boomguy57
Well-known
Now that I have read the announcement a few times, I'm not sure how this is not just an M9 with different colors.
Anyone else get it...?
fstops
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*LOL*
Oh man.. that is rich.
Old technology (how old is that Kodak sensor now?), and a price point of approx $6000 CAD/USD (give or take a few hundred which clearly doesn't matter when buying anything Leica) based on current GBP values.
Sounds like a breakthrough for Leica alright!!!
Dave
You know and everyone else here knows that people will STILL buy it, so lets just carry on as if nothing happened.
Keyne
Established
Ouch,... I was hoping for that color it could be $2K... dreaming but I would carry that grey for $2K... however 3900GBP... wow
boomguy57
Well-known
WTF Leica?
dcsang
Canadian & Not A Dentist
Don't get me wrong, I don't expect "revolutionary" technology - we ARE talking Leica after all - but come on. THE SAME FREAKING SENSOR ?!?!?!?
All I can hope for is that they've somehow done some sort of magical pixie work with the software that will allow reasonable shooting at 2500 ISO - meanwhile, even the tiny Olympus E-PM2 got a decent sensor upgrade and now looks to have good high ISO (6400 ISO) coverage. Hmmmm... $6000 or one tenth of that for an interchangeable lens camera... hmmm
Dave
All I can hope for is that they've somehow done some sort of magical pixie work with the software that will allow reasonable shooting at 2500 ISO - meanwhile, even the tiny Olympus E-PM2 got a decent sensor upgrade and now looks to have good high ISO (6400 ISO) coverage. Hmmmm... $6000 or one tenth of that for an interchangeable lens camera... hmmm
Dave
Tzelet
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Keyne
Established
ME would have been awesome if it were competing in price with the Fuji X series cameras. They would have cleaned up and could have used the old tech even.
daveleo
what?
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
That is the same freaking camera. A bit cheaper, in a downgraded "E"conomy version.
Even at $4000
jtm6
Well-known
It isn't an M9! C'mon people... it's an M9-P with a red dot. 
The charcoal with silver dials probably looks great, but it will be very identifiable since it is unique...not as stealthy as an M9-P.
If nothing has changed but cosmetics, this is actually good news for current M9 owners and those that wanted one. More units with same/similar parts, and minimal stays minimal. If you want creeping featurism, check out the new M.
The charcoal with silver dials probably looks great, but it will be very identifiable since it is unique...not as stealthy as an M9-P.
If nothing has changed but cosmetics, this is actually good news for current M9 owners and those that wanted one. More units with same/similar parts, and minimal stays minimal. If you want creeping featurism, check out the new M.
boomguy57
Well-known
dogberryjr
[Pithy phrase]
I kind of like the color.
Keyne
Established
The more I think about it the funnier it is... the price... the lack of a USB and preview lever... grey color... and the description on the Leica website is just the icing on the cake. The company has gone mad.
boomguy57
Well-known
doesn't this just make it more obvious that someone willing to make a digital rangefinder (and I'm looking at you, Cosina!) with a FF sensor and M-mount at a decent price will clean up? Imagine Cosina selling a digital CL or Ikon at $3000 even? Sales would be incredible.
Keyne
Established
Agreed. That is exactly what I want. Even make it without an LCD screen.
jtullar
Established
Leica M isnt bad, the M-E is just funny.....
moreammo
Established
It isn't an M9! C'mon people... it's an M9-P with a red dot.
The charcoal with silver dials probably looks great, but it will be very identifiable since it is unique...not as stealthy as an M9-P.
don't forget the usb port and frame selector are gone too
coelacanth
Ride, dive, shoot.
What does this mean to used M9 price?
jtullar
Established
they might stabilize now