colorflow Posted July 15, 2013 Share #1 Posted July 15, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just got a call from my dealer that I'll have my chrome M by the end of the week. So time to get an EVF. I understand the Oly is identical to the Leica in function and operation. It also appears to me the black Oly is less obtrusive. Is there any reason why I shouldn't get it ? Thanks, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted July 15, 2013 Posted July 15, 2013 Hi colorflow, Take a look here Leica or Oly EVF?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
earleygallery Posted July 15, 2013 Share #2 Posted July 15, 2013 No. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
viramati Posted July 15, 2013 Share #3 Posted July 15, 2013 no. save the money Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted July 15, 2013 Share #4 Posted July 15, 2013 no Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted July 15, 2013 Share #5 Posted July 15, 2013 Only if you like the Leica branding or prefer the slightly better design of the Leica. Otherwise the Olympus has been working great for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest odeon Posted July 15, 2013 Share #6 Posted July 15, 2013 I will choose the Leica one. But, if it gave as a gift to me by someone. In other conditions you should buy the Olympus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted July 15, 2013 Share #7 Posted July 15, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Only if you like the Leica branding or prefer the slightly better design of the Leica. Otherwise the Olympus has been working great for me. Slightly better design? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted July 15, 2013 Share #8 Posted July 15, 2013 Slightly better design? The Leica version looks a bit better imo. The Olympus has a curved slopping front, and is dark grey. The Leica has a flat slanted front and is black. Looks better on the M. 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/208921-leica-or-oly-evf/?do=findComment&comment=2375169'>More sharing options...
thighslapper Posted July 15, 2013 Share #9 Posted July 15, 2013 I have both (don't ask why) .... Leica one looks better but otherwise there is nothing to choose between them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted July 15, 2013 Share #10 Posted July 15, 2013 I have both (don't ask why) .... Leica one looks better but otherwise there is nothing to choose between them. Why? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colorflow Posted July 15, 2013 Author Share #11 Posted July 15, 2013 Thanks for all your replies. The Oly it is ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkP Posted July 15, 2013 Share #12 Posted July 15, 2013 Does anyone know whether the Leica lettering can be easily removed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalArts 99 Posted July 16, 2013 Share #13 Posted July 16, 2013 Does anyone know whether the Leica lettering can be easily removed? I have the Leica version only because it came with a trade-in deal I was making to get the X2. I used one of those 'citrus' adhesive cleaners (in the US the brand name I used is called Goof Off.) It came off after a bit of slight scrubbing. But the cleaner changed the sheen of the housing where the letters once were to a more flat matte finish. It probably took off some painted plastic or something.... So it looks kind of crappy but I actually like that it looks crappy. And yes, I'm one of those who tapes up their cameras and so they all look like crappy cameras. I suggest just using some matte black gaffers tape. The tape has about the same look as the housing of the EVF. Plus you won't affect resale that way either. fwiw, I tape out all my cameras (including DSLRs) only because I found that when photographing strangers and people I'm trying to connect with in certain urban settings, etc., it just becomes less intrusive if they only see a black nameless blob instead of reading some big white letters spelling out the brand name while they're looking at me and the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest malland Posted July 16, 2013 Share #14 Posted July 16, 2013 Black electrician's tape works as well and is also is not distracting. I put over the "Leica" writing in white on the top plate of my M9-P, which I think looks cheesy but some people seem to like. I also have this tape over the "M6" and the red Leica badge of my M6. —Mitch/Bangkok Bangkok Obvious [WIP] Eggleston said that he was "at war with the obvious"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wh12399 Posted July 18, 2013 Share #15 Posted July 18, 2013 Can anyone tell me which Oly EVF ( Part No.) is compatible to Leica M EVF? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
egrossman Posted July 18, 2013 Share #16 Posted July 18, 2013 Olympus VF-2 Can anyone tell me which Oly EVF ( Part No.) is compatible to Leica M EVF? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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