Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]<< I think Leica will go along the lines of the Contax AF. The supposed reason why the AX is so thick is the built in macro capability (extra 10mm of back travel) that the camera has. I would gladly live without this capability to get a slimmer camera. >> Contax makes six SLR bodies. Because of the different features for different situations, it is nice to have the choice. I have five of the present bodies and find it nice to have a choice. However, I do not think that this strategy would work for Leica. I do not think Leica could afford to develop several SLR bodies. I do hope that Leica is able to hang on to their SLR line. Competition is good for all. I think it keeps Contax on their toes, since Leica SLR's are the most direct competitors to Contax SLR's. Tom Shea