FrozenInTime Posted October 12, 2022 Share #641 Posted October 12, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) 3 hours ago, alphonse2501 said: Summilux 35mm f/1.4 V1 “Steel Rim” will reissues with the new M6 Leica Rumor link That's interesting. I just studied about M8/M9 and M240 have compatible issue with Summilux 35mm f/1.4 v1 and v2 due baffle on rear can hits the camera chamber. Although M240 supposed solved this issue but the warning statement stills noted on instruction manual. Coincidentally, in November from Voigtlander, a new 35/1.5 Nokton Vintage styled lens. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Overgaard Posted October 12, 2022 Share #642 Posted October 12, 2022 Back on subject, the Leica M6. Time moves forward, and the the M12 is the camera that will sell in big numbers. But then the Leica community also loves the good ol' days, so that opens up for limited runs of "heritage lenses" and a heritage edition of the Leica M6. It's also a PR move, because the film community i strong. There's a lot of goodwill and newsworthyness in making a film camera in 2022 when everybody else abandoned film many years ago. It contributes greatly to the heritage of the Leica and positions Leica where it belongs as "the digital film camera", which the M very much feels like. When we use our Leica, we fundamentally feel we are still shooting film. There for sure is more money in making a new digital model every 18 months than a film camera that will last for another 50 years. I think it's great that they can do it, and that they do it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfairclough Posted October 12, 2022 Share #643 Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Overgaard said: Back on subject, the Leica M6. Time moves forward, and the the M12 is the camera that will sell in big numbers. But then the Leica community also loves the good ol' days, so that opens up for limited runs of "heritage lenses" and a heritage edition of the Leica M6. It's also a PR move, because the film community i strong. There's a lot of goodwill and newsworthyness in making a film camera in 2022 when everybody else abandoned film many years ago. It contributes greatly to the heritage of the Leica and positions Leica where it belongs as "the digital film camera", which the M very much feels like. When we use our Leica, we fundamentally feel we are still shooting film. There for sure is more money in making a new digital model every 18 months than a film camera that will last for another 50 years. I think it's great that they can do it, and that they do it. Yes I agree that doing both helps, and it certainly helps that a legacy company like Leica still continues to release film cameras today while others stop. However like many here, I probably share the sentiment that it would be great to see a release of a film body that is not just a limited edition that Leica is seemingly spitting out every 7 days. I can't keep track anymore and it feels devaluing to the brand to what legacy they do have. I am all for a new film camera, even though I am satisfied with my MP, I want more people to be involved. I don't think a release or limited edition M6 creates a new customer or widens the field. But I am hoping these are footsteps towards Leica doing that. Edited October 12, 2022 by maxfairclough 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 12, 2022 Share #644 Posted October 12, 2022 We will know averything in one week 😉. While waiting we can write everything also 😇. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew01 Posted October 12, 2022 Share #645 Posted October 12, 2022 8 hours ago, Huss said: When I handle my M7, or MP, M-A etc it actually is remarkable how heavy they are! Sure they feel fantastic with that ingot-like construction, but sometimes it also seems a little silly. It would be interesting to see if they can build a lighter camera that still maintains that sense of solidity. The weight was the first thing I noticed when I first handled one 20 years ago. The second thing was the silky smooth film advance and shutter. It was at that point I knew I had to own one. The problem with making the camera significantly lighter is that it would throw off the balance when a lens is mounted, since the lenses are also heavy for their size. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
verwackelt Posted October 12, 2022 Share #646 Posted October 12, 2022 The weight combined with the metallic feel is what I love about my M3. But the weight in connection with 4800 € will hardly bring new young people to film photography. Especially not in the current recession where only a few have a lot of play money left. A cheaper and possibly not quite as valuable version is required… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted October 12, 2022 Share #647 Posted October 12, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) 2 hours ago, a.noctilux said: We will know averything in one week 😉. While waiting we can write everything also 😇. Must admit to my building excitement about the new M6. I suppose it will have the angle rewind knob and hinged film advance. But wonder about the metering arrangement (M6 or M6TTL), flash control (TTL?), and viewfinder construction (MP finder?). And what finishes and materials of construction? Self timer? Price point (higher or lower than MP/M-A)? Parts interchangeability with original M6 models (electronics compatibility would be nice)? Edited October 12, 2022 by Danner Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianman Posted October 12, 2022 Share #648 Posted October 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, Danner said: Must admit to my building excitement about the new M6. I suppose it will have the angle rewind knob and hinged film advance. But wonder about the metering arrangement (M6 or M6TTL), flash control (TTL?), and viewfinder construction (MP finder?). And what finishes and materials of construction? Self timer? Price point (higher or lower than MP/M-A)? Parts interchangeability with original M6 models (electronics compatibility would be nice)? It’s the classic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
a.noctilux Posted October 12, 2022 Share #649 Posted October 12, 2022 43 minutes ago, ianman said: It’s the classic. 👍 Why change Classic M6 ( winner team for me ). My own unit of "Classic M6" purchased new in 1985 in silver is as durable as my other Ms. Only once it went for CLA (I don't remember why though, maybe to check for corrosion when I returned from rainy tropical region decades ago). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danner Posted October 12, 2022 Share #650 Posted October 12, 2022 If it is an M6 Classic remake, then there is some hope that the new electronics will be available for service of original M6 classics. That would be good news. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted October 12, 2022 Share #651 Posted October 12, 2022 22 hours ago, oldwino said: My feelings about this, if it indeed comes to pass, are summed up by another commenter in the Leica rumors post: "Why do we keep patting Leica on the back for consistently making decisions that don’t benefit photographers?" 500 cameras. For 500 rich persons. #filmisnotdead ? More like #filmisjustanotherlimitededition So true. And now one can't even get into a new Leica 35mm lens for less than $4k. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 12, 2022 Share #652 Posted October 12, 2022 Slight digression… if this will be a limited edition model, would they name it after someone famous? We recently have had the Seal, then Lenny Kravitz etc. which brings me to wondering has Leica ever named a limited edition camera after a woman? There have been so many limited edition models. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted October 12, 2022 Share #653 Posted October 12, 2022 32 minutes ago, Huss said: Slight digression… if this will be a limited edition model, would they name it after someone famous? We recently have had the Seal, then Lenny Kravitz etc. which brings me to wondering has Leica ever named a limited edition camera after a woman? There have been so many limited edition models. Well, there's this very limited edition: https://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Leitz/M6-'Queen-Elizabeth'.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iPacific Posted October 12, 2022 Share #654 Posted October 12, 2022 1 hour ago, charlesphoto99 said: So true. And now one can't even get into a new Leica 35mm lens for less than $4k. maybe the blackpaint body will be limited but not the sliver and black chrome same as the 50 1.2 noct, only the silver one was limited Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 12, 2022 Share #655 Posted October 12, 2022 30 minutes ago, Anbaric said: Well, there's this very limited edition: https://collectiblend.com/Cameras/Leitz/M6-'Queen-Elizabeth'.html When Leica made only one for the Queen, you are right, that is very limited! More like an a la carte. Were there any actual limited edition Leicas named after or honoring women? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madNbad Posted October 12, 2022 Share #656 Posted October 12, 2022 They should call it the”Beanie & Beard Edition” as an honor to all the hipsters who helped drive up the price. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted October 12, 2022 Share #657 Posted October 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, madNbad said: They should call it the”Beanie & Beard Edition” as an honor to all the hipsters who helped drive up the price. ..."man bun and beard edition" (and nose ring for the ladies). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradS Posted October 12, 2022 Share #658 Posted October 12, 2022 or the "I got it at thrift store for five dollars" edition. comes with factory installed black tape over the red dot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anbaric Posted October 12, 2022 Share #659 Posted October 12, 2022 38 minutes ago, Huss said: When Leica made only one for the Queen, you are right, that is very limited! More like an a la carte. Were there any actual limited edition Leicas named after or honoring women? I don't recall any. Maybe they think that women aren't daft enough to pay extra for essentially the same camera, or the men they do sell these things to are too chauvinist to buy one honouring a woman? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huss Posted October 12, 2022 Share #660 Posted October 12, 2022 2 minutes ago, Anbaric said: I don't recall any. Maybe they think that women aren't daft enough to pay extra for essentially the same camera, or the men they do sell these things to are too chauvinist to buy one honouring a woman? Half the world’s population are women. There of course have been, and are, incredible women photographers. As well as other notable women in other fields. If Leica deems Seal worthy, they must have created limited edition cameras honoring women before him, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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