Paul J Posted May 14, 2012 Share #1 Posted May 14, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) BJP reports that it looks like the M10 is almost certain for Photokina and could possibly be sold alongside the M9. Dr Kaufmann has hinted that the Truesense Sensor will have HD Video capabilities. "When asked if such a new camera could include high-definition video recording features, Kaufmann said that "theoretically, yes," adding that there are some issues with introducing video in a camera - "the data rate, the heat, and the battery lifecycle, but I think we solved that. No comment until we show it on existing and new models." Leica hints at video features in upcoming M10 - British Journal of Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jaapv Posted May 14, 2012 Share #2 Posted May 14, 2012 Just one little thing - it will NOT have a TrueSense sensor.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
magosak Posted May 14, 2012 Share #3 Posted May 14, 2012 No comment until we show it on existing and new models." What's interesting is the mention of "existing" models. Could he possibly mean a video upgrade for M9 (not that I am interested). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted May 14, 2012 Yes I thought that was a very interesting comment too. Perhaps an M9.2 along side the M10? I speculate that the M9 will remain mostly as is except for a sensor and internals upgrade and the M10 will be more electronic, more featured, Liveview, EVF etc. Or "theoretically, yes" may mean that it's live view. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 14, 2012 Share #5 Posted May 14, 2012 What's interesting is the mention of "existing" models. Could he possibly mean a video upgrade for M9 (not that I am interested). Sounds like a typical Kaufmannism to me. We have heard a few before, including an R adapter for the S2... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share #6 Posted May 14, 2012 So which sensor will it be Jaap? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 14, 2012 Share #7 Posted May 14, 2012 Advertisement (gone after registration) There has been one correct rumour already. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share #8 Posted May 14, 2012 Sony? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted May 14, 2012 Share #9 Posted May 14, 2012 Just one little thing - it will NOT have a TrueSense sensor.... A very confident comment, Jaap. Care to share? According to Dr Kaufmann: But Leica's head of supervisory board confirmed that the brand would continue to work with Truesense Imaging, the equity firm that took over Kodak's sensor operations, to use their sensors in future models of the M series. 4 months and counting. Cheers John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sp12 Posted May 14, 2012 Share #10 Posted May 14, 2012 Inpingement on the purity and soul of the Leica. At least it means it'll have a decent screen and live view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
k-hawinkler Posted May 14, 2012 Share #11 Posted May 14, 2012 Here is a quote: " I’m convinced the new sensor will be made in Europe. For a number of reasons, not the least of which is a matter of scale. And the factory will be within a few hundred Km of Solms... Jaap" http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/2067993-post17.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted May 14, 2012 Share #12 Posted May 14, 2012 Here is a quote: " I’m convinced the new sensor will be made in Europe. For a number of reasons, not the least of which is a matter of scale. And the factory will be within a few hundred Km of Solms... " http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-forum/2067993-post17.html Yes, by Jaap. It would be interesting to know why he is convinced ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted May 14, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted May 14, 2012 Spill it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWW Posted May 14, 2012 Share #14 Posted May 14, 2012 How about French sensor manufacturer STMicroelectronics, rumored to produce the new S3 CMOS sensor? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M9reno Posted May 14, 2012 Share #15 Posted May 14, 2012 The easiest interpretation of the "existing models" phrase is: "until we show it in practice", i.e. "until we show it". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 14, 2012 Share #16 Posted May 14, 2012 Leica hints at video features in upcoming M10 - British Journal of Photography Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_tribble Posted May 14, 2012 Share #17 Posted May 14, 2012 I noticed this too. If we have a high resolution full-frame CMOS sensor + decent live view implementation + optional EVF, there's no reason why this shouldn't work. The technology is now mature, and Leica's had several years experience dealing with the problem of microlenses etc. The intriguing thing will be who they work with for the new sensor. What also looks likely is that Leica could maintain the CCD based M9 (probably M9P only) + M Monochrom and the CMOS M10. This will give them even more opportunities to sell lenses! Whether or not I will want the M10 will be interesting to see. It's going to be expensive whatever ... Intriguing though if the M9 becomes the entry level camera to the RF system ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted May 14, 2012 Share #18 Posted May 14, 2012 Indeed. Could be a good strategy for 'testing' out a bells & whistles M camera with video, live view, EVF etc., without alienating the customers who prefer the more traditional M camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 14, 2012 Share #19 Posted May 14, 2012 Whisperings in the wind - the price differential between M9P and M10 will be comparable to all other steps in the Digital M series ( like they were in Europe; one has to take currency fluctuations into account for the rest of the world) IWhether or not I will want the M10 will be interesting to see. It's going to be expensive whatever ... Intriguing though if the M9 becomes the entry level camera to the RF system ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mongrelnomad Posted May 14, 2012 Share #20 Posted May 14, 2012 Whisperings in the wind - the price differential between M9P and M10 will be comparable to all other steps in the Digital M series ( like they were in Europe; one has to take currency fluctuations into account for the rest of the world) Care to refresh our memory? Can't remember the jump M8-8.2-9-9P... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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