Ponnefaxen Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5121 Posted January 11, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Do you guys think that the black M11 is black anodized (like for example the Q2) or do you belive that it has more of a ”matte” look (like the M10 black chrome)? I think it’s kinda hard to tell from the pictures i’ve seen.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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EddieCheddar Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5122 Posted January 11, 2022 Hey JonoSlack, I’m sure your review will be most excellent when it comes out and I look forward to reading it slowly with a cup of coffee at that time. However, it might be helpful if you have someone read it first and proof for grammar and style issues, so I’ll humbly volunteer myself to do this horrible job today and read your review before it’s released into the wild. Send it to me now! Pretty please? 😀 Can’t wait! 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herr Barnack Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5123 Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Quote ...the folks over in the Marketing Dept. really seem to be excessive in their enjoyment of torturing the faithful this time around... The unbridled M11 hysteria is starting to remind me of when I was in the first grade and the Beatles came to America. I wonder how many people will scream and swoon at the mere sight of the M11? 😄 Edited January 11, 2022 by Herr Barnack 1 7 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5124 Posted January 11, 2022 14 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: The unbridled M11 hysteria is starting to remind me of when I was in the first grade and the Beatles came to America. I wonder how many people will scream and swoon at the mere sight of the M11? 😄 We need to organize post-launch support groups! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxtwo Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5125 Posted January 11, 2022 14 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: The unbridled M11 hysteria is starting to remind me of when I was in the first grade and the Beatles came to America. I wonder how many people will scream and swoon at the mere sight of the M11? 😄 A lot of wives who see their elegant resort vacations to Cabo going down the drain will be screaming… 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
algrove Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5126 Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) Well, I distinctly remember the night Herr Kaufmann introduced the M240 at Photokina. Once he placed on the black M240 a small pedestal up on the stage the bumping and cheering was like a rock concert frenzy. I had never before seen grown men act like teenagers at a rock concert with their idol within touching distance in front of them. I'll dig up a photo of the presentation somewhere. Images posted under Nifty-Fifty lens threading the M9M+0.95 Noctilux. Edited January 11, 2022 by algrove 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tailwagger Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5127 Posted January 11, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 31 minutes ago, Herr Barnack said: The unbridled M11 hysteria is starting to remind me of when I was in the first grade and the Beatles came to America. 🤔 I suppose there has been a lot of twists and shouting over the previous 200+ pages. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
derleicaman Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5128 Posted January 11, 2022 43 minutes ago, Ponnefaxen said: Do you guys think that the black M11 is black anodized (like for example the Q2) or do you belive that it has more of a ”matte” look (like the M10 black chrome)? I think it’s kinda hard to tell from the pictures i’ve seen.. I think others have reported it is not the same finish as before. More like the reporter. It is now w more environmentally friendly process. The finish has a little more tooth than black chrome, meaning it feels "rougher" and not as smooth. I am looking forward to black paint! 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hdmesa Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5129 Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, derleicaman said: I think others have reported it is not the same finish as before. More like the reporter. It is now w more environmentally friendly process. The finish has a little more tooth than black chrome, meaning it feels "rougher" and not as smooth. I am looking forward to black paint! That'a actually a good thing. The M10 Reporter finish was outstanding for the short time I had it. The Q2 Reporter finish is a little less refined, though, perhaps because it's not painted onto brass – a bit rougher and less premium feeling but a great grip from a functionality standpoint. One thing I've noticed with the Q2 Reporter, is the finish is so "toothy" that it actually is wearing the strap color off my strap. This wipes right off the Q2 paint, but it could be the test units being passed around had collected a lot of grime that just needed to be cleaned off. Edited January 11, 2022 by hdmesa Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chaemono Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5130 Posted January 11, 2022 Got a call from my dealer today who wanted to ask what color I wanted. I said to put me down for the M11-S. 😂 4 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5131 Posted January 11, 2022 6 minutes ago, Chaemono said: Got a call from my dealer today who wanted to ask what color I wanted. I said to put me down for the M11-S. 😂 Is M11-S the 36MP versions ? 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmradman Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5132 Posted January 11, 2022 Just now, SrMi said: Is M11-S the 36MP versions ? 33mp Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
_Alex_ Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5133 Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 60MP is nice, but the files are huge. I have an A7RIV and churning through a full card, importing, sorting, editing, etc., feels so much more cumbersome than with my M10-P RAW files. I'm curious about the performance of the sensor and the meter. The new metering system is the most interesting thing about the new camera to me. Improved dynamic range would be nice. If I only shot an M10-P, I might not notice but when I alternate between a my Sony and the M the disparities are more noticeable. That said, an M11M or M11-P/Reporter will be tempting--as will a new Noctilux 50. Ugh. I need to go water the money tree. Edited January 11, 2022 by _Alex_ 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5134 Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, hdmesa said: That'a actually a good thing. The M10 Reporter finish was outstanding for the short time I had it. The Q2 Reporter finish is a little less refined, though, perhaps because it's not painted onto brass – a bit rougher and less premium feeling but a great grip from a functionality standpoint. One thing I've noticed with the Q2 Reporter, is the finish is so "toothy" that it actually is wearing the strap color off my strap. This wipes right off the Q2 paint, but it could be the test units being passed around had collected a lot of grime that just needed to be cleaned off. Nothing good here, mate. Sorry. I can already see it coming. The 50 pages longs hating on the new finish. Let me tell you that it's going to be a very polarising topic. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickTheo Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5135 Posted January 11, 2022 12 minutes ago, Steven said: Nothing good here, mate. Sorry. I can already see it coming. The 50 pages longs hating on the new finish. Let me tell you that it's going to be a very polarising topic. You think the weight trade off is worth the sacrifice Steven? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5136 Posted January 11, 2022 2 minutes ago, NickTheo said: You think the weight trade off is worth the sacrifice Steven? Not at all. I think I want to buy a silver M11 right now, wear all the paint off, and have Kanto repaint it. Maybe in Olive, or black paint, so I can't sand paper the hell out of it. 2 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5137 Posted January 11, 2022 But I always liked the weight of the M. Once thing I really disliked about the Q2 was the lightweight. One of my most beautiful M, the MP Titanium, bothers me a bit cause it's too light. Especially the bottom plate. It removes a bit of the premium feel. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5138 Posted January 11, 2022 Just like we had long threads about why people would never upgrade to the M10R because of motion blur, I can assure you that we going to have some about the finish of the M11! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5139 Posted January 11, 2022 The finishgate 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted January 11, 2022 Share #5140 Posted January 11, 2022 Still a great camera. Irreversible progress, if you ask me. 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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