[Leica] Leica T

[hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson)]

Haah I was this second about to post that link, John. For non-Aussies, the
author is a very accomplished and experienced photographer here.


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


On 25 April 2014 07:43, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote:

> A good write-up
>
> http://kristiandowling.com/blog/2014/4/24/leica-t-typ-701-mirrorless-camera-review
>
> john
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> 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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