LEICA X1: Photography as spontaneous as life itself(摄影-如生活般自然)
Leica Camera AG has announced the X1. Designed and made in Germany by Leica engineers, this camera is set to become a future classic. The desirable LEICA X1 achieves exceptionally high resolution and quality for a camera of such small dimensions, and will set new standards.
看来评价很高哈，将会设立新的标准（will set new standards）
The LEICA X1 is equipped with a 12.2 megapixel CMOS sensor in APS-C format, as found in much larger DSLR cameras. This sensor, combined with the all-purpose LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 mm lens, offers outstanding picture quality comparable with professional cameras. （与那些专业相机先比，这款镜头带来非凡的影像质量）Furthermore, the X1’s technical specifications and broad spectrum of setting options – from manual to automatic operation – makes it a perfect companion for creative photographers, while the compact size means it can be carried at all times – ideal for capturing those unique, spontaneous moments in life.
这句话就不用翻译了吧，说到像我这样的DC党的心坎里去了!真正的相机也必须是这个标准！！这款才是真正的“致创造者”而非7D那么大一坨。
The large sensor area of the individual pixels on the CMOS sensor receive more light, guaranteeing low noise levels, high dynamic range and accurate colour differentiation. （这句话本人怀疑中，能捕捉到更多光线，确保低噪点，提供HDR和精确的色彩层次）The crop factor of the sensor is 1.5 in comparison with 35mm film format, which means the fixed-mount LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 mm lens is transformed into a universal reportage lens with an effective (35mm equivalent) focal length of 36mm. This is a true classic amongst prime lenses and has captured innumerable iconic images in history.（呵呵，不忘记吹嘘一下镜头的等效焦段。）
Peter Kruschewski, product manager digital compact cameras at Leica Camera AG, commented, “The LEICA ELMARIT 1:2.8/24 ASPH is a true Leica lens with terrific optical performance. Its moderate wide-angle character creates sufficient distance when needed, but still allows photographers to get in close to pick out the details whenever the situation requires. This lens ensures that photographers won’t miss any shot, situation or detail, however fine.”（继续吹嘘镜头，不过这种吹嘘让我信服）
The straightforward design of the X1 is strongly reminiscent of the legendary Leica M cameras. This, in combination with its robust, all-metal construction and tactile, high-quality leather trim, makes the X1 typically ‘Leica’. （全金属结构还有高质皮革装饰使其成为典型的Leica）
The LEICA X1 offers clearly laid-out, intuitive functions. For ‘uncomplicated’ photography, the X1 offers numerous automatic features ranging from precise autofocus to automatic exposure, guaranteeing photographers perfectly exposed, sharp images by simply pressing the shutter release. This allows the user to concentrate on the creative aspects of composition and framing.
Thanks to its numerous automatic functions, the X1 is always quick and versatile whenever the need arises. Photographers can also achieve creative freedom with the camera’s manual control options. Both aperture and shutter speed can be selected manually with the easy-to-use dials on the top plate of the camera. Even the plane of focus can be set manually, （能手动调节聚焦面？？请大虾们解释一下这个名词）along with white balance and various other image capture parameters. Consequently, the X1 offers photographers complete manual control of the creative process while also guaranteeing rapid reaction ability with its automatic functions, when required.
The large size of the sensor, a maximum sensitivity of ISO 3200 （本人估计不可用）and large aperture（2.8其实不算很大哈，GRD3都1.9了）make the LEICA X1 an ideal choice for ‘available light’ photography. Whether in adverse lighting conditions, or for conscious manipulation of depth of focus, the X1 offers numerous options for individual and creative composition.
The bright 2.7” display of the X1 almost fills the entire back of the camera and reveals the finest details, even in bright surroundings. The live-view function （但愿没有太多延时）replaces an optical viewfinder and shows an accurate preview with all essential image information. The Live Mode also makes the X1 particularly versatile for shots taken from unusual perspectives.
Accessories and software
The LEICA X1 offers a comprehensive range of accessories that expand the abilities of the camera and adapt it to the photographer’s personal photographic style: A 36-mm bright-line accessory, for instance, can be inserted in the camera’s accessory shoe and ensures a clear view without unnecessary power drain. If required, the camera display can be switched off when an accessory finder is used. In this case, a prominently placed LED indicates successful automatic focusing. In addition to this, there is an accessory handgrip that aids the safe and secure handling of the camera. A comprehensive range of camera cases is also available: the ever-ready case offers sufficient room for the camera with an attached handgrip and includes a small case attached to the carrying strap to hold the accessory finder. The high-quality transport case offers perfect protection for the camera, while the attractively designed system case has space for the camera and all its accessories.
The LEICA X1 features a retractable flash that can do much more than simply replace other sources of light. It also serves as a fill-in flash and can even be synchronised to the second shutter curtain. If more power and flexibility is required, the Leica SF 24D and SF 58 system flash units are also compatible with the X1.
The LEICA X1 is supplied with a battery charger and a high-performance battery, and also includes a comprehensive software package. Adobe Photoshop Lightroom, a professional digital workflow solution for Apple Mac OS X and Microsoft Windows, is available as an online download for all registered LEICA X1 customers. （购买x1可免费使用Adobe Photoshop Lightroom哈）Adobe Photoshop Lightroom offers a vast range of functions for the management, processing and presentation of digital images, whether in JPEG or DNG format. If the images from the X1 are saved as raw data in Adobe Digital Negative format (DNG), Adobe Photoshop Lightroom guarantees direct and extremely high-quality image processing.
Pricing and availability
The LEICA X1 will be available in the UK from January 2010. Pricing will be available nearer to date of launch.
明年一月才上市，现在开始存钱吧，每个月两千，8个月后就可以买一台了。
具体参数：
配備一支 Leica Elmarit 1:2.8/24 ASPH 定焦鏡，提供了 36mm 的等效焦距。
機背採用雙轉盤設計，以便用家可快速更改各種設定。 機背左側按鈕。
機頂的光圈、快門轉盤。 配備了彈出式的內置閃燈。
支援 HDMI 輸出。 採用專用鋰電及 SD/SDHC 記憶卡。
最高提供 ISO 3200 的感光。 內置 11 點高速對焦系統，並支援人面對焦。
高速連拍速度為 3fps。 內置防手震功能。
設有不同的相片風格。 相片重播畫面。
Leica X1 特點：
配備一片 1220 萬像的 APS-C 尺寸 CMOS，最高可拍攝 4272 x 2586 的影像。
採用一支固定的 Leica Elmarit 1:2.8/24 ASPH 定焦鏡，設有一片非球面鏡，等效焦距為 36mm。
最高感光度為 ISO 3200。
設有防手震功能。
最高 1/2000 秒快門速度。
連拍為 3fps。
11 點高速對焦，支援人面對焦功能。
配備一個 2.7 吋 23 萬點 LCD。
支援 DNG 檔記錄。
支援 M-TTL 外置閃燈。
設有 HDMI 輸出。
內置 50MB 記憶，使用 SD/SDHC 記憶卡。
使用 BP - DC8 鋰電，一次充電可拍攝 260 張。
尺寸︰60 x 124 x 32 mm。
重量︰286g。
