PhotoEd Posted January 28, 2017 Share #1 Posted January 28, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I just saw the new Leica M-System brochure. No mention of the Leica M-D in it. Does this mean the M-D is a special model, or is it already leaving us again? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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lct Posted January 28, 2017 Share #2 Posted January 28, 2017 See http://en.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-D Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted January 30, 2017 Share #3 Posted January 30, 2017 I don't think the M brochure is ever gospel (I recall the main system brochure not including the film cameras at one time) but it is probably a reasonable indication that Leica are probably not going to make another batch of the M-D and will let it quietly disappear from the product range. For such a small company, Leica offer a large (arguably too large) range of cameras – 5 flavours of digital and 3 film bodies in the M system alone – which is very different from the company of old. 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/268771-no-m-d-typ262-in-new-brochure/?do=findComment&comment=3200317'>More sharing options...
PhotoEd Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #4 Posted January 30, 2017 I guess you could be right. That would be a sad decision, because in my opinion the M-D represents the real essence of digital rangefinder photography. I don't like pushing buttons, working through menu's and checking every exposre made. I know, you can setup the camera and just forget about it, but still... it doesn't work with me like that. Less is more and the restrictions make you a better observer. All I ever wanted was a digital version of the M6, MP or even M7 where only the film is replaced by a digital sensor. And the M-D gave me all of that. Just a couple of simple well known parameters to control. Absolutely true to the basic Leica philosophy. I do hope they will come up with a M-D based on the M10 body and technology. Unfortunately I have to pass on that one, because I spent all my money on the current M-D. And I sure not regret it!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveNC Posted January 31, 2017 Share #5 Posted January 31, 2017 I totally agree with you Neuer. Loving my M-D. Exactly what I have always wanted since selling my M6 to buy digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeicaFFM Posted January 31, 2017 Share #6 Posted January 31, 2017 I was told by my dealer that Leica has stopped producing the M-D. But according to him, there are still around 200 M-D's in Wetzlar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted January 31, 2017 Share #7 Posted January 31, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) I would not be surprised if Leica felt that the M10 and M-D appeal to the same customer group. But maybe, one day, there will be an M10-D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bocaburger Posted January 31, 2017 Share #8 Posted January 31, 2017 That ^ is what I was thinking. Since the M10 has an analog ISO dial, one could ostensibly cover the LCD and never take it off. I basically do that with my M240 (half-case with flap) as I rarely change even ISO. I wouldn't be surprised if Leica or some enterprising 3rd-party vendor comes up with a rigid, opaque static-cling LCD protector made to resemble Vulcanite. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ramarren Posted January 31, 2017 Share #9 Posted January 31, 2017 Maybe I should buy a second M-D when I sell my M-P in that case. Covering the LCD doesn't remove it and the control buttons from the back of the camera, which is what I like most about the M-D: improved handling through no LCD or buttons on the back. Just the ISO dial, which doesn't get in the way of my fingers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhotoEd Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted January 31, 2017 Today I held the new M10 in my hands and I must admit... the feel has improved a lot. The slimmer body feels like holding an analogue M. But still, I wouldn't trade it for my M-D because the purity of the M-D is just perfect. A slimmed down M-D would be the way to go imho. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewDD Posted February 1, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 1, 2017 The M-D was just a run-out model, clearing stuff out of the parts bin prior to the introduction of the M10. The fact that there are hundreds lying around after such a short production run, and that there are M60s in every Leica shop you visit, suggest that in 2017 there isn't much of a market for a camera without a screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted February 4, 2017 Share #12 Posted February 4, 2017 I would not be surprised if Leica felt that the M10 and M-D appeal to the same customer group. But maybe, one day, there will be an M10-D. It's already there.... 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/268771-no-m-d-typ262-in-new-brochure/?do=findComment&comment=3204627'>More sharing options...
dunhoy Posted February 7, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 7, 2017 The M-D was just a run-out model, clearing stuff out of the parts bin prior to the introduction of the M10. The fact that there are hundreds lying around after such a short production run, and that there are M60s in every Leica shop you visit, suggest that in 2017 there isn't much of a market for a camera without a screen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunhoy Posted February 7, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 7, 2017 Reducing the feature set and jacking the price up 10% no doubt impacted demand for the M-D. Leica continues to take the piss out of its user base with its ridiculous approach to pricing - the modern way unfortunately Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiafish Posted February 7, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 7, 2017 I guess you could be right. That would be a sad decision, because in my opinion the M-D represents the real essence of digital rangefinder photography. I don't like pushing buttons, working through menu's and checking every exposre made. I know, you can setup the camera and just forget about it, but still... it doesn't work with me like that. Less is more and the restrictions make you a better observer. All I ever wanted was a digital version of the M6, MP or even M7 where only the film is replaced by a digital sensor. And the M-D gave me all of that. Just a couple of simple well known parameters to control. Absolutely true to the basic Leica philosophy. I do hope they will come up with a M-D based on the M10 body and technology. Unfortunately I have to pass on that one, because I spent all my money on the current M-D. And I sure not regret it!!! I'm enjoying my M-D as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budfox Posted February 8, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 8, 2017 I would not be surprised if Leica felt that the M10 and M-D appeal to the same customer group. But maybe, one day, there will be an M10-D. Yes - with two ISO dials !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulus Posted February 8, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 8, 2017 No with an ISO dial on the back. That's more the traditional place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndrewDD Posted February 8, 2017 Share #18 Posted February 8, 2017 No with an ISO dial on the back. That's more the traditional place. Traditional? Because film cameras had one? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papimuzo Posted February 8, 2017 Share #19 Posted February 8, 2017 Yes, as a memory note recalling what film was inside Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budfox Posted February 8, 2017 Share #20 Posted February 8, 2017 But what will they do with the other ISO dial - remove it or repurpose it? And what about the missing button on the top to set the date and check battery. Maybe they just won't bother with an M10-D. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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