Category Archives: Zeiss ZX1

Zeiss ZX1 Discontinued

It looks like the incredibly unique Zeiss ZX1 is being discontinued with no follow-up camera planned that we are aware of. I always found the ZX1 camera interesting, but I think Zeiss messed up with its high Leica-like price point that it could not justify. I’d really like to pick up a Zeiss ZX1 at […]

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Zeiss ZX1 vs Sony RX1RII vs Leica Q2: Is The Zeiss Just an Expensive Tech Demo?

I have been a fan of fix lens compact cameras going back to the Fujifilm X100, which I have repeately bought throughout my time in digital photography, but many of these cameras came up short for me due to issues like a lack of weather sealing. When the Zeiss ZX1 was announced I was excited […]

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Zeiss ZX1 Lightroom Mobile Demo

DPR released a video demonstrating how lightroom mobile works for editing on the Zeiss ZX1. I think we will see more of this in the future as computing power gets cheaper and more energy effecient. This is also a great way to combate the convinence and ubiquity of smart phones, because many younger users will […]

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DPR: Zeiss ZX1 Added to Photo Studio Scene

The Zeiss ZX1 is a very interesting camera that a select few will love, while others wont quite get it. In the past I owned a Leica Q, Sony RX1 and a few Fujifilm X100 and I loved them all, but I decided to put the money into glass. Now I am feeling the urge […]

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DPR: Zeiss ZX1 Review Started

DPR started its review of the Zeiss ZX1 which you can read here. Below is a summary of their current findings: Key specifications: 37.4MP full-frame sensor Fixed 35mm F2 lens with Zeiss T* coatings 4.3″ ‘angled’ LCD with 2.76M dots 0.74x magnification electronic viewfinder with 6.22M dots Maximum shutter speed of 1/2000 sec (flash sync […]

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Zeiss ZX1 Finally Officially Announced and Available for Preorder

The Zeiss ZX1 has been in limbo for a long time now with it briefly being available for preorder a few weeks ago. Today the ZX1 is actually officially available to order so grab yours at B&H Photo / Adorama Specs: Pixels Effective: 37.4 Megapixel Maximum Resolution 7488 x 4992 Aspect Ratio 3:2 Sensor Type CMOS […]

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