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New (cheaper) Leica Film Camera on the Way?
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james.liam
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New Leica film camera?
New Leica film camera?
Leica Rumors reports one in the offing, a cheaper option to the MP and MA.
Since the MP is essentially a well-made M6 Classic with M3 advance lever, I'm at a loss as to how a lower-cost version would manifest.
Perhaps a compact CL-type body?
If true, kudos to Leica in light of Nikon and Canon's recent departures from their last film cameras.
New Leica film camera?
Leica Rumors reports one in the offing, a cheaper option to the MP and MA.
Since the MP is essentially a well-made M6 Classic with M3 advance lever, I'm at a loss as to how a lower-cost version would manifest.
Perhaps a compact CL-type body?
If true, kudos to Leica in light of Nikon and Canon's recent departures from their last film cameras.
Waus
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That would, if it's true, almost be the best news of 2020...
Ko.Fe.
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Most likely rebranded Ilford single use camera with Leica logo and at least 300 USD price tag.
bullterrier
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cheap?...MEH!:angel:
james.liam
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jsrockit
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Leica is probably looking at recent M6 prices and thinking that they can capitalize. I highly doubt $2000-3000, but maybe $4000.
ray*j*gun
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So, though I'm not in the market for a new film camera, who still makes film gear except Leica? Even including medium format?
james.liam
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Unless it's a re-incarnation of the Leica P&S cameras of the 1990's.
Rollei?
zenza
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Cosina collaboration is my bet.
hap
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Possibly, since they could have a stash of unused bodies sitting around, originally slated for Bessa R, Contax G, Nikon FM, and OM 2000. Just lacking a Red dot?
james.liam
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Doubtful given the former's collaboration with Zeiss. They must have worked with Fujifilm toward the Sofort. Fuji in the past worked with Hasselblad on the Xpan format.
zenza
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Why would the former collaboration with Zeiss matter?
Cosina makes M-mount lenses and produced m-mount, metered bodies up until 10 years ago. Makes a ton of sense IMO.
Nitroplait
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There would certainly be room for profit for both parties if Cosina could repackage one of their rangefinder designs and sell it for $3,000.
james.liam
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Perhaps, if they have the capacity to churn them out, The Bessas weren't the most rugged cameras, though they were lightweight and equipped with great rangefinders.
A P&S film camera makes the most sense to me; appeals to the hipster crowd and others uninterested in full manual operation.
bullterrier
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I want one, can it take pictures?
jszokoli
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For Cosina, I think the sticking point would be shutters. My recollection is that the availability of mechanically cocking shutters was what did their cameras in.
I wonder if there are any appropriate commercially available shutters in the market for rangefinder cameras?
Joe
I wonder if there are any appropriate commercially available shutters in the market for rangefinder cameras?
Joe
Brian Legge
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I wonder who manufactures it and how similar it is to the recently discontinued Voigtlanders Bessas.
agentlossing
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It certainly won't have Bessa-like design, Leica has too much design heritage (and snobbery) to look that way.
Ko.Fe.
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Agreed. BH has waiting list for M-A. If Leica have enough of those who are willing to pay 5000+ USD for M-A, why do they need $2000 USD camera?
Why not. They used economy CT-1 chassis for Viotlander, Zeiss, Rollei and even digital Epson.
No. Wait. It is going to be KMZ Zenit labeled as R 2021 !
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