Leica has long held a reputation for
providing camera models that cause users of other brands to be
jealous of the very high quality that Leica products are known for.
The new Leica X Vario may stir the same
feelings, as it’s designed to be a Premium Product offering a very
high quality design. For example, Leica used a body made from
magnesium alloy and aluminum with soft leather trim to insure the
camera is both solid and comfortable.
Leica states the new Leica X Vario will excel in lowlight
conditions due to its larger 16.2-Megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor,
allowing ISO speeds up to ISO 12,500. Leica equipped this camera
with a premium quality Leica Vario Elmar 18-46 mm f/3.5-6.4 autofocus
zoom lens that provides coverage equivalent to 28-70mm on a 35mm
camera.
When it comes to handling, the Leica X Vario follows the lead of
the Leica M and offers a persuasively simple handling concept that is
reduced to the bare essentials in all respects. All functions and
controls are clearly laid out, and settings can be changed in an
instant to meet the needs of any photographic situation. At the same
time, the commendably, user-friendly menu interface displayed on the
high-resolution 3″ monitor provides a clear overview of all
settings at a glance.
This new camera also has the ability to switch between automatic
and manual control in a split second, thanks to precise click-detent
dials on the top plate that allow manual pre-selection of the required
shutter speed and aperture values. In addition, the required focusing
distance and focal length can be set via the focusing ring on the
lens.
Leica also included the ability to capture full HD video at 1920×1080 pixels and 30 frames per second. The full HD videos can
also be saved in Internet friendly MP4 format and uploaded directly
to social media or mobile devices without any need for conversion,
allowing inspiring moments to be shared with friends not only in high-quality photographs, but clear HD video as well. An
integrated wind-cut filter ensures super audio clarity.
An extensive range of accessories is also available to adapt the
Leica X Vario to a photographers’ particular needs. For example, the
Leica EVF 2 Viso-Flex electronic accessory viewfinder with 1.4-megapixels and a 90° swivel function is extremely helpful when
shooting from unusual angles. An accessory handgrip makes it easier
to shoot one-handed and provides a better grip. As with the Leica M
(Typ 240), finger loops in three different sizes (S, M and L) can be
attached to the handgrip, helping further ensure safe and steady
handling of the camera. An optional lens hood ensures the minimization of reflections and the Leica SF 24 D flash unit offers
greater freedom for subject lighting.
Leica will also include Adobe Photoshop Lightroom for Apple Mac®
OS X and Microsoft Windows®, in the Leica X Vario package. This
digital image processing software offers a wide range of functions
for the management, processing and presentation of digital images.
The software is available to X Vario customers as an online download
after product registration.
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