Luminous Landscape article on camera design (incl Ms) [Merged]

[Jeff S]

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Any ideas about how the M240 in the photo at the top of the page ended up with a black dot instead of the orange-red dot that is standard fare for the M240??

 

Many people prefer the black dot, as discussed here, including me. DAG sells them, and others prefer DIY.

 

My black M8.2 came standard with one, as Jaap says, but the chrome M8.2 came standard with a red dot.

 

Remember, too, that lots of folks paid over $1000 for the M9-P, essentially a dressed up M9 with better screen, script and NO dot. Leica apparently knows folks like a twist, including those who prefer the no-dot minimalism. I wouldn't be surprised at a similar M 240 (or later) edition at some point.

 

Jeff

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[tobey bilek]

I was willing to pay for the chrome M9 and better screen. Not willing to pay anything for proper color or no dot.

 

I refused to buy a painted M. I do not appreciate camera patina.