Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2006/09/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>Five years ago Tom Abrahammsson of Rapidwinder fame asked Mr. K for >the impossible, a revolutionary rangefinder M camera with 21, 25, >28, 35, and 50 framelines. > >Mr. K showed that camera to myself and Tom behind the scenes at >Photokina, but it is not on public display. Two versions, >mechanical shutter with the display of the R3M, or aperture >priority electronic shutter with the display of the R3A. The RF/VF >is super bright and easy to see. > >The finder is HIGH EYEPOINT! I can easily see the 21 frameline even >wearing glasses! These are unique revolutionary RF cameras, the >only such RF cameras ever made. > >Finder magnification .52x. Manually selected 3 position frameline >selector. The R4M will be made in classic black paint, the same as >the 250 R3M sets. The R4A will be made in a new smooth black matt >paint finish. > >Price not set, but slightly higher than the R3A due to the added >complexity of the new wide angle finder. Expected delivery April 2007. > > Mr. K continues to amaze. The M8 is getting all the press, but it > was 2nd. These cameras are unique in the RF world. Bessa wide / > R3 set will cover all the framelines from 21 to 90 without > auxiliary viewfinders -- not a bad idea at all! Pics and more > details once I am back in Los Angeles. > >Please feel free to post this info on other photo forums. > >Stephen Gandy