Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/09/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Nah, the firmware for a CCD sensor is probably vastly different from the CMOS. The code is almost certainly written in C (hey, that's my job!) so whether it's the new Maestro, or the older one in the M9/M-E, it doesn't matter THAT much. On Wed, Sep 19, 2012 at 12:34 AM, Frank <red735i at earthlink.net> wrote: > > 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 > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information -- // richard <http://www.richardmanphoto.com>