TomB_tx Posted August 24, 2014 Share #81 Posted August 24, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'm sure in 1957 people reacted in the same ways to the idea that a few years after the M3 was so acclaimed that Leitz would introduce a new LTM camera. But even then "purists" complained the M3 was too big. Hence, the IIIg was released, nearly the same size as the IIIf with bigger viewfinder. No, it didn't sell well, but those of us who have one appreciate the effort, and with my old eyes it is easier to use than the "f" is now. Shooting a III series still has attraction. Leica could repeat the strategy - probably with equal "success." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted August 24, 2014 Posted August 24, 2014 Hi TomB_tx, Take a look here Rumor: Leica to Announce Digital Rangefinder Without an LCD Screen at Photokina. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
efreed2754 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #82 Posted August 24, 2014 Well see some other uses of LCD. When people approach me upon seeing my M they often ask if it's a digital camera. Rather than relying on my word just point to LCD and case is closed. Also, are we all too young here to recall use of Polaroids in studios and elsewhere? Being able to test the exposure, lighting, color and histogram etc seems an inherent feature of digital that one wouldn't wish to forego. That said I usually don't chimp but do on occasion. Only way to assure you've captured a fast moving whale or shot people with eyes open or gotten the full orchestra in your shot. Purism that reduces inherent advantages seems highly unlikely except for perhaps a few on this forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
honcho Posted August 24, 2014 Share #83 Posted August 24, 2014 ....That said I usually don't chimp but do on occasion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted August 24, 2014 Share #84 Posted August 24, 2014 I remember reading an interview with a White House photographer, who recounted the press pack photographing the President as he walked down a corridor. He couldn't believe how many of them were chimping the moment he had passed them. If I had to choose between a digital M with the dimensions of a film M, or one with an LCD but the dimensions of the current digital M, I'd choose the former. Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicatraveller Posted August 24, 2014 Share #85 Posted August 24, 2014 good idea only if camera will be much thinner and lighter then M240 ...lets say like a M6 would be perfect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted August 24, 2014 Share #86 Posted August 24, 2014 Perhaps there a half truth in the rumor: not a M body but a LCD less X body ; the press often mistakenly calls anything that is not in the style of a SLR a digital 'rangefinder' The X type 113 with Wi-Fi could have a stronger tilt to retro than the X1,X2. OVF, no rear LCD, WiFi/Bluetooth iPhone connection for image review. Add a twist out lens like the Fuji X20, and it could look very Barnack like - just the thing for a 100 year anniversary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted August 24, 2014 Share #87 Posted August 24, 2014 Advertisement (gone after registration) I'd like a digital M as close to a film MP as possible. No Lcd, no bluetooth, no iPhone whatever; just and indestructible digital version of the film M. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
zlatkob Posted August 24, 2014 Share #88 Posted August 24, 2014 That said I usually don't chimp but do on occasion. Everybody chimps. Everybody. Except film users. Even people who say they don't and people who temporarily adopt a discipline of avoiding it. Chimping has its obvious hazards, such as missing a good photo. But not chimping has its obvious hazards too. Photographers learn when to chimp and when not to chimp, accepting that it's a good tool and a good practice if used judiciously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted August 24, 2014 Share #89 Posted August 24, 2014 Everybody chimps. Everybody. Except film users. :)/quote]You want to bet. I've tried chimping a film camera but it doesn't work and I felt rather daft afterwards:D (I'll bet I'm far from alone). I'm used to the display now - gaffer tape solves the problem for those who don't want to use one and its excellent value.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith (M) Posted August 24, 2014 Share #90 Posted August 24, 2014 Clearly a thread/subject that excites a lot of interest. Regarding the 'form factor' aspect whether it be M7 or MP, at risk of even further thread drift, I beg to differ. M240 and M7 feel very similar, MP feels better in my hand but for sheer delight (visually plus in terms of tactility and 'fondleness'), my IIIg is the definite winner. After all, look at how Nikon and Olympus etc have tried to create retro-style cameras with knobs and dials etc etc (and failed miserably). So there we have - Leica will jump on the bandwagon and introduce a digital Barnack... 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/232671-rumor-leica-to-announce-digital-rangefinder-without-an-lcd-screen-at-photokina/?do=findComment&comment=2656210'>More sharing options...
120 Posted August 24, 2014 Share #91 Posted August 24, 2014 Give me a flip-out screen please. Epson did it 10 years ago. Sorry, what is that lens? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted August 24, 2014 Share #92 Posted August 24, 2014 The only thing worth chimping is the histogram and even that is questionable as an after event. How did we manage to make an exposure before the LCD? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted August 24, 2014 Share #93 Posted August 24, 2014 Sorry, what is that lens? Summilux 35/1.4 # 11870. 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/232671-rumor-leica-to-announce-digital-rangefinder-without-an-lcd-screen-at-photokina/?do=findComment&comment=2656304'>More sharing options...
Bill W Posted August 24, 2014 Share #94 Posted August 24, 2014 The M is stripped down enough IMHO Totally agree Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted August 24, 2014 Share #95 Posted August 24, 2014 Since when has the M7 been an icon of photographic purism? Count me among the M7 enthusiasts. I have two. Selling both due to end-of-life issue. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chounws Posted August 25, 2014 Share #96 Posted August 25, 2014 IMO: I love shooting with Leica screw mount camera, especially it size but I also love shooting M240 with no problem with it size. One day I hope, when technology and cost met, the very tin lcd on the back of camera size of Leica IIIf. Choun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamriman Posted August 25, 2014 Share #97 Posted August 25, 2014 Bring back the shutter cock lever like on the RD-1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erl Posted August 25, 2014 Share #98 Posted August 25, 2014 Why not go all the way. just have a string hanging out of the body to pull the shutter back for cocking! It could even be incorporated as a wrist trap. Just hang the camera from your wrist for auto cocking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
efreed2754 Posted August 25, 2014 Share #99 Posted August 25, 2014 Count me among the M7 enthusiasts. I have two. Selling both due to end-of-life issue. Excuse me but sounds ominous (?). Hope not Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamriman Posted August 25, 2014 Share #100 Posted August 25, 2014 Count me among the M7 enthusiasts. I have two. Selling both due to end-of-life issue. Don't know you but I hope your ok. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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