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    WTSell: Lens - Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA

    Lens sold to a nice CSer. Thanks for all the interest.
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    WTSell: Lens - Sony Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA

    Classifieds Type: WTSell Equipment Type: Lens Brand: Sony Short Description: Distagon T* FE 35mm F1.4 ZA Price (S$): 1400 Detailed Description: Bought 23 March 2018 with local warranty. Comes will box, hood, papers, etc. Selling because I find it too big for my use. I have...
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    First Impressions of the Leica M10

    You may be interested to read Interview with the Oliver Kaltner (CEO, Leica Camera AG), 19 January 2017 - shares his thoughts on the Leica Camera portfolio, the collaboration with Huuwei, the Leica Sofort, and even the upcoming rising star in the Leica TL. As well as, Interview with the Leica...
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    Launch of the Leica M10

    Want to know more about the development and the thinking behind the new Leica M10? Read the interview with Stefan Daniels and Jasko von Oeynhausen, the designers of the new Leica M10... http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/entry.php?b=137
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    Share our favourite Leica images from 2016 and 2017...

    M10 launch event | Leica M10 | 50lux ASPH M10 launch event | Leica M10 | 50lux ASPH
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    First Impressions of the Leica M10

    Finally, the slimmer body and lighter body makes has a nice feel to it, the improved VF enhances the experience of how you see the world through the camera, and leaner handling focusing on essentials, but much would depend on the performance of the sensor. I'll let the following images speak...
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    First Impressions of the Leica M10

    A couple of other changes to note, the On/Off switch has been simplified to On and Off only, away from the "Off", "S", "C", "Timer" switch. For those who like to shoot one drive mode only, and sometimes accidentally move the switch to other modes, this is for you. You can fix the "On" drive...
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    First Impressions of the Leica M10

    Beyond my initial impressions, I think that it was a few steps in the right direction, but if you have to put a score out of 10 on it, I don't think the results would be conclusive. For those who know me, my wish for a digital rangefinder has been a “digital M7”, essentially the...
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    First Impressions of the Leica M10

    Initial impressions... there are several eye elements to the M10 development that are worth noting, esp for RF users. Dials: The introduction of the ISO setting dial on the top plate allows for all essential shooting parameters such as focusing, aperture, shutter speed, ISO value, and EV...
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    First Impressions of the Leica M10

    [18.Jan.2017] The Leica-M family just got bigger, with it's slimmest digital-M body yet - the Leica M10. Full press release with technical specs are available here - http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1655891 Highlights • 24 Megapixel full size CMOS sensor specially...
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    Launch of the Leica M10

    Press release, technical specs, availability, and pricing available in the RF subforum. http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1655891 First impressions are in the Review section http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1655931
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    Launch of the Leica M10

    Shutter and shutter release: Shutter: Metal blade focal plane shutter with vertical movement Shutter speeds: For aperture priority: (A) continuous from 125s to 1⁄4000s., for manual adjustment: 8s to 1⁄4000s in half steps, from 8s to 125s in whole steps, B: For long exposures up to...
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    Launch of the Leica M10

    Viewfinder: Construction principle: Large, bright line frame viewfinder with automatic parallax compensation Eyepiece: Calibrated to -0.5 dpt.; corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available Image field limiter: By activating two bright lines each: For 35 and 135mm, or for 28 and 90mm, or...
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    Launch of the Leica M10

    TECHNICAL DATA Camera type: Leica M10, compact digital view and range finder system camera Lens attachment: Leica M bayonet with additional sensor for 6-bit coding Lens system: Leica M lenses, Leica R lenses can be used with an adapter (available as an accessory) Shot format/picture sensor...
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    Launch of the Leica M10

    Leica M10: A further step towards perfection ‘The Leica M is the heart, the backbone and the soul of Leica Camera. The Leica M10 unites state-of-the-art technology and exceptional optical performance with a conscious focus on the traditional advantages of the unique Leica M rangefinder...