Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/08/22

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Subject: [Leica] Less is More
From: frank.dernie at btinternet.com (FRANK DERNIE)
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2014 09:04:36 +0100
References: <04d401cfbd48$992816b0$cb784410$@verizon.net> <E6020568-659B-46F5-8960-A91721215E55@cartersxrd.net>

It will be more expensive to manufacture.



>________________________________
> From: RicCarter <ric at cartersxrd.net>
>To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> 
>Sent: Thursday, 21 August 2014, 15:14
>Subject: Re: [Leica] Less is More
> 
>
>only leica would or could make a LESS functional camera and charge MORE for 
>it;^)
>
>ric
>
>
>
>On Aug 21, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Frank Filippone <red735i at verizon.net> 
>wrote:
>
>> http://leicarumors.com/
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Text:
>> 
>> "How about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Rumors about a Leica digital rangefinder without LCD screen have been
>> floating for a while, but lately I keep receiving tips from various 
>> sources
>> that Leica may actually announce such a camera at Photokina - it will be a
>> special limited edition that will have an ISO dial on back instead of a 
>> LCD
>> screen. The camera will only capture color uncompressed RAW files and will
>> have the same sensor as in the M 240. The thickness and dimensions will 
>> also
>> be similar to the M240. The new camera will be simplified with less
>> dials/buttons and no video recording capabilities. The selling price will 
>> be
>> higher than the M 240 ($6,950.00). For now, take this rumor with a grain 
>> of
>> salt."
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Frank Filippone
>> 
>> Red735i at verizon.net
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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In reply to: Message from red735i at verizon.net (Frank Filippone) ([Leica] Less is More)
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