Leica MP goes digital -- sort of.

[keithdunlop]

So, I'm sitting in the SFO airport having just come off a commuter flight from home. The United Airlines June 2011 in-flight magazine featured a write-up on "three retro-futuristic digital cameras". The three cameras were the Fujifilm X100, Olympus PEN E-PL2, and the Leica MP.

Leica MP a digital camera, huh?

The MP write-up reads: "With the M7 and MP classic models, Leica already had a nearly perfect camera, but its new a-la-carte program lets users customize the color, leather finish, and controls for easier picture-taking".

And no, they don't mean the rumored M9-P, the picture shows a 0.72 MP in blue leather.

 

[sper]

Clueless editorial staff...

*facepalm!*

 

[kshapero]

Remember these are the same people who report the news to you. Trust but verify.

 

[drewbarb]

Yes, yes. Not everyone knows as much about Leicas as we do.

 

[PatrickONeill]

inflight magazines. lol.

 

[Archiver]

Wow, now I can happily buy a MP, knowing that it will have all the charm of film and the benefits of digital. Thanks, in-flight magazine.

 

[oftheherd]

I may break down and buy a Leica after all. You guys missed it focusing on film versus digital. Didn't you see that about customizing the leather? That's a breakthrough!!!

😀 😀 😀

 

[umcelinho]

wow, just imagine being able to CHANGE THE LEATHER on your camera, absolutely fantastic. I bet this could even become a business! 😀

 

[Neare]

I'd be interested to know which colour leather provides an easier picture-taking experience. Any opinions on this?

 

[Colin Corneau]

Remember these are the same people who report the news to you. Trust but verify.

No, it's an inflight magazine...not exactly the Fifth Estate.

 

[Phil_F_NM]

I'd be interested to know which colour leather provides an easier picture-taking experience. Any opinions on this?

Black, of course! :bang:

Can we get a digital MP from the skymall?

Phil Forrest

 

[Chris101]

Digital .. film ...

It's all good, right?