Herr Barnack Posted June 24, 2019 Share #21 Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) The M-E 240 price is said to be $3995.00 USD: https://www.reddotforum.com/content/2019/06/leica-announces-m-e-typ-240-digital-rangefinder/?utm_source=Leica+Store+Miami+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=240f134225-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_01_10_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_936a8848e0-240f134225-417831501&mc_cid=240f134225&mc_eid=dde2fd4b3f That's excellent news for those who have always wanted a digital M but found the price of admission out of reach - and the anthracite gray finish is beautiful! Edited June 24, 2019 by Herr Barnack 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted June 24, 2019 Posted June 24, 2019 Hi Herr Barnack, Take a look here M-E typ 240. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
low325 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share #22 Posted June 25, 2019 That price is good for 24MP and decent 6400 ISO. Makes me wish I waited. I might be totally okay with this over my M10-D. At under 4K?!! That’s actually not too bad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray Vonn Posted June 25, 2019 Share #23 Posted June 25, 2019 11 hours ago, Giulio Zanni said: The second hand market is flooded with 240, who's going to buy it new anyway?! Well, I got an M-E because it had a sensor replaced but also because it was newer than an M9 - maybe that'll occur with buyers this time round too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted June 25, 2019 Share #24 Posted June 25, 2019 clear out old stock, get some new customers who are on a budget..and sell more lenses down the line...at least its not a gold body wrapped in elephant skin. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted June 25, 2019 Share #25 Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, frame-it said: clear out old stock, get some new customers who are on a budget..and sell more lenses down the line...at least its not a gold body wrapped in elephant skin. Or even worse, this abomination: https://www.dpreview.com/news/8640603678/leica-and-lenny-kravitz-produce-limited-edition-drifter-m-monochrom-with-snakeskin-finish The anthracite gray finish of the M-E 240 is a thing of beauty, particularly when accented with the chrome controls. As long as a camera that is as aesthetically pleasing as the M-E 240 is priced $20,000 USD less than a monstrosity like the Kravitz Drifter set, there is still hope for Leica in the taste department. Edited June 25, 2019 by Herr Barnack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsolomon Posted June 25, 2019 Share #26 Posted June 25, 2019 15 hours ago, jdlaing said: He said rebranded 240. I said what brand would it be? Seriously. 240 is not a brand, it’s a model, maybe your serious, maybe your being silly, I notice your reference to the 1840’s and the Texas revolution, which is 150 plus years over, I’m A 21 century guy, so perhaps we’re just from very different perspectives Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsolomon Posted June 25, 2019 Share #27 Posted June 25, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) 23 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: Or even worse, this abomination: https://www.dpreview.com/news/8640603678/leica-and-lenny-kravitz-produce-limited-edition-drifter-m-monochrom-with-snakeskin-finish I do like that shutter release button Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leicabug Posted June 25, 2019 Share #28 Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) Like 262, Leica is probably going to make only a handful of M-E 240 to use up their 240 inventory. Edited June 25, 2019 by leicabug Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted June 25, 2019 Share #29 Posted June 25, 2019 (edited) It would be nice if Leica were to keep the M-E 240 in their product line; it would be a good gateway camera to the M system. I wouldn't think that it would cannibalize sales of the flagship M, particularly when the next model arrives with a 47 MP sensor. Leica haters are already PMSing about the $4000 USD price. To put that into perspective, in 1997 I paid $3000 USD for Hasselblad's gateway V system camera kit, the 501c. JMHO but in June of 2019, $4000 sounds within reason for a full frame 24 MP M camera. Edited June 25, 2019 by Herr Barnack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
low325 Posted June 25, 2019 Author Share #30 Posted June 25, 2019 The ME 240 price protects the M10 markets. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted June 25, 2019 Share #31 Posted June 25, 2019 32 minutes ago, low325 said: The ME 240 price protects the M10 markets. But could kill the M240 definitely if the M-E offers some decent 6400 iso, as suggested above, whereas banding would remain an issue on the M240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 25, 2019 Share #32 Posted June 25, 2019 13 minutes ago, lct said: But could kill the M240 definitely if the M-E offers some decent 6400 iso, as suggested above, whereas banding would remain an issue on the M240. Can't see the sensor/processor being an upgrade on last M(240). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjans Posted June 25, 2019 Share #33 Posted June 25, 2019 15 hours ago, leicabug said: Like 262, Leica is probably going to make only a handful of M-E 240 to use up their 240 inventory. From a dealer website in the UK it seems that worldwide 750 M-E 240 will be available. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted June 25, 2019 Share #34 Posted June 25, 2019 Can you post a link to the website of that dealer? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
satijntje Posted June 26, 2019 Share #35 Posted June 26, 2019 vor 8 Stunden schrieb satijntje: Can you post a link to the website of that dealer? I found it. Red dot in UK Indeed, limited to 750 pcs. hurry unto order otherwise this special edition is sold out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xavier Posted June 26, 2019 Share #36 Posted June 26, 2019 I am not sure I understand the point in making a limited edition of such a camera. I think it is good to have it in the M line (though I would personally rather look for a used 262 or 240 first), but not as a limited edition... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colonel Posted June 26, 2019 Share #37 Posted June 26, 2019 19 minutes ago, Xavier said: I am not sure I understand the point in making a limited edition of such a camera. I think it is good to have it in the M line (though I would personally rather look for a used 262 or 240 first), but not as a limited edition... Leica will make more if there is a demand. Or they could have limited it due to parts available. Nevertheless their strategy is to have a budget M digital available and its now the privilege of the M-E 240 I approve of this strategy. Why not allow folk to enjoy the rangefinder experience without sacrificing their second car ... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjans Posted June 26, 2019 Share #38 Posted June 26, 2019 2 hours ago, colonel said: Leica will make more if there is a demand. Or they could have limited it due to parts available. Nevertheless their strategy is to have a budget M digital available and its now the privilege of the M-E 240 I approve of this strategy. Why not allow folk to enjoy the rangefinder experience without sacrificing their second car ... Agree, also considering people owning a Leica X2, X M-E, X-Vario and want to get into a Leica M (new with full warranty) and if they have the EVF (Leica or Olympus version) can also use the EVF on the M-E 240. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
low325 Posted June 26, 2019 Author Share #39 Posted June 26, 2019 22 hours ago, pedaes said: Can't see the sensor/processor being an upgrade on last M(240). It may be possible to clean up the banding at high ISO via firmware and make it an ME only ‘feature’ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted June 26, 2019 Share #40 Posted June 26, 2019 45 minutes ago, low325 said: It may be possible to clean up the banding at high ISO via firmware and make it an ME only ‘feature’ When they are selling the same Firmware in more expensive cameras? I think all M(240) series owners would expect a firmware upgrade if this was the case, which I doubt, but you may be correct. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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