erlingmm Posted February 3, 2017 Share #1 Posted February 3, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) Users report that they have been notified by Leica that lenses currently will get a permanent fix based on new parts, se some postings in the Fuji thread, too. I got the same notification for my 24mm, but they are waiting for parts. Hopefully it will be resolved soon. I have also heard that an official statement is close. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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YellowBelly Posted February 3, 2017 Share #2 Posted February 3, 2017 Could that be news of a new body 008 80mp or am I dreaming Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickgrainger Posted February 3, 2017 Share #3 Posted February 3, 2017 This is fantastic news. I have been so concerned that Leica will just ditch the entire S line completely. There is so much potential for this format if Leica will just push it and keep us informed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted February 3, 2017 Share #4 Posted February 3, 2017 Does anyone know if this is for malfunctioning lenses or will Leica recall all lenses? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erlingmm Posted February 3, 2017 Author Share #5 Posted February 3, 2017 Does anyone know if this is for malfunctioning lenses or will Leica recall all lenses? I don't expect a recall. Despite alle the noise, the problems have been with single-digit percentage of the lenses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 4, 2017 Share #6 Posted February 4, 2017 From leicarumors Oliver Kaltner: I said yesterday that the Leica M is our backbone, and it is, in our portfolio. But we have to enrich our portfolio all the last three years with introduction of Leica Q, SL, and the forthcoming S actually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaubauu2009 Posted February 4, 2017 Share #7 Posted February 4, 2017 Advertisement (gone after registration) From leicarumors Oliver Kaltner: I said yesterday that the Leica M is our backbone, and it is, in our portfolio. But we have to enrich our portfolio all the last three years with introduction of Leica Q, SL, and the forthcoming S actually Great. Forthcoming S. let's hope it's not a Fuji GFX oem ala Leica Sofort. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom0511 Posted February 4, 2017 Share #8 Posted February 4, 2017 Great. Forthcoming S. let's hope it's not a Fuji GFX oem ala Leica Sofort. lets hope the fuji gfx has a nicer form factor than the fuji instax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
xiaubauu2009 Posted February 4, 2017 Share #9 Posted February 4, 2017 lets hope the fuji gfx has a nicer form factor than the fuji instax. Unless you think Leica SL is as good as instax. Then I will say it is better from my short time with the GFX. It is a true mirrorless and quite versatile. A much more evolve camera than the Leica S. Fast too. The EVF is still not as good as OVF or the SL in my opinion. But it's quite nice package. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erlingmm Posted February 4, 2017 Author Share #10 Posted February 4, 2017 I don't care about Fuji, if you want one, buy one. I just want a perfect, working S system, possibly with a sensor upgrade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relms Posted February 4, 2017 Share #11 Posted February 4, 2017 Please, Leica, don't keep us waiting. Confirm that I and others have made the right choice in staying loyal to the Leica brand in the midst of all the noise around us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicapages Posted February 4, 2017 Share #12 Posted February 4, 2017 Oliver Kaltner: I said yesterday that the Leica M is our backbone, and it is, in our portfolio. But we have to enrich our portfolio all the last three years with introduction of Leica Q, SL, and the forthcoming S actually Saw that. But judging by the lousy English in that whole interview, I would not be surprised if it is a language translation inaccuracy. After all, this sentence is referring to produchts in "the last three years"... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff S Posted February 4, 2017 Share #13 Posted February 4, 2017 Does anyone know if this is for malfunctioning lenses or will Leica recall all lenses? The key for me, assuming a 'permanent fix', is whether Leica will proactively (preventively) service, on a timely basis, any lens sent in for 'upgrade'. The current process of waiting for a lens to fail, perhaps in the midst of an important trip or assignment, will prevent me from buying into the system....unless dealers will begin selling new/mint lenses that have been certified as repaired or redesigned. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsmphoto Posted February 4, 2017 Share #14 Posted February 4, 2017 Given this statement of support for a permanent fix, I think used S lenses are a relative bargain at the current depressed prices you see on eBay and elsewhere. If they in fact, introduce a competitive new form of S, then I suspect prices will increase on used lenses as demand resurfaces. If you're committed to the S system, this may well be a time to buy that mint used lens that many seem to be dumping. With the caveat that you may have to ship that lens to Germany for an R&R vacation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 4, 2017 Share #15 Posted February 4, 2017 I will wait and see what comes out and what issues are resolved properly before I get excited. It better not be the same sensor in an EVF body. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted February 4, 2017 Share #16 Posted February 4, 2017 With the renewed interest in digital medium format Leica could steal some thunder from Hasselblad and Fuji with a few leaks of new S bodies and lenses. Assuming (this one is easy) the lenses will outperform anything from Hasselblad and Fuji, Leica only needs to make a few changed to update the already excellent bodies. A permanent repair to the lens AF issue would also go a long way to removing concerns by owners and potential buyers. I am hoping Leica will allow current S lens owners to send those lenses in for permanent AF repair whether working or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Lowe Posted February 5, 2017 Share #17 Posted February 5, 2017 Seems shocking to me that they would obsolete the 007 in such a short time. But they do need to up the resolution of the S so the next SL, Q and M can move forward into the 36+MP zone. I would be equally shocked if the next S is mirrorless because that seems to be redundant to the SL, which has definitely been positioned as a field camera for S owners. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
erlingmm Posted February 5, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted February 5, 2017 Seems shocking to me that they would obsolete the 007 in such a short time. But they do need to up the resolution of the S so the next SL, Q and M can move forward into the 36+MP zone. Well, Hasselblad and Phase1 have backs with different resolutions, Leica could also have different S models, for example make the current 007 an "SE" at at lower price point, if there is a new model with higher resolution. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted February 5, 2017 Share #19 Posted February 5, 2017 Seems shocking to me that they would obsolete the 007 in such a short time. But they do need to up the resolution of the S so the next SL, Q and M can move forward into the 36+MP zone. I would be equally shocked if the next S is mirrorless because that seems to be redundant to the SL, which has definitely been positioned as a field camera for S owners. I don't think they have many options at this point. The S is in a rough state and I can't imagine it's selling, the competition is mounting considerably. They need to wipe the slate clean and do something in a reasonably timely fashion I would think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jip Posted February 6, 2017 Share #20 Posted February 6, 2017 The 007 will be come the S-E model for a little price competing with the competitors and the new 008 might be a higher resolution version? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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