Re: [Leica] Leica is Listening!

["Jeff S" <segawa@netone.com>]

After purchasing an M6 recently, I've decided that I pretty much like it as
it is--be very careful about tampering with the basic Leica legend! What I
think might make life more interesting would be spartan, but uniquely
appealing entries into M and R ownership, promoted not as stripped down
models, but as a new class of cameras. Think iMac.

- -Also think M and R-compatibles selling for $800 with lens (40/2.8
"pancake", sold only with the system but fully useable elsewhere). Unearth
the R4s, fix the junk bits, or toss them out altogether and do a general
updating. NIce, compact camera. Consider an auto-only CL/Minilux hybrid with
standard M mount. DON'T do an F5 or Contax G2: They've been done, and not
everyone wants one.

- -No lens compatibilty hassles!!

- -Better marketing follow-up including special offers and notification of
local events.

- -Leica Fotographie costs too much, and is kind of boring. Fix it and send a
couple of samples to new owners.

- -More emphasis on up-and-coming audience: Unconventional but classy looks (a
vote here for deep metallic green). Tie in a love of the outdoors with
spotting scope and binocular sales, too.

- -Tout advantages of scanning 35mm versus buying a digital camera.

- -Make home slide shows hip again (and sell more projectors) Home theater is
hot, P150s fit into small rooms, so why not? Projected 35mm beats S-VHS
video every time :-)

Jeff

- -----Original Message-----
From: AJSymi <AJSymi@aol.com>
>With over 600 Leica enthusiasts on this list, I'm certain Leica is
listening.
>So here are my requests for the new M7, as follows:
>
>1.  Same size as the M6, but with a contoured ergonomic body.
>2.  Electronic shutter with 1/4000th top speed.
>3.  Aperature prefered exposure mode (only shutter speed info in the
>viewfinder).
>4.  Same manual exposure mode as the M6.
>5.  No DX or any other auto goodies.  Keep the simple spirit of the M line.
>
>And what ever you do, don't discontinue the M6.
>
>P.S - Leica employees!!!!  Stop hiding, make yourself known!
>
>Cheers,
>
>Arturo
>