Couldn't wait for US sales!

[CDodkin]

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Well this arrived today! First impressions: reassuringly over-engineered, lighter than my M11 (which will go down well when out shooting), all accessories fit (other than the Visoflex II), EVF is clear and bright, diopter adjustment is excellent, setup was easy (same as M11). No separate battery charger (which is a bit of a cop out compared to the M11).

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[SrMi]

Congrats!

[CDodkin]

13 minutes ago, SrMi said:

Congrats!

Thank you sir - couldn't let you have all the fun! 😆

Now I need to get Really Nice Images to update the Pro 4 film profiles to work with the M EV1 - the joys of early adopting! 

How are you getting on with yours so far?

[SrMi]

45 minutes ago, CDodkin said:

Thank you sir - couldn't let you have all the fun! 😆

Now I need to get Really Nice Images to update the Pro 4 film profiles to work with the M EV1 - the joys of early adopting! 

How are you getting on with yours so far?

😁

The EV1 is highly enjoyable. I am still experimenting with the quickest ways to focus manually. As a frequent LPC user and someone who uses blinkies to expose optimally, the integrated EVF works really well for me.

[Edax]

The new Leica 14721 handgrip with diamond pattern would look even nicer...

[algrove]

So assume it came in Ok even though no US sales yet. Good job.

[CDodkin]

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3 hours ago, Edax said:

The new Leica 14721 handgrip with diamond pattern would look even nicer...

At that price, I'll slum it with my M11 grip! 🤪

[CDodkin]

2 hours ago, algrove said:

So assume it came in Ok even though no US sales yet. Good job.

Yep, no issues

[3D-Kraft.com]

Lacking FCC approval, it will now likely have to be destroyed. I can take care of that for you. 😉

[SrMi]

1 hour ago, 3D-Kraft.com said:

Lacking FCC approval, it will now likely have to be destroyed. I can take care of that for you. 😉

I can always pretend to be a harmless UK tourist, which is why there's a UK approval sticker at the bottom. Or buy a fake FCC approval sticker from Etsy 🤣  (no, there is no such thing, and you shouldn't be doing it).

[adan]

Just to be clear, the M EV1 cannot legally even be operated in the US until it has actual FCC certification.

From Leica's own order page:

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This device cannot be delivered to end users, be displayed, or operated in the United States until the device receives certification from the FCC.

And that would also apply to foreign tourists (if any these days  ) using their M EV1 on US territory (includes USVI, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Marianas, American Samoa).

Odds of discovery or detection are, of course, extremely low - but all it takes is one (1) officious official (customs, or other law enforcement) to check the database of FCC-certified devices, for that to turn into a headache.

BTW - I have no doubt that the EV1 is fully compliant with FCC radio-wave emissions rules. But only the FCC's final ruling will count.....

[SrMi]

43 minutes ago, adan said:

Just to be clear, the M EV1 cannot legally even be operated in the US until it has actual FCC certification.

From Leica's own order page:

And that would also apply to foreign tourists (if any these days  ) using their M EV1 on US territory (includes USVI, Puerto Rico, Guam, Northern Marianas, American Samoa).

Odds of discovery or detection are, of course, extremely low - but all it takes is one (1) officious official (customs, or other law enforcement) to check the database of FCC-certified devices, for that to turn into a headache.

BTW - I have no doubt that the EV1 is fully compliant with FCC radio-wave emissions rules. But only the FCC's final ruling will count.....

It can be legally owned, but not legally operated. One can always declare it as jewelry. 🤪