Mornnb Posted April 20, 2015 Share #1061 Posted April 20, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Yes, iphone interface is brilliant, however, interface is a function of user preference as well as device function. There is no doubt some like clean touch screen interface and for them there is already T. Then there are other users who will need old style buttons that give more tactile feedback. I lined up for the iPhone when it was first out... However, what I need in a camera is simple controls where everything important like shutter speed, aperture and ISO is easily visible and quickly accessible. This is not a touch screen, mechanical controls are faster and best. Even Canon knows this, where they've organised shutter speed and aperture to be quickly accessible via two dedicated dials. The only thing I would ask from the M, is for shutter speed and ISO to be displayed in the viewfinder so I don't need to move the camera away from my eye to adjust the settings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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jmahto Posted April 20, 2015 Share #1062 Posted April 20, 2015 .... The only thing I would ask from the M, is for shutter speed and ISO to be displayed in the viewfinder so I don't need to move the camera away from my eye to adjust the settings. I disagree about showing ISO in the view finder. I don't need many numbers in the view finder. It creates confusion (at least to me). Once I shot the whole session (outdoors shooting eagles) with ISO 1600 (mistakenly set) in Canon and didn't notice it due to the cluttered view finder with all the numbers. I probably thought it was shutter speed When I am looking through the view finder then only thing I am interested in is the subject. In A-priority mode, shutter speed info is handy and valuable info. Rest is unnecessary. Just give me a clean viewfinder, the way it is already. If I need to know ISO then I will take my eye off and hit the "info" button. I also use "info" button to make sure correct lens profile is set. It is perfect the way it is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted April 21, 2015 Share #1063 Posted April 21, 2015 Me too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 21, 2015 Share #1064 Posted April 21, 2015 Yes no control panel in the VF please. I have plenty of canikofujis with that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sblutter Posted April 20, 2016 Share #1065 Posted April 20, 2016 Mine got to about 12.5 minutes... Have had the 240 for a couple of weeks following an M9 since they came out, hope I'm running out of learning curve. Great upgrade Thanks for the file size info Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted April 23, 2016 Share #1066 Posted April 23, 2016 Reliability! Simple!! My M240 records intermittent black frames. Spoke to the supplying dealer and advised to perform a factory reset before returning to Leica for repair. God knows how long I'll be without the camera - 3 months ??? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted April 23, 2016 Share #1067 Posted April 23, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Specify express service. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmuussoni Posted April 25, 2016 Share #1068 Posted April 25, 2016 I have wrote these things many times before. But here is my wishlist (again): Improved EVF. If somehow Leica could implement the additional EVF so one could also use strobes on hotshoe in same time that would be brilliant. Not really sure how to do that though. But it's important as shooting portraits wide open with a 75mm f/1.4 and focusing with a rangefinder we are approaching the limits of RF accuracy. So EVF has it's moments Bulb mode! Please make it happen! Like the new SL did. For us M users who also want to use M for occasional long exposure landscapes this is really important!!! Ability to disable long exposure noise reduction Reduced weight. I'm sure it is possible to cut 50-100 g weight from the M 240 as the type 262 already proved us Hopefully the battery will remain the same Improved Live view. More pixels. Better exposure simulation in darkness. Ability to move focus point when zooming in. Movie on/off button programmable for personal needs New sensor: 30-36 MPix is my wish. At least 1-2 stops better at high ISO. Improved Dynamic Range. Any increase in dynamic range is always welcome. Stability. Hopefully no crashes like the M 240 suffered (until firmware 2.0.1.5 came along). I am hoping Leica will not increase the sensor glass stack size any more! Like SL seemed to increase it. Increasing the sensor stack size will make older lenses perform worse. I am scared of this as the latest lenses released by Leica seem to be better optimized for thicker filter stacks... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKW Posted April 25, 2016 Share #1069 Posted April 25, 2016 Bigger viewfinder magnification, the biggest possible that allows 35mm frame lines. Bigger rangefinder focussing spot. Smaller and lighter body. The new excellent EVF should have an own hot shoe above the rangefinder window. Or it could be built-in and have its own window beside or underneath the rangefinder window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrid Posted April 29, 2016 Share #1070 Posted April 29, 2016 I would like for Leica to figure out a way to integrate a matrix metering system into the RF system that reads off one of the prism blocks. This system would operate completely transparent to the user and would in no way change the current user experience. The current meter is too primitive for digital photography and often leads to inaccurate exposures. It works well in slow moving situations, when you have the time to check the histogram and adjust your exposure, but it fails when attempting to follow fast moving action, especially in challenging lighting situations. The meter worked perfectly fine with film, because it is very forgiving to exposure errors. The gentle roll off into the highlights or the use of a two bath developer allowed Leica to utilize this system for a very long time but it simply isn't up to the task of driving a digital sensor. And before everyone chimes in with the old 'learn your tools' refrain I should note that I've been successfully shooting all manual camera for 30 years with an external meter. So, that's not the problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tmuussoni Posted April 29, 2016 Share #1071 Posted April 29, 2016 I would like for Leica to figure out a way to integrate a matrix metering system into the RF system that reads off one of the prism blocks. This system would operate completely transparent to the user and would in no way change the current user experience. The current meter is too primitive for digital photography and often leads to inaccurate exposures. It works well in slow moving situations, when you have the time to check the histogram and adjust your exposure, but it fails when attempting to follow fast moving action, especially in challenging lighting situations. The meter worked perfectly fine with film, because it is very forgiving to exposure errors. The gentle roll off into the highlights or the use of a two bath developer allowed Leica to utilize this system for a very long time but it simply isn't up to the task of driving a digital sensor. And before everyone chimes in with the old 'learn your tools' refrain I should note that I've been successfully shooting all manual camera for 30 years with an external meter. So, that's not the problem. This is actually great suggestion. Matrix metering system would be really useful upgrade in the next M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted April 29, 2016 Share #1072 Posted April 29, 2016 I would like for Leica to figure out a way to integrate a matrix metering system into the RF system .... What would be the difference to the multi-field measurement implemented in today's M? Multi-field This metering method is based on detection of multiple metered values. The values are used in an algorithm to calculate an exposure value appropriate to the situation, resulting in correct reproduction of the assumed main subject Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted April 29, 2016 Share #1073 Posted April 29, 2016 Would work w/o LV mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted May 4, 2016 Share #1074 Posted May 4, 2016 I would like for Leica to figure out a way to integrate a matrix metering system into the RF system that reads off one of the prism blocks. This system would operate completely transparent to the user and would in no way change the current user experience. The current meter is too primitive for digital photography and often leads to inaccurate exposures. It works well in slow moving situations, when you have the time to check the histogram and adjust your exposure, but it fails when attempting to follow fast moving action, especially in challenging lighting situations. The meter worked perfectly fine with film, because it is very forgiving to exposure errors. The gentle roll off into the highlights or the use of a two bath developer allowed Leica to utilize this system for a very long time but it simply isn't up to the task of driving a digital sensor. And before everyone chimes in with the old 'learn your tools' refrain I should note that I've been successfully shooting all manual camera for 30 years with an external meter. So, that's not the problem. Even matrix systems are not infallible. I taught myself to use spot metering, even with film, when the measuring becomes difficult. The big advantage of the M240 over older M cameras is that it has a spot meter built in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
david strachan Posted May 4, 2016 Share #1075 Posted May 4, 2016 Even matrix systems are not infallible. I taught myself to use spot metering, even with film, when the measuring becomes difficult. The big advantage of the M240 over older M cameras is that it has a spot meter built in. Mmmm, now that would be nice. Better than carrying a Pentax Spot meter. I'm feeling the draw toward an M240... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted May 4, 2016 Share #1076 Posted May 4, 2016 But it's a five degree spot. More of a stain than a spot. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted May 4, 2016 Share #1077 Posted May 4, 2016 All I want is (i) improved ISO performance, (ii) quieter shutter, and (iii) double SD card slots. Non-essentials but would be nice: - 24/25fps, 60fps, 120fps video performance with no moire or rolling shutter, full HD. - thinner, lighter body. Don't shoot me - I wouldn't complain if it had this, wouldn't complain if it didn't: - articulating screen but with the option of properly securing to the body so that it doesn't look like it has an articulating screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indergaard Posted May 5, 2016 Share #1078 Posted May 5, 2016 I want an "Auto-Bresson" mode, cause the current M's don't have this, and thus, I'm not becoming a famous documentary photographer over night. So an Auto-Bresson mode is crucial I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Lowe Posted May 5, 2016 Share #1079 Posted May 5, 2016 I'm sure I've posted before but I think my requirements have changed a lot over the past year. Must have: Better high ISO performance. Better color rendition. Live View and EVF without lag. (Given that the Q and SL achieve all three of these I expect them from the next M.) Desirable but not musts: Hybrid electronic/optical rangefinder with configurable frame lines. Reduced weight Wi-fi and GPS More dynamic range Electronic shutter with speeds of 1/8000 and 1/16000 ISO 50 or 100 native Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmahto Posted May 5, 2016 Share #1080 Posted May 5, 2016 No one asking for IBIS now? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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