is leica m ready for an evf?

[Robert Campbell]

This is easy, Robert.

I had both SL and CL in mind; I worked with the SL for three years, now work with the CL...


For whatever reason, I use my M lenses on my Ms, and I use my R lenses (as well as my couple of F-mount Nikkors) on my CL (when I had it, my SL as well). The ability to operate the camera smoothly and hold it steadily is one of the reasons my photos are sharp when I want them to be sharp, regardless of lens...

G

Thanks for the detailed description, Godfrey. I understand where you are coming from.

As pegelli suggests, 'muscle memory' must be part of why you are comfortable with one arrangement and not the other.

 

[msadat]

as nice as the m10-p is, I still want an EVF Leica m type 008.

on a different subject, the Leica finder in m10 has a different thread and none of the diopters work and u have a get a new ones. also no magnifires

 

[Shashin]

The problem with putting an EVF in an M is that it is no longer a rangefinder, the definition of an M camera.

 

[airfrogusmc]

The problem with putting an EVF in an M is that it is no longer a rangefinder, the definition of an M camera.

Exactly and there are plenty of choices that have EVF on the market right now.

 

[KeithL]

The problem with putting an EVF in an M is that it is no longer a rangefinder, the definition of an M camera.

That's exactly the point, it would no longer be an M or need to be called an M.

Leica can name it whatever they want, but if it's full frame, the same kind of size as an M with no rangefinder and a decent EVF - bump or not - I'd be very interested in it as an addition to my M.

 

[Godfrey]

That's exactly the point, it would no longer be an M or need to be called an M.

Leica can name it whatever they want, but if it's full frame, the same kind of size as an M with no rangefinder and a decent EVF - bump or not - I'd be very interested in it as an addition to my M.

That would be the mystical, rumored CM model that didn't materialize. L mount, adaptable to M lenses with the M Adapter L. Perhaps they'll do it some day soon.

G

 

[KeithL]

That would be the mystical, rumored CM model that didn't materialize. L mount, adaptable to M lenses with the M Adapter L. Perhaps they'll do it some day soon.

G

Yes, if the Leica fora are anything to go by there is pent-up demand for such a camera.

 

[Godfrey]

Yes, if the Leica fora are anything to go by there is pent-up demand for such a camera.

It would be a natural, if they can pull it off. I must say I'm delighted with the CL already and likely don't need it, but the lure of the larger sensor is always there.

G

 

[vjr]

Btw, since we're discussing the M, then it is probably is worth revisiting what the M in Leica M actually means: Meßsucher, which in this context translates to "rangefinder".

I hope that Leica will do an M size body with EVF. I have suggested same some couple of years ago on a Leica site and had my head nearly bitten off by the M crowd.
Simple, Leica should keep the M as is and call new camera whatever XYZ.

 

[GrahamWelland]

Simple, Leica should keep the M as is and call new camera whatever XYZ.

Exactly. That was my point earlier in this thread. By all means, go with EVF, but don't bundle it as a Leica M.

 

[bab]

Rumor has it a new Leica auto focus camera is coming this month, maybe not hand-made like the M. After owning several M’s and selling all I would look forward to a new M sized, feature rich but simplistic clone. Having a 45-50 mp sensor with the SL’s beautiful EVF. A built-in raw histogram in the EVF and a tilt screen would be all I would need to jump in with both feet. I think I’m being completely reasonable to expect such a camera and no the BRICK SL with its lenses and slow buffering won’t cut it...(but that’s common knowledge)