250swb Posted June 14, 2018 Share #21 Posted June 14, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) Zagato are renowned for designing elegant cars, this is neither elegant, nor is it a car, so it's wrong on two counts. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 14, 2018 Posted June 14, 2018 Hi 250swb, Take a look here Leica M10 Zagato Edition. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
LocalHero1953 Posted June 14, 2018 Share #22 Posted June 14, 2018 I suppose you guys all realise that this is actually a trial run-out of the body shape and style of the new CM to be announced today? The middle-aged spread on the right gives enough room for the larger battery size that is needed to cope with the extra processing for the EVF (and because all new Leica's must have a new battery and charger - it's the rule). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted June 14, 2018 Share #23 Posted June 14, 2018 ALL special editions are panned for their looks, without exception. I don't instinctively dislike it. Using aluminium or alloy has to be a step forward to reduce weight. I like the idea of a milled aluminium body. Next step is to get rid of the base plate and just have a single skin machined base unit. I don't use a grip, so I would rather not have the extra curves this edition has, but plenty of people here seem to like grips and half cases, all adding much more to the bulk than this. Well worth doing this as an experiment IMO - and it's paid for by rich people who can afford to suffer a few design mishits - what not to like? The design? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 14, 2018 Share #24 Posted June 14, 2018 Zagato Edition Ultravid from 2015: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgcm Posted June 14, 2018 Share #25 Posted June 14, 2018 Zagato are renowned for designing elegant cars, this is neither elegant, nor is it a car, so it's wrong on two counts. But the price is right for a car 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willemr Posted June 14, 2018 Share #26 Posted June 14, 2018 But the price is right for a car I think they mixed up the prices. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwagger Posted June 14, 2018 Share #27 Posted June 14, 2018 Advertisement (gone after registration) But the price is right for a car Well, if anyone has a '65 Giulia TZ they're willing to part with for the price of this camera, I'm a cash buyer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micxc Posted June 15, 2018 Share #28 Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) US$21600 http://us.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-Special-Editions/Zagato Edited June 15, 2018 by micxc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdk Posted June 15, 2018 Share #29 Posted June 15, 2018 The strap lugs are a great idea, but the rest of it leaves me cold. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdk Posted June 15, 2018 Share #30 Posted June 15, 2018 I'd rather have a ≥36MP sensor in a Leica M-P like black paint-body with a nice, high-res, optional EVF that doesn't get in the way of the shutter speed dial. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted June 15, 2018 Share #31 Posted June 15, 2018 If it helps keep Leica in business then OK but not for me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gobert Posted June 15, 2018 Share #32 Posted June 15, 2018 We might see something back on the successor of the M10. May be the bodyshape, the lugs, or .... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredericB Posted June 15, 2018 Share #33 Posted June 15, 2018 Oh lord, won't You buy me a M10 Zagato! (I hope the 35mm lens is also aluminium ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
indergaard Posted June 15, 2018 Share #34 Posted June 15, 2018 Ugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoin Posted June 15, 2018 Share #35 Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) I like the general concept, not keen on the detail around the front lens element. Don't think it'll wear too well, then again don't think many will be bough for everyday use. I note they used a grey dot .... pitty they won't do that for everyday silver M10's Edited June 15, 2018 by Eoin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colint544 Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share #36 Posted June 15, 2018 The strap lugs are most definitely channeling the spirit of those on the illustrious M5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edax Posted June 15, 2018 Share #37 Posted June 15, 2018 The rangefinder window not being in the same plane as the finder window; herasy... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mute-on Posted June 15, 2018 Share #38 Posted June 15, 2018 My M2 still looks better 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pico Posted June 15, 2018 Share #39 Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) I ask this before I post criticism. There seems to be a division in Leica to test speculative high-end abstract designs. Can anyone see any connection of Leica's latest proposal to contemporary design that considers functionalism? For example, eliminating the accessory shoe seems a dramatic statement that directs buyers to a different, old-time, pre-digital paradigm. Is that where we want to go? The Zagato design is cosmetics that trade-away functionality; for what? Edited June 15, 2018 by pico 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdk Posted June 16, 2018 Share #40 Posted June 16, 2018 I ask this before I post criticism. There seems to be a division in Leica to test speculative high-end abstract designs. Can anyone see any connection of Leica's latest proposal to contemporary design that considers functionalism? For example, eliminating the accessory shoe seems a dramatic statement that directs buyers to a different, old-time, pre-digital paradigm. Is that where we want to go? The Zagato design is cosmetics that trade-away functionality; for what? But even pre-rangefinder Leicas of the 1920s had accessory shoes for viewfinders and flash units. I think it's just minimalism. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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