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New Leica M in September 2016? The speculations.


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Until now no news of a new Leica M. But because christmas is coming. I have some requests for Leica AG

 

Please make the new Leica the same as the M-P  240 with some enhancements.

 

Better sensor

 

Higher ISO

 

3 pictures per second and holding until SD card is full.

 

 

That's all, thank you!

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Please also make a new camera the same size as the MP film camera with the absolute minimum set of digital features.

 

I think there is a good case for a 'more' M camera and a 'less' M camera - but I don't know if Leica can divide M resources to make both happen.

In some ways the SL would be a better 'more' platform and the M the 'less' platform.

However realistically a tweaked M-P / M.240 seems most likely.

 

Agree higher ISO is a priority

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Did I miss the specs somewhere?

No Rick, IMHO  that's all.

If it's not enough, ad some  ;)  It would not suprise me, if that's all there will be in 2016.The difference between the M9 and M 240 was maybe greater, but IMHO it will be possible that Leica puts the specs in the SL and leeves the M " just the way you are "+ the 3 above.

Small changes were always Leica's way in the M. Only time they did it different was the M5 and see what happened then.

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Please don't make it so attractive that I feel compelled to replace my M240.

There were four things I disliked about the M9 that made the M240 attractive to me:  shutter arming sound, inconsistent/untrustable jpegs, tripod attachment that stressed the baseplate latch and cracking/corroding sensor glass.  There is only one thing I dislike about the M240, the LED-illuminated frame lines...and I doubt with near certainty Leica will backpedal on that.  So I think I'm pretty safe ;)

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No Rick, IMHO  that's all.

If it's not enough, ad some  ;)  It would not suprise me, if that's all there will be in 2016.The difference between the M9 and M 240 was maybe greater, but IMHO it will be possible that Leica puts the specs in the SL and leeves the M " just the way you are "+ the 3 above.

Small changes were always Leica's way in the M. Only time they did it different was the M5 and see what happened then.

 

Git it.  I just read through fast.  This is the "what do we want" thread.

 

Ok, I have to disagree with you.  I do believe that Leica understands the M is the legacy and the flagship camera.  It holds a position as the RF camera.  I believe it will stay just that and in that sense it will not change much.

 

But, I see Leica as innovating in this new chapter of their history.  I can't imagine they won't change the M in many ways:

 

Smaller

Better EVF (hot shoe)

Better video

Separate HDMI and mic/headphone jack - like the SL

Better rear LCD

Better Sensor

Better processor and what goes with it - like the SL

Great jpeg color and b&w 

Great Leica color

4-button control on back - like the SL and S

Drop the video button

Front control button will be dropped 

First time offered with aluminum body 

 

To the casual glance the M will have a cleaner look but, it will be easier to control with the new layout.

 

Everyone will want one   :p

 

Rick

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But, I see Leica as innovating in this new chapter of their history.  I can't imagine they won't change the M in many ways:

 

Smaller

Better EVF (hot shoe)

Better video

Separate HDMI and mic/headphone jack - like the SL

Better rear LCD

Better Sensor

Better processor and what goes with it - like the SL

Great jpeg color and b&w 

Great Leica color

4-button control on back - like the SL and S

Drop the video button

Front control button will be dropped 

First time offered with aluminum body 

 

To the casual glance the M will have a cleaner look but, it will be easier to control with the new layout.

 

Everyone will want one   :p

 

Rick

 

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