earleygallery Posted December 7, 2009 Share #21 Posted December 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Tried to wring some more detail out - notice the handgrip, the lens release button, both very Canon like......That also looks similar to my 50 Summicron with the R to EOS adapter fitted. Curiouser and curiouser 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/106040-strange-leica-camera-spotted/?do=findComment&comment=1143326'>More sharing options...
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MJones Posted December 7, 2009 Share #22 Posted December 7, 2009 I hope you don't mind but I cropped and edited attached to see details a little more. The tape is "clear." It's like the new car model covered in tape and rigid-board to hide the new features. 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/106040-strange-leica-camera-spotted/?do=findComment&comment=1143338'>More sharing options...
MJones Posted December 7, 2009 Share #23 Posted December 7, 2009 ha. James, you beat me to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
guidowi Posted December 7, 2009 Share #24 Posted December 7, 2009 It seems to be a joker with a Canon with a Leica label, adapter and a Summicron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 7, 2009 Share #25 Posted December 7, 2009 Great minds n all that I'm not sure about the 'tape', as in is there any tape at all? There's a lot of camera shake and some double imaging going on. It would seem strange to tape over something and not the Leica badge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfgang Esslinger Posted December 7, 2009 Share #26 Posted December 7, 2009 How long does it take to take a photo with the iphone? Why would someone tape a camera body but not the brand name? And why does the photo show just enough to generate a discussion on the forum? To me it looks like either a) something initiated by Leica to generate interest and keep R users busy or a fake, either by the thread opener or the guy with camera. So what do you think? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicoleica Posted December 7, 2009 Share #27 Posted December 7, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) The camera body shape looks very Canon-ish to me. Maybe the tape is to hold the Leica badge in place? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJones Posted December 7, 2009 Share #28 Posted December 7, 2009 Great minds n all that I'm not sure about the 'tape', as in is there any tape at all? There's a lot of camera shake and some double imaging going on. It would seem strange to tape over something and not the Leica badge yes Not sure on the tape. An earlier reply asked about tape. So, might not be any tape at all. It's hard to not "see" the tape though once it was suggested. The green across the top is what I assumed. I shouldn't assume though There was a rumor a while ago about m9 using a Canon sensor. Leica M9 to use Canon sensor? | Leica Rumors Could it be the r solution is a rebadged Canon with built-in adaptor part of the equation? Purely speculation on my part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddale Posted December 7, 2009 Share #29 Posted December 7, 2009 My instant reaction was a GH1 - I just pulled mine out and i reckon the form factor is close..BUT... that handgrip sticks out to much. Other than that the tape covers what would be other identifiers - the lens release is in the exact same position. - Im not sure how to post a photo here but i'm sure a member could pop up a photo of the GH1 from a similar angle! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo_Lorentzen Posted December 7, 2009 Share #30 Posted December 7, 2009 Looks quite lumix G for sure. don't know what it is, I would say panasonic something. though, agree, nobody would tape the camera and leave the name on top. so that kind of shoots down the entire guess work... maybe GH1 or G1 with lens adapter in bad light. don't know. Though.... it looks too big.. so maybe a future fullframe Panasonic EVIL entry.? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhabedi Posted December 7, 2009 Share #31 Posted December 7, 2009 How long does it take to take a photo with the iphone? Why would someone tape a camera body but not the brand name? And why does the photo show just enough to generate a discussion on the forum? To me it looks like either a) something initiated by Leica to generate interest and keep R users busy or a fake, either by the thread opener or the guy with camera. So what do you think? Cool, a conspiracy theory... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikFive Posted December 7, 2009 Share #32 Posted December 7, 2009 I think its a camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill Posted December 7, 2009 Share #33 Posted December 7, 2009 I have scraped off the "tape" with Occam's Razor and concluded that it is the "R-Solution"... Regards, Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted December 7, 2009 Share #34 Posted December 7, 2009 Someone who uses a Canon with R lenses and has a sense of humour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 8, 2009 Share #35 Posted December 8, 2009 Someone who uses a Canon with R lenses and has a sense of humour. Could be as simple as that! C'mon, who are you, own up! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
redbaron Posted December 8, 2009 Share #36 Posted December 8, 2009 Why is the Leica logo not exactly straight? That section of the pentaprism is normally slightly curved on most cameras, but the letters just seem wonky, for want of a better term. Something definitely fishy going on here... 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/106040-strange-leica-camera-spotted/?do=findComment&comment=1143521'>More sharing options...
John Thawley Posted December 8, 2009 Share #37 Posted December 8, 2009 What great fun. LOL The iPhone EXIF data is intact and the GPS data is functional too... use the MapQuest link. I have found it interesting that Leica in the past seemed to hold the 5D MK11 in high regard for image comparison... in so much they've never trashed the 5D MK11's image quality. If not a "hoax"... on anyone's part, could/would Leica consider a repackaging and branding a 5D with a R lens mount? Similar to their Panasonic arrangement? The only flaw in that consideration is they stopped production on R lenses.... so that almost makes no sense. I mean if they were to pursue that sort of option, you'd think they at least continue with some small collection of R glass remaining in production. Who knows...? Pretty wild speculation. LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted December 8, 2009 Share #38 Posted December 8, 2009 The camera's lens lock button is on the Canon side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilfredo Posted December 8, 2009 Share #39 Posted December 8, 2009 Maybe you can go back to that location and scout around? Who knows, you may have hit on something here, and the R solution lives? At the very least, we have a mystery on our hands :-) LOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M!! Posted December 8, 2009 Share #40 Posted December 8, 2009 i think it is a leica wanna be from a canon owner. that thing is taped over the pop up flash. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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