Leica X2 16.2 Megapixel Compact Camera - Silver

Compact Leica-X2 digital camera with Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens has a classic look reminding one of the Leica M-series devices. Nevertheless, it has many advanced features, including an APS-C format CMOS sensor, which is usually found only in bigger, DSLR cameras. Though it is lightweight, weighing only 11.2 oz and extremely compact with dimensions of 2.7-inch x 4.9 inch, it is a camera with numerous automatic and manual capabilities. It sports a Leica Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens and a 2.7 inch LCD for live view. The advanced CMOS sensor technology makes it a camera with low noise and high dynamic range.

Our Take on Leica X2 including Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens:

The Leica X2 digital camera can be used by any novice easily as it has many automatic functions, including automatic exposure and auto-focus. It also makes the pros looking for more precision happy as it features many manually adjustable parameters. The lens of the camera has eight elements in six groups, including one aspheric lens. It provides high-quality pictures even in dim light with an ISO value of up to 12500. While the wide-angle capacity makes it suitable for capturing perfect distant views, Leica X2 is also great at picking details when one uses it for photographing close objects.

With Leica X2, even an inexperienced user can get excellent color reproduction in a wide range of situations. That's again a benefit from the large CMOS sensor. The 2.7 inch LCD screen with a 230,000-pixel resolution at the rear gives a live view of the field. Its attachment shoe also accepts both optical and electronic viewfinders, satisfying a wide range of users. The high-quality lens set and the CMOS clarity combinedly gift exceptional quality features similar to those of advanced cameras for such a compact device. The Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH is a superior quality lens with a focal length of 35 mm, counting in terms of 35 mm format.

Leica X2’s design has a simplistic and classic look with leather trim to provide grip where you hold. It is suitable for JPG and DNG format pictures that can be processed using the Adobe Lightroom package included in the purchase. Retractable flash, face recognition features, and rapid changes between auto and manual modes are some other features of this versatile yet compact camera. It can help anyone make sharp, adorable pictures with ease.