Leica M EV1 review: Electronic viewfinder model is a revelation
What is it? The Leica M EV1 is a long-rumoured model based on the Leica M11 body and M-mount, but with an electronic viewfinder rather than an optical rangefinder. It’s a feature that’s been a long time coming, but now that it’s here, what is it really like? And does it really ‘work’ in place of the rangefinder? Key features Full-frame 60MP BSI-CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology ( 60, 36 or 18 megapixels) 5.76 megapixel EVF Manual focus only, with focus peaking and focus assist (magnification) aids at taking aperture Supports Content Credentials 64 GB internal memory (and single SD slot) Connectivity via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or cable Available from…
Leica announces highly anticipated Leica M EV1 with electronic viewfinder
Leica has announced the Leica M EV1, a long-rumoured model based on the Leica M11 body and M-mount but with an electronic viewfinder instead of the rangefinder. I have called for this feature for some time, and I expect the demand will be high. Leica users will immediately notice the similarity between the existing Leica M and the Leica Q models, the latter being a fixed lens model with an electronic viewfinder and based on the rangefinder-equipped Leica M. The new Leica M EV1, therefore, is a synthesis of two models and features the full-frame 60MP BSI-CMOS sensor with Triple Resolution Technology (60, 36 or 18 megapixels) of the Leica…
