low325 Posted June 22, 2019 Share #1 Posted June 22, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Just browsing over at the Leica and noticed a ‘new’ Leica M-E typ 240. Looks like it comes in the same gray as the gray Leica M9. Looks pretty sharp. They mention it will have a new attractive price for entry into M. Available end of July? Anyone have any info on the intro price? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 22, 2019 Posted June 22, 2019 Hi low325, Take a look here M-E typ 240. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
a.noctilux Posted June 22, 2019 Share #2 Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) I've seen nothing today at Leicarumors where came your info, please share ? edit: finally saw this Edited June 22, 2019 by a.noctilux Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Vonn Posted June 22, 2019 Share #3 Posted June 22, 2019 Shame they haven't done it with the M10 like they did with the M9. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bags27 Posted June 22, 2019 Share #4 Posted June 22, 2019 (edited) yes, another attempt to cash in on earlier tech, I guess. Does this mean that sales of the M10 are somewhat stalled? Edited June 22, 2019 by bags27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
low325 Posted June 22, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted June 22, 2019 1 hour ago, Ray Vonn said: Shame they haven't done it with the M10 like they did with the M9. Agree. I actually like this color combo. And they’re using real leather. 59 minutes ago, bags27 said: yes, another attempt to cash in on earlier tech, I guess. Does this mean that sales of the M10 are somewhat stalled? Could be. Or they could have just have a surplus of 240 parts ala the 240 twin from russia? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted June 22, 2019 Interesting if it shoes less banding at 6400 iso than the M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsolomon Posted June 23, 2019 Share #7 Posted June 23, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 9 hours ago, lct said: Interesting if it shoes less banding at 6400 iso than the M240. So do you think it’s more than a rebranded 240? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayernfan Posted June 23, 2019 Share #8 Posted June 23, 2019 If this comes in under $4K USD, it will be a great way to get into the digital M system. That being said, used M240s are fantastic value right now. I bought a dead mint one from an authorized dealer for $2,700. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted June 23, 2019 Share #9 Posted June 23, 2019 So the original M-E was the "last of the CCD cameras" once the M9 went away. Simplified a bit, discounted and recolored to blue-gray. But I though the M(262) was already a simplified and discounted M(240). (I like the Anthracite Gray chosen this time, though - shades of the R9). Leica nomenclature is so - weird. When I hear "ME 262" I think of these: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_262 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 23, 2019 Share #10 Posted June 23, 2019 3 hours ago, rsolomon said: So do you think it’s more than a rebranded 240? I have no idea sorry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 23, 2019 Share #11 Posted June 23, 2019 8 hours ago, rsolomon said: So do you think it’s more than a rebranded 240? What brand would it be? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
willeica Posted June 24, 2019 Share #12 Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Details here: https://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/Leica-M-E The UK price seems to be £3,500. Andreas has already posted something on the German Forum. Leica seems to be monetising a sunk investment. William Edited June 24, 2019 by willeica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsolomon Posted June 24, 2019 Share #13 Posted June 24, 2019 22 hours ago, jdlaing said: What brand would it be? Lol, Seriously? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted June 24, 2019 Share #14 Posted June 24, 2019 could merge this thread with the leica job losses thread 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wattsy Posted June 24, 2019 Share #15 Posted June 24, 2019 After a break from Leica digital I bought a new M240 last year and I like (and use) it far more than I anticipated. It doesn't bother me in the slightest that the technology is pretty ancient. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdlaing Posted June 24, 2019 Share #16 Posted June 24, 2019 1 hour ago, rsolomon said: Lol, Seriously? He said rebranded 240. I said what brand would it be? Seriously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkmoore Posted June 24, 2019 Share #17 Posted June 24, 2019 It doesn't sound like the M-E has upgrades over the standard M240. I like this move in general. You can get a brand new Leica camera (which is still excellent even with older technology) for around $4300.00-$4500.00 USD. I'm surprised actually. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted June 24, 2019 Share #18 Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Can't believe that instead of moving forward they resurrected the 240. The second hand market is flooded with 240, who's going to buy it new anyway?! Edited June 24, 2019 by Giulio Zanni Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adan Posted June 24, 2019 Share #19 Posted June 24, 2019 44 minutes ago, Giulio Zanni said: Can't believe that instead of moving forward they resurrected the 240. The second hand market is flooded with 240, who's going to buy it new anyway?! I don't think it is a question of resurrecting the 240 - it is just a(nother) way of getting rid of a warehouse-full of 240 parts. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giulio Zanni Posted June 24, 2019 Share #20 Posted June 24, 2019 7 minutes ago, adan said: I don't think it is a question of resurrecting the 240 - it is just a(nother) way of getting rid of a warehouse-full of 240 parts. Understand, but marketing wise I don't think they are doing themselves a favor. Limited editions are already over the top with that. I have been using Leica on and off for the past thirty years and I would really like them to re-connect with photography. Fine with the fact that they are conservative, but they can't mainly keep on capitalizing on the very past. What about the M10 monochrom or the long-time advocated M wth evf? I think the technology is there, it's just a question of policy. I am using a 246 with evf, adapter and R28-70 which, even if a bit cumbersome, it's fine for my work. I want black and white files out of the camera, simple menus, limit changing lenses, easy to focus, compact size and Leica feeling. Not too ambitious demands, including a decent long exposure beyond the ridiculous 60 sec. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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