The Leica M-D thread - merged.

[kkonkkrete]

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I could live with a hybrid viewfinder as long as it in no way compromised the optical component.  That would actually be really useful for wide angle and tele lenses.

[easy_action]

The more I think about it the more I'd like an interchangeable lens Q.

 

Please.

 

With an articulated screen for waist level shooting and a sensor that can cope with wide angle lenses without edge smearing.

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[DezFoto]

actually it is quite rare for a lens to go out of calibration as they are adjusted by shims. In forty years of M use I have never had a camera go out of adjustment spontaneously either. Th only - easily adjusted by the user- vulnerable connection is the roller.

 

Well, in 6 years of use, I've had my lenses that use floating lens elements adjusted multiple times, which are not adjusted by shims (so I'm told). And I routinely have had to have my M bodies adjusted over time, and I'm fairly certain I'm not the only one. In fact, my M-P which I got only last summer, needs horizontal adjustment.

Edited April 1, 2016 by DezFoto

[jdlaing]

Well, in 6 years of use, I've had my lenses that use floating lens elements adjusted multiple times, which are not adjusted by shims (so I'm told). And I routinely have had to have my M bodies adjusted over time, and I'm fairly certain I'm not the only one. In fact, my M-P which I got only last summer, needs horizontal adjustment.

 

You're doing something really wrong.

[DezFoto]

You're doing something really wrong.

 

Unless they're cameras that are not meant to actually be used, I'm pretty sure I'm not. 

[bocaburger]

Same as Jaapv here.  Been using Leicas since around 1970.  I can't even recall how many I've had, pretty much one of every model and pairs of a few, plus a few screwmounts.  Lenses, I have over a dozen at present, and have bought and sold at least three dozen over the years.  In that entire time I have had one body and 2 lenses which needed adjustment.  The body was an M9, which arrived new in the box with a totally maladjusted rangefinder.  Once I put it right myself it stayed that way for the duration.  The lenses were a tabbed 50 Summicron and an old version 135 T-E.  Both were bought used and both have been spot on since being adjusted to specs. 

[jdlaing]

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I've used many Leica M bodies and lenses over 40 years and unless you are too rough with them they don't need that many adjustments that often.

[jmahto]

You're doing something really wrong.

Not speaking for somebody else, but it could be because some people are more demanding/sensitive than others. Personally I have never had to get my camera and lens adjusted in last three and half years and I don't baby my camera. I do have one old 135 tele-elmar that doesn't focus to infinity though. It is a lens issue and I will have to send it. But the camera is fine with four other lenses.

[ThePioneer]

You guys really need to keep your voices down!!

 

I do hope that this rumour doesn't get to my M-A. It is rapidly approaching 200 rolls of film in a little less than 1.5 years and I would hate for it to go on strike now, just because I haven't sent it on a vacation to Germany.

 

Where do these silly ideas get started?

[IkarusJohn]

actually it is quite rare for a lens to go out of calibration as they are adjusted by shims. In forty years of M use I have never had a camera go out of adjustment spontaneously either. Th only - easily adjusted by the user- vulnerable connection is the roller.

 

In 6 years of Leica M use, my 75 Summilux has had to be recalibrate do (whatever that involves) twice. 

[DezFoto]

You guys really need to keep your voices down!!

 

I do hope that this rumour doesn't get to my M-A. It is rapidly approaching 200 rolls of film in a little less than 1.5 years and I would hate for it to go on strike now, just because I haven't sent it on a vacation to Germany.

 

Where do these silly ideas get started?

 

Film cameras are more tolerant to small focus inaccuracies than digital cameras, I'm sure you'll be fine

[Jeff S]

From Leica Rumors...  http://leicarumors.com/2016/04/11/leica-m-d-typ-262-camera-is-coming-for-sure.aspx/

 

Jeff

[Paul J]

In 6 years of Leica M use, my 75 Summilux has had to be recalibrate do (whatever that involves) twice.

I've had to send lenses off for recal multiple times too. Once was like 3 months after, very frustrating. I treat them very carefully too!

[Mike Rawcs]

All I want to know is, will it be the same or very similar to a film M camera in form, and weight. Please?

[Hey You]

Today (April 15, 2016) Leica made an announcement about the Leica T which gives a strong signal where the Leica M is headed.

The Leica Model T now transfers images from the camera wirelessly to a cellphone, tablet, or computer.

It seems likely that future Leica M's will acquire this capability.

This means that the Leica M will no longer need an LCD screen - as is rumoured for the Leica M-D.

Instead, it will use the (much better) LCD screen of a smartphone,

The camera will become smaller, lighter, and simpler.

The connection is two-way, so that the cellphone can change menu settings on the Leica.

Way to go, Leica!!

[pico]

This is all good news. If an app can do it, then why not Leica?

 

I can put my old iPhone in a pocket or anywhere close and use my new iPhone to frame and take pictures thrugh the old one. I consider it a prototype because it is slow, but everything gets faster. Right?

[ynp]

Today (April 15, 2016) Leica made an announcement about the Leica T which gives a strong signal where the Leica M is headed.

The Leica Model T now transfers images from the camera wirelessly to a cellphone, tablet, or computer.

It seems likely that future Leica M's will acquire this capability.

This means that the Leica M will no longer need an LCD screen - as is rumoured for the Leica M-D.

Instead, it will use the (much better) LCD screen of a smartphone,

The camera will become smaller, lighter, and simpler.

The connection is two-way, so that the cellphone can change menu settings on the Leica.

Way to go, Leica!!

If the camera can transmit a histogram to Apple watch or a similar device, I won't need the screen.

[dugby]

This is all good news. If an app can do it, then why not Leica?

 

I can put my old iPhone in a pocket or anywhere close and use my new iPhone to frame and take pictures thrugh the old one. I consider it a prototype because it is slow, but everything gets faster. Right?

 

BadJoke on:   Maybe Luigi will make a leather half case that allows the iPhone to be slotted behind the MD  : BadJoke off

[pico]

It is already possible to rubber-band an iPhone behind a Leica M so that phone's camera lens looks through the rangefinder.

Live view?

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Hallo,

Look here: Leica M

[jack-tucker]

Seriously, I don't want to depend on a smart phone when I take pictures. That's why I have a camera...