bradhusick
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Let's all hope this is not another "mini M" marketing disaster Leica made with the X.
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AshwinYeah, I don't get that "consumer/prosumer" vs "not an enthusiast" distinction. I think they must want to differentiate it from their M and S system as something more for casual shooters/hobbyists, but those are enthusiasts, no? Who knows. Probably intended for a different audience, and I personally will wait to see
1. What is the lens support
2. How is IQ?
3. How fast is AF?
4. What is the quality of the VF (Leica has sorely lagged here).
I have the Fuji X-T1 at the moment as my "other" system, and I don't see this release as trumping it...but time will tell...it will diversify the market for sure...
I am equally curious if Leica will release an M240-P that day....
Ashwin
If the image I saw on another website is true then I agree with you - I also like the knobs on the X-series cameras.Leica could have taken the X body and modified it for interchangeable lenses. I like the knobs on the X - this new camera seems to have dropped most of the knobs.
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Mine's on back-order at the moment... I love my X-Pro 1 but can't wait for the X-T1I am glad I bought the Fuji X-T1. Enjoying it more every day, and using M lenses on it.
Agreed, if that's the case, in terms of aps-c backup body, A6000 here I come.If the pictures are true it really is a low end (big price) 'back up' camera, the sort people buy to use their M lenses with, but then don't. Who is going to take seriously a slippery fat P&S? APSC sensors are two a penny, adapting lenses from one manufactures body to another is commonplace, so where oh where is any sort of innovation or spark?
Steve
As for need of a backup--Anyone who shoots in places/ times where failure of one body means loss of opportunity-- I've been shooting M bodies off and on since the late 80's, and had rangefinders drift, or get knocked out of alignment several times.who needs a apsc backup body for M-lenses. And if I needed one it would be a M8.2.
So I still hope the new system will be an attractive camera/system as an own solution, not as a backup.
Yes, sorry, I didnt mean to question that it can make sense for some.As for need of a backup--Anyone who shoots in places/ times where failure of one body means loss of opportunity-- I've been shooting M bodies off and on since the late 80's, and had rangefinders drift, or get knocked out of alignment several times.
In film days, you found out when you processed, too late. With digital, instant feedback means backup can be deployed.
I'm thinking aps-c backup strictly because it's just that-- a backup, a fail safe. I'd rather invest in glass than a duplicate M240 or M9 or MM body. Additionally, an aps-c backup instantly gives you access to longer reach without the need to bring longer lenses-- and the alternative of cropping from an M body image isn't the same.
In terms of the M8, I'm not interested in spending money on a backup that is already to some extent irreparable, when there is a viable, much smaller, alternative that doesn't require IR filters, has better low light performance, higher MP, and is 1/5 the cost. Granted, it wouldn't have the CCD look, but a light, tiny back up body tucked in a side pocket makes much more sense for my style of shooting...