Which camera would you like that is not available?

[JohnWolf]

Leica M10T. "T" for Tri-X. The sensor perfectly renders the Tri-X aesthetic.

Sensibly priced, of course

John

 

[Ko.Fe.]

No a hybrid in camera version that would give both a .7 optical rangefinder that would switch to an in camera electronic finder when needed.

Joe

Are you willing to pay 10K USD before taxes for it? For camera which will still have IBIS or even sensor dust reduction.

RF module is significant part of any M price. Well forgotten RF startup from France has to charge tremendous price for very limited sensor camera just because it is RF.
Adding EVF to RF is several grands in the sale price, for sure.

I'm all for M with EVF only. To reduce price by several grands and to allow all lenses. EVFs are dirt cheap comparing to RF module.
But knowing Leica Camera AG, less expensive M from them is oxymoron.

Oh! I want MIC M knock off! Since most of Leica parts are most likely MIC already here is no reason why it can't happen. They are making cars knock off already.

https://driving.ca/lexus/auto-news/...hinese-rip-off-cars-vs-their-original-designs

Red M for proletariat!

 

[agentlossing]

Sensibly priced, of course

WE SAID NOTHING IMPOSSIBLE!!

 

[Phil_F_NM]

I'm going to add to my previous response.
The currently unavailable camera I want is a dedicated film scanner. Minimum 4000DPI true resolution. Adjustable gate for multiple formats. Batch and full reel scanning capability (4K 16mm, 6K 35mm motion picture capture.) Thunderbolt 3 compatible.
So, that's not going to happen either. I'd settle for reliable support for my Nikon film scanners.

Phil Forrest

 

[lcpr]

A 44x44mm sensor to be used in a CFV back. Ideally it’d be the full 56x56 but we already have sensors that are 44mm on the long end.

 

[Disappointed_Horse]

If Nikon would just bring back the FM3A, I'd be happy. I'd be even happier if they changed the Nikon logo on it back to the old style. If they came out with a manual focus 35mm f/2.0 pancake style lens similar the Japanese market 50mm f/1.8 AI-S (i.e., small and light but not too small), I'd be tickled pink.

 

[jsrockit]

No impossible cameras with impossible specs that defy the laws of physics, yet you want a GR with a FF 63MP sensor and a 2.8 lens, fitting in an EVF?? Methinks that's a bit of a stretch! I'd love a 40mm GR, though. Any way I could get it.
!

Why? I didn’t specify a size, $ or weight that it has to be... if the Sony RX1R II exists surely what I asked for can too no?

Now, a digital bessa for $1500-1800, that’s pure fantasy pricing.

 

[agentlossing]

Why? I didn’t specify a size, $ or weight that it has to be... if the Sony RX1R II exists surely what I asked for can too no?

Now, a digital bessa for $1500-1800, that’s pure fantasy pricing.

Ricoh wouldn't turn the GR into something too much larger than what it is, that's the most core part of the GR DNA.

I don't see why it would be so fantastic, I'd even settle for those prices on the used market however. I don't think Cosina could price much more than say $2000 or they'd be unfairly compared to Leica too much. Let's remember that Leica's theoretically entry-level body is priced around $3600.

 

[ndnik]

I have only modest dreams: Fuji X100-like camera with somewhat larger viewfinder and most importantly instant wakeup from sleep, at least as fast as any old dslr. That half second or something delay is very annoying. Oh, maybe add proper hard stops to the focus ring.


-N.

 

[Calzone]

My request for a SL2M is really a logical progression and not technically difficult for Leica to implement.

I'm kinda annoyed that the M10M came out before the SL2M.

What gives?

Then Leica also came out with a Q2M.

Why is Leica annoying me?

I figure without a Bayer Filter Array a 47.3 MP monochrome sensor would be like a 61.49 MP sensor as far as resolution.

Also since the SL2 aspect ratios can be changed and the VF'er presents WYSIWYG a Monochrom version of the SL2 would still have over 40 MP effective resolution when shooting the square.

Also if shot vertically a SL2M would allow some perspective control because in Lightroom all the data of the 2x3 full frame is there and it is simply a matter of recropping the square.

Who needs a digital Rolliflex if one has a SL2 or SL2 Monochrome? Also you know that Leica will be making 60-80-100-120 MP sensored cameras in the future, and if you have Leica L-glass you know that the native lenses are future proofed to 120 MP.

Currently my 47MP SL2 looses a third of the data when shooting the square so effectively I would only have 30.5 MP's worth of data. Still good, but the SL2M would be about 25% more data for printing larger.

My camera is just a small increment, no advanced technology has to be developed, the business model for this progression is established, and it follows the pattern of other Leica products.

I'm not asking for much. This requires no technical leap or risky business practice.

Why does not Leica build a SL2M?

Cal

 

[kshapero]

I have a fully weather sealed Leica M-P 240 which I love, But my CV lenses are not weather sealed. C'mon Mr. K bring out a line CV M Mount lenses that are weather sealed. Wait a minute are any Leica lenses weather sealed?

 

[Rayt]

The M10M with the 020 Viso can functionally do what an SL2-M can do except mount SL lenses. Are your SL lenses that good or you have something else in mind?

 

[Calzone]

I have a fully weather sealed Leica M-P 240 which I love, But my CV lenses are not weather sealed. C'mon Mr. K bring out a line CV M Mount lenses that are weather sealed. Wait a minute are any Leica lenses weather sealed?

Leica L-glass is weather sealed.

Now I'm spoiled. Shot in downpours, snowstorms, dust storms...

Cal

 

[kshapero]

Leica L-glass is weather sealed.

Now I'm spoiled. Shot in downpours, snowstorms, dust storms...

Cal

L-glass!! No no, why weather seal the body and not the lenses? Seems kinda dumb.

 

[jsrockit]

Ricoh wouldn't turn the GR into something too much larger than what it is, that's the most core part of the GR DNA.

I don't see why it would be so fantastic, I'd even settle for those prices on the used market however. I don't think Cosina could price much more than say $2000 or they'd be unfairly compared to Leica too much. Let's remember that Leica's theoretically entry-level body is priced around $3600.

Well this is my dream isn’t it? Also I said a Ricoh GR type camera... because i like it’s interface as opposed to say... Sony.

As far as a Bessa at $1500 to $1800, that is low end FF territory price wise. Mechanical rangefinders are not cheap to make these days. $3000 maybe.

 

[gabrielelopez]

the Mju 2 as it was, no difference, at the right price.

 

[Jamie Pillers]

No a hybrid in camera version that would give both a .7 optical rangefinder that would switch to an in camera electronic finder when needed.

Joe

Like Fuji's X100 or X-Pro series cameras.

 

[Jamie Pillers]

Yes... a new GR body with a 35 or 40mm lens. I'd also prefer that its lens not collapse into the body... something more like the Fuji XF10 lens.


AND.... I'd be VERY interested in the Sigma fp camera if it has an in-body electronic viewfinder.

 

[Calzone]

The M10M with the 020 Viso can functionally do what an SL2-M can do except mount SL lenses. Are your SL lenses that good or you have something else in mind?

Ray,

You make a good point, but with a M10M and 020 Viso do get the square in the VF'er?

Can you change aspect ratio's on the Viso?

Do you also see in the VISO "What You See Is What You Get?" (WYSIWYG)

Are you able to superimpose a 3x3 grid to assist with maintaining verticals and for utilizing the rulle of thirds?

In use the SL2 is kind of transparent when you set it up to shoot the square; and to me, a Rollie 3.5 Whiteface owner, it really is like shooting a Rollie.

I also own a SL, but shooting the square is not the same.

The user interface on the SL2 is really well thought out for shooting the square. Like I said it is transparent. The only compromise would be the loss of MP/data due to cropping the sensor, but a SL2M would cut that loss a lot.

Functionally is one thing, but transparently is another.

BTW the L-glass is brutally great.

Cal

 

[Calzone]

L-glass!! No no, why weather seal the body and not the lenses? Seems kinda dumb.

K,

I understand.

Weathersealing is a big deal.

I'm so spoiled.

The L-glass also has this nanocoating that sheds water also.

Cal