The M8

[ampguy]

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It is there to illuminate the bigger red dot...

What is that akward-looking blue dot near the top of the red Leica dot?

add.: And I'd love to see what is on the other 6 pages of the report...😀

 

[Magus]

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[rvaubel]

The blue dot could set white balance and calculate the F # of the lens for EXIF metadata. That would be great because the F# data could be of use for the lens coding in camera processing.

I'm also happy to see the absense of a 2nd LCD screen. The viewfinder could display the vital info (shutter speed, F#, ISO, compensation) leaving the main LCD for color balance, RAW/JPEG, battery, etc.

I hope this photo is real.

Rex

 

[RayPA]

Gorgeous camera. Well done Jorge!


🙂

 

[IGMeanwell]

The blue dot could set white balance and calculate the F # of the lens for EXIF metadata. That would be great because the F# data could be of use for the lens coding in camera processing.

I'm also happy to see the absense of a 2nd LCD screen. The viewfinder could display the vital info (shutter speed, F#, ISO, compensation) leaving the main LCD for color balance, RAW/JPEG, battery, etc.

I hope this photo is real.

Rex

IF this has AF ... I would say its an AF assist light but obviously thats not the case

 

[ghost]

lol. looked at the pic again, still don't like the blue dot. if this was a digital hexar rf, it would have been where the self-timer indicator light is.

 

[mac_wt]

I see many similarities between these shots and the layout of the DMR. So:
- The middle button on the left of the LCD probably says 'protect'
- The lower button on the right of the LCD could be the ON/OFF switch
- Does the knurled ring around the arrow buttons on the DMR have a function? It probably has te same function on the M8.

Other observation:
- To me it seems there is some kind of button/switch in the collar of the shutter release: AE lock? Shutter speed compensation? ON/OFF switch with the lower button on the right of the display being the AE lock?

This is exiting!

Wim

 

[Mark Norton]

Before I go to bed, just did a quick and dirty P/S of what I hope to see on the back and top of the M8...

Just for fun...🙂

Pulled various images and patched them together.

To me, it would be logical that the M8 share certain ergonomic and interface features from the DMR back as well as the shutter speed dial from the R9. I've added height of about a Leicavit / Motor-M to allow a secondary LCD screen. The top plate too has LCD but I couldn't decide where to put it. In practical terms, I don't think there's enough clearance above the VF mechanism to allow LCD electronics without adding a couple more millimeters on top. So probably will see something next to the shutter dial...

I quite like the LCD where you have put it but agree space there is tight. As regards the back, I hope the display doesn't bulge out like that - as it does on the DMR because it will press into your cheekbone when you look through the viewfinder.

 

[Mark Norton]

I see many similarities between these shots and the layout of the DMR.

That's probably because this photoshop fake has been built from pictures of the DMR...

To me it seems there is some kind of button/switch in the collar of the shutter release

Would make sense for it to be the power switch, as it is on the M7...

 

[Nachkebia]

You all got zombie right? 😀 for me it looks unfinished, as a designer I have to say that I don`t like it, plus tha flat pictures its gona take and the stupid crop factor, plus the price tag, guys relax!

 

[Nachkebia]

Controling arrows are placed at awfull place, I think this is big fake one or panasonic designed it 😀

 

[Rich Silfver]

Jorge, where did you get the photos from?

 

[Bob Parsons]

I see many similarities between these shots and the layout of the DMR. So:
- The middle button on the left of the LCD probably says 'protect'
- The lower button on the right of the LCD could be the ON/OFF switch
- Does the knurled ring around the arrow buttons on the DMR have a function? It probably has te same function on the M8.

Other observation:
- To me it seems there is some kind of button/switch in the collar of the shutter release: AE lock? Shutter speed compensation? ON/OFF switch with the lower button on the right of the display being the AE lock?

This is exiting!

Wim

With a bit of Photoshop Surface Blur and advanced (mental) image processing 😀
Also use CS2's shadow recovery.


Play .......................... Menu
Delete
Protect
Info
Set ........................... ?????


Bob.

 

[Travis L.]

Fake.......

 

[Magus]

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[Terao]

Looks nasty, I prefer my R-D1...

/my bank manager told me to say that 😉

 

[Magus]

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[Nachkebia]

It is super fake I might add 🙂

 

[ColinJ]

the blue dot scares me. 😀

No need to be scared, Ghost <g>.

I believe it's for the white balance.

 

[Erl]

Ergonomically, it looks 'broken' without the wind lever. I wonder how easy/difficult it will be to actually work with. I always rely on the wind lever to balance my thumb for steading the camera.

I have an Abrahamson rapid wind lever on my M7, but still pop the manual winer out for balance. Whilst retaining the classic 'M' look, I think it appears the ergonomices may be a little difficult for extended use.

Hope I'm wrong, because I will have one anyway.😕

Cheers,
Erl