[Leica] Less is More

Mark Rabiner mark at rabinergroup.com
Thu Aug 21 13:11:55 PDT 2014


I would call it "just plain dumb".

The mentality that the LCD screen interferers somehow with the Leica picture
taking experience is most often quoted by people who've never taken a
digital picture in their life and have no interest in it.


On 8/21/14 10:10 AM, "Christopher Williams" <zoeica at mac.com> wrote:

> Well that's just dumb.
> 
> Chris Williams
> www.zoeicaimages.net
> 504-231-6261
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> ----- Reply message -----
> From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i at verizon.net>
> To: "Leica-Users-Group" <lug at leica-users.org>
> Subject: [Leica] Less is More
> Date: Thu, Aug 21, 2014 10:02 AM
> 
> http://leicarumors.com/
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> Text:
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> "How about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen?
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> 
> 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."
> 
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> 
> Frank Filippone
> 
> Red735i at verizon.net
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