TangoCharlie27 Posted February 11, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 11, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) You know it would be built well but what specs would choose? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frame-it Posted February 11, 2020 Share #2 Posted February 11, 2020 an M-A with the M3 .91 VF, black paint. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
verwackelt Posted February 11, 2020 Share #3 Posted February 11, 2020 Like the SL2 but with articulating screen and a tilting EVF-adapter like the Fuji-GFX. Lenses would have real manual focus ring instead of focus by wire and should have an aperture ring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 11, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 11, 2020 An R rangefinder model that takes film but also has a digital sensor and EVF. It must also take M lenses and TL/SL lenses and offer auto focus (including AF for non AF lenses with a moving sensor) or manual focus, have in body IS and be waterproof. You can shoot film and digital at the same time. The sensor part should be a module that you can upgrade easily, like changing a focus screen. It must have 3 strap lugs, a thumb grip, a softee release button, optional body coverings and come in black paint over brass, black chrome or silver chrome and safari. It should have the traditional Leica script, and a red dot with a little cover to slide over it and hide it when you want to. All this in a body smaller and cheaper than a CL. Any takers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylgo Posted February 12, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 12, 2020 M10 body size with the addition of an attachment point above the viewfinder for a tiny evf, similar to the Ricoh 28 optical in size. Less of a wart and viewfinder on the left makes for an easy transition from rangefinder to evf without lcd nose prints. This would require the ISO dial to be redesigned, side markings of ISO rather than top markings perhaps with a non lift dial similar to shutter speed. Advantage in ergonomics, beauty and function with evf and flash use simultaneously. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted February 12, 2020 Share #6 Posted February 12, 2020 Circular sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TangoCharlie27 Posted February 12, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted February 12, 2020 Advertisement (gone after registration) 11 minutes ago, Exodies said: Circular sensor. Not particularly efficient is it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted February 12, 2020 Share #8 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) On the contrary. The rectangle is inefficient, it discards some of the lens output. The main problem is that a rectangular sensor gives you a random crop of one pair of sides (how likely is it that your scene is 3x2?). With a circular sensor you never need to hold the camera sideways and you don’t need an artificial horizon (in one direction). Edited February 12, 2020 by Exodies 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
UliWer Posted February 12, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 12, 2020 Leica could become the leading manufacturer of Imaging products with a circular sensor - they'd only had to offer a circular monitor and circular paper for prints. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
earleygallery Posted February 12, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, UliWer said: Leica could become the leading manufacturer of Imaging products with a circular sensor - they'd only had to offer a circular monitor and circular paper for prints. The original Kodak camera produced round images. Nothing new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted February 12, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 12, 2020 Form factor: drone. Processor: AI capable. Interface: autonomous. Then I could send it out to take photos without having to stir from the sofa. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 12, 2020 Share #12 Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Exodies said: Circular sensor. Getting prints framed is a real pain though. My idea of a well designed Leica would be a (mechanical) M4 with a digital sensor, of 18~24 MPixels and no self timer (no selfies). Easy. Leica take note😉. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 12, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) M factor body with removable sensor so it could also use film. A selection of sensors should be made available just as lenses are. Monochrome or colour, CCD or CMOS, circular or rectangular, etc. Must be black paint and have lots of red logos on so I can stick black tape over them. edit: Must also have a frameline illumination window! Edited February 12, 2020 by ianman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 12, 2020 Share #14 Posted February 12, 2020 12 minutes ago, pgk said: Getting prints framed is a real pain though. Not really. Oval and circular frames have been made for centuries. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 12, 2020 Share #15 Posted February 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, ianman said: Not really. Oval and circular frames have been made for centuries. They are available, but I can never seem to find what I want for Fisheye shots. Most framers don't touch circular frames and can't cut the glass for them so availability for the most part is limited to off the shelf frames. If you can point me to someone who can make and ship (in the UK) bespoke circular frames that would be great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted February 12, 2020 Share #16 Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, pgk said: They are available, but I can never seem to find what I want for Fisheye shots. Most framers don't touch circular frames and can't cut the glass for them so availability for the most part is limited to off the shelf frames. If you can point me to someone who can make and ship (in the UK) bespoke circular frames that would be great. I can't imagine it's that difficult to make a circular frame. In fact, I would think it's easier than rectangular or square... using machines anyway. A router, a trammel and a few bits if you want fancy moulding. Cut in 3 parts to avoid needing massive boards and reduce waste, glue up with some dowels. Anyway, I digress... a quick search returned these people: https://www.ovalpictureframes.co.uk/ Their stock stuff looks quite ugly (IMO) but they seem open to bespoke work. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted February 12, 2020 Share #17 Posted February 12, 2020 The link shows the problem - only two types. I would like a supplier of thin, black, circular (not oval) frames with ~2" border of archival 4mm card for a 16" diameter print - not easy especially as I will require shipping a complete frame with glass too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exodies Posted February 12, 2020 Share #18 Posted February 12, 2020 5 hours ago, earleygallery said: The original Kodak camera produced round images. Nothing new. Early TVs were circular. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rivi1969 Posted February 12, 2020 Share #19 Posted February 12, 2020 Defying laws of physics, I would revive the Digilux 2 body and put inside a new APS CCD sensor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Geschlecht Posted February 12, 2020 Share #20 Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) 7 hours ago, Exodies said: Early TVs were circular. Hello Exodies, We had 1. The picture tube was about 4 times as long as the circular screen was wide. Best Regards, Michael Edited February 12, 2020 by Michael Geschlecht Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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