As “predicted” by my sources the new Leica Monochrome camera just got announced! Full details and image samples can be seen at Leica (Click here). A press text can be read at Amateurphotographer.
Preorders will be online soon at BHphoto (Click here).
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The very existence of the Leica Monochrom puzzles me. Why would anyone want a “super resolution” camera that’s nearly impossible to focus reliably? And while we’re at it, what’s the point of ultrafast RF primes in 2015?
You are looking for reason where there is none. Leica sells to people who want a Leica. It doesn’t have to compete.
Well, their S Typ 007 is a very competitive camera. But yeah, RF Leicas are like Ducati motorcycles: people want them for no logical reason.
Ducati motorcycles are more comparable to S Type 007 than to the Ms in terms of competitiveness, and they come with both engine and wheels while the Monochrome needs a lens than can cost more than the body itself… 馃檪 …just take the Noctilux, or the cheaper Cron 50 APO… 馃檪
I would say, some people may buy Ducati due to the need for speed and most Leica buyers do the same due to the need for spend(ing).
Have you even used one? If it’s calibrated correctly, it’s easy to place the plane of focus, my Canon 30D & 40D sucked at AF, so many misses, so that goes to show you, any system can be accurate or not.
I’m currently rocking it with an A7r.
Yes, I used to be a Leica shooter back in the 90s. It was a great camera for film (especially ISO 400 and above), but in the modern world sharpness are judged by very different standards.
I agree – no auto focus – no Image stabilization and only Black and White and costs more then a Nikon D4s or a Sony A7r or A7 II – surly nice glass but lots of money – if it where another camera folks would complain it had no real grip – lack of dials etc etc etc – but because it is Leica it is hailed as amazing –