Re: Leica M11-V to be announced (Now called Leica M EV1)
bwcolor wrote:
TheEyesHaveIt wrote: flash wrote:
1. The AF aids are due to the processor. Leica considered more advanced focus aids but the Maestro 3 can’t handle them.
That is disappointing that Leica didn't upgrade the processor power for what is effectively a totally digital camera body. It would seem the processor is the most important part of ensuring a good experience there. If Fuji and Nikon are able to do it, for Leica's price, you'd assume they would be able to figure it out as well. The lack of innovation in focusing is disappointing and probably the reason why I'll skip this generation, though I am generally interested in an EV-based M as a companion to my M11.
I see it differently. I think that they are already fixed on the feature set and technologies needed in the next generation’M’. This camera uses the last bit of M11 marketing life. It will be, in part, what the Leica marketeers use as an example of old inferior technology.
I think it is very clear that there is zero innovation and (given the price also) zero risk that went into the M EV1.
Leica used the tools it had available in the M11 and the SL3, that way also preventing cannibalization of those product lines.
I think it is also safe to say that very few people will sell their M11 and/or SL3 to get an M EV1.
If the M12 and the SL4 have new features they will also end up in the M EV2 (if there ever is one).
Oct 23, 2025 at 05:07 PM
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