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There is one sizeable shortcoming, however: the 2.7-inch screen is small by current standards, and the 230k-dot resolution is the same as that found on a basic £100 compact, not one some 15 times pricier. However the X2’s dials are far, far stiffer than the ones found on the original X1 - a complaint that many had with the original camera. Both are a whisker away from the rear of the camera, so a passing thumb can easily change the settings. There’s a large dial to control the shutter speed up to 1/2000th sec, while a smaller f/2.8-f/16 aperture dial sits to the opposite side of the shutter release. The body shape is the same, though the surrounding leather-like grip has a different texture to make the camera easier to handle.Īvailable in black or black and silver - Pocket-lint’s preferred model is the silver version that’s on test - we’re just glad that Leica’s stuck to its guns and continues to deliver elegant choices rather than any bonkers cherry red or aqua blue finishes.Ī key design trait of Leica cameras is for traditional-style rotational dials, and the X2 doesn’t disappoint in this department.

DesignĪs a whole we think the Leica X2 looks like a gorgeous slice of photo pie.ĭesign-wise it looks a lot like its predecessor. Not only does the camera lack an inbuilt neutral density (ND) filter - which would have been very useful due to the f/2.8 max aperture - but nothing can be popped on the front of the lens either. That may not be the most common use for this camera, but with a closest focus distance of around 30cms (that's one foot!) it certainly has its limitations.Īnd our other quibble is the inability to add a filter. Our main moan regarding the lens is its inability to focus when close up to a subject. The average compact comes with a zoom lens and a small sensor size that, while capable of delivering some degree of quality, leaves room for improvement. We walked away wanting one, and not just because we couldn’t afford one.Ĭan the Leica X2 knock the socks off not only its X1 predecessor, but also the demanding customer base considering taking a dip - well, more a dive - into their wallets? Fixed Lens When we visited Leica for our initial X2 hands-on preview review, we could more than see the appeal. Pricey is more than a fair comment.īut there is demand for such kit. How expensive? Try £1575 for the standard kit, and that’s without the viewfinder, case, optional grip or other accessories. And it’s that last point that will price it out of most people's reach. It looks gorgeous, has some enviable features, but it’s also extortionately expensive. (Pocket-lint) - The Leica X2 is a bit like the Ferrari of the camera world.