SlowDriver wrote: LBJ2 wrote:
"I sincerely doubt whether Leica would be able to pull off an M11 with IBIS and/or hybrid viewfinder in a way that does not upset too many more purist M users. "
I hope not. Almost every other camera in Leica's line up and across all other manufacturers include those features. Plenty of other products that cater to those that want/need IBIS/EVF for still photography. But market demands and business is business. So we shall see. Leica must sell products that people are willing to buy and buy at a premium price. To me Leica is trying to do everything it can to satisfy the various market desires but keep true to the unique Rangefinder experience in the M10/D/P/M/R series. I think the 40.89 sensors are brilliantly keeping with the RF design language but at the same time keeping up with the "Joneses"
IBIS would inevitably add weight and increase the size, both of which are a no-go for a lot of M shooters.
I would assume the same for the hybrid viewfinder. FWIW, I very like what Canon did with their focus guide, for me it is very rangefinder-like and a more agreeable solution than focus peaking or magnification:
Only for electronically coupled lenses though, ie. RF and EF.
First time I've seen this. Thanks for posting. Reminds me of the Rangefinder focusing patch. A digital Rangefinder patch! Very cool.
Jul 22, 2020 at 11:15 AM
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