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I hope not.Special Editions like this means a new model is coming soon, perhaps one based on the M240.
I hope finally!Special Editions like this means a new model is coming soon, perhaps one based on the M240.
That would be nice if it has an integrated EVF. ISO51200 (or even higher!) is very doable with the M10's CMOS sensor if the M9's CCD is taken as a guide. The very high ISO and an integrated EVF makes sense since the OVF can not be used reliably under those conditions.Special Editions like this means a new model is coming soon, perhaps one based on the M240.
As long as my Monochrom works I have no intent to upgrade, but I read about special editions of the MM and how this usually signifies the fall off in general sales, leading to the use of artificial stimulants to move the stock out. True or not (probably not, at least as yet, since it seems Leica is only just keeping up with demand for the plain old MM), perhaps we should be getting word out to Leica as to what we would love to see in the next generation Monochrom, even if it has to be based on the CMOS sensor. The M240 has capabilities well beyond those of the M9, and some are quite new to the Leica community. Assuming Monochrom users as a subset have different characteristics, and I suspect they are less likely to want the new bells and whistles, it might be interesting to see which of the M240 features ought to be on the CMOS Monochrom in a year or two. Someone who understands the forum software better than I do should post up a poll roughly like this:
Do you think the CMOS-based Monochrom of the future should include:
1. Movie capability
2. Live View
3. An available EVF
4. A rear LCD
It would be helpful to Leica if, for example, they discovered only 2% of Monochrom users intended to touch the movie button deliberately and the other 98% would have shots ruined by touching it accidentally.
Chris
"meh."I'd love to see a M240-MM. The M240 seems to be such an advancement from the previous M9. I can't imagine how nice a MM version of it would be.
EVF, better LCD, faster electronics, better framelines and RF, weather sealed, longer battery life, it just goes on and on... better high ISO, DR, MP... and you get a movie-mode thrown in whether you use it or not.
High quality CCD sensor, yes. But, better sensors are being made like the M240. More of an urban-photography legend probably perpetuated by those that own it... simple rationalization, IMHO.But you lose the most important thing of all, that high quality CCD sensor that gives such AMAZING images.
I can't believe you said better high ISO. Are you kidding me, the MM has max ISO of 10,000! It is amazing ISO.
They might be able to get a new one right, maybe. But they do have their work cut out for them...to compare to what we have today.
Oh, the MM is back to back ordered at BH, so nevermind about what I said about it being in stock, that has now changed.
That's what makes a horse race. Not everyone is impressed with advancements in technology when it comes to Leica cameras. Many, want things to remain the same in this market and I am keenly aware of this group. I don't expect everyone to share my opinion."meh."
Of course... Definitely a case of YMMV. What some people want is not necessarily the same as what other people want.That's what makes a horse race. Not everyone is impressed with advancements in technology when it comes to Leica cameras. Many, want things to remain the same in this market and I am keenly aware of this group. I don't expect everyone to share my opinion.
But, I could be happy with any of these great cameras.