Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ahh.... the Photokina rumors begin. I would expect to see a M with the T rear screen touch panel. Be the first to photoshop one. How about a M made out of both solid brass & aluminum. Brass for black paint models & aluminum for the base model. And eliminate video recording. That's what smart phones & low end pocket size P&S are for. All above dreamed during wide awake daylight hours. On Thu, Aug 21, 2014 at 10:14 AM, RicCarter <ric at cartersxrd.net> wrote: > only leica would or could make a LESS functional camera and charge MORE > for it;^) > > ric > > > > On Aug 21, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net> > wrote: > > > http://leicarumors.com/ > > > > > > > > Text: > > > > "How about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen? > > > > > > > > Rumors about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen have been > > floating for a while, but lately I keep receiving tips from various > sources > > that Leica may actually announce such a camera at Photokina - it will be > a > > special limited edition that will have an ISO dial on back instead of a > LCD > > screen. The camera will only capture color uncompressed RAW files and > will > > have the same sensor as in the M 240. The thickness and dimensions will > also > > be similar to the M240. The new camera will be simplified with less > > dials/buttons and no video recording capabilities. The selling price > will be > > higher than the M 240 ($6,950.00). For now, take this rumor with a grain > of > > salt." > > > > > > > > Frank Filippone > > > > Red735i at verizon.net > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Leica Users Group. > > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >