jonoslack
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What is the world coming to.
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Leica's new APS-C Interchangeable lens camera
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Hate to say it, but I guess we were right about the Leica T. 
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Amen, brother Jono! Preach it. This is a forward-looking design, IMO.
jonoslack
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HI Michael
Well, at least it's not boring! (assuming it isn't all a big scam and they're about to announce a new D-Lux 7 (or is that 8?)
John Black
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It does not look like the EVF will attach to a M 240. Not surprised, but kind of hoped... Curious about the SF-26 flash, mainly, does it move for a bounce configuration?
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The flash does tilt.
Mark Gowin
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That ship sailed when Leica introduced the S2 and S lenses back in 2008.
Great design. I'm very tempted but there are three major show-stoppers:
1. No image stabilisation.
2. External EVF. Other than entry level cameras like the NEX 3, all mid to top end mirror-less nowadays have integrated EVF's. I really dislike external EVF's.
3. The price (if true). $3,000 (body only) buys an awful lot of camera nowadays.
1. No image stabilisation.
2. External EVF. Other than entry level cameras like the NEX 3, all mid to top end mirror-less nowadays have integrated EVF's. I really dislike external EVF's.
3. The price (if true). $3,000 (body only) buys an awful lot of camera nowadays.
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In concept, etc. I like the camera. It's a Leica, and it's high-end (in terms of machining, optics, etc.) and a lot like Apple products (whom they strive to imitate)... There's a price premium. But we all know that. And seriously, products from both companies are very well designed and executed (well, most of the time). That makes them desirable enough to some. I know I like those aspects in my purchases.
So, price aside... Will it be a big seller? Probably not, but I suspect it will be popular enough. And while the camera isn't for the likes of us, I dare say - it sure is neat. C'mon? Let's not think like photographers for a minute and put ourselves in the target demographic. Touchscreen? WiFi? iOS/Android control? Best of both worlds on lenses; prime and zoom - rather than being forced into a decision like the X cameras. "Only" 16.5MP? Again, for the target demographic - they want pictures to share on social media and to send to relatives. They don't know or care that it's APS-C either. It's better than most compacts that utilize tiny sensors. And it's got a ton of cool, colorful accessories. It matches your svelte MacBook and iPad (grin). Come to think it, they might just sell a buttload...
So, price aside... Will it be a big seller? Probably not, but I suspect it will be popular enough. And while the camera isn't for the likes of us, I dare say - it sure is neat. C'mon? Let's not think like photographers for a minute and put ourselves in the target demographic. Touchscreen? WiFi? iOS/Android control? Best of both worlds on lenses; prime and zoom - rather than being forced into a decision like the X cameras. "Only" 16.5MP? Again, for the target demographic - they want pictures to share on social media and to send to relatives. They don't know or care that it's APS-C either. It's better than most compacts that utilize tiny sensors. And it's got a ton of cool, colorful accessories. It matches your svelte MacBook and iPad (grin). Come to think it, they might just sell a buttload...
It this is Leica's target demographic, they will fail big time.Let's not think like photographers for a minute and put ourselves in the target demographic. Touchscreen? WiFi? iOS/Android control? Best of both worlds on lenses; prime and zoom - rather than being forced into a decision like the X cameras. "Only" 16.5MP? Again, for the target demographic - they want pictures to share on social media and to send to relatives. They don't know or care that it's APS-C either. It's better than most compacts that utilize tiny sensors. And it's got a ton of cool, colorful accessories. It matches your svelte MacBook and iPad (grin). Come to think it, they might just sell a buttload...
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Of course it is. They're going the "luxury good" route to fill the nice boutiques.
The cameras for photographers are the M and S.
Jorgen Udvang
Subscriber Member
- Contemporary German design... check
- Will mount zillions of Leica lenses manufactured through the last 8 decades... check
- No piece of wood bolted on... check
- No lizard skin or tiger testicles... check
- No claims of having been to the moon, to Iffesheim or other places where most people won't go to take photos... check
- A seemingly complete range of accessories available from the outset... check
- It's actually a Leica... check
Great work, Leica. This is the way to approach the luxury goods market. If the camera is as good as it looks, I will be very tempted myself :thumbs:
As for design, it's clearly inspired by the work of Dieter Rams, the legendary Chief Design Officer at Braun. Oh... and I think they will sell truckloads of it. Among affluent Germans, this will become a must-have, the perfect complement to a Porsche, a BMW, a Mercedes Benz or an Audi.
- Will mount zillions of Leica lenses manufactured through the last 8 decades... check
- No piece of wood bolted on... check
- No lizard skin or tiger testicles... check
- No claims of having been to the moon, to Iffesheim or other places where most people won't go to take photos... check
- A seemingly complete range of accessories available from the outset... check
- It's actually a Leica... check
Great work, Leica. This is the way to approach the luxury goods market. If the camera is as good as it looks, I will be very tempted myself :thumbs:
As for design, it's clearly inspired by the work of Dieter Rams, the legendary Chief Design Officer at Braun. Oh... and I think they will sell truckloads of it. Among affluent Germans, this will become a must-have, the perfect complement to a Porsche, a BMW, a Mercedes Benz or an Audi.
The crowd you refer to is more likely to just buying online, something like a Samsung NX300 (APS-C) which looks much the same as the T701 and also incorporates a touch-screen (which tilts) as well as all the other bells and whistles for a fraction of the price.Of course it is. They're going the "luxury good" route to fill the nice boutiques.
The cameras for photographers are the M and S.
That's like saying that this crowd will buy a Hyundai or Kia instead of a BMW or Mercedes just because its got 4 wheels and an engine for the fraction of the price.
jlindstrom
Member
I think it's interesting. For me personally, no.. but I can see how many people could be tempted.
For me the touch screen kills it, I don't want my camera to turn into a smartphone. Just seems weird fiddling with the screen like that on a camera.
That said, if the price isn't too prohibitive it could sell quite well. Could even work as a backup/carry-along camera for someone shooting with the M, since they can share lenses.
Let's wait and see
//Juha
For me the touch screen kills it, I don't want my camera to turn into a smartphone. Just seems weird fiddling with the screen like that on a camera.
That said, if the price isn't too prohibitive it could sell quite well. Could even work as a backup/carry-along camera for someone shooting with the M, since they can share lenses.
Let's wait and see
//Juha
