I have no issue at all with this camera or its looks. If Leica came out with the M and got rid of all other M digitals, this forum would have been going crazy about it. Instead, Leica rebrands the M9 as its throwback rangefinder, cuts the price, doesn't have to rely on numbers in its models anymore, and releases a totally new take on the rangefinder (at a the same price as the M9 three years ago). Not bad really. Just too bad they are luxury products still.
twopointeight
Well-known
Why is there a removable bottom plate, (to drop), instead of a sealed door for battery and SD card?
steveyork
Well-known
I like the look of the ME, and the lower price point is great. If you want a 'classic looking' rangefinder then shoot film (like me). Plus, none of the digital rangefinders look classic; they're all gross in the looks department.
russelljtdyer
Writer
what could have been
what could have been
That would have been excellent and made the camera a real entry level: the look and feel of an M4-P, manual crank, and no LCD screen--you just use your mind to envision the photo you just took. It would have been perfect. If they had done that, I think most of the people here would be raving about how Leica is wonderful and on a good track again.
-Russell
what could have been
That would have been excellent and made the camera a real entry level: the look and feel of an M4-P, manual crank, and no LCD screen--you just use your mind to envision the photo you just took. It would have been perfect. If they had done that, I think most of the people here would be raving about how Leica is wonderful and on a good track again.
-Russell
They would have to charge more than the ME for this...
froyd
Veteran
Unfortunately, with digital it's not an option to omit a screen, unless the camera's setting can be programmed via a desktop through a USB tether. Just imagine how many buttons would have to fit on the back of the beautiful digital M4-P (WB, RAW/JPG, motor drive mode, etc...) The compromise here would be turning auto-review off or offer a reversible screen, like the R-D1 (but then you'd have to deal with the extra vulnerability of a moving joint).
icebear
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The specs tell that the M ilestone is indeed splash proof.
This already triggered a discussion what kind of splash Chardonnay or Cabernet - I personally vote for Riesling as it's mostly made in Germany
.My M6 and MP have seen some bad whether (rain and blizzard in NYC) and never had any complaints.
How many cases of actual failure have been reported when a "non whether sealed" Leica M has been used outside? Maybe it's most of the users are just afraid to get out there but the cameras don't really bother, sealed or not
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jarski
Veteran
am not personally missing either of removed features. they made nice cheaper alternative to M. sensor remains same from M9, which has been praised many times for its characteristics.
semordnilap
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Ah, ok... good to know. I'm ok with the width as it is too. So one more point for the M, then
willie_901
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Except for image review, the LCD screen's function could be replaced using Bluetooth connectivity with by a simple smart phone or tablet App. With WiFi linking even image display and live view is possible.
Of course handling a phone to change menu options would not be desirable in some circumstances. It could be less convenient than an LCD screen if you change menu settings frequently. On the other hand the user interface could be much more convenient using existing mobile device technology.
But constant image review would be an additional drain on the battery as would continuous Bluetooth connectivity. If Bluetooth connectivity were turned on and off with a camera button abd indicator light, it could take a few seconds to sync and this sort of delay might be frustrating to some people.