bocaburger Posted November 23, 2015 Share #381 Posted November 23, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) I actually like some sound when I release the shutter, having used Ms and other film cameras for 40+ years. Complete silence, while maybe practical for some folks, is unnerving to me.....like electric cars. Jeff Electric cars have to make some artificial engine noise to warn pedestrians of their approach. Likewise cameras with silent electronic shutters have some artificial shutter sound the user can activate. The latest generations of sound-deadened Porsches have a mic in the engine bay that pipes the exhaust note through the stereo speakers if the driver chooses. It's a mad mad mad mad world Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted November 23, 2015 Posted November 23, 2015 Hi bocaburger, Take a look here Leica M (Typ 262) - Reduction to Rangefinder Photography (at 1000 € less). I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
uhoh7 Posted November 24, 2015 Share #382 Posted November 24, 2015 This was the bit that cracked me up: Leica: “Traditionally, our cameras are purchased by 3 types of people: Starving artist types Lenny Kravitz types The top 1% taking photos of the bottom 1% And this one is even funnier: http://newcameranews.com/2015/04/07/bentley-leica-partner-on-full-frame-backup-camera/ Leica habit turns you into a starving artist OK in my case: "would-be" artist Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted November 25, 2015 Share #383 Posted November 25, 2015 Tesla Motors has developed a camera that has actual shutter shock – it sends 10,000 volts to the grip and the other side of the camera when you take a selfie. Can also be used as a defibrillator in an emergency. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted November 25, 2015 Share #384 Posted November 25, 2015 This says it All.... 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/253302-leica-m-typ-262-reduction-to-rangefinder-photography-at-1000-%E2%82%AC-less/?do=findComment&comment=2936706'>More sharing options...
LuxM9 Posted November 27, 2015 Share #385 Posted November 27, 2015 I like this new Leica, will have one as soon as it will be availabe ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted November 28, 2015 Share #386 Posted November 28, 2015 I like this new Leica, will have one as soon as it will be availabe ..... Me too...it reads as being exactly what I would have requested had Leica consulted me on the subject! 262s started trickling into Australia a couple of days ago, appearing unannounced at the bigger dealers. I have placed an order with my dealer, but I must wait awhile as they are one of the smaller Leica stockist in this country and so don't get first dibs, even so I hope to have a 262 for Xmas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted November 28, 2015 Share #387 Posted November 28, 2015 Advertisement (gone after registration) Back from a trip away so just seen the news! Sounds like my sort of camera. Thanks Leica. When I need a new camera body it looks as though there is now an ideal one to go for for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothlander Posted December 1, 2015 Share #388 Posted December 1, 2015 I hope this hasn't been answered somewhere else in this forum, but, does anyone know when the M 262 will be available in the USA? Thanks, Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
platypus Posted December 5, 2015 Share #389 Posted December 5, 2015 I hope this hasn't been answered somewhere else in this forum, but, does anyone know when the M 262 will be available in the USA? Thanks, Rich I doubt anyone can foresee the answer to this question.....but here's what little I know: for utterly mysterious reason/s both the SL and the M 262 have been released first in Australia rather than in the US, with the larger Leica outlets here receiving their first stock of the M 262 late last month. I am waiting patiently for the promised second wave to wash up my M 262 onto the sands of the small Leica dealership in Melbourne where my order has been placed. Why would Leica release anything first in Australia? It seems incomprehensible as a business decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert blu Posted December 5, 2015 Share #390 Posted December 5, 2015 ... Why would Leica release anything first in Australia? It seems incomprehensible as a business decision. Maybe Leica wanted to test reception in a smaller market before planning some production? robert Just my idea Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter H Posted December 5, 2015 Share #391 Posted December 5, 2015 Maybe Leica wanted to test reception in a smaller market before planning some production? robert Just my idea That sounds extremely unlikely to me. Mind you, I don't have a better explanation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted December 5, 2015 Share #392 Posted December 5, 2015 Perhaps there's a new regional manager who wants to make a good first impression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kilmister Posted December 5, 2015 Share #393 Posted December 5, 2015 Maybe shipping is done in alphabetical order? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 5, 2015 Share #394 Posted December 5, 2015 I had a chance to handle an M262 in Red Dot Cameras today; they have a few in stock. The camera is noticeably lighter in the hand than an M240-series and I thought the shutter was indeed a little quieter (surprising revelations eh?). All in all, I liked it very much; one if those things which to me was better in the flesh than the on-paper spec. But I resisted giving myself an early Christmas present, and went home feeling very virtuous! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lax Jought Posted December 6, 2015 Share #395 Posted December 6, 2015 The camera is noticeably lighter in the hand than an M240-series and I thought the shutter was indeed a little quieter (surprising revelations eh?). May I ask how much quieter it was? By a lot or only a little, or somewhere in between? Did they mention whether there will be a chrome/silver version available? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcraf Posted December 6, 2015 Share #396 Posted December 6, 2015 May I ask how much quieter it was? By a lot or only a little, or somewhere in between? Did they mention whether there will be a chrome/silver version available? It was not a huge difference, and I think the M240/246 shutter sound is just fine anyway. Difficult to define but I also thought it sounded not just quieter but somehow a little different. But a fine sound nonetheless. There was was no mention of a silver chrome finish coming, but that would seem a logical step. What I'd really like though is a Monochrom version!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lupinIII Posted December 6, 2015 Share #397 Posted December 6, 2015 It was not a huge difference, and I think the M240/246 shutter sound is just fine anyway. Difficult to define but I also thought it sounded not just quieter but somehow a little different. But a fine sound nonetheless. There was was no mention of a silver chrome finish coming, but that would seem a logical step. What I'd really like though is a Monochrom version!! I was in a Leica Store today (sadly the M262 was behind glass), but the staff member told me that the shutter was exactly the same as the M240. The slightly quieter sound apparently is simply a result of the top plate being aluminium. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted December 6, 2015 Share #398 Posted December 6, 2015 I think the M240 shutter sound is at its best when heard while recording a video. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucianboboc Posted December 6, 2015 Share #399 Posted December 6, 2015 What's the minimum focal length that doesn't require evf or live view? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mornnb Posted December 6, 2015 Share #400 Posted December 6, 2015 28mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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