Re: A Leica M camera with an EVF is expected by the end of 2025
philip_pj wrote:
There are so many shooting scenarios in which this sharp edged 'box on top of a Leica' setup would simply not last nor would it be viable in usability terms: tightly packed venues, interiors, remote travel, vertical nature, rough handling in jeeps, etc.
FWIW, and while I much prefer the rangefinder, in my experience the Visoflex 2 on the M11 is pretty good and fairly solid connection for what it is, and hands-on, not as limited are you might think. If I understand correctly, I'm not sure why you listed "tightly packed venues, interiors, remote travel, even vertical nature" as a Visoflex limitation. E.g., You hold the camera vertically same as you would with or without the Visoflex 2 as needed. As far as sharp edges go, I also hear one can drown in as little as half a cup of water too. * I would advise that one Youtuber who claimed he was attacked by the Visoflex 2 sharp edges to carefully consider his actions when drinking one half cup of water or more.
This product albeit in several different forms/styles has been around for years which perhaps = significant amount of use-case experience went into the current design and specs to include the in-EVF electronic image stabilization. Of course due to size constraints, the OLED Visoflex 2 probably maxed out at 3.7MP at the time to maintain compact as much as possible.
Leica has sold Visoflex type products for their cameras for years because customers buy these products and no secret why. I see the built-in EVF as the next step for those that need/want it and still willing to pay Leica camera prices instead of Visoflex price.
Last but not least, having been the photographer roughed up in the back of an open jeep exploring some treatherous jungle trails, my priority was mostly who would grab me before I bounced out. I can always buy another camera. 🤪
Feb 18, 2025 at 02:00 PM
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