Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 22, 2005, at 10:56 AM, Douglas Sharp wrote: > The last answer is SO typical of Leica arrogance. > Douglas > > MIKIRO wrote: >> Hi, folks. Here are some of Mr. Ralf Coenen's comments in his >> interview >> on the latest issue of Asahi Camera. Are you :-) or :-( ? >> >> MIKIRO >> >> --- >> >> Asahi: Many of us want digital cameras to be convenient tools. R >> cameras >> are MF and bulky. In addition, they will be very expensive with the >> module. >> >> Coenen: Convenience is important, but it should also be a choice to >> enjoy focusing by yourself. >> >> Asahi: Are you developing digital backs for the current M bodies? >> >> Coenen: No. the digital M will be an integrated model. >> >> Asahi: When do you plan to release it? >> >> Coenen: In 2006 as previously announced. Now our lens engineers >> consider >> that its digital part works just fine . >> >> Asahi: Do you have any plans for future film cameras and lenses? >> >> Coenen: Yes, we will release new products, both M and R. >> >> Asahi: What about small size M cameras? >> >> Coenen: Low-cost models are incompatible with our brand image. If you >> want something less expensive, you can buy used ones. Current M models >> are compact enough as high quality 35mm film cameras. >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > ________________________________________________________ feli2@earthlink.net 2 + 2 = 4 www.elanphotos.com