Leica Monochrom M246

[jsrockit]

http://www.mirrorlessrumors.com/leica-monochrome-officially-announced

and at Leica: http://uk.leica-camera.com/Photography/Leica-M/LEICA-M-MONOCHROM2/Details

 

[Keith]

Yes please!

 

[Calzone]

John,

Looks like Leica made another camera especially built for me. I want to know the price pronto so perhaps I can pre order one. I was wise when the M-240 came out to secure a chrome 90 Macro Elmar to exploit possible live view to use this camera also as a scanner.

I still love my CCD look on my Monochrom. How cool to have another M-body with another sensor. I'm in heaven. Another dream comes true, and I'm a lucky guy.

Thank you Leica.

Cal

 

[Dektol Dan]

CCD Rules!

CCD Rules!

BUT, I love the idea of the B&W movie shorts!

 

[burancap]

The camera to replace all others?

 

[Keith]

I've always loved what I've seen of the output from the MM (CCD) ... will this new model live up to expectations I wonder?

 

[lynnb]

This is exciting news, and I don't even own a Leica. If I could afford just one digital M, it would be the Monochrom. Good on Leica! I hope the new Monochrom is very successful for them. The Ragnar Axelsson image samples look terrific (see the picture of the old shepherd).

 

[Keith]

This may even produce better black and white than a Merrill ... not to mention the option to shoot black and white video! 😱

 

[Calzone]

Dan,

The CCD look is definately special. CMOS is like a different medium. I want both. Already own a Monochrom.

I can't believe that Leica has made me another dream camera.

Cal

 

[jsrockit]

Cal, now you can go around with two Monochroms!

 

[jloden]

Some pictures from Iceland shot with the new M Monochrom (Typ 246) are up on the Leica blog:

http://blog.leica-camera.com/photography/m-system/ragnar-axelsson-around-iceland-in-80-hours/

 

[Keith]

No mention of a price?

 

[airfrogusmc]

I have no need to upgrade. In fact I prefer the original for all the stuff it doesn't have.

But I think for those that want more stuff on their camera this would be a good move for Leica and for those that want that stuff.

I always say want to shoot video there are certainly make much better tools for that job already out there.

 

[Calzone]

Cal, now you can go around with two Monochroms!

John,

28 Cron and 50 Lux ASPH.

Cal

 

[jsrockit]

John,

28 Cron and 50 Lux ASPH.

Cal

Can't beat that.

 

[Calzone]

I have no need to upgrade. In fact I prefer the original for all the stuff it doesn't have.

But I think for those that want more stuff on their camera this would be a good move for Leica and for those that want that stuff.

I always say want to shoot video there are certainly make much better tools for that job already out there.

I'm not buying the M-246 for the video and it is unlikely I will ever use it. I'm buying it for a different sensor, a different look, and for the live view capabilities that will enable me to use it to scan film. The 2GB buffer and larger screen are a bonus.

I was considering buying a second Monochrom because I tend to go out shooting with two cameras with one with a wide and another with a 50.

I would not be upgrading, nothing replaces a CCD sensor, I would just be buying a second monochrome camera body.

Pixel size is important. Not sure how pixel size vs pixel count balances, but I'm pretty sure both Monochrom cameras are both killer. I wouldn't call the M-246 a replacement for the Monochrom. The original Monochrom is distinct enough that it will always be without peer.

Cal

 

[Calzone]

Can't beat that.

"Brutal," I say. Unbeatable.

I wonder if there will be a chrome version?

Cal

 

[jpfisher]

No mention of a price?

$7,450

............

 

[Particular]

John, 28 Cron and 50 Lux ASPH. Cal

Or you trade them in for a tri-elmar. You will only need one body, and you get a 35mm as a bonus.

 

[SuperUJ]

What a wonderful mirrorless time we live in!. I guess I will have to push the yet to be announced A7rII to a later day.

John