The SL, as good as it is, has seen some sales success it seems but I feel those large AF lenses are holding it back, which is why I shot it with M lenses when I owned one ) See, small is usually preferred by myself, and honestly, if I can get a small yet powerful camera that can do what I need, I am all in. Two very successful, gorgeous and well reviewed cameras. They have had success with the M and the Q over the last year or two. It seems these days that Leica tries all kinds of new things in hopes something sticks. My faves in the Leica line up have been the M, SL, and the Q. With minimal menus, minimal buttons and designs that offers the photographer only what they need and want in controls, well, for me that makes almost any Leica a joy to shoot. Reflections…Leica CL and 18mm f/2.8 – click image for larger It’s part psychology, part emotion and part love for what it is that we do. I do not know about you, but for me, when I have a camera that I bond with I enjoy the process so much more than if I use a camera that means nothing to me. We can share our visions, our creativity, and our emotions all through photographs. Yes, this is a good thing.Ĭameras are indeed extensions of our own mind, eyes and even thoughts.
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So yes indeed this new CL is simple, small, can use almost any Leica lens (native and adapted) and this time around we get the full Leica treatment with style, and control. When this happens we tend to use our cameras more, and therefore come away with many more images and some we would have never captured otherwise. The simpler it is, the better it can be when out and about.
I STRONGLY prefer (personally) when cameras keep it as simple as possible, as IMO, it really enhances the enjoyment we get from using a camera. Today there are cameras with 10 page menus, and several sub menu pages hidden within. Many cameras today are filled with so much tech, and in my opinion, TOO much in some cameras. Digital camera tech has peaked in some areas (IQ) and is starting to really take off in others (speed, AF, etc). So here we are now, November 2017 and inching our way into 2018. But even so, I suggest you read on to hear about my experience with this little Leica GEM. But yes indeed, the new digital CL is here but it is not a true Mini M as it does not have a rangefinder nor is it M mount or full frame. So did Leica recreate the old CL in digital form for the end of 2017? Well, YES and NO! This post and video will go over the new camera, its features, what it offers and of course, I will share some images I snapped over the last two weeks. It was released with the then new 40mm f/2 Summicron, which I owned later in life and found to be a decent lens but not as good as the 35 and 50 Summicrons we all know and love. It was created in collaboration with Minolta back in the day to help create a way to get into the M system in a more affordable way. It had an M mount, and was a very nice little rangefinder camera. Yes indeed, when the original Leica CL was released, it was in a way, a cheaper, smaller M system camera. To others it was just a cute little version of the Leica M. To some out there who shot this old film camera from the 70’s, it was their favorite Leica analog film camera of all time. I am certain that those of you here reading this, with an interest in Leica, at least KNOWS about the old CL. I bet that some of you may have owned one as well. The original analog Leica CL is a classic camera from the 1970’s that I actually used to own. This video goes over the camera and my thoughts after 2 weeks of use, shows some video footage shot by the CL and I also share loads of images shot with the camera. Watch this FIRST! My video review of the NEW LEICA CL! Watch, Share and Enjoy! See that video HERE for a refresh, but if you watch only one e the one below ON THE NEW CL FOR 2017 because I have been using it for the last two weeks and have a few things to say… But who here remembers the original ANALOG CL? I do, and I used to own one and even did a video overview of it many years ago (Seven years ago). Usually this means something new is on the horizon and this time, with rumors flying around about the new “CL”, I had a feeling that this Skype chat would be a good one. Around 3 weeks ago Leica contacted me and asked if I could do a Skype chat. The Leica CL has landed! It is indeed real, has been in my hands for the last two weeks and yes I have been enjoying the heck out of it for all of this time. Yes indeed my friends out there in camera land.
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