Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/27

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Subject: Re: Was: Totally biased opinions
From: jredfern@ftn.net (J. Redfern)
Date: Fri, 27 Dec 1996 14:26:10 -0500

>I hope not.  I would rather see them spend a bit of energy on the
>M-system.  It only needs a couple of things that we all probably agree
>on.  One is at least 250/sec flash sync.  The other is TTL fill flash.
>
>Beyond that, it is a nearly perfect system.  And those things can be
>found in small point and shoots, so they are doable in the M-system.
>Then make a 28 1.4 ASPH and 90 and 135 APO.  And a small motor winder,
>very small and quiet for us left-eyed people.  Then they can be done
>with that for about 15 years and concentrate on the R-system.
>
>Donal Philby
>San Diego

I somehow, seriously doubt that such a techno-camera would be able to
remain "current" and viable in the market place for 15 years.
"J"