In news that any videographer would simply find unbelievable, the popular Leica M-system camera line is getting its first model that features an integrated electronic viewfinder rather than its traditional optical rangefinder.Because, you know, photographers would take photos without previewing what the image would look like on a digital screen first. Something that would give a videographer or cinematographer a heart attack.All joking aside, while not designed for video work, the Leica M EV1 is quite notable and intriguing for those with a photography side hobby or side career. Let’s look at this new Leica camera and explore what it brings to the table with its latest features.The Leica M EV1While an exciting new photography camera for many reasons, the new EVF is likely all anyone will talk about with this new Leica camera. A simple difference, it’s a significant change for many reasons. The biggest might be with how the EV1 will be even more well-suited to work with ultra-wide and long focal lengths, as well as faster lenses. The camera design for the M EV1 maintains the slim body of previous models, the same M lens mount, and quality imaging capabilities from the M11-series of rangefinder cameras, too. The new EVF is a 5.76m-dot OLED Electronic Viewfinder that will feature a large 0.76x magnification, integrated diopter adjustment, and covers 100% of the image frame. The EVF will also be able to display exactly what the sensor is recording, allowing for critical framing and more reliable focusing, especially with...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Yesterday