Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/09/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]To me the most significant new feature is the use of the Maestro procesor. Now Leica could write code (features) for the S line and directly apply them to the M Think in terms of higher ISO or lower noise or more advanced ceatures The future will be interesting Fran k Filippone -----Original Message----- >From: Richard Man <richard at richardmanphoto.com> >Sent: Sep 18, 2012 10:57 PM >To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >Subject: [Leica] Leica M > >If EVF-2 does not support focus peaking, EVF-3 in Q1 2013 probably will :-) > >That is a very compelling video, showing off all the strength, without >mentioning weakness. >http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_4xHIqU4t8 > >One thing that is "nudge, nudge, wink, wink" is that you can use LV and >focus peaking on Leica M lens, as Bob pointed out... meaning that when we >get to Leica M rel 2015 and EVF-5, there may not be a rangefinder on an M! >So much for Me?sucher! > >With LV and a good EVF, you solve the problem with imprecise frameline, as >well front/back focus problem. > >Of course it loses the outside-the-frame experience of a true Me?sucher, >but this is progress to most people. > >The other thing is that it looks to me that Leica will finally provide a >tethering solution for studio use. > >And they manage not to jack up the price any further. > >The worst thing about the camera is the name. How are you going to google >"Leica M" without getting hit about the M series dated from M3? >-- >// richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com> > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information Frank Filippone