Would you buy an EVF only camera with an M mount?

[FlashGordonPhotography]

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I started a survey but accidentally loaded it into the German section of the forums. Probably because sometimes I am an idiot.

I'd love your opinions on this so head on over and cast your vote.

Gordon

[Knipsknecht]

Personally I would consider buying such a camera if the EVF comes very close to the impression of an OVF with selectable framelines or the corresponding view in the EVF and - most importantly - if I would get some kind of an optical confirmation when my subject is in focus.

The reasons why I am using Leica cameras is not so much the rangefinder (although I like it) but the fact that I get a small full frame camera with small but very good lenses.

So, if an EVF would enhance the usability of the M I would probably buy it (well, if the price appears somewhat reasonable to me😉).

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[setuporg]

No.

[lct]

Sure i would. A true responsive M at last, with IBIS of course, i want one right now! 

[Ornello]

Yes, provided that some much longer lenses were available.

[setuporg]

You miss a few options:

-- not for me and I'd be extremely unhappy if it exists

-- it's much more the work of the devil than adding a video, you hypocrites who want EVF but not video

-- M stands for "it's the OVF"

[John Ricard]

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I think an M10 or M11 for 35mm and wider shots would be perfect alongside an EVF M camera for 75mm and higher.  I'd considering buying it.  

[ynp]

No. 

[trickness]

Yeah, I bought the SL2 😂

[pgk]

I have one - the SL with M adapter. More if I use Sony A7 Series cameras with adapters. The SL recognises the 6-bit code, what more is needed?

Edited January 27, 2022 by pgk

[AlanJW]

YES, definitely would buy one.  My aging eyes are starting to have trouble with the coincidence RF.  I'd also buy an M with an optical viewfinder that somehow was able to do focus confirmation.  The advantage of the OVF (and the reason it allows for a different way of shooting (anticipation, etc.) is you can see beyond the frame lines.  For me this works for 50mm and 35mm lenses, but for anything wider I find it impossible to see past the frames and for anything longer I find the frame too small to use effectively.  I may be an outlier, and there are many who like the rangefinder but Leica could simply provide a choice:

(1) the existing mechanical RF with the possibility of using the rear EVF or a clip-on Visoflex.  (2) An EVF M mount camera with the possibility of using an accessory clip-on optical viewfinder for the times you want to look beyond the frame.

[raizans]

Yes! I bet there are more M users and potential users who want an EVF than there are who want a direct vision viewfinder.

The rangefinder M will be the flagship, and the EVF M will be the workhorse.

[alpesto]

yes, yes, yes...
the m-series for fans of the nice opto-mechanical solution with all their restrictions.

an EVF-series that makes it possible to shoot safely beyond the range of 28mm and 90mm, with 1.4 and more open aperture and with an (I)BI-sensor that gets the best out of it would be a great addition. a compact, lightweight full-frame camera for the full range of leica m-lenses. 🤩

[Jon Warwick]

42 minutes ago, John Ricard said:

I think an M10 or M11 for 35mm and wider shots would be perfect alongside an EVF M camera for 75mm and higher.  I'd considering buying it.  

yes, I agree, an EVF would be wonderful for longer focal lengths, eg, to have the option to natively mount on an M and accurately use such incredible lenses like the 75/90 Noctilux/Summilux that have  wafer thin depth of field.  It seems odd that this type of M mount lens essentially needs to be used on the L mount with an adapter due to the limitation of the rangefinder.

[SrMi]

4 minutes ago, Jon Warwick said:

yes, I agree, an EVF would be wonderful for longer focal lengths, eg, to have the option to natively mount on an M and accurately use such incredible lenses like the 75/90 Noctilux/Summilux that have  wafer thin depth of field.  It seems odd that this type of M mount lens essentially needs to be used on the L mount with an adapter due to the limitation of the rangefinder.

What is wrong with using Visoflex on M when needed? Visoflex is even a tilting EVF, which can be very useful.

[rtai]

Yes I would thus one of the reasons why I bought an SL2. However I would like it separate from the M system to have it in L mount with a line of smaller full frame AF lenses even if Leica needs to partner with L alliance members to make it happen. 

Edited January 27, 2022 by rtai

[Jon Warwick]

5 minutes ago, SrMi said:

What is wrong with using Visoflex on M when needed? Visoflex is even a tilting EVF, which can be very useful.

Mainly on the assumption that a dedicated EVF camera like the SL2 remains superior to what ones gets with a Visoflex - however, I would caveat I haven't tried the new Visoflex 2, so perhaps its resolution is (in practice) a noticeable improvement over the 020 and more than adequate for such uses?

[lct]

6 minutes ago, SrMi said:

What is wrong with using Visoflex on M when needed? Visoflex is even a tilting EVF, which can be very useful.

Blackout times and only way to reduce them is using the electronic shutter. 

[digitalfx]

YES!

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[mmradman]

11 minutes ago, SrMi said:

What is wrong with using Visoflex on M when needed? Visoflex is even a tilting EVF, which can be very useful.

Nothing wrong only external EVF is extra to buy and to use use EVF.  With built in EVF you get best of both worlds, compact camera with M mount and EVF.