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the new Leica T copies the tri-navi
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So, Sony has to re-introduce the tri-navi into the A7000
Digital Nigel
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The Leica version appears to have omitted the rear dial, so it's bi-navi, not tri-navi.
Yes, but the LCD on the back is a touch-screen and I am sure has various controls on it too, and so it might even be quattro-navi
The important thing is that there are two rotating dials on the top right that can be assigned different functions, which weree not implemented in the A6000.
Re: copying Tri-Navi - was the first thing that came to mind when I saw the aluminum monobody.
It looks like it's targeting the design-over-function crowd (which is admittedly a lucrative target). Personally, I hate the wasted volume of the cylindrical EVF body. And I think it's going to be a pain trying to keep your thumb off of the upper right corner of that gigantic and misplaced touchscreen.
But they would be smart to get that Wifi tethering/uploading to social media and remote shooting (for selfies) polished to a shine. I have a feeling it's going to be an extremely popular feature with the camera's target users.
Where Samsung failed with the net-camera... Leica can succeed, because that target audience also has a propensity to buy bling as a substitute for class.
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Yes, it looks like those ultramodern can openers and other hopelessly over-designed objects catering to a particular type of snobby user. I have no idea how good the camera will be, but I can say Sony has been quite smart to "vacate" the 16MP APS-C space as it makes everyone look like they're playing catch up (even if we all know 16MP is more than sufficient for any sort of use).
I honestly think A6000 should cost $1650 at least. Body only. Period. It's too good a camera to be true. I guess it will score at least 90% at DPR when review will be ready.
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This looks like a repackaged Nex 5T to me. Two dials (not three, in this case both on top), 16mp APS-C and touch screen. It looks like there is only one AF lens shown in the lens gallery and it looks like the Sony kit.
Also the styling is almost pure Nex in the general body size and shape, probably because they wanted to use more of the oem components.
Also the styling is almost pure Nex in the general body size and shape, probably because they wanted to use more of the oem components.
captura
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And so what's wrong with a NEX-5T? I happen to like mega-navi cameras. I found some small red round stickies and will put them on every camera I own so people will think I'm the Leica-Man!
ProfHankD
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Ah, that is the question.... The menus and touch screen are not like Sony cameras. It could be that Sony has nothing to do with this, or it could be that this is Leica's somewhat classier way of doing what Hasselblad did: minor repackaging of Sony guts. It will be interesting to see what it really is.
I don't find it particularly compelling, but then I've never bought a Leitz lens for my Sonys -- I'm not the intended market. This will probably sell well enough by Leica standards.
Godfrey
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Notice that it says "Leica Wetzlar". Leica has moved out of Portugal into a brand new manufacturing facility in Wetlzar.
captura
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Remember Leica's shameless re-packaging of the Panasonic's LX series, the only changes being cosmetic + an Owmer's Manual + the name change; then charging double the price for it?
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lol at 16gb internal storage.
but it should be able to accept memory cards also
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Digital Nigel
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Indeed, having two identical, unmarked control wheels next to each other isn't an optimal UI. It would have been better if one of them was at the front, as many cameras do, or had a different feel so that they could be readily distinguished without looking or moving the thumb.
I'm sure if you re-write the firmware even slightly you can rearrange the menus and re-shape the touch screen.
True, but someone has something to do with this. Leica couldn't possibly have done all the development for the electronics for this and Sony is the largest imaging oem supplier. Hard to say without a tear-down.
Apparently they did do the lens glass.
The interesting thing about this "block of aluminum" construction is that while it looks pretty when new, and may feel nice, the whole "metal build quality" probably has nothing to contribute to passing a drop test, or is equally likely to have a negative contribution by transferring more shock to the electronics, compared to modern plastics, and drop tests are the unfortunate reality of how "build quality" affects camera lifetime.
I expect to see a Gisele Bunchen endorsement for this camera.
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