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Subject: [Leica] leica makes statement
From: hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)
Date: Wed Feb 27 14:54:56 2008
References: <30DA4FD1-032B-4DD2-800B-5823F676CBDF@mac.com>

George, thanks for the links. I had seen the new article by Erwin, but not 
the latest AP article.
It's odd to me that AP seems to be the news breaker. I might expect that 
this latest statement for example, would more properly
appear on an official Leica location first. No doubt the Leica forum will be 
abuzz on this. WE shall see whether this statement has
any positive effect on M8 sales between now and Photokina. If Mr Lee was 
going to ramrod the 35mm sensor M to a Photokina release,
bring him back, I say! Anyway, good detective work, George!
Cheers
Geoff

-----Original Message-----
Subject: [Leica] leica makes statement

Statement from Leica Camera AG - 26/02/08

'Already, in the working hours since the departure of Steven Lee, the  
Leica product development team has begun to review the M system  
strategy. It is too early to say what changes will be made; however  
it is likely that the path may differ from the one set by Steven Lee.  
In any case, the M8 will continue to be our flagship camera into  
2009. We can confirm that comments made during PMA regarding the  
possibility of an M8 upgrade to full frame were premature and we  
apologise if one of them gave a too optimistic outlook.



It is true that it is the desire of Leica to consider full frame  
within the M system, however the final decision regarding the  
appropriate camera body configuration has yet to be made.'



<http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk/news/ 
Leica_issues_statement_on_M8_future_news_184829.html>

Fond regards,
George
george@imagist.com
www.imagist.com
http://www.imagist.com/blog
Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07




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