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Aperture rings on the lens, shutter speed and ISO on top, with “A” automatic notches on each one. Now, Fujifilm does a great job with their ergonomics. If I was going to enter an ecosystem on a journey that would end with me spending the price of a car on a fistful of glass and magnesium alloy, I would have to be sure. Others with more money to spend or greater passion for the brand might have little problem doing it, but not me, not now. My conclusion was this: Putting aside craftsmanship and engineering, and focusing purely on photographic needs, Leica’s non-M lineup today simply doesn’t have the right product to push me into the pool.
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Unwavering lotus, Leica D-Lux 7, 75mm, 1/8s exposure.On the other hand, buying an M10 and a couple of Summilux and Noctilux lenses will bring you into territory normally reserved for car purchases (and mind you that’s in Singapore where we have some of the most expensive car ownership taxes in the world). I did the math on owning a CL and an eventual three-lens setup. I considered the Q, but didn’t want a fixed 28mm. Also, with that Vario lens, it’s kinda heavy, with a bulkiness that approaches the Leica Q. You don’t dial in the aperture on a lens ring, but on an unmarked soft dial on the top plate that displays your settings on a tiny LCD. The sound and feel of its shutter release was very satisfying, but after using it for a few minutes, I didn’t love the way it controlled. It was sleek, well-built, and less than half the price of an M10, with access to a wide selection of M and L-mount lenses. Walking into the Leica store, I made a beeline for the CL display, believing it to be the best fit for the above. Prudential Marina Bay Carnival, Leica D-Lux 7, 24mm.