3 Subjective thoughts (my extended conclusion). Of course, with Leica cameras, there’s sometimes a bit more than just what’s on paper… The question are then, what are the minor differences the Leica M4 provides, why would someone choose one over the other models, and what else might swing it into favour? So what would make one choose the M4 over any of the other models? Well, as I talk about in the preamble to my M2 review, seeing as so many of the range are so similar to each other, on paper it just comes down to a combination of budget and preference for fairly minor differences. Of course, since then we’ve also seen the M5, M4-2, M4-P, M6, M6 TTL, M7, MP and M-A and that’s just the large-scale production models – there are a whole bunch of other rarities (the M2-R for example) to choose from too. It took the best features of both M3 and M2 cameras and combined them with new advancements of its own to create what, as mentioned, some view as the ultimate classic Leica. Production of the Leica M4 started in 1967 after the M3 ceased production in 66 and the M2 in 67. The Leica M2 was designed as a cut cost, more accessible and slightly more versatile version of M3. The Leica M3 was originally released in 1954, with the M2 following in 58. If you are unaware of the history of the Leica rangefinder, the M4 pretty much superseded both the M3 and M2. I’m not so sure myself – all of the models have their hardened fans – but looking back at the features and the history of the Leica M, it’s easy to see how people come to some of the justifications and positive views held about the Leica M4. In fact, if you spend any time reading around forums and websites looking for opinion on this camera, you’ll find it holds the prize with many as being the ultimate Leica M camera. 
parkcameras.The Leica M4 in many people’s eyes is the last of the classic Leica rangefinder cameras. And that’s the beauty of this camera: if you want, you can to sit in a café and look at your pictures and send them straight to you phone and suddenly your Instagram ups its game.” £4,275. Even the dynamic range on the video is unbelievable. And now, if you compare the Q2 to the Q, the megapixels have virtually doubled. I’d wear it on a strap at chest level and take pictures without even looking… I'd go around and just ‘feel’ the picture and nine times out of ten it would be bang-on sharp. If you go back to that whole ‘decisive moment’ situation – which for me is the essence of photography – then the original Q was the first camera that let me do street photography. But it's really the lazy man’s Leica – and that’s not a criticism. Now I should really have shares in this camera, given the number of people I've encouraged to buy one. “When the original Q launched, I had the M8 and the M9, which were OK.
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