Sticking with future Leica's...what is a deal breaker for you?

[Jeff S]

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Ah, but ergonomics and cosmetics are two different issues; the first is a practical one, the side that Jaap notes. Your concern seems all about looks, i.e., cosmetics.

 

Jeff

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[Leicafanatics]

I'd go nuts if they raises more...

[rcoles]

I left Nikon for simplicity, size, image and build quality, lack of unneeded or unwanted gadgets and Leica lens selection. I made the change knowing it resulted in having limited macro and telephoto capability.

 

With film the camera and lenses were long-term purchases. You upgraded as better or different film were developed. Today the camera and film are one and a major upgrade requires you to buy another camera. Thanks goodness the lenses remain long-term investments. So, another reason to change systems is poor design leading to short-term obsolescence. Given the cost of any Leica M camera care must be taken to guard against technology changes that limit the short or mid-term value. This is a major problem with most if not all of the want-to-be competition and another reason I purchased my M9 and ordered the M. It is a tricky juggling act to produce timely and sound products with a steep technology curve staring you in the face. Hopefully Leica is up to the task, at their price point there is little room for error.

Bob