MPerson Posted November 12, 2009 Share #1 Posted November 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Gotta love it`; A new Leica M design coming soon | Leica Rumors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 12, 2009 Posted November 12, 2009 Hi MPerson, Take a look here New Leica M?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted November 12, 2009 Share #2 Posted November 12, 2009 Makes perfect sense that Leica would redesign the classic film M camera at this point in time, which has served them so well for over 50 years, especially having just released the M9 which follows the classic form/design! Unless the redesign amounts to a new colour of dot or engraving of course! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steich Posted November 12, 2009 Share #3 Posted November 12, 2009 Yes. The new designed M comes with a 2.8/12 megamacro ASPH - and it will have the lens mount on the backside. Rumors say Solms call it the "self-portrait-edition". Regards, Stefan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jplomley Posted November 12, 2009 Share #4 Posted November 12, 2009 Addition of a self-timer and greater shutter speed (1/4000th sec) would be welcome additions. Built in whisper silent micro drive with the ability to disable and just use manual advance would be cool. The micro drive could also be used to quickly rewind film (which would also be beneficial in cold weather when wearing gloves). An electronic shutter release would minimize camera movement relative to the current manual release. Built in diopter correction would be nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted November 12, 2009 Share #5 Posted November 12, 2009 chuckle... although of course they could put the M9 shutter into a film body, which would give you 1/4000 top speed. Would also allow them to standardise more between the film cameras and the digitals, which in a reducing market for film bodies - might make sense. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted November 12, 2009 Share #6 Posted November 12, 2009 Yes, upgraded shutter etc makes sense. Redesigning the whole concept doesn't! Maybe they are going to replace the rangefinder with an EVF?! If the film guys take to it then they'll add it to the next digital M . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AgXlove Posted November 12, 2009 Share #7 Posted November 12, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) The details are sketchy at that point, but the word on the street is that Leica will be coming up with a new Leica M design. It will be a film camera (not sure whether M7 or MP). Um... How can a currently exsisting model become a new model?? Either could be upgraded or modified, but this would make them an improved model, (like the M6TTL vs. the M6) not a new model. Just sayin'... I don't think the addition of a self timer would be an improvement - it would be an act of diluting/degrading a high performance professional camera with a hobbyist feature (JMHO). Built in diopter eyepiece correction would be nice, but I'm seriously hoping Leica will approach "improving" either film M using a feather touch rather than a sledgehammer. My feeling is if it ain't broke, don't fix it. "New and improved" usually turns out to be new but not improved. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolo Posted November 12, 2009 Share #8 Posted November 12, 2009 New Leica MP in white paint and white leather for wedding photographers with a complex ?? :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpattinson Posted November 12, 2009 Share #9 Posted November 12, 2009 ...maybe an all-plastic body with retro styling co-branded with Lomo and a set of matching plastic lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybarton Posted November 12, 2009 Share #10 Posted November 12, 2009 You couldn't make it up. Well, actually, you could... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AgXlove Posted November 12, 2009 Share #11 Posted November 12, 2009 matching plastic lenses. Made of polycarbonate and named Polyrit rather than Summarit (of course the prices will be the same as the Summarit series)... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mole73 Posted November 12, 2009 Share #12 Posted November 12, 2009 Gotta love it`; A new Leica M design coming soon | Leica Rumors It will be a new special edition Leica M7 Hermes Edition in silver chrome with a Summilux 35 in silver chrome. Wait and see... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 12, 2009 Share #13 Posted November 12, 2009 Maybe I can finally get an MP that is ƒ¨ç˚ˆ˜©* well full frame. Anyway, whats wrong with white? They look great. I'd take up cross country skiing I reckon if I had one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted November 12, 2009 Share #14 Posted November 12, 2009 Maybe they've fixed the problem of fogging the film if you open the back without re-winding the film first. I've only ever done it once, but surely Leica must realise this is a serious issue that must be fixed. :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShyTot Posted November 12, 2009 Share #15 Posted November 12, 2009 It will be a new special edition Leica M7 Hermes Edition in silver chrome with a Summilux 35 in silver chrome. Wait and see... Close, very close, but consider the world-wide shortage of 50mm Summilux Asph's and you'll take Gold !! :D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stefan-S Posted November 12, 2009 Share #16 Posted November 12, 2009 No,it's the long expectedl IIIh for b/w only! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elansprint72 Posted November 15, 2009 Share #17 Posted November 15, 2009 Maybe they've fixed the problem of fogging the film if you open the back without re-winding the film first. I've only ever done it once, but surely Leica must realise this is a serious issue that must be fixed. :-) Open the back? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted November 15, 2009 Share #18 Posted November 15, 2009 Finally getting rid of that stupid base plate .......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted November 15, 2009 Share #19 Posted November 15, 2009 No way Im! Theyre giving the lens bayonet and the rangefinder unit to the Israelis and told em to make camera that works and has an o ring seal behind the bottom plate. How come my milk isnt properly hom..homologa...homogerised these days? Bloody Vics are putting too much water in the brew again. Where's me spoone? ...... Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/103522-new-leica-m/?do=findComment&comment=1118153'>More sharing options...
Guest Joachim_I Posted November 15, 2009 Share #20 Posted November 15, 2009 It will be a new special edition Leica M7 Hermes Edition in silver chrome with a Summilux 35 in silver chrome. You were right. See here. Now, please tell me which stock performs best in the next month. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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