[SoftTalker]

It's like a Leica camera. You buy one to be seen with it, not so much to use it.

If you want the ultimate in a retro-cool field recorder, look for a Nagra IV.

https://www.nagraaudio.com/product/nagra-iv-family/

[codr7]

Have you ever used a Leica camera?

I did for a long time, and I haven't found anything that even comes close, at any price.

[SoftTalker]

I have not, and I grant that at a point in time (1950s, 1960s) they were the camera for photojournalism and other field photography.

I was speaking of Leica today, I am sure they are still very nice cameras but professionals don't use them anymore. They are strictly for showing off that you paid a lot of money for your camera.

[dagmx]

Leica’s are a fairly unique shooting experience though due to being basically the only rangefinders left.

Though I’d also argue you could get a Fuji X100 series and it replicates the experience really well.

[codr7]

Not even close from my experience, having used both.

[dagmx]

What would you say is different?

When shooting in the hybrid mode, you get the OVF with frame lines and the centre phase shift overlay.

Imho that’s basically the same experience as any Leica rangefinder I’ve used.

Maybe the rest of the experience is different (interchangeable lens, body) but I think the rangefinder experience is very well replicated.

[zoul]

Some people love the physical focus tab on the Leica that makes it possible to focus using muscle memory: https://youtu.be/mH1t9cvNb08

[codr7]

Difficult to put into words, superior attention to detail and mechanical and optical quality is the closest thing to an explanation I can think of.

You can't beat an optical range finder by cheating, there's just no way.

[mywacaday]

Anyone know what their security devices are "Access to the NAGRA security devices is restricted to Law-enforcement and official government agencies only. "

[butterfi]

I followed that link and audibly gasped... omg, thats gorgeous