It has been over three weeks since I held the Leica M EV1 in my hands for the very first time. Before I got my review unit in, I'd read a lot of chatter on online forums, talking about how the M EV1 was a step in the wrong direction for the M-series lineup of optical rangefinders as it incorporates an electronic viewfinder (EVF) and focus assisting aids.
In the time since, I've spent days photographing a Christmas gathering with my friends and then another couple of weeks conducting my in-depth testing before publishing my full Leica M EV1 review. My conclusion? It isn't a step in the wrong direction. In fact, I believe Leica has chosen to go down the right path, and make the M-system more accessible, in a way.
