jaapv Posted September 22 Share #2581 Posted September 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) If they managed to get the CL right, and that is years ago, this one should be no problem. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pgk Posted September 22 Share #2582 Posted September 22 12 minutes ago, jaapv said: If they managed to get the CL right, and that is years ago, this one should be no problem. I was just thinking about the cameras I have used and it struck me that the physical size of the eyepiece on an M is actually relatively small and probably something of a limiting factor. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pedaes Posted September 22 Share #2583 Posted September 22 33 minutes ago, pgk said: I'm actually intrigued as to what the eye relief of an EVF-M could be. Is there sufficient room within the area of an M viewfinder to provide a great EVF within the existing confines of an M viewfinder and so that there is no external difference in comparison to current cameras? Does the Fuji X100 give a clue to viability? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted September 22 Share #2584 Posted September 22 18 minutes ago, pedaes said: Does the Fuji X100 give a clue to viability? Not really. Like my Sonys it has quite a substantial and protruding rear viewfinder section. I did say it should look like existing M viewfinders, and simply because any added bulk will of course have detractors. Trying to maintain a viewfinder with good eye relief and the inevitably required adjustable dioptric correction, within existing dimensions might well be tricky. I'm not sure that a protruding viewfinder would be seen as 'M-like'😄. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanJW Posted September 22 Share #2585 Posted September 22 9 hours ago, jaapv said: Missing one EVF drawback here: in bright weather it slows you down. You’ll have to take your sunglasses off before you can see anything in the viewfinder which may cause you to miss that instant-reaction shot. Street photographers? Real street photographers do not wear sunglasses. 😊 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightPix Posted September 22 Share #2586 Posted September 22 For what it’s worth, just saw this on Leica Rumors: 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 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/419143-evf-m-rumoured/?do=findComment&comment=5866816'>More sharing options...
Robert Blanko Posted September 22 Share #2587 Posted September 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) vor 5 Stunden schrieb jaapv: Who pooh-poohs? It is just a consideration. Some of use -like me- need to in overly bright light. It might also depend on the actual display technology that would be used for the EVF. The viewing experience with OLED is usually not affected by polarized sunglasses (cf. the last generations of iPhones) whereas LCD is. If it is affected, it is of course very annoying - the head-up display of my car is also invisible with polarized sunglasses. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlesphoto99 Posted September 22 Share #2588 Posted September 22 7 hours ago, pgk said: I was just thinking about the cameras I have used and it struck me that the physical size of the eyepiece on an M is actually relatively small and probably something of a limiting factor. There is zero reason for them to use the existing M eyepiece. I would assume it would be more along the lines of a Q or similar eyepiece, with a built in diopter. I would assume the body will be an entirely different cast from that of the M11, though retaining the same shape. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DadDadDaddyo Posted September 23 Share #2589 Posted September 23 9 hours ago, pgk said: I was just thinking about the cameras I have used and it struck me that the physical size of the eyepiece on an M is actually relatively small and probably something of a limiting factor. You oughta seen the IIIC! SLRs came along and walked all over that limiting factor... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lct Posted September 23 Share #2590 Posted September 23 10 hours ago, pgk said: [...] Trying to maintain a viewfinder with good eye relief and the inevitably required adjustable dioptric correction, within existing dimensions might well be tricky. I'm not sure that a protruding viewfinder would be seen as 'M-like'😄. I prefer a comfortable EVF to a spartan OVF personally but as far as protruding parts are concerned, i don't see why Leica could not do as well or better than Fuji. 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! 1 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/419143-evf-m-rumoured/?do=findComment&comment=5866891'>More sharing options...
costa43 Posted September 23 Author Share #2591 Posted September 23 10 hours ago, NightPix said: For what it’s worth, just saw this on Leica Rumors: 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! No idea why they bothered to blur this, it’s pretty obvious how they think it will look. If this is accurate then I don’t really like it, looks weird to me so plain. Maybe some adjustment time is needed, then again, I’ve never liked the look of the MD film cameras… 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markey Posted September 23 Share #2592 Posted September 23 On 9/19/2025 at 4:28 PM, costa43 said: To be fair, I would also use a Sony if the end product was everything. Leica wouldn’t get a look in! Exactly that. It can be done ( I did it for years with an M) but if you want the results use the right tool. Don`t bring a knife to a gunfight ,as the saying goes. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted September 23 Share #2593 Posted September 23 (edited) 27 minutes ago, costa43 said: No idea why they bothered to blur this, it’s pretty obvious how they think it will look. If this is accurate then I don’t really like it, looks weird to me so plain. Maybe some adjustment time is needed, then again, I’ve never liked the look of the MD film cameras… The first thing I would do if I had a camera like that would be to put a viewfinder window sticker on it. 😄 Edited September 23 by evikne 1 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smogg Posted September 23 Share #2594 Posted September 23 30 minutes ago, evikne said: The first thing I would do if I had a camera like that would be to put a viewfinder window sticker on it. 😄 Stickers will be sold separately at a premium price. 2 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
evikne Posted September 23 Share #2595 Posted September 23 (edited) How much space does an EVF take up inside the camera? Wouldn’t it be better to have a “real” RF glass window on the frontside that only goes a few mm into the camera, with a black wall behind, and the EVF on the backside? At least a much more elegant solution than a sticker. 😄 Edited September 23 by evikne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LocalHero1953 Posted September 23 Share #2596 Posted September 23 1 hour ago, costa43 said: No idea why they bothered to blur this, it’s pretty obvious how they think it will look. If this is accurate then I don’t really like it, looks weird to me so plain. Maybe some adjustment time is needed, then again, I’ve never liked the look of the MD film cameras… To those who want an EVF-M, I doubt that plain front will be a discouragement. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smogg Posted September 23 Share #2597 Posted September 23 I'm curious how quickly this camera will turn on. While the M11 can be left on without draining the battery, that won't work with the EVF-M. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted September 23 Share #2598 Posted September 23 55 minutes ago, evikne said: The first thing I would do if I had a camera like that would be to put a viewfinder window sticker on it. 😄 The first thing would be to add an external OVF🤣. When travelling with two bodies, I could use M11V for lenses 28mm and wider, and M11 for lenses 35mm and longer. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
costa43 Posted September 23 Author Share #2599 Posted September 23 I wonder if an IBIS unit can be fitted without a size penalty now the top plate is free of the rangefinder. That addition alone would sell a lot of units. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SrMi Posted September 23 Share #2600 Posted September 23 1 hour ago, costa43 said: No idea why they bothered to blur this, it’s pretty obvious how they think it will look. If this is accurate then I don’t really like it, looks weird to me so plain. Maybe some adjustment time is needed, then again, I’ve never liked the look of the MD film cameras… That image does not represent the real M11V but is a placeholder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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