Rick in CO Posted December 1, 2022 Share #1 Posted December 1, 2022 Advertisement (gone after registration) Couldn't find any better place to post this topic - What If ... the "new" Leica - Panasonic collaboration is an, ie. Panasonic S1R, in Leica M mount ? Yes, manual focus, but with a focus confirmation EVF. This would allow the use of those big Leica M lenses that intrude into the viewfinder of M cameras. I recently picked up a second-hand CL and am impressed with lenses like the 35 f1.4 Summilux-TL, large but not EVF-obtrusive. A compact, high resolution EVF camera for the 6-bit coded Leica M lenses like those big Summicrons and Summiluxes ? Isn't there a limitation to the Leica M viewfinder that lenses are designed to be more compact in size (ie. compatible with the VF) have corresponding performance consequences ? Of course, there are M-to-L adapters, but how about a dedicated M-mount EVF Panasonic camera ? They are doing it for a phone! Just a thought. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frame-it Posted December 1, 2022 Share #2 Posted December 1, 2022 an APS-C Panasonic CL Sized camera, with native M mount would work and probably sell well, but why would they do it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrozenInTime Posted December 1, 2022 Share #3 Posted December 1, 2022 Ricoh tried with the GXR, but ultimately camera companies want a regular profit stream from you buying many of their lenses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommonego@gmail.com Posted December 1, 2022 Share #4 Posted December 1, 2022 I was hoping Panasonic was going to bring out a modern CL with the L mount. M mount lenses would then fit via the M to L adapter. There is a new 26mp and rumors of a 36mp APS-C sensors. Don't think it is going to happen. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sinjun Posted December 1, 2022 Share #5 Posted December 1, 2022 It needn't be Panasonic. I've said it before, I'd like it if some 3rd party manufacturer, e.g. Zeiss, brought out an M or Ikon style EVF camera. I still enjoy my Kolari-modified A7S - it's full frame, barely larger than the CL and plays well with M lenses including wide angles - better even than the M10. But haptics and menu leave something to be desired. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaeger Posted December 1, 2022 Share #6 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) I have the smallest M mount panasonic, any one of my GF lenses is 3x bigger than it 😄 Edit: actually the 35 lux works best IMO, but the summitar looks best. 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! Edited December 1, 2022 by jaeger 1 1 Quote 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/351834-panasonic-m-mount-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4585460'>More sharing options...
jaeger Posted December 1, 2022 Share #7 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Advertisement (gone after registration) Biotar 5.8cm f2 black paint is a magnificent lens. I take this 16MP tiny thing out and take wonderful images. 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! Edited December 1, 2022 by jaeger Quote 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/351834-panasonic-m-mount-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4585469'>More sharing options...
jaeger Posted December 1, 2022 Share #8 Posted December 1, 2022 (edited) Summitar 5cm. It's 100mm f4 equivalent. Can I lie about it was taken with a M11 + 90mm noctilux? I have to lower the resolution to upload ~ which is too bad but it still look ok. 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! Edited December 2, 2022 by jaeger Quote 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/351834-panasonic-m-mount-camera/?do=findComment&comment=4585491'>More sharing options...
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