Leica announcing M10 on May 10th?

[rxmd]

They could have designed the M8 and M9 with the same thickness body as the classic M's if they would have built a 2-3mm long snout on the lens mount. I've always wondered why they didn't do this, probably they used some standard parts for the shutter mechanism that needed the space. But, it is possible to build a digital M with the same body thickness as a classic film M, if you don't consider the lens mount part of the thickness, I know it could feel like the classic ones. Bob.

The rangefinder pickup mechanism would need (probably minor) modification.
It would look pretty awkward, especially around the lens release button.
Goggled lenses and Visoflexes would no longer work. This is probably the killer.

 

[Calzone]

And Cal, you should just sell the gear anyway and buy summiluxes. By the time the next M comes out you'll be able to sell them for a tidy profit!

The Lux's I already own I will never sell. I love the glass I now own and have no need for more. Anyway I can't afford a 35 Lux ASPH FLE because of the same excuss: I'm broke. LOL.

I'm thinking of selling a Noct-Nikkor, my 35 Cron V.4, and some medium format to raise the cash.

Cal

 

[Spicy]

it won't be anything too radical. they have a niche, and they're just going to keep tweaking it, like porsche and the 911. nothing revolutionary.

i can't imagine the people at leica forgetting the sales disaster of the M5, even if you do concede that it has a relatively strong following now (30+ years later).

safe = boring

 

[jsrockit]

safe = boring

And in the case of Leica, boring = great camera.

 

[bobby_novatron]

I personally am going to follow whatever Ken Rockwell says. 😉

... FWIW, I was having trouble keeping a straight face while I typed that sentence.