Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/10/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Anthony Atkielski wrote: > > From: Alexander <mediadyne@hol.gr> > Sent: Monday, October 11, 1999 05:07 > Subject: Re: [Leica] R? was: How to manage a camera company? > > > IMHO, the R series could become the 'rescue' for Leica > > if developed correctly. > > I seriously doubt it. Leica does not have the resources to realistically > compete with Nikon, Canon, or even Pentax or Minolta in the domain of the 35mm > SLR. At best, this system could be made modestly profitable, but I don't ever > see it as being a huge success. Maybe not, but it can have a partner that can help it. look at Contax and Kyocera. And Contax *IS* a German name and the Carl Zeiss lenses *are* still manufactured in Japan under strict supervision by zeiss.de > > The M series has reached what it seems to be an end as > > far as new developments go. > > What's wrong with that? The current design works and has proven itself over > many decades. The fundamental principles of photography are not going to > change, so why is any new development necessary? I never said anything was wrong with that. > > > Now, the R series definately can use some help. > > I have Nikon SLRs, so the fate of the R series is not an issue for me. > > -- Anthony Anthony, I was refering to leica Slr's, not if it is an issue directly to you. I also have many other SLR's, but I *think* that Leica SLR's can have a productive future. The fate of leica SLR's are important to others and could proove important to Leica. - -- Warm Regards, Alexander