bencoyote Posted January 19, 2016 Share #21 Posted January 19, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) Replaces the brass upper part of the case with the milled aluminum version from the Typ 262. My understanding is that this results in the majority of the reduction in the weight between the M Typ 240 and the Typ 262. Having a lighter camera would be just wonderful. Low: Use the same EVF as the T. Change the hot shoe so that it can make use of the same EVF as the Leica T or for those people who don’t need a an EVF just a GPS module without the EVF. Alternatively if you you could figure out how to squeeze a GPS and WiFi antenna into the top plate that would be awesome. Upgradeable sensor and logic board as part of CLA-upgrade Faster startup time Higher ISO quality WiFi Built in GPS Warning when you exceed 1/FD in viewfinder Better DNG EXIF data - in particular it seems like unique photo ID is wrong. Embed the lens profile data in the DNG so that we don't need to select it all the time. This might require more than six bits. A smart chip in the lens mount? Get rid of the video button. I never wanted it, I never needed it. It is more of an annoyance than anything because every once in a while I accidently hit it by mistake. True bulb mode Ability to turn off noise reduction when doing long exposures. Faster review of shots. Scrolling through the shots to find one in large set is very hard. S, SL, & T style battery click to remove. Get rid of the baseplate. It gets in the way of tripod mount and having a baseplate on the camera. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Manoleica Posted January 19, 2016 Share #22 Posted January 19, 2016 Seems to me that people want to make the M into the equivalent of a track going Corvette! The M is successful because it is what it is. An idiosyncratic piece of modern history.. If you want All the bells and whistles the newer Leica's are there waiting to be snapped Up.. IMHO - remove the video button & maybe offer a high end polycarbonate body... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 19, 2016 Share #23 Posted January 19, 2016 Eh. I like brass. Makes me feel I can defend myself with it from someone who would want to take it away fro me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyalf Posted January 19, 2016 Share #24 Posted January 19, 2016 1 Shorter start-up time 2. Quicker start-up time 3. Reduced start-up time 4. Less start-up time 5. Avoid start-up time 6. Minimized start-up time 7. Get rid of start-up time 8. Remove start-up time 9. Improved start-up time 10. Long expures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevieg Posted January 19, 2016 Share #25 Posted January 19, 2016 As mentioned before... shutter speeds in viewfinder in manual mode moveable zoomed area in live view new "uber" removable EVF as per quality/pixel count in the SL keep video button (occasionally useful) BUT make it re-assignable as custom function lose baseplate and have more easily removable battery and card re: sensor, already takes lovely images, but there will inevitably be some improvements in ISO, dynamic range etc size is fine (I use the RRS L-plate and handle anyway) NO plastic in body. Metal body is part of being the M. Would live with aluminium tho' if it gives appreciable reduction in weight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKW Posted January 19, 2016 Share #26 Posted January 19, 2016 0.85 viewfinder magnification, or what ever it is that allows 35mm frame lines. I´m ready to sacrifice 28mm to get better exactness for 50-135mm. And of course SL-like EVF. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted January 19, 2016 Share #27 Posted January 19, 2016 Advertisement (gone after registration) A top level modern camera Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECohen Posted January 19, 2016 Share #28 Posted January 19, 2016 I'm really happy with the M,it does what I need. So I cant see trading up until the technology and electronics takes a giant step forward. lighter and thinner....ok I'm dreaming better hi ISO quality I dont need video......and toast would be nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick in CO Posted January 19, 2016 Share #29 Posted January 19, 2016 0.85 viewfinder magnification, or what ever it is that allows 35mm frame lines. I´m ready to sacrifice 28mm to get better exactness for 50-135mm. And of course SL-like EVF. You know, this would be attractive. Especially if Leica offered a Q camera with a 24mm fast lens. I could see having a 0.85 M 262 camera (adding Wi-Fi would be nice) and a 24mm Q in my travel bag with my 50 Summilux and 90 Summarit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 19, 2016 Share #30 Posted January 19, 2016 I'm ok with Toast and Espresso too, in a separate grip though please because I don't like having all day breakfast forced upon me. Just make it so it's wide enough to cater for a decent sized bagel, is my only ask, and a plug in sca boiled egg attachement would be a plus. Just saying... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schrödinger's cat Posted January 19, 2016 Share #31 Posted January 19, 2016 An updated sensor and some weight/bulk loss and not much else. I rather think that the M240 has successfully addressed it's target market and can continue to do so. It strikes me that many people are suggesting a lot of features already available in cameras from other suppliers. There are certainly enough buyers for such things and the cameras are also very, very good. Requirements for Nikon or Cannon like features might best be left to Nikon and Cannon The M240 strikes me as a well executed botique product for a limited market. I would argue that giving it a wider appeal would change the basic concept enough that a different choice of camera would be a more efficient decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 19, 2016 Share #32 Posted January 19, 2016 It strikes me that many people are suggesting a lot of features already available in cameras from other suppliers There are other suppliers who offer espresso and bagel toasters in their cameras? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 19, 2016 Share #33 Posted January 19, 2016 I would say - modernizing the rangefinder further and having an improved EVF would be my first priorities. A bit more dynamic range would be nice as well. As for the rest, the 240 fits me perfectly, in fact, so well that even the improvements I mentioned might not induce me to spend a not inconsiderable amount of Euros to have them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 19, 2016 Share #34 Posted January 19, 2016 A faster, cleaner, lighter and slimmer M240 would be OK for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Echo63 Posted January 19, 2016 Share #35 Posted January 19, 2016 There isnt much i would like to see added to the next M Faster startup. Wifi Higher and lower ISO - 50-12800 would be great. SL quality clip on EVF, with a flash sync port built in (i dont care what variety, PC, 3.5mm or hotshoe - i just want to be able to use flash and EVF together without spending another $800 on a grip) No time limit in bulb mode Being able to move around the frame zoomed into live view and a picture in picture type zoomed live view like Olympus have on some of their OMD models That said - i probably wont be buying the next M I may buy the one after that though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 19, 2016 Share #36 Posted January 19, 2016 If it is similar in spec to the the SL, but with detachable EVF, and 36MP, I will most likely buy it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldwino Posted January 19, 2016 Share #37 Posted January 19, 2016 I would say - modernizing the rangefinder further and having an improved EVF would be my first priorities. A bit more dynamic range would be nice as well. As for the rest, the 240 fits me perfectly, in fact, so well that even the improvements I mentioned might not induce me to spend a not inconsiderable amount of Euros to have them. Is there a digital rangefinder focusing system on the horizon? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manoleica Posted January 19, 2016 Share #38 Posted January 19, 2016 Maybe Leica should offer a Basic/Updated 240 - Then Offer customized additions as per Cars .. Sl/Se/SLX/etc.. To be honest I'm happy with my Safari... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsalamena Posted January 19, 2016 Share #39 Posted January 19, 2016 Is there a digital rangefinder focusing system on the horizon? I believe that a new (electronic?) rangefinder focusing system will be the most important innovation of the new M. For those who want a traditional M, Leica has just introduced the M262... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 19, 2016 Share #40 Posted January 19, 2016 I would not be surprised. It would not be a reason for upgrade for me, though. After more than forty years, an optical rangefinder and I are fully symbiotic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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