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MR's letter is no different than a post on a forum and it's important to keep in mind that it's just one user's idea of making the M9 "better."
Personally, I have zero interest in an EVF. I have no problems with exposure either. I don't care about AF, "advanced hyperfocal prompting" or a built-in thumb grip. Granted, others may feel differently. Again, it's about the simplicity of the M9 as it is. I can't help but wonder if people looking for all these things in the next digital M are just using the wrong tool. All these features exist already - in a DSLR. If I wanted all that, I'd use one.
Maybe I'm just being an old fuddy-duddy (though I've only used Leicas since 2008, RFs since 1982). But I'm content with the status quo.
Of course, I'm not talking about refinements - things like higher ISO capability or even live view (assuming the next digital M will use a CMOS sensor). But let's leave the "advanced features" and automation for a different camera. One thing I really appreciate about the Ms is that I can use them blindfolded (or without my glasses; same thing). I don't have to wade through pages of menus - something that caused me to sell my Canon G9 (and rarely if ever use the S90).
The baseplate? Okay, I can get behind that. It's just a pain in the @ss.
Personally, I have zero interest in an EVF. I have no problems with exposure either. I don't care about AF, "advanced hyperfocal prompting" or a built-in thumb grip. Granted, others may feel differently. Again, it's about the simplicity of the M9 as it is. I can't help but wonder if people looking for all these things in the next digital M are just using the wrong tool. All these features exist already - in a DSLR. If I wanted all that, I'd use one.
Maybe I'm just being an old fuddy-duddy (though I've only used Leicas since 2008, RFs since 1982). But I'm content with the status quo.
Of course, I'm not talking about refinements - things like higher ISO capability or even live view (assuming the next digital M will use a CMOS sensor). But let's leave the "advanced features" and automation for a different camera. One thing I really appreciate about the Ms is that I can use them blindfolded (or without my glasses; same thing). I don't have to wade through pages of menus - something that caused me to sell my Canon G9 (and rarely if ever use the S90).
The baseplate? Okay, I can get behind that. It's just a pain in the @ss.