Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Darrell wrote: >There is a rumour that Leica plan to bring out a redesigned M Drive to >compliment the TTL is this true?. I had thought of going for the existing >one. >P.S. > >It must be possible for them to make a smaller one and quieter. >It has also even been suggested that they might buy back the patent I >believe they sold to Tom Abrahamsson, and produce a resigned Leicavit.>>>>>>> Hi Darrell, the present motor winder for the M retails for around $900 and it's my underestanding not "many" are being purchased. So if they design a new quieter winder, would you imagine it would be less in purchase price? Or would you really spend $900 or more for an M winder? ted Ted Grant This is Our Work. The Legacy of Sir William Osler. http://www.islandnet.com/~tedgrant