Leica's X-U is a pretty and pricey waterproof camera
Waterproof and rugged cameras don't get prettier than Leica's new X-U.
Aimed at adventurers and designed in collaboration with the carmaker Audi, the X-U is the first Leica camera that can be submerged in up to 49 feet of water. It's also extremely rugged: shock-resistant, shatterproof and dust-sealed.
The aluminum camera has a 16.5-megapixel APS-C sensor and a Leica Summilux 23mm lens. Though the lens isn't interchangeable, it is fast — it has an f/1.7 aperture — and should perform like a real champ in low-light situations.
There are two control dials and a hot shoe for connecting accessories on the top. Around back is a 3-inch display, which Leica says has a "toughened monitor screen cover" to guard against deadly drops. A double-locking system protects the memory card and the battery from getting waterlogged. Read more...
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