Re: Leica M11-V to be announced (Now called Leica M EV1)
flash wrote: 1bwana1 wrote:
My expectation is that it will be identical in form factor to an M11. So much so that all accessories will be interchangeable. This is an M11 with a different viewfinder experience in the end.
I am not expecting any kind of gimmicky artificial rangefinder patch simulation, but I have seen on line some images showing this feature. But they are created and not actually taken from the back of an EV-1 camera. So, who knows. . I think we will get a very highly developed sensor/software driven focus peaking/magnification/subject selection EVF solution.
I am hoping that we get smooth and effective software driven image stabilization through the EVF. Hopefully there will be as fast and smooth refresh rates as this slow sensor will allow. This is one of my least favorite failures of the Visoflex implementation. It would be nice if the EVF brightness, detail, size, and EVF glass/lenses are the equal of the SL3 SL-2 EVF.
I find that MF is an efficient, accurate, and enjoyable experience on the SL3 SL-2 cameras. If we do get that level of EVF performance with some enhanced focus/subject tools I think the EV-1 will achieve good acceptance in the market.
Fujifilm has this already (for years) and it’s far from a gimmick. It’s (for me) significantly better than Leicas current approach. I really don’t like the whole evf magnifying for focusing. I don’t want to lose my composition while I focus. If it doesn’t have this as an option my interest would be much lower.
While I’d really like the Nikon Zf tech in this camera I don’t expect it. But it needs to be better than using a SL3 with an adaptor.
Gordon
It would significantly be lighter (less than 500g) than the SL3 (854g plus 70g for the adapter) though.
But then again the SL3 has IBIS and video and gives you access to all L-mount AF lenses... Easily the more versatile camera.
If it truly comes in at the same price point as an M it would remain a rather tough sell I feel.
Oct 14, 2025 at 10:03 AM
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