AlanG Posted December 18, 2013 Share #201 Posted December 18, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) It is obvious that APS can do the job for many people. It is also true that 24x36 has a wider choice of lenses deigned for the format... especially tilt/shift for Canon and the ability for shallower DOF as mentioned. But the 36MP FF sensor (and future higher res versions) in the small body A7R gives a huge advantage in lens choice as one can use full frame and also smaller APS lenses on it. The APS crop mode of 15MP is not a bad tradeoff for the smaller lenses and longer telephoto reach. The body itself is about as small as many would want in a general purpose camera. You choose from either quality mode vs lens size depending on your requirements. But you only need one camera system for this now. As for Sony not having many lenses, I see Samyang just made E mount lenses by adding a slightly longer barrel to their existing lenses. Now that it is clear the A7 has taken off, I don't see why Sony can't do the same thing with their A mount lenses to get at least a few more E mount full frame lenses on the market pretty quickly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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stevelap Posted December 18, 2013 Share #202 Posted December 18, 2013 Funny, I thought I'd opened the 'CEO future products thread'........I don't recall clicking on 'The Sony A7 thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted December 18, 2013 Share #203 Posted December 18, 2013 Funny, I thought I'd opened the 'CEO future products thread'........I don't recall clicking on 'The Sony A7 thread I'm sure that camera is making almost every manufacturer take a second look at their plans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted December 18, 2013 Share #204 Posted December 18, 2013 But the 36MP FF sensor (and future higher res versions) in the small body A7R gives a huge advantage[…] . Sure. It makes it easy to crop the corners of your wide-angle shots… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted December 18, 2013 Share #205 Posted December 18, 2013 I'd just like to say, after playing with some of the latest releases in a store, I still really dislike EVF's. Can't imagine ever using one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted December 19, 2013 Share #206 Posted December 19, 2013 Sure. It makes it easy to crop the corners of your wide-angle shots… Not necessary if you are using a Canon 17 TSE or 24 TSE on it. And I'm sure plenty of other lenses will be great also. I downloaded the 17mm A7R raw from the tests below and was pretty impressed. This is typical of architectural shots where the corners rarely have much important detail anyway. Another Stupid Camera Test: IQ 260 / A7r / 5d2 / Epic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek Posted December 19, 2013 Share #207 Posted December 19, 2013 Advertisement (gone after registration) Well, you know the old saying … I could tell you more, but then I would have to shoot you … Anyway, according to Alfred Schopf, Leica is working on a new system, probably with an APS-C sensor, including a new line of AF lenses. This info is to be trusted – he’s the CEO for crying out loud. But it could also be an APS-H sensor as its size is between those of X- and M-cams. Its native aspect ratio is 2:3 just is has been for the M-cams for decades - Leica-like ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted December 19, 2013 Share #208 Posted December 19, 2013 I'd just like to say, after playing with some of the latest releases in a store, I still really dislike EVF's. Can't imagine ever using one. I had an EM-5 and did get used to the EVF but I agree with you James, I'd much prefer an OVF given the choice. I realise that the EM-1 and A7/R EVF's have moved on a generation, but I suspect it will require a few more generations of development before they lose that 'looking at a tv screen' feel. Nevertheless, I suppose Leica's new camera will have an EVF so let's hope they were able to get their hands on the latest technology. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sek Posted December 28, 2013 Share #209 Posted December 28, 2013 But it could also be an APS-H sensor as its size is between those of X- and M-cams. Its native aspect ratio is 2:3 just is has been for the M-cams for decades - Leica-like ;-) My lack of exact knowledge might have let me wrongly sugest that an APS-C sensor does not provide aspect ratio 2:3. Sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB_tx Posted December 28, 2013 Share #210 Posted December 28, 2013 I'd just like to say, after playing with some of the latest releases in a store, I still really dislike EVF's. Can't imagine ever using one. I understand, but after using the dSLRs available today, their finders are pitiful compared to film SLR camera finders: dimmer, lower magnification, not designed for manual focus but for composing. If an EFV would give a bigger, brighter, sharper image - I'd try it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJH Posted December 28, 2013 Share #211 Posted December 28, 2013 Its funny after following the A7 thread and other similar threads I went and bought myself an M6 and started shooting film again , really got sick of the digital camera merry go round and measurebating only to find you end up with a camera like my old X100 which had excellent high ISO but was almost impossible to focus in low light sometimes, or like my m4/3 experience had nothing but junk telephoto lenses which is the only area where the system has any advantage. I am sure many of those currently in love with the A7r resolution will get bored of it when they find due to x,y,z other issues its limited in other areas. Now my dream camera would be a digital MP, shame its unlikely to ever happen though. I don't really care what Leica do but one thing they must learn from the plethora of dead end digital systems is you must support the platform as a system and make sure it doesn't have crazy limitations such as the aforementioned unusable MF when the AF reaches its limits etc. etc. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted January 7, 2014 Share #212 Posted January 7, 2014 More rumour, April now......(he must have read Michael's not February post ) Leica T | Leica News & Rumors Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted January 7, 2014 Share #213 Posted January 7, 2014 I understand, but after using the dSLRs available today, their finders are pitiful compared to film SLR camera finders: dimmer, lower magnification, not designed for manual focus but for composing. If an EFV would give a bigger, brighter, sharper image - I'd try it. Crop camera finders are of course smaller but the better ones are very good. I certainly don't have any problem with the Canon finders, and in some models you can fit a replacement split screen or other focus screen, although the focus confirmation works well enough in most cases. Apart from disliking the effect of looking at a very small TV screen, lag and black out are two 'show stoppers' with the EVF's for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted January 28, 2014 Share #214 Posted January 28, 2014 Fuji have just launched their X-T1 which sounds impressive from the 'first look' reviews (time will tell), the EVF in particular seems like another step forward if it lives up to its promise. I wonder what design road Leica has taken with the T? Some here know of course ........hopefully not too long to go for the rest of us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted January 28, 2014 Share #215 Posted January 28, 2014 Fuji have just launched their X-T1 which sounds impressive from the 'first look' reviews (time will tell), the EVF in particular seems like another step forward if it lives up to its promise. It looks like it does. Since there is no discernible shutter lag (5 ms, according to Fuji, and I certainly did not notice any lag) it almost feels like an optical viewfinder. Now it is only the adaption to changing lighting levels to remind the photographer that he is looking through an electronic viewfinder. I wonder what design road Leica has taken with the T? A different road … Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 3, 2014 Share #216 Posted February 3, 2014 New Leica T (Type 701) Camera Soon? First Images? | STEVE HUFF PHOTOS Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjohn Posted February 3, 2014 Share #217 Posted February 3, 2014 If the response to this design is any indication of the direction Leica SHOULD NOT TAKE, then let's hope it is wrong and that Leica did not try and pull a Hasselblad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynp Posted February 3, 2014 Share #218 Posted February 3, 2014 At least the lenses look real. The Vario lens is a very logical step and was expected. I am excited about the 23mm T-Summicron and hope to see a 33 mm T-Summilux. Don't want to hate the body before it is announced and seen. Sent from my iPad / Tapatalk HD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted February 3, 2014 Share #219 Posted February 3, 2014 that Leica did not try and pull a Hasselblad. Then won’t. The T is a true Leica, not some rebadged Sony, Panasonic etc.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 3, 2014 Share #220 Posted February 3, 2014 I don't see what the fuss is. It's a minimal design. I suspect it's just that the sheeple not happy with the fact it doesn't fit in the current trend box with the Sony and Fuji type EVF hump and pseudo retro styling. People just continually expect Leica to create this mystical and prodigal camera for some reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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