Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Arturo, I agree with your suggestions except #2, the electronic shutter. Because then it would not work without batteries, and one of the attractions of the M6 for me is that it works with dead batteries. A possible compromise: have it electronic but workable at speeds faster than X-synch without batteries. This is how my Pentax LX SLR works. About #1, I am not sure. The look of the current M6 is so beautiful, I would hate to see a radical change. Let us face, all of us who buy Leicas are to a greater or lesser extent traditionalists when it comes to the design. On the other hand, I am considering buying an M-grip, so who knows... Nathan AJSymi wrote: > LUG: > > With over 600 Leica enthusiasts on this list, I'm certain Leica is listening. > So here are my requests for the new M7, as follows: > > 1. Same size as the M6, but with a contoured ergonomic body. > 2. Electronic shutter with 1/4000th top speed. > 3. Aperature prefered exposure mode (only shutter speed info in the > viewfinder). > 4. Same manual exposure mode as the M6. > 5. No DX or any other auto goodies. Keep the simple spirit of the M line. > > And what ever you do, don't discontinue the M6. > > P.S - Leica employees!!!! Stop hiding, make yourself known! > > Cheers, > > Arturo