John Black
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Actually it sounded like a new 1.25x and the 1.4x - something about cross hairs? It could have been a Google translation issue. Sounds like a must have for the new 50mm F.95.
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To allow a higher VF magnification hence a better focus accuracy perhaps.Why would they have a 24mm external finder on the Camera?
The current M8 has framelines for the 24mm. The older 24mm brightline finder is in the M8.2 picture.focus accuracy? the external finder is just for framing ... I presume you meant the magnifier?
I haven't seen anything that indicates that the 8.2 has anything other than the .68 finder.The current M8 has framelines for the 24mm. The older 24mm brightline finder is in the M8.2 picture.
I looked to see if there was any hint of a higher mag viewfinder, such as .72 on the masking, but it doesn't show in the pictures posted. The M7 has .85 or .58 written in the mask on the bottom of the main finder window.
Robert
Hasn't Capture One announced an update program? I even wonder if some manufacturers had one in the past for MF backs.There's not enough here in the M8.2 to upgrade either of my M8s. Why does Leica worry about protecting the "value of the camera body" when most of the investment is in the lenses anyway? You don't see Nikon or Canon or MF manufacturers sitting on new technology, they introduce the higher res, lower noise version and let the market decide what to do with the prior model's used prices.
Found the translated version which explains this. Two new finders 21 and 24 with frames for both the FF and 1.3 F sensors....so the 24 will have a field of view of 24 with an inner frame of approx. 32.Rob I can t find the translated version of the article ..but I read it somewhere...I think there is a new viewfinder that covers the 21 and the 24 and maybe is set up for the M8...like the Zeiss 25/28 .....what would be nice is one that is really 28/32 to cover the use of the 21 or the 24 on the M8. Or then maybe I am just wishing ..again. Roger
So, there are no frame lines in the camera, for 21 or 24 mm? Live view would sure come in handy for things like this, if there was some way to put the rangefinder focusing in the live view. I guess that would take away the true rangefinder experience though. The quieter shutter/delayed cocking sounds good though.Found the translated version which explains this. Two new finders 21 and 24 with frames for both the FF and 1.3 F sensors....so the 24 will have a field of view of 24 with an inner frame of approx. 32.
Clay I have seen nothing that indicates the M8.2 finder is different than the M8...except that it is set to match the lens FOV at 2M rather than .7M. This of course would make the 24/35 frame set pretty tight and maybe difficult for eyeglass users. Rather the 24 will clearly be large enough to block some of the finder . For precise framing some will prefer an external finder...others will just use the viewfinder . I use the external finder for my 21/2,8 where its required and have found no significant issue with using external finders ..once I shot enough to get used to them. RogerSo, there are no frame lines in the camera, for 21 or 24 mm? Live view would sure come in handy for things like this, if there was some way to put the rangefinder focusing in the live view. I guess that would take away the true rangefinder experience though. The quieter shutter/delayed cocking sounds good though.
True. As you said, it's the lenses that count the most.Why does Leica worry about protecting the "value of the camera body"
No offense taken.Bob its occured to me that what I thought was an amusing comment was in fact a serious enquiry.Hope my post did not cause offence as absolutely none was intended,my sincere apologies if this was the case,regards Neil.
It is black paint.Wonder if they will offer a black paint upgrade?
-bob