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Re: Leica M11-V to be announced (Now called Leica M EV1)


old-gregg wrote:
tzhang4284 wrote:
Not sure why anyone expected this to be more than a M11 without a rangefinder window - the rumors on this has been consistent for a while.


Because when looking at Canon's and Nikon's manual focus assist implementations, we probably have assumed that Leica…


Steve Spencer wrote:
The problem with adding Nikon/Canon type focus assist is that you need a sensor with phase detect sites on the sensor…


So why not use a PD capable sensor? It could have been as 'simple' as using the one from the a7RIV/V…

I further think that if you really like that type of focus assist, that you will also really like auto focus (AF)…

The camera will still be pretty unique in being this small and having such a large and likely very nice looking EVF…

It will find an audience and once the initial release disappointment settles…

LBJ2 wrote:
Outside of the rumors website and user wish lists and ever increasing expectations all over the threads/forums, this is what the original LSI conference asked for.


Wow, the LSI folks have really low expectations!

Leica can take my feature request now, based on today's release…



Oct 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM





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