Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/05/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]He's discussing "Leica DSLR cameras." There have been several "DSLR" Leica cameras besides the DMR back. His statements do not "necessarily" refer to an R10 or any other R developments. He "may" very well be talking about Leica DSLR cameras beyond the R line. Fond regards, George george@imagist.com www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog Picture A Week - www.imagist.com/paw_07 On May 15, 2008, at 5:13 PM, Mark Rabiner wrote: > quote: > Kaufmann: Again, I cannot say anything very specific until July, > but I can > tell you we are seriously investigating the possibility of > producing one or > more true Leica DSLR cameras, possibly in a format other than Four > Thirds. > Nikon rumors aside, Leica is the only company that now offers both > DSLR and > digital rangefinder systems, and we know the market wants DSLRs with > autofocus lenses. So if this is going to happen we know that our > engineers > and design partners definitely have their work cut out for them. > > End of quote > > Sounds very much like if its not AF they're not going to do it and > the R > system is not AF so that's my 2+2=