Leica announces the Leica M11 Monochrom

[Canon Rumors]

Focused on the Essence of Photography: Creating Pictures with Light and Shadow Leica Camera AG has always gone its own way, and its courageous decisions were doubted more than once. Success, however, proved the long-established company right. Even in 2012, when it decided to be the only manufacturer worldwide to launch a camera with a

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[entoman]

I'd love to have one of these, although I couldn't afford one, and probably wouldn't be able to do it justice. There's something special about Leicas, in terms of styling, hand-built quality, pleasure of use, and unfortunately for me - price.

 

[Del Paso]

I really like my Leica gear. And use it frequently.
But to be honest, I simply do not accept their pricing, Euro 7500 for a 1,4/50 is just over the border.
I know, salaries and production related costs are high in Germany, but they aren't low in Japan either. Is a Summilux 50 worth 3 RF 1,2/50? I doubt it. Is it better? Maybe.
It's just sad that Leica thinks that "milking" millionaires is more important than providing photographers with appropriate gear, at reasonable prices. Just look at the stupid pre-aged "Lenny Kravitz" edition...a shame.
I have Leica M & R lenses from 15 to 560mm, bought when they were quite expensive, but not yet "fantasy-priced". The Apo 180mm was half my monthly net salary. But now??? Twice.
Yes, I know, If they can sell them, why shouldn't they. I'm certainly not that naive. But they seem to have alienated themselves from many real photographers, to the profit of yacht owners or royals...
And the Canon Repair Service is, my experience, classes better than Leica's in Wetzlar. I won't even mention the 1-2 month waiting and the cost. You want quick repair for a Euro12000 lens? Be ready to pay (if I remember well) Euro 80 for a 5 working days delivery...

 

[Blue Zurich]

My only hope of owning a Leica was winning the Andy Summers giveaway (which I did not) so I just bother him on IG every so often about any old body he needs to lighten his load by passing it to me.