Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/09
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]No doubt you know far more than I regarding these matters. However, having read a fair amount about CCD and Cmos development over the last 20 years; it seems that there are a limited number of manufacturers (especially as regards the higher end camera chips); and those seem to develop a limited number of designs. While I'm sure it's possible that Leica would order something new and unique for a new R(sl); it would seem more likely, to me, that they would design around something that existed or was in development - given the numbers of cameras that Leica sells - in relation to the larger market - especially at a price point of $8,000 + or -. The least expensive 22 MP system is the Mamiya ZD 645AFD II Digital System at $9,999. If Leica can go up against that at $8,000 it would certainly have a winner - given the prestige of the Leica glass. Fond regards, George george@imagist.com www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07 On May 8, 2008, at 8:53 PM, Jerry Lehrer wrote: > is no such thing as a 'limited number" of those chips available. > If there is a demand, > more chip-making machines will produce what camera makers will pay > for.