Leicaflex Posted September 10, 2015 Share #861 Posted September 10, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) The only valid reason to revive the ‘R’ designation would be a revival of the R system. Which won’t happen. Using ‘R’ for anything else would be a seriously bad idea – much worse even than touting the X Vario as a ‘Mini M’. "Mini M" was really really a bad idea. Everyone was expecting something like the CL, which was the original "Mini M" concept. The X vario has a completely different concept - that was the problem. With the R it would be different, if the new system is Leicas interpretation of a X-T1 or Alpha 7, the concept would be the same. It could be used for the same kind of photography. It's like the Visoflex which technically lost the "flex" but remains the concept. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wildlightphoto Posted September 10, 2015 Share #862 Posted September 10, 2015 I don't care much what it's called if it's an adequate camera for R lenses (with an adapter most likely). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adli Posted September 10, 2015 Share #863 Posted September 10, 2015 It will be as much adequate as the M240... I don't care much what it's called if it's an adequate camera for R lenses (with an adapter most likely). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted September 10, 2015 Share #864 Posted September 10, 2015 I didn't say M is the future. It is mine Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 10, 2015 Share #865 Posted September 10, 2015 The M240 does work with R lenses but it can replace in no way an adequate TTL camera. The next Leica EVIL had better do much better than that. As for Sony bodies, i wonder if they are adequate with R wides at all so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornnb Posted September 10, 2015 Share #866 Posted September 10, 2015 I didn't say M is the future. I didn't say M is the future. It is the latest M Rangefinder and at the same time the worlds first EVIL full frame camera. The first of many to follow, such as the Sony A7. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted September 10, 2015 Share #867 Posted September 10, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) We all know that Leica Camera strives for a three-year product cycle with their digital cameras—and so far, they basically did exactly that. At least in terms of announcements, if not always in terms of actual delivery. The Leica M (Typ 240) was announced in September 2012 at Photokina. Three years later is September 2015—i. e. right now. Hence the M (Typ 240)'s successor can be expected to be announced this month or the next. And I wouldn't be too surprised if there's more to be announced than just the next M model ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted September 10, 2015 Share #868 Posted September 10, 2015 ... As for Sony bodies, i wonder if they are adequate with R wides at all so far. They're fine with R wides, or any other lens that is far enough from the sensor to clear a moving mirror. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 10, 2015 Share #869 Posted September 10, 2015 They're fine with R wides, or any other lens that is far enough from the sensor to clear a moving mirror. Are you sure of this? I hav seen smeared corners with a Summicron-R 35 on this very forum. Was not encouraging about 21mm or 28mm lenses... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildlightphoto Posted September 10, 2015 Share #870 Posted September 10, 2015 Are you sure of this? I hav seen smeared corners with a Summicron-R 35 on this very forum. Was not encouraging about 21mm or 28mm lenses... The 35mm Summicron-R does this on film too. Field curvature. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
01af Posted September 10, 2015 Share #871 Posted September 10, 2015 They're fine with R wides, or any other lens that is far enough from the sensor to clear a moving mirror. Are you sure of this? I have seen smeared corners with a Summicron-R 35 mm on this very forum. Was not encouraging about 28 mm or 21 mm lenses ... Yes, wildlightphoto is right. I tried several SLR lenses, zooms and primes, with various focal lengths down to 12 mm (Sigma AF 12-24 mm EX DG), and all of them are performing just fine on the M (Typ 240). My only SLR lens unusable on the Leica M is the Minolta W.Rokkor-PI 21 mm 1:4.5, a Super-Angulon type of lens with a very short back-focus distance which is meant to be used on an SLR camera with the mirror locked up and an accessory finder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 10, 2015 Share #872 Posted September 10, 2015 Never seen this on my 5D1 so far. Bit of softness at full aperture yes, but smearing no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted September 10, 2015 Share #873 Posted September 10, 2015 We all know that Leica Camera strives for a three-year product cycle with their digital cameras—and so far, they basically did exactly that. At least in terms of announcements, if not always in terms of actual delivery. The Leica M (Typ 240) was announced in September 2012 at Photokina. Three years later is September 2015—i. e. right now. Hence the M (Typ 240)'s successor can be expected to be announced this month or the next Not necessarily, although of course possible. This was discussed earlier in the thread, see page 37. The point about photokina years is relevant. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freitz Posted September 12, 2015 Share #874 Posted September 12, 2015 Isn't today the day we are suppose to find out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted September 12, 2015 Share #875 Posted September 12, 2015 Isn't today the day we are suppose to find out? According to whom? Leica hasn't said anything, have they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joakim Posted September 12, 2015 Share #876 Posted September 12, 2015 I didn't know there was a specific date being discussed but I don't think Leica or anyone else for that matter will release a new product on a weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted September 12, 2015 Share #877 Posted September 12, 2015 Isn't today the day we are suppose to find out?Yes. It's Corbyn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Rawcs Posted September 12, 2015 Share #878 Posted September 12, 2015 Yes. It's Corbyn. Nice one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fotoism Posted September 12, 2015 Share #879 Posted September 12, 2015 Oh, maybe Leica will just issue a "Victoria's Secret Special Edition", whatever spec it will have! 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/248322-new-m-this-year-this-fall/?do=findComment&comment=2887081'>More sharing options...
jmahto Posted September 13, 2015 Share #880 Posted September 13, 2015 Oh, maybe Leica will just issue a "Victoria's Secret Special Edition", whatever spec it will have!Then half case will be called camera lingerie. Btw, first I thought it is a photoshop job then I googled it and saw Victoria actually using Leica in the promotion picture. Nice!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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