Paulus Posted November 3, 2015 Share #2021 Posted November 3, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Although the current M240 was announced over three years ago It has only been available from stock since summer 2013 when I bought mine. As the M240 is a pretty mature product I am in no hurry to change it for a newer model which at considerable cost would probably provide relatively modest improvements on the existing model. I did upgrade from the M9 after only 2 1/2 years but on that occasion the improvements in LCD, shutter, ISO and of course the great expansion in versatility due to Live View and EVF made it well worth it. I doubt if the next iteration will show anything like a similar advance. I can remember, that I wrote something similar and regretted it afterwards. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ayewing Posted November 3, 2015 Share #2022 Posted November 3, 2015 I would not mind being proved wrong by some amazing developments in the new M, whenever it is announced 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted November 4, 2015 Share #2023 Posted November 4, 2015 I can tell you that what people described as the advantages of the M240 over the M9 will be exactly what will be included in a new M: a yet much more improved LCD, a really great EVF, and live view that works with movable magnification area and hopefully no shutter lag. When the improvements I was hoping for in the M-P version of the M240 will make the new functions finally usable for what I need them for (portraiture), I will be happy to buy the new M. Why call a model the M-P if nothing has really been perfected over the M240? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FeralCoton Posted November 4, 2015 Share #2024 Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) It's great how there are over 100 pages on something that did not occur. [emoji1] Edited November 4, 2015 by FeralCoton 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted November 4, 2015 Share #2025 Posted November 4, 2015 It's great how there are over 100 pages on something that did not occur. [emoji1] Still, it's not winter. It could occur until the 21 december. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
douglas fry Posted November 4, 2015 Share #2026 Posted November 4, 2015 I can tell you that what people described as the advantages of the M240 over the M9 will be exactly what will be included in a new M: a yet much more improved LCD, a really great EVF, and live view that works with movable magnification area and hopefully no shutter lag. When the improvements I was hoping for in the M-P version of the M240 will make the new functions finally usable for what I need them for (portraiture), I will be happy to buy the new M. Why call a model the M-P if nothing has really been perfected over the M240? This for me too, I've hesitated in buying another M body, thinking its probably only another 6 months or so till the next one, which is due judging by past upgrade cycles. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted November 4, 2015 Share #2027 Posted November 4, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I've been shooting the m240 without the evf for the past 3 months, my rangefinder and calibration are perfect for all my lenses and it is clear, concise, no blackout, no delay, no waiting for playback to end. It is a real joy to get back to basics with the camera. Leica doesn't need to do anything major with the new M, leave the RF alone, update the processor and sensor as we have seen in the Q and SL. Regarding the evf, the current version has been a good first attempt, improvemnets in placement is primary so my nose doesn't smear the rf window. If we have to have a large lump sitting on the top plate Leica could put a removable evf above the rf window, thus freeing the hotshoe for flash, thumbsup, microphone (does anyone use this accessory?) or as I like to sometimes shoot with an accessory optical viewfinder. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kkonkkrete Posted November 4, 2015 Share #2028 Posted November 4, 2015 I'd definitely appreciate a separate dock for the EVF so the hotshot is free for flash / radio sync. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardM Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share #2029 Posted November 19, 2015 FINALY I WAS RIGHT! NEW M! THIS FALL. THIS YEAR. ITS HERE 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2030 Posted November 19, 2015 It is just Leica messing with your head, Edward! So have you banned yourself from posting unnecessarily? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2031 Posted November 19, 2015 I you refer to the M262 it is no substitute for the M240. http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-news/2015/11/leica-m-typ-262/?utm_source=20151119en&utm_medium=E-Mail Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
luigi bertolotti Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2032 Posted November 19, 2015 FINALY I WAS RIGHT! NEW M! THIS FALL. THIS YEAR. ITS HERE EDWARD, YOU DEFINITELY DESERVE OUR THANKS AND COMPLIMENTS !!! WE WERE ALL FOOLED BY SL AND HAD NOT THE FAITH AND PERSEVERANCE YOU HAD !! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2033 Posted November 19, 2015 (edited) Luigi this is another M (an M-E replacement effectively) but not the new M240 replacement.....I expect that is more likely to appear in time for photokina 2016 (in the meantime there is the Typ 240 a la carte program to keep people interested). Edited November 19, 2015 by stevelap 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardM Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share #2034 Posted November 19, 2015 It is just Leica messing with your head, Edward! So have you banned yourself from posting unnecessarily? as promised i have banned myself for 1 month:) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdwardM Posted November 19, 2015 Author Share #2035 Posted November 19, 2015 EDWARD, YOU DEFINITELY DESERVE OUR THANKS AND COMPLIMENTS !!! WE WERE ALL FOOLED BY SL AND HAD NOT THE FAITH AND PERSEVERANCE YOU HAD !! i can send you my paypal account details so you can monetize your thanks and compliments. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlaban.co.uk Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2036 Posted November 19, 2015 "The Leica M (Typ 262) is a symbol of a product that has been ’minimalised’ to perfection" I'll wait for the 'maximumalised' version. 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithlaban.co.uk Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2037 Posted November 19, 2015 Bye bye CCD. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2038 Posted November 19, 2015 Bye bye CCD. 10 years starts now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted November 19, 2015 Share #2039 Posted November 19, 2015 Luigi this is another M (an M-E replacement effectively) but not the new M240 replacement.....I expect that is more likely to appear in time for photokina 2016 (in the meantime there is the Typ 240 a la carte program to keep people interested). Exactly this. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IWC Doppel Posted November 20, 2015 Share #2040 Posted November 20, 2015 I hope the 262 sets the direction for Leica's new M, with two streams of M, one that keeps the pure photography rangefinder as the core and one that offers the functionality that some desire. The SL in my view shows the way Leica re moving and I'm very encouraged, this fills a gap that took me while to appreciate (even though I don't want one) I can see the opportunity for two model streams for the new M, one that focuses on pure rangefinder photography with selective technology support, without video, automation and other unnecessary features allowing weight and size to come to the forefront . The other carries on from where the M240 left off My perfect M has always been one that is M6 size and weight, a display size of the M9 or smaller (but higher quality) with a very clever glass viewfinder that intgrates with electronic support to allow wide angle lenses to be used without additional viewfinders. But then that's just me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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