kkonkkrete Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1081 Posted September 23, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I think Fuji will release a mirrorless medium format before Leica does. There is nothing anywhere to indicate that Leica have any concrete plans for a mirrorless medium format camera. Please correct me if I'm wrong. In the meantime, there seem to be some inconsistencies between the different rumours. I find it hard to believe there will be a new SL line AND a new interchangeable-lens Q line AND a new M all within the next year. Based on the source of the rumours, I think the SL is almost certain. Of the others, it's not clear. Oh, and What about the X-U (or whatever it was going to be called)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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robert blu Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1082 Posted September 23, 2015 I feel if somebody is desiring or going to buy a new digital "toy" from Leica in this moment he will be a little bit confused...personally I'll shoot film for a few month more robert PS: maybe better say "tool" than toy ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1083 Posted September 23, 2015 The SL and interchangeable lens Q are the same rumor. There are no rumors about a new M this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistral75 Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1084 Posted September 23, 2015 The SL and interchangeable lens Q are the same rumor. There are no rumors about a new M this year. Indeed. As for the M, it's only a matter of calendar: M9 was announced on September 9th, 2009 and M (Typ 240) on September 17th, 2012, so people are perhaps expecting a new M to be announced on September 25th, 2015? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JonathanP Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1085 Posted September 23, 2015 Personally I don't find the EVF2 performance to be a big issue - it works ok for me as an occasional ancillary aid when needed and I'm glad to have it in the bag just in case. What would be a big improvement would be if it was possible via a firmware fix to reduce the black out time; I don't expect it can be completely removed with the M240 hardware limitations, but say a quarter/third of the current duration would be a really nice improvement! Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1086 Posted September 23, 2015 The SL and interchangeable lens Q are the same rumor. There are no rumors about a new M this year. Did you read the topic name of this thread? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1087 Posted September 23, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Did you read the topic name of this thread? Did you read the thread? Especially the last 10 pages? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1088 Posted September 23, 2015 Indeed. As for the M, it's only a matter of calendar: M9 was announced on September 9th, 2009 and M (Typ 240) on September 17th, 2012, so people are perhaps expecting a new M to be announced on September 25th, 2015? A photokina year (e.g. 2012) can distort the cycle, see Michael's earlier post (no.740) in this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
edwardkaraa Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1089 Posted September 23, 2015 The date is October 20. The place is Wetzlar http://leicarumors.com/2015/09/23/leica-das-wesentliche-event-on-october-20th.aspx/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturephoto1 Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1090 Posted September 23, 2015 The date is October 20. The place is Wetzlar http://leicarumors.com/2015/09/23/leica-das-wesentliche-event-on-october-20th.aspx/ That would make sense since the actual exhibit at PhotoPlus begins on Thursday, October 22 in New York City. I expect to attend on the 22nd and Leica is usually my first booth that I visit at 10:00 upon opening. I also frequently attend the show at least in part with my friend Jim Lager, that many of the forum members will know from his I believe it is 8 books on Leica cameras. I am sure that Jim will also be interested, but I suspect as beautiful a camera and system he will not be able to afford the camera. I suspect that I may not be able to afford the camera as well. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1091 Posted September 23, 2015 The date is October 20. The place is Wetzlar http://leicarumors.com/2015/09/23/leica-das-wesentliche-event-on-october-20th.aspx/ oh hu... "Be one of the first to experience the next chapter in the history of professional photography..." what is this straight allusion to "professional" ? Seems I'm not in their target... (which can mean "whew...") Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynp Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1092 Posted September 23, 2015 S to SL (Typ601) adapter soon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitz Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1093 Posted September 23, 2015 All these riddles.... Just want to know what it is. I think I just read this thread to feed the Addiction Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1094 Posted September 23, 2015 Not long to wait now. Not much point speculating when knowledge is under 4 weeks away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1095 Posted September 23, 2015 oh hu... "Be one of the first to experience the next chapter in the history of professional photography..." what is this straight allusion to "professional" ? Seems I'm not in their target... (which can mean "whew...") Allusion to amateurs would sound somewhat provocative for the most expensive EVIL ever made i suspect... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1096 Posted September 23, 2015 Ok, first post on this thread... I could be interested in this camera. Maybe, the timing will work out (for me) so that I will get a chance to experience the new camera, assuming it will be a Q-like camera that accepts M lenses, and it comes to market before a new M arrives. I'd be very interested in a camera like that especially if it plays well with my collection of M lenses. Not to mention my R lenses, so I won't mention it. I could then just keep my M for what I like about it - the RF. Could be a really nice combination and who knows... maybe I'll end up liking the EVF for much of what I do with MF and I've always expressed that I could sure use an AF lens take pictures of the kids. Waiting patiently with M in hand, Rick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1097 Posted September 23, 2015 When one sees the results of M wides on Sony bodies, it is hard to imagine that compatibility with M lenses will be supported on the new EVIL. Expensive "R solution" though. I'd rather upgrade my M240 to get a faster EVF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramosa Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1098 Posted September 23, 2015 Not long to wait now. Not much point speculating when knowledge is under 4 weeks away. While I agree, I suspect there will be lots of additional speculation ... including in this thread ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NZDavid Posted September 23, 2015 Share #1099 Posted September 23, 2015 Pro cameras are changing. The long dominance of SLRs is being seriously challenged as EVFs improve. And already many pros use lighter more compact cameras for many situations. (The main exception being sports.) What makes a pro camera? Ruggedness, reliability, performance, and versatility are key. The M, while brilliant, still has limited functionality, while the S also targets a niche market, mainly commercial photography. I think most pros would see other current Leica models more as a backup than main system cameras. (The T being the only other system camera, and not really a pro model.) Bottom line: A new Leica for professional photographers may be a winner. The pro market is huge. I hope this camera will be a real camera for photographers as opposed to another S/E luxo model for celebrities. A game changer? It remains to be seen, but the potential is there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitz Posted September 24, 2015 Share #1100 Posted September 24, 2015 Pro cameras are changing. The long dominance of SLRs is being seriously challenged as EVFs improve. And already many pros use lighter more compact cameras for many situations. (The main exception being sports.) What makes a pro camera? Ruggedness, reliability, performance, and versatility are key. The M, while brilliant, still has limited functionality, while the S also targets a niche market, mainly commercial photography. I think most pros would see other current Leica models more as a backup than main system cameras. (The T being the only other system camera, and not really a pro model.) Bottom line: A new Leica for professional photographers may be a winner. The pro market is huge. I hope this camera will be a real camera for photographers as opposed to another S/E luxo model for celebrities. A game changer? It remains to be seen, but the potential is there. Well said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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