sanmich
Veteran
Actually, I think the large speed dial of the M5 is about the only thing I really like about the camera, and I would like to see it on "real Leicas" too 
About the rest of the M5 ergonomics, I would love it if my nose were under my left eye, but it ain't (silly me).
About the rest of the M5 ergonomics, I would love it if my nose were under my left eye, but it ain't (silly me).
rxmd
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Like on the M5 in other words, which has exactly this arrangement.
Actually, I think the large speed dial of the M5 is about the only thing I really like about the camera, and I would like to see it on "real Leicas" too
About the rest of the M5 ergonomics, I would love it if my nose were under my left eye, but it ain't (silly me).
Left-eyed M5 shooter here, for me it doesn't make a difference nose-placement-wise, but the speed dial on the M5 (coupled with the in-viewfinder speed display), R8 and R9 is the best design on any Leica.
icebear
Veteran
This is the best idea in here.
The M9 is already the smallest full frame digital camera on the market and that is by quite a margin.
How do you think they could miniaturize its components any further w/o compromising reliability? The thinner you make wires (and other components for that matter) the more you increase the chance that it will break. At some point there is no safety margin anymore.
Yes, right the M9 is a little bigger than a M6 or MP but it still fits my hands perfectly and it still feel like a M in my book, that's what counts and not a few 1/16 of an inch.
Pablito
coco frío
You may be doing it wrong. Done properly, the modern M film bodies can be loaded MUCH faster than a swing-back camera.
DNG
Film Friendly
I like the idea of a variable magnified VF... Canon had it decades ago! .58, .72, 1.0 along with a two stage Framing device. possibly an EVF hybrid just for the frame lines.. an electronic overlay with 2 options.
- 21/25/28/50
- Or
- 28/35/50/75/90/135
zvos1
Well-known
You don't think electronics can get smaller? Just remember your tv or a monitor from 10 years ago and compare it to today's screens.
I know it is only a small difference but it really matters as the size of my film Ms is perfect. When ever I grab one of them after handling M8 it puts a smile on my face.
I know it is only a small difference but it really matters as the size of my film Ms is perfect. When ever I grab one of them after handling M8 it puts a smile on my face.
rxmd
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Difficult to do though, as the sensor-to-front distance has to stay the same for obvious reasons, and the package "sensor package plus electronics plus back cover" is a lot thicker than the package "film plus back door", even if one left out the LCD. That's been pointed out a number of times.
The only thing they could do would be to have the lens mount stick out like it does on a NEX, and would that be a better design? I have serious doubts.
denizg7
Well-known
how about an m where the sensors are changeable for b and white and color and TO FILM
rxmd
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Not going to happen; interchangeable sensor backs are big and expensive (compare an R8 to an R8 plus DMR), it's one of those things that everybody would like and nobody would buy.
And the latter TO FILM bit is useless anyway; why would anyone buy a new super-expensive digital Leica to use film in it, if you can buy a film M2 for $400? Who cares?
giellaleafapmu
Well-known
Right: "Better" is a strong word. Let me rephrase. The M5 had several characteristics such as an internal (very precise) light meter, information in the viewfinder and ergonomics which made the camera faster to use to many and it would be reasonable from a designer standpoint to assume that it should have attracted at least a large part of the Leica market. Still this did not happen. A bit like saying that an F5 is "better" than a F. Many of us probably like better the F (I do) but it is reasonable to assume that the chance of missing a shot is lower with the F5 and that therefore may pros would prefer that (which is in fact what happened). I guess Leica market must be a bit unusual in that. Anyway, I am not a big Leica fan but in this case I really hope they just update sensor and software and don't turn the M10 into a NEX clone.
GLF
denizg7
Well-known
well by the time m10 comes out the big question will be , how does it compare to the m9m in black and white in terms of noise performance , sharpness etc..
Godfrey
somewhat colored
Not any longer. The new Sony RX1 takes that honor.
The M9 is now the smallest full frame, interchangeable lens digital camera. ;-)
That said, I don't want the M9 to be much smaller. I just want it to be the same size as the M4-2 ... it has to be a certain minimum size to fit the rangefinder baseline. The M9 feels a bit thick, it would be nice if it was slimmer.
denizg7
Well-known
i wished so hard for the rx1 to have a viewfinder
A simple look into the history of electronics should tell you that miniturization always occurs.
I don't pretend to know the specifics behind what it would take, but you don't make cameras either right?
icebear
Veteran
icebear
Veteran
ROFL, yeah last time I went through BJ's there was a 80 inch (200cm) flatscreen TV on sale....
sevo
Fokutorendaburando
A simple look into the history of cars should tell you that everything gets bigger as it gets more electronic...
A simple look into the history of cars should tell you that everything gets bigger as it gets more electronic...
Well, true, but the electronics are "enhancements" added to an already existing mechanical device. If you add more it has to get bigger sometimes. However, when it comes to portable electonics, they always get smaller.
I Love Film
Well-known
Leica should always have a flagship "M' digital camera that was built to look just like the classic M Leicas.
But what's stopping them from developing a range of other "M" mount cameras with vastly different designs, made of various materials, with other functions, etc?
Those that want a Classic M could always have one with the latest sensor and doo-dads, everyone else could just buy another M mount camera.
If Leica doesn't do it, other manufacturers will, eventually. Leica should do it, try to keep the prices within a sane level, and they would also sell a load of new lenses to go with them too.
But what's stopping them from developing a range of other "M" mount cameras with vastly different designs, made of various materials, with other functions, etc?
Those that want a Classic M could always have one with the latest sensor and doo-dads, everyone else could just buy another M mount camera.
If Leica doesn't do it, other manufacturers will, eventually. Leica should do it, try to keep the prices within a sane level, and they would also sell a load of new lenses to go with them too.