rclompus wrote:
I also received the Leica survey. One portion of the questionnaire asked if you would be willing to accept a smaller battery - and how much % less capacity would you find acceptable.
I interpreted this as a question for the M12: if Leica put an IBIS system in the M12, would you still be interested if it required a smaller battery? IBIS was not mentioned in the survey. I suspect IBIS system designs have continued to progress with smaller mechanisims that might fit in an M size body. If something has be decreased in size to permit this, it is logical to consider a smaller battery.
Interesting survey about the base plate but it may have been about more than this...
Hmmm, IBIS ... AND ... a smaller battery ... and a high MP sensor with maximum bands readout. We'd be changing batteries about the same as changing a roll of film, getting 36 shots per battery. The M12 EVF version (or a faster readout sensor) would likely be even closer to a roll of 24 per battery.
rclompus wrote:
I also received the Leica survey. One portion of the questionnaire asked if you would be willing to accept a smaller battery - and how much % less capacity would you find acceptable.
I interpreted this as a question for the M12: if Leica put an IBIS system in the M12, would you still be interested if it required a smaller battery? IBIS was not mentioned in the survey. I suspect IBIS system designs have continued to progress with smaller mechanisims that might fit in an M size body. If something has be decreased in size to permit this, it is logical to consider a smaller battery.
Interesting survey about the base plate but it may have been about more than this...
Hmmm, IBIS ... AND ... a smaller battery ... and a high MP sensor with maximum bands readout. We'd be changing batteries about the same as changing a roll of film, getting 36 shots per battery. The M12 EVF version would likely be even closer to a roll of 24 per battery.
Now, that's nostalgia.
Feb 04, 2026 at 10:05 PM
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