Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/08/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Andre- I personally see nothing wrong with a co-operative development of an "R9" or other camera, if it meets a need or perceived need in the market. The lenses, and cameras that had the 'Minolta' touch were all nice cameras, and I've owned and used the R3, R4, and R7. The manual camera, after my SLs, that I would choose would be the R6.2- because it suits my needs and style of photography. However, I don't deride anyone who needs a fully automatic camera for their work, and if Leica works with another camera manufacturer in order to develope such a camera, I don't think it any great sin. Leica's forte, it seems, is in the excellent optics, and a fine tradition of mechanics. IF this could be coupled with the electronic and design expertise of another firm, even Minolta, it might prove interesting. Even more, it might prove a good move financially if the result caught the market just right! Dan