Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/10/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]In my opinion it is unreasonable to expect a tiny Leica to contain replaceable modules, and all the bulk of the mountings and connectors this implies when huge cameras such as the Canon and Nikon FF cameras do not have this capability. I would expect it to increase the size weight and cost substantially (though not to B52 or Hubble telescope levels). The biggest single attraction of my M9 to me is the size and weight, so a bigger heavier upgradeable camera would not have me for a customer. FD On 30 Oct, 2009, at 15:06, Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > But to have the features in a digital M > Leica requires either an expensive rebuild or purchase of an > entirely new > camera. True, the lenses don't wear out but then neither does the > viewfinder/rangefinder or lens mount or body. Why should I have to > replace > what I have to take advantage of new developments?