innards are not up to the outer shell in that the processor is a slow processor and memory, even the auxiliary memory is slow..slow...slow. At this price, I can't recommend it. Add in Leica customer service that is even slower than their cameras and it can be a lesson in frustration when things go wrong. It took over 6 months to get a resolution to my problems with my X-Vario and I should have learned my lesson but I didn't.
The touch screen is fairly responsive, not quite up to iPhone or Android standards but close enough on most things to be acceptable. The one area that is troublesome is on playback that requires a gesture of swiping up and it can be difficult to get it to respond at times. They had plenty of room to add a standard playback icon and should have as it would have been much easier. This is not a camera to capture the moment as once asleep it is like an old man (me) taking a nap and doesn't want to be disturbed, much less wake up. Startup is equally slow though slightly better after the firmware update. AF is slow and pictures can be hit and miss, especially if you are trying to do things quickly or in low light. High ISO performance is good to 3200 but no better than a Sony A6000 or Fuji. If this were an $800 camera some of these things might be more tolerable but in its price range Leica needs to do much better. Among the quirks are that magnification produces sharp images on screen until the highest level where it falls apart and isn't usable to judge critical focus. The inability to shoot raw without jpg is another irritation and something Leica should have fixed long ago as it has been a complaint starting with the X1.
In electronics, Leica is still in the dark ages, in particular in software/firmware development. This is evident in the large number of software bugs that remain in every single Leica from the S series to the X series. It can take Leica years to come out with a fix and when they do, they frequently break something else and often the thing they set out to fix isn't fixed either.
In conclusion, this camera has a nice looking body, and I liked the innovative lug strap design though Leica chose a poor material for the strap itself. The body feels solid and the lenses are clearly high quality though using older stepping motor technology that is slow to AF. The bottom line is that the innards are not up to the outer shell in that the processor is a slow processor and memory, even the auxiliary memory is slow..slow...slow. At this price, I can't recommend it. Add in Leica customer service that is even slower than their cameras and it can be a lesson in frustration when things go wrong. It took over 6 months to get a resolution to my problems with my X-Vario and I should have learned my lesson but I didn't.
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11 of 14 people found the following review helpful
ByGordon Eliot Readeon December 7, 2014
Since you’re reading this it’s safe to assume that the idea of owning a Leica T has crossed your mind. To save you time I’ll sum things up. This is the only review you’ll need. Hold a T in your hands and you’ll know at once whether or not the camera is right for you. It really is that simple.
If you find yourself wondering if the T will provide the greatest bang for the buck, if you have any doubts at all about the best value for your dollar, put it down and move on. Buy a convectional digital camera and save yourself no small amount money. In the long run you’ll be happier.
But if the T stirs emotions deep within you pull out your debit card. The T combines all the latest wiz bang technology with the best of old would craftsmanship. The design is clean and contemporary, not retro as is the case with the Leica digital M mount cameras. The T doesn’t draw its inspiration from the legendary M3, or any other camera. The combination of twenty-first century touchscreen user interface and hand craftsmanship is irresistible. The camera itself is a work of art.
If you find yourself wondering if the T will provide the greatest bang for the buck, if you have any doubts at all about the best value for your dollar, put it down and move on. Buy a convectional digital camera and save yourself no small amount money. In the long run you’ll be happier.
But if the T stirs emotions deep within you pull out your debit card. The T combines all the latest wiz bang technology with the best of old would craftsmanship. The design is clean and contemporary, not retro as is the case with the Leica digital M mount cameras. The T doesn’t draw its inspiration from the legendary M3, or any other camera. The combination of twenty-first century touchscreen user interface and hand craftsmanship is irresistible. The camera itself is a work of art.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
ByElectroon March 30, 2015
PROS:
-Sleek, finely polished design
-excellent touchscreen
-competitive price for a Leica
CONS:
-Slightly fiddly AF
-expensive lenses
-Doesn’t do enough to justify its price
But there are better ways to spend this amount of money. Take a look at this one: http://amzn.to/1GM956f
-Sleek, finely polished design
-excellent touchscreen
-competitive price for a Leica
CONS:
-Slightly fiddly AF
-expensive lenses
-Doesn’t do enough to justify its price
But there are better ways to spend this amount of money. Take a look at this one: http://amzn.to/1GM956f
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12 of 16 people found the following review helpful
BySeldonon September 10, 2014
We've had the camera for a few weeks. Built quality is very impressive. With the 18-56 T lens, the images are very sharp and noise free up to ISO 1600, and usable at ISO 3200. Touch screen is beautiful, even in bright day light. Interface is very well designed. Compared to my low-end Nikon DSLR everything is stellar.
Well everything except for the WiFi connection. When WiFi is on, the camera dials may stop responding. Once the camera didn't respond to the on/off button, and we had to remove the battery. And the iOS app is a joke. You can transfer images if you can get the WiFi working but, the maximum image size is about 2 megapixels. I rather use the images I get with my iPhone. Come on Leica: it is 2014! How hard is it to get the WiFi working?
Well everything except for the WiFi connection. When WiFi is on, the camera dials may stop responding. Once the camera didn't respond to the on/off button, and we had to remove the battery. And the iOS app is a joke. You can transfer images if you can get the WiFi working but, the maximum image size is about 2 megapixels. I rather use the images I get with my iPhone. Come on Leica: it is 2014! How hard is it to get the WiFi working?
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
ByS.E.on June 16, 2015
Well, despite the negative reviews, I think this is a great camera. I own it while I also have a Leica M240 and Canon 5d mark III. I needed something slim and light enough to carry always and use my existing M lenses and to get the quality of photos, the 'leica look' I prefer. You just can't get that out of other manufacturer lenses. Unless you shoot with Leica lenses, you probably won't understand that. I even use only leica R lenses adapted to my Canon! Back to the T, I absolutely love the touch screen interface. Hoping, in the future, we will see this in full frame Leicas. But, please Leica, don't give into having a bezillion features just to please everyone! The current M, as great as it is, is too thick and heavy! Is why I now prefer the T! I don't need autofocus. I don't need movies. I don't need speed. Get back to basics. Keep it simple. That is why I like the T. Feels good in the hands and fun and inspiring to shoot. My only complaint really is it should have a built in EVF and focus peaking would be nice. And just to bellyache a little, I am so tired of reading reviews putting down owners of Leicas due to cost. Leicas hold their value. I have rarely traded in a Leica for less than I paid. And some lenses have appreciated in value big time. I doubt you can say that about other manufacturers who are always putting out new cameras with as many features they can cram in a body.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Byspeedgraphicon May 12, 2015
Terrible.
It's like they took everything that is great about the M, or even more the M60, and completely forgot about it. While nice looking (obligatory 'Leica is good at design' comment), it's a functional failure in many ways. The menu is a good concept idea but after extended use it's simply another hurdle in the way of proper photographic controls. The screen is high-enough resolution to be useable but it's not as good as screens found on any of their competitors cameras. With the M8 and 9 you could argue that the screen resultion doesn't matter as much to RF users because it encourages you to avoid chimping, but this camera requires that you use the screen. I can't fathom a reason why Leica is making people ruin the design of this thing with that ugly visoflex (and expensive!).
The lenses are cringe worthy. Slow 18-55s can be found on every Canon Rebel across the land. Sure this one is made of metal but it's not much better than the consumer ones. Fuji managed to make theirs 2.8-4.0, Leica is outdesigned by Fuji? Even the only attractive lens is flawed. The 23/2 is nice and small and sharp but it's variable aperture, which has to be a first for primes... It can't maintain f2 close up so the camera stops it down automatically to 2.8. Again Leica can't make a fast lens that's good close? Everyone else in the business can do this. Another cost cutting measure for a camera that is far more expensive than everything on the market.
Of course people argue that you can't complain about price because a premium product is worth it, but what if it's not worth it? What if it's just a crappy camera? It's not worth it. Leica has made some good cameras, but they make a lot of turds too. Here's another turd.
It's like they took everything that is great about the M, or even more the M60, and completely forgot about it. While nice looking (obligatory 'Leica is good at design' comment), it's a functional failure in many ways. The menu is a good concept idea but after extended use it's simply another hurdle in the way of proper photographic controls. The screen is high-enough resolution to be useable but it's not as good as screens found on any of their competitors cameras. With the M8 and 9 you could argue that the screen resultion doesn't matter as much to RF users because it encourages you to avoid chimping, but this camera requires that you use the screen. I can't fathom a reason why Leica is making people ruin the design of this thing with that ugly visoflex (and expensive!).
The lenses are cringe worthy. Slow 18-55s can be found on every Canon Rebel across the land. Sure this one is made of metal but it's not much better than the consumer ones. Fuji managed to make theirs 2.8-4.0, Leica is outdesigned by Fuji? Even the only attractive lens is flawed. The 23/2 is nice and small and sharp but it's variable aperture, which has to be a first for primes... It can't maintain f2 close up so the camera stops it down automatically to 2.8. Again Leica can't make a fast lens that's good close? Everyone else in the business can do this. Another cost cutting measure for a camera that is far more expensive than everything on the market.
Of course people argue that you can't complain about price because a premium product is worth it, but what if it's not worth it? What if it's just a crappy camera? It's not worth it. Leica has made some good cameras, but they make a lot of turds too. Here's another turd.
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Byangelon December 10, 2014
Leica T is a art work in body design with an auto manufacturer's badge on its box. The software gets glitchy in a few days and the WIFI rarely connects. The body is easily prone to damage (surprisingly!). In 3 months, it looks like an aged iPod. Which all ends up in you asking yourself - is this really a Leica?
The timeless reliability factor - the red seal on the face of the camera, did Leica managers decide to dump the timeless values for some extra cash? Why would any company move away from its core competencies just to look a little hip and fancy? Whoever in Leica getting over zealous at making the brand more appealing has already lost touch with the soul of the company & that fact is written all over the T system. Has Leica become a rudder-less ship? Sad this is happening to my favourite camera company.
The timeless reliability factor - the red seal on the face of the camera, did Leica managers decide to dump the timeless values for some extra cash? Why would any company move away from its core competencies just to look a little hip and fancy? Whoever in Leica getting over zealous at making the brand more appealing has already lost touch with the soul of the company & that fact is written all over the T system. Has Leica become a rudder-less ship? Sad this is happening to my favourite camera company.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
ByCarlos Son April 5, 2015
A fine "thing". A less fine camera. I suppose I have been spoiled out of the box with my first camera being an RX1R. Yes call that AND the Leica-T "yuppie" camera and you might be right except for that the RX1R's output bested many of the professional photos from a wedding I took it to. It is worth every penny. This leica-T... I want to believe it is worth every penny. I REALLY want to. I hold it and it feels good. I take a photo and it it doesn't compare to my fuji's pictures or the Sony's. I went though several raw converters to confirm this. I was surprised. Leica- this insanely coveted thing in the camera world- put out a camera that doesn't out perform the competition. At all. I really wanted an Autofocus-M. M output stands, with autofocus. This isn't it. And to be fare, the M isn't it either. Autofocus isn't a terrible thing nor is image stabilization. I have a DJI inspire 1. This is a camera that FLIES. IT FLIES. Tell me why I should need a tripod now? Tell me why ANY CAMERA would skip image stabilization (or flying for that matter?). Tell me why a Leica body should be bested by any less expensive competition? Get an X-T1. Get the lenses for it. The stabilized ones that are the sam size and faster. I was sad to find out that this is a lesser version of the sony sensor in Nikon's crop-bodies, and with far less image quality. Now I own a Leica. And I wish I didn't.
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44 of 70 people found the following review helpful
ByJ. Woodon August 19, 2014
This is a beautiful camera, but despite the aluminium housing, the touch screen is very fragile. The screen on my camera cracked within two weeks, and Leica has been very difficult about this, insisting that it was my fault and that I had "impacted" the camera in some way. The cost of the repair was just under the cost of the body, leaving me highly dissatisfied with the outcome and Leica's customer service in general. Sold the repaired camera immediately and would never buy Leica again. And for the purists out there, the strap squeaks on its mounting pins.
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