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Leica M EV1: The first M with EVF instead of Rangefinder


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Maybe we should see M-EV1 as a smaller, lighter, and simpler (no video!) SL camera if you use M lenses with your SL.

The shooting experience will be very different from that of a rangefinder. It is almost a camera between an M and an SL, but neither.

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7950€ is a bit cheap for an M11, is that because the sensor or the way it is being read, is still magenta contaminated? I mean, in all these years since 1956~ it can't be that the rangefinder itself makes it still almost 2000€ more expensive?

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25 minutes ago, earleygallery said:

I’m surprised at the criticism here, all I’ve read for many years on the forum has been wishes for an EVF M mount camera.

 

The M is a legend so Leica have to expect a level of push back in these moments. I think it has a lot to do with the pricing and the not very ambitious effort to make something that interesting. They gave us the bare minimum but are charging the maximum and it does not have that much of the M experience to it.  Any mirrorless camera will give you similar function for many thousands of pounds less so we pay for form and legacy even more so than with the regular line.
 

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2 hours ago, Kickstand said:

Despite what Leica have said today about the rangefinder remaining a "core part of the company", my biggest worry is that this could quickly change and a product like this could become the default for the M system with the odd limited "special edition" run of traditional rangefinder models thrown, in that might still not be offered in silver or black paint.

Remember, no other company on earth makes modern rangefinder cameras so if Leica decides to cut their losses and phase it out entirely or offer them only to luxury collectors, we are screwed. I really hope this is not the case and that the M EVF can remain the alternative rather than the norm.

 

Pixii makes a modern rangefinder. It also has a really neat augmented reality style overlay of information in the OVF. I suspect the M12 will use similar tech. https://pixii.fr/rangefinder

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I'm just happy I don't want it. I see all the benefits, but I am very happy with the M11 line and really like the versatility of the SL system with M lenses "still allowing for L lenses" IBIS, tilt screen etc. Not that much bigger form factor.

 

Now I can keep the money for the Q3 M.

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Why not just make a 'Q with interchangeable lens or upgrade the the very nice lite weight CL to FF. It seems like an over priced camera and takes away  the purity of the 'M system.  I guess Leica has done their research and believes they will have buyers for the EV1 ?!

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I think that an M11 with an EVF will be popular for those who have trouble focusing with a rangefinder. What I think won't be too popular is the price. The Leica M rangefinder mechanism is a delicate optical system that requires skilled labor. It is a contributing factor to the Leica M's high cost, while an EVF is an OLED module.

That said, if the majority of the cost (parts and labor) of the rangefinder mechanism is eliminated, I think that the new Leica M11 EVF should be at a much lower price point, but Leica is charging a premium because it is "new" and will undoubtedly be in demand.

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3 minutes ago, mpw said:

Why not just make a 'Q with interchangeable lens or upgrade the the very nice lite weight CL to FF. It seems like an over priced camera and takes away  the purity of the 'M system.  I guess Leica has done their research and believes they will have buyers for the EV1 ?!

People complained when the Q series came out.

People complained the the M11 came out without a base plate and an "exposed" USB-C charger port.

Leica probably knows more than all of us here what will sell and what won't or they wouldn't have released it.

They're a business to sell products and a lifestyle company that makes cameras, watches, projectors, cine, binoculars etc. Doubt they care about "purity".

Besides the M EV1 is an additional line to the M system not to replace the M11.

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Sales seem a bit slow off the blocks - maybe the momentum will pick up with time. 

A quick web browse to four of the UK's main Leica dealers ( Leica UK, Red Dot, Ffordes, Manchester )  all still show stock, some six hours after release.

I don't want this to the like the CL and be killed after the first attempt; rather it be a spark for future innovation.

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8 minutes ago, kiwidad said:

My only question I have not seen mentioned is viewfinder lag. With the m11 and visoflex there is a significant lag between the world and what the viso shows. Does this new camera suffer from any evf lag?

Judging by Reid's review, no miracle happened; the lag is quite large.

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