Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/06/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Tim > The potential ZI/CV digital rangefinder is actually not more than a > rumour. Personally, I believe ZI has such plans in their pipeline (the > retrofocal design of the ZM lenses seems to be a hint for it) but I guess > they won't step into that niche before they have a full frame sensor. And > then it might get quite difficult for Leica to top it. >From chatter I've heard, yes, it's a rumour, but one that isn't pure vapourwear - even if the camera is still only being planned behind closed doors and is as dependent on market conditions as it is on actually being able to produce it. From what I've also heard, part of the equation would be a decision to expand their partnership with Cosina - who as we all know have a reputation for turning ideas and vision into reality in about the time it takes Leica to do a CLA... :-)