More compact

The new and more compact mockup of the viu. Click post header to see more renderings.

In the latest mockup of the viu, I’ve made it considerably more compact. (click the header of this post to see more renderings, and then click the image to watch it in large size.)

The viu now measures 115×70x25 mm. As you will notice I’ve also added a hot shoe, a screen with navigation buttons, vertical mounted strap hinges, and – as some of you recommended – I’ve reduced the rangefinder base.

The next step will be to reduce the size of the lens, and maybe further improve the shutter-dial placement. I’m considering using a 4/3 sensor to reduce the size of the lens. I’ve decided not to have a separate iso-dial, but rather have it inside the shutter dial, like on the Epson rd1 (where you lift the wheel before rotating to change the iso). This is because I’ve found that people don’t change the iso very often, but it’s very important to have a visual reminder of which iso you’re using at all times.

Numbers on dials and symbols/text on buttons will of course also be added (but that’s one heck of a job …)

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