Leica X1 High ISO

First, you should know that this article is not meant to be a test or a full comparison.  I'm working on some more scientific results related to the X1 and the new Leica X2 (when it arrives!).  However, I shot a few sequences at an ISO of 1600 as was truly amazed at the results.  This is partly due to the fact that I think (again, not scientific) my M-8 is not as crisp at 1600 as the X1 was.  The crispness I am referring to is not because of focus or lens sharpness, but rather the results of the high speed ISO on the digital sensor.  So, here is the example, full size and enlarged to show detail.  What this exercise has done is sparked my interest to compare the M-8 sensor against the X1 and the X2.  Don't hold your breath, but eventually I'll get it done!  See the images below. ... Read More!

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Digital Camera Sensor Size

This topic deserves much more time than I can give it right now.  However, I like this comparison by dpreview, so I include it here for my reference and you to use.  Sensor Sizes.

The picture makes it easier to see the difference between a 16mp 1/2.33, 4/3, APS-C and Full Frame.  Wow!  Same number of pixels, spread further apart.  Thus, the reason a compact camera with a small sensor shows more noise than one with a larger sensor.

I will be posting more about the noise as it relates to the Leica X series verses the M-8.  My wish list includes an M-Monochrome, but that will have to wait until they are used! ... Read More!

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