Le Chef Posted March 27, 2023 Share #361 Posted March 27, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 44 minutes ago, Martin B said: Sounds like a lot of excuses always heard before a new series is introduced 😀. Didn't clearly express it in my earlier post, but I have no interest in AF - this would simplify such camera and also avoid in-house competition with existing SL and Q cameras. I don't think a Leica M with EVF instead of rangefinder would be so hard to build. Reduces the amount of mechanical components, and the freed space of the rangefinder could be used for electronic parts to allow powerful EVF. I also don't think that this hybrid camera would cause a lot of drop in sales for existing M cameras - I would certainly keep my rangefinder cameras but would add such hybrid camera if available. We’re talking Q in this forum not M. There are about 20 pages of M with EVF on M forums. I suggest you take a look there. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Martin B Posted March 27, 2023 Share #362 Posted March 27, 2023 1 minute ago, Le Chef said: We’re talking Q in this forum not M. There are about 20 pages of M with EVF on M forums. I suggest you take a look there. I am talking about the Q/M hybrid which is the same. Just stated that a Q with exchangeable lenses would be nic(er) to have. I guess we agree to disagree here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikep996 Posted March 27, 2023 Share #363 Posted March 27, 2023 Interchangeable lenses and no AF? It seems to me that a Q with interchangeable lenses and no autofocus would be an "M." Doesn't Leica already make those? 🤣 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
T25UFO Posted March 27, 2023 Share #364 Posted March 27, 2023 18 minutes ago, Martin B said: Q with exchangeable lenses But then it wouldn't be a Q. Have to think of another letter in the Leica alphabet. Also, if you want to see how good the Q is in a cropped portrait just look at some of the photos posted by @benqui This one is stunning: 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted March 27, 2023 Share #365 Posted March 27, 2023 And since you can use M lenses on an SL, which already has an EVF, what would be the point? Market duplication of function is not a profitable way to run a business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Prime Posted March 27, 2023 Share #366 Posted March 27, 2023 nobody has asked for a film based Q yet 😊 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynp Posted March 27, 2023 Share #367 Posted March 27, 2023 Advertisement (gone after registration) 46 minutes ago, Mr.Prime said: nobody has asked for a film based Q yet 😊 I did… but I will use my Leica CM instead while waiting 🤫😊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 27, 2023 Share #368 Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Le Chef said: And since you can use M lenses on an SL, which already has an EVF, what would be the point? Market duplication of function is not a profitable way to run a business. I have zero interest in the SL either - much to bulky, no need for AF/bulky AF lenses. And some M lenses don't work well adapted to the SL either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted March 27, 2023 Share #369 Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Mikep996 said: Interchangeable lenses and no AF? It seems to me that a Q with interchangeable lenses and no autofocus would be an "M." Doesn't Leica already make those? 🤣 Yes if the M had EVF. But such camera does not exist at this point. That's the whole point of my comment - the Leica Q is the only M-form like camera with EVF - nearly ideal but unfortunately only with fixed lens which I dislike (yes, I am changing M lenses often and don't want to give up on this!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGodParticle/Hari Posted March 27, 2023 Share #370 Posted March 27, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr.Prime said: nobody has asked for a film based Q yet 😊 Might as well throw in the hat for a Q with an SL mount then 😄 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Chef Posted March 28, 2023 Share #371 Posted March 28, 2023 2 hours ago, Martin B said: Yes if the M had EVF. But such camera does not exist at this point. That's the whole point of my comment - the Leica Q is the only M-form like camera with EVF - nearly ideal but unfortunately only with fixed lens which I dislike (yes, I am changing M lenses often and don't want to give up on this!). As said before, maybe you should offer your suggestions on an M with EVF to the M forum. As stated before converting the Q to be an ILC is much more complicated than simply putting a mount onto it. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Jefferson Posted March 28, 2023 Share #372 Posted March 28, 2023 Q2 interchangeable lens system? It's called the SL...They can always come up with the Q2 form factor like GFX 50R and Sony a7c. 😂 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirke Posted March 28, 2023 Share #373 Posted March 28, 2023 16 hours ago, frame-it said: id go for a Q50+apo summicron 60MP at once ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted March 28, 2023 Share #374 Posted March 28, 2023 14 hours ago, Le Chef said: And since you can use M lenses on an SL, which already has an EVF, what would be the point? The point is that the SL2 is unnecessary big and heavy and people, unsurprisingly, are looking for a lighter solution. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted March 28, 2023 Share #375 Posted March 28, 2023 8 hours ago, Casey Jefferson said: Q2 interchangeable lens system? It's called the SL... Spot the difference Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/328438-leica-q3-predictions-ruminations/?do=findComment&comment=4738170'>More sharing options...
Stephen_C Posted March 28, 2023 Share #376 Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Simone_DF said: Spot the difference Exactly: it reminds me forcefully why I gave up lugging around my top-end Canon with multiple lenses in favour of walking around with a Q2. I do miss wildlife photography but the consolations are landscape work and a much less painful shoulder and back. Stephen 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
frame-it Posted March 28, 2023 Share #377 Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Simone_DF said: The point is that the SL2 is unnecessary big and heavy and people, unsurprisingly, are looking for a lighter solution. like a 36MP APS-C Native M mount CL2, could call it the M8.3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casey Jefferson Posted March 28, 2023 Share #378 Posted March 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Simone_DF said: Spot the difference Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! Leica can always make a small body, as stated in my post. I doubt they can match up the spec of the Q's 28/1.7, though (leaf shutter, for example). Fixed lens camera are compact because they can be designed together, where interchangeable lens system can't. Sony shooter had been wanting a true RX1 interchangeable version for years, at least a lens with similar performance. It never happen unfortunately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simone_DF Posted March 28, 2023 Share #379 Posted March 28, 2023 13 minutes ago, Casey Jefferson said: Leica can always make a small body, as stated in my post. I doubt they can match up the spec of the Q's 28/1.7, though (leaf shutter, for example). Fixed lens camera are compact because they can be designed together, where interchangeable lens system can't. Sony shooter had been wanting a true RX1 interchangeable version for years, at least a lens with similar performance. It never happen unfortunately. I'll be happy with a Q with a 50mm lens, even a f/2.0 rather than 1.7 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boojay Posted March 28, 2023 Share #380 Posted March 28, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, frame-it said: like a 36MP APS-C Native M mount CL2, could call it the M8.3 Yes Please!!!! They can call it what they like. Edited March 28, 2023 by Boojay 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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