EVF for M9

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is there any (good) EVF (or any chance to se one) for the Leica M9 ?

or another solution to focus ?

 

 

thank you

Edited December 26, 2010 by erick

[elgenper]

No, and there won´t be any. Technically impossible for a number of reasons. The ´solution to focus´ comes with the camera, in the shape of an extremely accurate optical rangefinder, which is one of the main reasons for choosing the M9 to begin with. It does take some practise, but it´s worth it. Good luck!

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which is one of the main reasons for choosing the M9 to begin with

the only reason for me not to buy a M9 , without EVF I shall never buy any M body

and I think we are many in that case

 

thank you

[pop]

Indeed, if you prefer other kinds of viewfinders, buying a camera which has an optical rangefinder would be contrary to your needs and very unwise. In the case of the M9 it also would be unreasonably expensive, I think.

[Steve Ash]

Luckily there are sufficient people who appreciate the unique rangefinder concept. Feel free to choose among the many camera concepts that satisfy your needs. A search on google for "EVF" will lead your way.

 

Regards

Steve

[cirke]

I know what is on Google and on the market actually ... nothing really interesting

 

but I am sure Leica M line will have an optional EVF in the future, I can wait

[ezc203]

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I know nothing of Leica's future plans, so this is probably a bold statement. However, I feel the philosophy of Leica M photography does not lend itself to easily incorporate an EVF. The whole point of owning a Leica M is its exceptional OVF/rangefinder system and a different process (as opposed to DSLRs and such).

 

Get the Fuji X100. That's a "rangefinder" with an EVF.

[luigi bertolotti]

I think that EVF technology can only evolve, and maybe reach a degree of quality that can satisfy people accustomed to RF... and maybe Leica people too...; but, whatever camera they will be able to build around it, I think it will never be identified as a "M" camera... even if it will accept M lenses.

[cirke]

I think that EVF technology can only evolve, and maybe reach a degree of quality that can satisfy people accustomed to RF... and maybe Leica people too...; but, whatever camera they will be able to build around it, I think it will never be identified as a "M" camera... even if it will accept M lenses.

 

for me Leica is not a religion but good lenses , if it cannot be identified as a true M , I really don't care

anyway if it is optional anyone can be free to buy or not to buy it

[stunsworth]

...if it cannot be identified as a true M , I really don't care

anyway

 

Fair enough, but many people feel very differently and the viewfinder is the reason that they prefer an M to an SLR or an EVF camera. As has been mentioned earlier there will never be an EVF for the M9, which is the answer to your original question.

[redbaron]

Erick, do you actually own, or have you ever owned a Leica, or do you just whine about what they are not?

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From what we read in the various subforums here, there seems to be a number of very fine cameras from other vendors which can be used with both EVFs and Leica lenses. No need to wait, it seems.

[Vieri]

for me Leica is not a religion but good lenses , if it cannot be identified as a true M , I really don't care

anyway if it is optional anyone can be free to buy or not to buy it

 

The "M" name comes from the first letter of the German word for "Rangefinder", this is why Luigi says "it will not be a M" - it has nothing to do with religion, no need to get defensive

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Still, Leica sold a camera with a simple viewfinder and even one without any finder at all as - gasp - M cameras.

 

This does not bring us closer to the EVF M camera as neither the sensor nor apparently the shutter are compatible with live view.

[cirke]

Erick, do you actually own, or have you ever owned a Leica, or do you just whine about what they are not?

Hasselblad + PhaseOne ...

[redbaron]

The "U" in this forum's name stands for user. Goodbye.

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Not so. The forum is open to all who have an interest in Leica products. And I agree that for some, the lenses by Leica are particularly Leica. Welcome.

 

Don't pay attention to the resident trolls.

[cirke]

The "U" in this forum's name stands for user. Goodbye.

do you happen to sing Hare Krisna ?

[cirke]

Not so. The forum is open to all who have an interest in Leica products. And I agree that for some, the lenses by Leica are particularly Leica. Welcome.

 

Don't pay attention to the resident trolls.

I hope there will be a solution from Leica to use M lenses on a FF body with another way to focus , that was my very simple question

 

thank you

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[Shootist]

the only reason for me not to buy a M9 , without EVF I shall never buy any M body

and I think we are many in that case

 

thank you

 

If the price was right I would in a heart beat buy a M10 with EVF and focus conformation. What counts in the M line is the lenses. Give me a camera that is as small, easy to use and uses the great M glass, at near it's real focal length, as the M line and doesn't have the inherent problems with the mechanical rangefinder and I would buy it.