Hank Graber
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Although it's highly unlikely Leica will revisit the M8 (it's on to the R10 and M9, new products are what keeps the sales humming) I thought I'd list some of the things that could have been done better. Maybe they will make it into an M9.
I'm not talking about stuff that requires new technology (like a full frame, no IR filters or LCD frames in the finder) but stuff that could have been implemented in the M8 with it's current technology. In no particular order:
1. Smoother shutter release.
2. Some sound insulation to quiet the shutter release sound
3. Better gripping surface maybe have 2 options: Griptac or Vulcanite
4. At least a purchase for the thumb to make up for the loss of the winder as a stop for the thumb.
5. External controls for ISO and EV
6. More accurate framing at the most used RF distance say 3 meters?
View attachment 479
The EV control works like an auto-shifter in modern cars each click towards + or - moves the EV 1/3. Pushing down (or it could be forward) resets to whatever the base setting you set in the back LCD menu. Thumb controls EV and ISO. Forefinger shutter speed and shutter release.
There are probably lot's of ways this could be implemented but the idea is to have direct control without taking your hands or eye out of position.
I'm not talking about stuff that requires new technology (like a full frame, no IR filters or LCD frames in the finder) but stuff that could have been implemented in the M8 with it's current technology. In no particular order:
1. Smoother shutter release.
2. Some sound insulation to quiet the shutter release sound
3. Better gripping surface maybe have 2 options: Griptac or Vulcanite
4. At least a purchase for the thumb to make up for the loss of the winder as a stop for the thumb.
5. External controls for ISO and EV
6. More accurate framing at the most used RF distance say 3 meters?
View attachment 479
The EV control works like an auto-shifter in modern cars each click towards + or - moves the EV 1/3. Pushing down (or it could be forward) resets to whatever the base setting you set in the back LCD menu. Thumb controls EV and ISO. Forefinger shutter speed and shutter release.
There are probably lot's of ways this could be implemented but the idea is to have direct control without taking your hands or eye out of position.