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I can’t comment on this specific lens, but my experience with the Q3 43 and SL 50mm APO lenses is…
A few things first: 1) I applaud the concept of an EVF-based M, I believe there definitely is a market…
I did see Kai Wong’s video. The more I use it, the more I find simple focus peaking inadequate. In…
Nice article I still can not make up my mind weather this lens is worth the money. Yes the photos…
I think Kai’s Youtube review of the EV1 echoes the concern you and other commentators have. The focus aids need…
I am fortunate in that I have e never had a problem with rangefinder focusing. However, I have heard complaints.…
I read a lot of reviews and their comments wherein the authors complain about poor eyesight. Really, why (still) investing…
Agreed. I also noted Sean’s comments.
Thanks, Christophe. I didn’t mention the Qs here because it would have been going off at a tangent. But, of…
Thanks, Joel. And your mention of tilting screens for the M reminds me that I forgot to point out that…
A precise focus confirmation indicator is a logical inclusion for the next iteration though I agree it should have been…
Actually I miss the Q3 43 here. I switched from the M11 with lux 50 and Elmar 90 to Q3…
Excellent article Mike! You really laid it out well and without the emotion we have often seen on the forums…
This is a valid point, and one I didn’t cover in the article. This is mainly because I haven’t tried…
I agree on the prospect of a zoom M lens, Don. It would provide something uniquely appealing to M/EVF users,…
When Leica asked M users if they would purchase an M with built-in EVF, I said yes. The problem today…
For me the new non rangefinder M has long been an option Leica just had to chance. Indeed I will…
Hi, Hans. Glad you found it a helpful article! Best, Chats
Very informative for me (M10P & M240P user)!
I just don’t really believe there are people curious about M, but nervous about “learning to use” a rangefinder. You…
You just reminded me of my favourite beer, Carlsberg Elephant, when I was on a student technical exchange and worked…
die M5 ist eine grundsolide Kamera mit eigener ästhetischer Botschaft. Sie strahlt Wertigkeit aus und es macht Spaß, mit dieser…
Thanks for the interesting interview. The Leica EV1’s major advantage is the lack of viewfinder obstruction using larger lenses. The…
Sorry but we don’t have any information on that. Our test was conducted in California and the camera was supplied…
I sold my Hassie 503cw along with the 80mm Hassie lens, the winder, Hassie flash with the intent of purchasing…
Meanwhile, I’m stumbling in the Dunkelflaute along the Thames, seeking a sunny moment to grab a test shot. It’s a…
Andreas, schön zu hören, dass Macfilos dir bei der Kameraauswahl so geholfen hat. Die X Vario war eine meiner Lieblingskameras,…
Hi Vlad, according to the web, Hasselblad XCD lenses are manufactured in Japan, but the identity of the Japanese manufacturer…
I would like to know who manufactures this and other lenses for Hasselblad X2D II camera.
Hi Chris, Many thanks! I am indeed very fortunate. I pinch myself every day to check it’s not a dream.…
Hi SlowDriver, I am envious! It really is superb. If you already have a number of primes, perhaps the zoom…
Hi Brian, As tempting as it is, I am heavily invested in Leica gear, and so plan to stick with…
The beauty of the rangefinder is that you always focus at “wide open” aperture. You get to choose your point…
Don’t support ruskies! The best alternative I found are 675 hearing aid batteries. Dirty cheap and last the same as…
Vielen lieben Dank für diesen Artikel der mir aus der Seele spricht. Ich besitze seit ein paar Jahren eine Vario…
Keith You are very fortunate to live in an area with so many photographic opportunities which have been captured by,…
Yes, I thought it wouldn’t be for you. When I first saw the press release I imagined £500 for the…
Hi Keith, thanks for the article, I am glad you are enjoying the combo. I don’t have the new zoom…
Too industrial for me.
Looks like a truly amazing kit. Too late for me but in my experience Hasselblad has the absolute best colour…
I wonder how many are going to tether their Q3?
Hi There Brian thank you for commenting – I’m glad you enjoyed it. I agree with you – I don’t…
Hi There John I had John in Blue down as Bertrand Russell – but I can see the Michael Cane…
I have an Epson V550 scanner which is unused and boxed. For some reason, I bought it some years ago…
I used an Epson V700 and Silverfast software to scan 4,000 or so negatives in 2021 during the lock-down periods.…
In sports you often shoot fast enough that you don’t really need stabilisation. Stabilisation in a M would be great…
Thanks for another superb review complete with useful technical information. I wish this camera had come out years ago as…
So photo one, three, the winding road are the ones I would buy an M, for, EV OR RANGEFINDER I…
Thanks, Mike. I had a good sociable dinner with Macfilosman Jon Cheffings in Montreal. He really enjoyed the event. He…
William, congratulations on your ennoblement. Another string to your ever lengthening bow!
Jono, I tried Bill Rosauer’s pro-production model here in Montreal. The camera felt compact and easy to use. I am,…
Thanks ! The official number is appallingly low – good to know that the real world performance is fine.
Hi there Peter That’s an interesting question. I loved the CL – but honestly I feel that great 24mp sensor…
Hi John The image doesn’t get darker – that works well. It’s to do with the increasing depth of field…
Hi there It rather sounds like it’s made for you All the best
Hi Tom The round one is estimating the Aperture, and the rectangular one is the self timer light
Fifi’s in the basement and requires THREE knocks!
I agree with your comment partially. There have always been ways to eliminate shake, such as weighting down the tripod…
Haha.
Hi Joni, How do you rate the CL as a support camera for the M11? You get EVF with manual…
Some years ago I would have welcome M body like this, but not anymore. I can and do from time…
You point to the difficulty in focusing at small apertures. Is this just due to the large increase in depth…
As someone with not that good eye sight (astigmatism) this sounds interesting, and promising. In some time maybe can get…
Curious what the two “opening” are on the top plate front. One is rectangular under the shutter speed dial the…
Thank you Chats Pity we couldn’t have done a 3 way job in Montreal (we couldn’t all have had Umbrellas!)
Hi there Jonathan I hope it helps – lots of good things about it. All the best
I do not understand the claim that the EV1 has an advantage when working with tele-lenses, and the picture suggests…
Hi Bruce You make a good point about the pictures. The problem is that the Jono Slack who takes the…
Hi Steven I’m with you over the name, but I think the front is just right. Better, perhaps in real…
Hi there Joel Thank you for that. Not sure it’s for everyone, but I am sure it’s for some people…
Thank you Chats. BW, dunk
That is good to hear Jonathan, a significantly reduced battery life was also my first concern. The built in diopter…
Excellent work as usual, Jono. Well done! Best, Chats
Thanks for the comments, dunk sargent. I will be sure to pass them on. Best, Chats
Thanks for your comments, Joel. Smart companies listen to their patrons and if they can, they offer choices. I’m so…
Delighted that this camera has been launched. With age Rangefinder focusing is becoming more difficult and I was using my…
I’d have considerable potential use for the M EV1 because I use many types of legacy lenses including macro, shift,…
Hi Jonathan, Really enjoyed the article, especially your reflections on using the EV1 versus an M11. Personally, I welcome the…
Hi Jonathan! As you may already know from my email, I loved reading this article and thoroughly enjoyed your fabulous…
Thank you Tom You couldn’t have said anything nicer – I’m here because I take photographs! Writing the articles is…
Is fine Edward – fine enough that I didn’t think to mention it. Shooting in Crete and going for a…
Jonathan, a brilliant technical review of what feels Ike an important step for Leica. I will say, however, that your…
The battery life ….
Fantastic interview! I have spent a lot of time using and experimenting with various M-mount lenses on EVF cameras. Much…
Just one additional thought which I forgot to write yesterday. I can confirm that the Monopan film is made by…
Great article! You might like Valoi’s Easy35/Easy120, which is like Negative Supply but uses tubes so you can create more…
No mention of the NOVOFLEX CASTEL-COP-DIGI slide / film-strip duplicator for use with a regular camera and macro focusing lens,…
As a active photographer since 70,s as a teenager with Pentax MX and later Olympus OM-4 who I still have…
Thanks Don. They really have elevated the M11 for the foreseeable future. Appreciate the comments and glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you, Chris, for your feedback. Compliments on your labour of love. Good to read that you are still browsing…
I’d argue the M11 ticks more boxes since it has an RF and can have an accessory EVF too. Seriously,…
This as I see always was THE most logical step forward for the M Leica. My view, even as a…
I forgot to mention Vuescan software. I used it instead of silverfast and it works with virtually every scanner ever…
Thanks so much, Jono. Thoroughly enjoyed your review. Chats
An excellent article on the current scanning situation. I hated Silverfast as it was not user friendly, expensive, and if…
Brilliant – nicely done Bill and Chats – great interview with someone who seems to me to epitomise what Leica…
The new M EV1 ticks boxes that the M11 does not and will thus affect M11 sales. Will resultant lower…
Wonderful news! This is a brilliant M option. I cannot imagine the wait list – preorder yesterday!
Thank you very much for the interesting article. I guess, the question whether you should digitise the neagtives/ slide film…
I recently purchased a Leica projector. It’s fantastic… but I don’t think this furniture is for me!!