The likely less popular of all M cameras will get a replacement soon according to LeicaRumors sources:
The new camera will be called M-S or M-E2 and will have the same 18MP CCD sensor with updated LCD screen and new battery (probably from the M 240).
For those of you that don’t know it the Leica M-E is the “cheapest” M camera form Leica. Costs $5450 only (here at BHphoto). A real bargain 🙂
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Hey, for those looking to not over spend (if buying into anything Leica can ever not be consider overspending in any degree) on a Leica digital rangefinder camera, the M-E, or rather a new updated version, is a great option.
Although I personally feel the M240 is the most capable M right now, I would not have mind saving $1500 or so and just going with the entry M-E just to get into Leica digital rangefinders at a more afforda- uh, less expensive route. But, I’ve held back because I did find the low grade rear lcd to be a bummer, and being the batteries don’t seem to last as long as the new one used in the M240, overall, it feels a bit dated in performance and operation.. might try to save that $1500 just to get the most updated hardware and software offered in the M240. BUT, if they are updating the M-E with some of the features suggested, I think I’d be very interested in considering whatever new M-E model that will come out.
“The new camera will be called M-S or M-E2 and will have the same 18MP CCD sensor with updated LCD screen and new battery (probably from the M 240).”
I like the possibility of an updated LCD & new longer lasting battery like what’s in the M240, it should really help make this camera feel less dated and up to par with the modern M line in terms of hardware technology… the old rear LCD is notoriously outdated and horrible to use, even when it was initially released, the tech for the LCD seemed primitive by comparison to it’s modern day digital camera competitions at the time and ever since.
What might be the icing on the cake is I would also hope they also bring the camera up to date with the newer image processor like in the M240 for quicker and more streamline performance and responsiveness working with the camera. If not the same Maestro image processor, then perhaps an equivalent in M-E/M9 terms… too much wishful thinking here for a software upgrade as well?!