FlashGordonPhotography Posted January 27 Share #1 Posted January 27 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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 SoarFM, martinot, robert_parker and 1 other 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knipsknecht Posted January 27 Share #2 Posted January 27 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😉). ronnjay and cbgrey 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artin Posted January 27 Share #3 Posted January 27 I would buy an EVF version M camera yes, as long as it is same resolution as the SL2 EVF and , comes with IBIS. mmradman and hamey 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
setuporg Posted January 27 Share #4 Posted January 27 No. idusidusi and fotografr 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 27 Share #5 Posted January 27 Sure i would. A true responsive M at last, with IBIS of course, i want one right now! panoreserve 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ornello Posted January 27 Share #6 Posted January 27 Yes, provided that some much longer lenses were available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
setuporg Posted January 27 Share #7 Posted January 27 Advertisement (gone after registration) 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" nuc001, tashley, M9reno and 7 others 1 1 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Ricard Posted January 27 Share #8 Posted January 27 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. jonoslack and Jon Warwick 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynp Posted January 27 Share #9 Posted January 27 No. setuporg 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickness Posted January 27 Share #10 Posted January 27 Yeah, I bought the SL2 😂 rtai, martinot, Stuart Richardson and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted January 27 Share #11 Posted January 27 (edited) 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 by pgk AZN and martinot 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted January 27 Share #12 Posted January 27 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
raizans Posted January 27 Share #13 Posted January 27 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alpesto Posted January 27 Share #14 Posted January 27 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. 🤩 panoreserve and raizans 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Warwick Posted January 27 Share #15 Posted January 27 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. raizans 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted January 27 Share #16 Posted January 27 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. jonoslack, rtai, martinot and 1 other 2 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtai Posted January 27 Share #17 Posted January 27 (edited) 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 by rtai martinot 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Warwick Posted January 27 Share #18 Posted January 27 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted January 27 Share #19 Posted January 27 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitalfx Posted January 27 Share #20 Posted January 27 YES! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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