Leica M Edition 60 - Your opinion

[A miller]

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Actually the Leica 180 degree polarizing filter system is rather elegant.

for the price of the M60, I guess another $550 is a drop in the bucket... 

[IkarusJohn]

of course you can use a polarizing filter with your SWC!!   I use one with mine all the time, through the use of the 41050 ground glass focus adapter.    Pretty straightforward stuff...

 

Yes, that's true.

 

I used a polarising filter a lot on my 503cx, even with B&W, and enjoyed the results.  I will look out for the Leica 180 degree filter ...

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[jaapv]

for the price of the M60, I guess another $550 is a drop in the bucket... 

When I got mine, the price was rather less...

[IkarusJohn]

Lee Filters Sev5n filter system looks like the deal. 

 

Adjustment is simply done off camera, and the filter then mounted, as recommended. The dog ate a couple of my filters the other day, so adopting this system is timely. 

[A miller]

Lee Filters Sev5n filter system looks like the deal. 

 

Adjustment is simply done off camera, and the filter then mounted, as recommended. The dog ate a couple of my filters the other day, so adopting this system is timely. 

bingo

[IkarusJohn]

bingo

 

Well, let's not get too excited just yet 

 

For good results, there is a level of skill required. The short point, though, is that TTL or live view is not required to use the filters. I've perhaps bravely ordered a couple of graduated ND filters. This may be a challenge.  The filter holder has centre and third markings on it so you can align the split. Sounds a little hit and miss, but worth a try. 

 

Anyone tried this, other than with an M(240)?

[A miller]

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Just thinking about this, my concerns would be largely alleviated if an external electronic VF could be installed on this camera as it can with the M240, which would show live view.  Does this capability exist with the M60?  If not, that's a shame...

[IkarusJohn]

Just thinking about this, my concerns would be largely alleviated if an external electronic VF could be installed on this camera as it can with the M240, which would show live view.  Does this capability exist with the M60?  If not, that's a shame...

 

No, it doesn't.

 

I agree, though, that it would have been an interesting option; if only the EVF was a lot better than what was offered on the M(240).  I'm not sure I understand why Leica didn't develop a standard mount for the EVF across all its cameras, so they would offer continual upgrades - freezing the M(240) in time with that very indifferent EVF struck me as strangely limiting.

[pico]

I would be interested in the stripped down Leica if the price reflected the eliminated features. Would not you? As it is I pay no attention to 'review', ever. The money I have saved!

[Exodies]

The price does reflect the eliminated features. 1€ saved by having no screen, 500€ extra for body redesign and retooling, 1000€ extra for firmware changes. Less really is more.

[kkonkkrete]

Except that the M60 wasn't priced 1499 EUR more than the M240 was it?