sc_rufctr Posted September 30, 2015 Share #41 Posted September 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Seen on Chasseur d'images with no quoted source. http://www.chassimages.com/forum/index.php/topic,238977.125.html leicasl_side.jpg Interesting... Indeed it looks like a mini S. (I hope we're not disappointed when we finally do see it for real) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 30, 2015 Posted September 30, 2015 Hi sc_rufctr, Take a look here First peek at the new SL ?. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
A B Posted September 30, 2015 Share #42 Posted September 30, 2015 It looks like a photoshopped Leica S with the pentaprism hump flattened and then blurred to better hide the fact it was photoshopped but... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc_rufctr Posted September 30, 2015 Share #43 Posted September 30, 2015 It looks like a photoshopped Leica S with the pentaprism hump flattened and then blurred to better hide the fact it was photoshopped but... I think you're right. The lens is the give away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share #44 Posted September 30, 2015 Please check the link in my original post. Do you think Dr Kauffmann has time to mess about with photoshop pranks? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 30, 2015 Share #45 Posted September 30, 2015 Do you think Dr Kauffmann has time to mess about with photoshop pranks? Why not? Isn't he a billionaire? I imagine he does exactly what he wants to do with his time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 30, 2015 Share #46 Posted September 30, 2015 Certainly looks a bit like a photoshop mock-up – the lens in particular looks like an S 70/F2.5 lens rather than any new system lens. 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/250518-first-peek-at-the-new-sl/?do=findComment&comment=2896702'>More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share #47 Posted September 30, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Why not? Isn't he a billionaire? I imagine he does exactly what he wants to do with his time. Ha! All his spare time is taken up helping out with hand polishing T bodies. They're struggling to keep up with demand Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share #48 Posted September 30, 2015 The camera on the Dr's facebook page looks different so you may be right about the blurry version above being photoshopped. Very similar however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A B Posted September 30, 2015 Share #49 Posted September 30, 2015 Yep, the one from Dr. Kaufmann page might be the real one or at least a prototype. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted September 30, 2015 Share #50 Posted September 30, 2015 Yep, the one from Dr. Kaufmann page might be the real one or at least a prototype.Somebody in Leica marketing has anticipated all this discussion so they have flooded rumour mill with photoshopped fakes while real deal was hand polished for official launch on 20 October. Where is good Dr Rohde of Rohde & Schwarz fame when you need him? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted September 30, 2015 Share #51 Posted September 30, 2015 Where is good Dr Rohde of Rohde & Schwarz fame when you need him? Yes, I miss seeing his photos of swimming pools from hotel balconies and the inside of supermarkets in Florida. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted September 30, 2015 Share #52 Posted September 30, 2015 With this new system, Leica will take time to develop lenses. The S lenses were released very slowly (Leica released an adapter for Hasseldlad lenses, I recall), and few T lenses have been developed (Leica released the M adapter). We've all assumed that the new camera will use the T mount because it is big enough for full frame, but is it really likely that Leica will be giving buyers the choice of limited SL lenses and similarly limited (and constrained) APS-C T mount lenses? Logic would suggest adapters for M & R lenses. How big big would this camera need to be to have an S mount? Or at least offer an S adapter? I ask this from total technical ignorance, but if size and price are less an issue, is this likely? Or even possible? Leica's full frame lenses are M and R - I would assume both will have adapters. What is the likelihood that Leica provides an S adapter? They are AF, high quality, and available ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonoslack Posted September 30, 2015 Share #53 Posted September 30, 2015 We've all assumed that the new camera will use the T mount because it is big enough for full frame, Funny, I haven't seen anyone else assume this, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted September 30, 2015 Share #54 Posted September 30, 2015 Funny, I haven't seen anyone else assume this, Careful, Jono. Your slip is showing ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjh Posted September 30, 2015 Share #55 Posted September 30, 2015 Certainly looks a bit like a photoshop mock-up It probably is. In any case it’s not the real thing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted October 1, 2015 Share #56 Posted October 1, 2015 It's one thing for Dr Kaufmann to have a prototype or new camera in the background of a shot, and quite another for someone to take the blurred image in Wattsy's post #46. What would be the point to go to all that effort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
250swb Posted October 1, 2015 Share #57 Posted October 1, 2015 What would be the point to go to all that effort. It doesn't appear a lot of effort to me, half an hour playing in Photoshop. The reason to make an effort, not deny rumours, and fuel the fire, is to build interest prior to release, it's the basis of modern advertising best exemplified by Apple. I expect the SL to be a 'mini S' designed for using R lenses and a new range of AF lenses, so any blurred picture of the S is 'good enough' if it mimics the general shape. I also hope it can use M lenses and not have blurred corners like Sony FF cameras, but in wishing for that it could see the decline of the M itself. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pop Posted October 1, 2015 Share #58 Posted October 1, 2015 I also hope it can use M lenses and not have blurred corners like Sony FF cameras, but in wishing for that it could see the decline of the M itself. I'd rather think that those who don't want to use an optical RF have cameras catering to their needs and preferences, with a few notable exceptions. Whence, adding a camera with other capabilities which can use M lenses in addition would rather add to the M market and not subtract, I would think. I know that I use the M bodies for some of my photography, other products (preferrably with my M lenses) for other stuff where the optical finder is less than optimal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IkarusJohn Posted October 1, 2015 Share #59 Posted October 1, 2015 It could fuel the S camera fire ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winedemonium Posted October 3, 2015 Share #60 Posted October 3, 2015 Funny, I haven't seen anyone else assume this, T-mount, but full-frame is the lead rumour in Hong Kong right now. At least that I've heard. An EVF + IBIS camera that I can attach any of my M, R, or S lenses to would be of interest to me. Those two features extend the shooting envelope. Otherwise I have all I need with the M and the S. ...on the other hand I'm just a camera geek who likes to present rational(ised) arguments for not entirely rational purchases. ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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