[Leica] Leica T

[hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson)]

Peter maybe you are looking at this from the perspective of a M camera
user? That is a bit of a trend across various discussions.
I don't believe that people who use or would like an M are the primary
target market for this camera. Although perhaps some may buy one as a
back-up or more compact camera to carry for some applications?
My first impression looking at this new design is that it may be competing
directly against their own X series for some desires while trying to be a
premium priced alternative to the Sonys and Samsungs and the like? It
appears to have the same sensor as the X series
I think it will be interesting to take a look at whenever they are
available, especially how well that new EVF (with GPS!) performs.


Cheers
Geoff
http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman


On 25 April 2014 04:28, Peter Dzwig <pdzwig at summaventures.com> wrote:

> Now that it's out it seems to me a bit of a mystery. Absolutely I want a
> small
> package Leica, with all that implies in terms of quality, that I can stick
> in my
> vest pocket. But a Leica-made electronic Bessa-T without.... It seems a
> fascinating piece of design though.
>
> I can't help wondering why with Leica's stretched resources they need to
> come up
> with a new lens system. It seems un-necessary. Put a proper M-mount on it
> and
> you can use existing lenses with it and also Third Party ones such as
> Voigtlander and others. OK I know about loss of revenues, but compare that
> with
> the investment necessary.
>
> Lack of a rangefinder seems a tragedy. OK not all Leica's have had one, but
> (specialist ones apart) there have been viewfinders on every Leica for the
> mass
> market since forever. After all Leica is synonymous with Rangefinder.
> Isn't it?
> ...and then to charge hundreds of dollars/pounds/Euros etc for one is
> pushing it.
>
> I haven't bothered to look at the body prices, because I don't want yet
> another
> batch of lenses.
>
> I would love to understand the real reasons for Leica going to Audi for the
> design. They make good cars, but aren't exactly renowned for their
> cameras. I
> suppose it was just a prestige thing to bump up the price.
>
> So near Leica to what I want Leica, but as usual not quite right.
>
> Peter
>
> On 23/04/2014 23:17, John McMaster wrote:
> > Looks like this camera (to be launched later today) is APS-C but will be
> able to take M lenses.....
> >
> >
> http://leicarumors.com/2014/04/23/leica-t-website-now-live.aspx/#more-27300
> >
> > john
> >
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