larsv Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1061 Â Posted June 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) X2 with fixed zoom? Â Â Â (UPDATED) First image of the Leica Mini M!!! | Mirrorless Rumors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 2, 2013 Posted June 2, 2013 Hi larsv, Take a look here Mini M? [MERGED] AKA X-Vario. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
wlaidlaw Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1062  Posted June 2, 2013 X2 with fixed zoom?   (UPDATED) First image of the Leica Mini M!!! | Mirrorless Rumors  If this is correct and not just a Photoshop dream, with no interchangeable lenses and no possibility to use M and R lenses with adapters, this is just another overpriced glorified P&S. No interest for me.  Wilson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samir Jahjah Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1063  Posted June 2, 2013 X2 with fixed zoom?   (UPDATED) First image of the Leica Mini M!!! | Mirrorless Rumors  Two reasons I think the picture and the documentation in the above link may be faked :  1. In the documentation taken from the iPad screen, there is a spelling error : 'gamme de produit' should be written 'gamme de produits' - it could be a draft document - but I doubt it;  2. In the description of the sensor, they mention '16.1 Million de pixels' - Millions should not be with a capital 'M' - and leica often refers, in its French documentation to 'MP' or 'megapixels'  Only time will tell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1064  Posted June 2, 2013 No. "Competition" means something else that people will spend money on in preference.  Regards,  Bill  Agreed, competition can be from anywhere that would put pressure on M sales. Although, I don't see a lot of competition that would sway M owners to completely abandon their M for another camera that would mount M-lenses, yet.  The day a FF small camera arrives with internal EVF that also takes M lenses with good micro lens correction, it might provide competition. On the other hand, it will not have a RF. On the other, other hand, if, Leica can manage a great M-mini like this, it would help to cripple the competition for a FF camera that mounts M-lenses.  Then again, , why not just buy a RX1 because most would buy a "mini" to have something small and I doubt many would then festoon it with a big ol' kit zoom. Most, would want to shoot a 35mm anyway.  The RX1 really does hit a pretty nice sweet spot. I hope Leica is looking in the rearview mirror. We are getting very close to having a FF alternative to mount our M lenses. May not have a RF, but it may not matter to a lot of folks.   p.s. Bill, thanks again for sending me the book on Santorini - much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Martin Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1065  Posted June 2, 2013 I think a Leica version of an RX1 with a VF would be a big win... especially if it was the same price.  I completely agree, and think this would be their best seller. It would be more expensive but if they built in the viewfinder and kept it just under the£3000 threshold it would sell . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1066  Posted June 2, 2013 I completely agree, and think this would be their best seller. It would be more expensive but if they built in the viewfinder and kept it just under the£3000 threshold it would sell .  kidding! copy someone else and probably not do it as well that would be a disaster for Leica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1067 Â Posted June 2, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Don't forget the lettering on the lens of the leaked image was clearly faked. It even had a typo in it Elman instead of Elmar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveclem Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1068 Â Posted June 2, 2013 M8 was the first serious digital rangefinder. I beg to differ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karl G Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1069 Â Posted June 2, 2013 I used to own another mini. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1070 Â Posted June 2, 2013 This is probably a not too bad translation from German with a couple of not that rare typos. I would not base wishful thinkings on that.... or anything else. Â Two reasons I think the picture and the documentation in the above link may be faked :Â 1. In the documentation taken from the iPad screen, there is a spelling error : 'gamme de produit' should be written 'gamme de produits' - it could be a draft document - but I doubt it; Â 2. In the description of the sensor, they mention '16.1 Million de pixels' - Millions should not be with a capital 'M' - and leica often refers, in its French documentation to 'MP' or 'megapixels' Â Only time will tell Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1071  Posted June 2, 2013 Don't forget the lettering on the lens of the leaked image was clearly faked. It even had a typo in it Elman instead of Elmar. Hard to see anything clearly but this cam looks too true to be fake if you ask me. Even the strap lug doesn't seem well fixed on the right. Too true to be fake i told you. 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/205247-mini-m-merged-aka-x-vario/?do=findComment&comment=2337385'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1072 Â Posted June 2, 2013 This is probably a not too bad translation from German with a couple of not that rare typos. I would not base wishful thinkings on that.... or anything else. Â Yes, Leica are well known for their accuracy in printed materials. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1073  Posted June 2, 2013 I heard that there were even pics of the S2 in the first catalogue of the new S!  gr  John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samir Jahjah Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1074 Â Posted June 2, 2013 This is probably a not too bad translation from German with a couple of not that rare typos. I would not base wishful thinkings on that.... or anything else. Â True, it is also wishful thinking on my part Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
63strat Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1075 Â Posted June 2, 2013 It's about time for that box to open up a little wider now, if Leica is going to follow through with their tease campaign... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfage Posted June 2, 2013 Share #1076 Â Posted June 2, 2013 A viewfinder (like a "real photographer" needs), dump the puny little flash (because someone "for real" would use a "real" flash). Â Make it a "real" camera. Â I would have bought that Sony if there was a VF. Â If there is no VF in this camera, I will be thankful for my R lenses and move on. I have my 5D and my film cams; I will stick with those. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
W4Leica Posted June 3, 2013 Share #1077 Â Posted June 3, 2013 Feel like want to be part of the discussion. By logic (my 2 cents), Mini M would be RX1 version with interchangeble lens. Reasons - 1. Leica should not give up M advantages, i.e. quality and simplicity; 2. Should be able to use its state of art M lenses that distance themselves from other brands; 3. Price of M240/M9 is out of reach for many photographers. With introduction of Mini, Leica certainly will improve its share of market while not compromising lens sale. In fact, it will be in positive way for lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted June 3, 2013 Share #1078  Posted June 3, 2013 :DNice, very nice indeed! Just a small question, why did you not attach the external viewfinder and the external rangefinder??  I haven't a zoom VF.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalpowershot Posted June 3, 2013 Share #1079 Â Posted June 3, 2013 It's monday: let's open the box a little more... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bybrett Posted June 3, 2013 Share #1080 Â Posted June 3, 2013 Hard to see anything clearly but this cam looks too true to be fake if you ask me. Even the strap lug doesn't seem well fixed on the right. Too true to be fake i told you. Â Too real to be fake but it could still be a culled prototype and the use of a black backdrop is unusual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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