Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/09/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think the soon to be released Canon Digital Rebel with a 50mm f1.8 or 35mm f2.0 may come close. I don't think it uses AA batteries though. If it uses the same battery as the D30/D60/10D, there are 3rd party suppliers. It's a SLR though. I don't know if you mind that. - - Phong > Hans-Peter.Lammerich@t-online.de > > One charming aspect of current "prosumer" digital cameras is indeed the > small sensor. So you can have f2.0 7-50mm zoom lenses. > > But I am still looking for the digital prosumer camera that gets > somewhat close to an M: > > acceptable image quality when set to 400 or 800 ASA, > fast lens, minumum f2.0, preferably f1.4 > quick start, no moterised zoom that takes 10 seconds to rake out and > makes funny noises > no exotic and expensive memory cards or batteries, compact flash and AA > (rechargeable) batteries > > Any suggestions? > > HP - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html