[Leica] Save up your pennies... Quickly

Richard Man richard at richardmanphoto.com
Wed Sep 23 19:52:32 PDT 2015


THis is why you have 2 arms and 2 legs: you can decide which one is
optional.

On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 7:51 PM, <red735i at verizon.net> wrote:

> The issue to me is whether the new camera will handle the obtuse angle
> issues of the WA M lenses. The EVF Is required for me.
>
> I really do not care about AF nor weather sealing.
>
> If it will use R lenses AND provide auto diaphragm operation, I'm in.
>
> Assuming it is priced such that I can keep all appendages.
>
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at verizon.net
>
> On 09/23/15, Doug Herr wrote:
>
> This is expected to be the introduction of the Leica SL, a 24mm x 36mm
> interchangeable-lens mirrorless system camera.
>
> The rumor mill says:
>
> autofocus
> SLR shape, slightly bigger than M or Q
> viewfinder similar to Leica Q viewfinder
> sensor similar to Leica Q sensor
> adapters for M and R lenses
> IBIS
>
> my speculation:
>
> weather resistance similar to Leica S
> lens mount derived from the Leica T
>
> If the adapter for R lenses is any more than a dumb tube I'm in. Pennies
> being saved... and you'll hear more from me once Brian's friday declaration
> is posted.
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: red735i at verizon.net
> >Sent: Sep 23, 2015 10:20 AM
> >To: Lug at leica-users.org
> >Subject: [Leica] Save up your pennies... Quickly
> >
> >
> >Leica “Das Wesentliche” event on October 20th
> >By LR ADMIN | Published: SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
> >
> >leica-camera-ag-logo
> >A new Leica "Das Wesentliche" event will take place on October 20th, 2015
> in Leitz Park (Wetzlar). Here is the text of the invitation (this event is
> not opened to the public):
> >
> >
> >For more than 100 years, our thoughts and actions, and our passion, have
> been dedicated to only one thing - creating the perfect picture. With
> products that are always focused on "Das Wesentliche", the essentials, we
> provide photographers around the world with the ideal tools for capturing
> the decisive moment and for bringing their own vision to life. This
> tradition is what drives us to achieve and gives us the power to reinvent
> ourselves time and again. The outcome is a portfolio of cameras and lenses
> that redefine the status quo as we know it and have one thing in common,
> despite a century of progress: a focus on “Das Wesentliche” - in other
> words, the picture.
> >
> >We cordially invite you to a celebration of photography in the the spirit
> of "Das Wesentliche". From October 20, 6:30 p.m. on until October 21,
> approximately 1:00 p.m, everything in the Leitz Park in Wetzlar will
> revolve around the fascinating nature of pictures and the exclusive
> presentation of a new milestone in the Leica Camera product range. Be one
> of the first to experience the next chapter in the history of professional
> photography, a historic moment that begins right here and now and will
> shape the future. Enjoy a delightful atmosphere and a special photographic
> program with friends of Leica, photographers, artists, media, and prominent
> and international guests - in other words, with all those who, just like
> you, breathe life into the fascination that is Leica.
> >
> >
> >
> >Read more on LeicaRumors.com:
> http://leicarumors.com/2015/09/23/leica-das-wesentliche-event-on-october-20th.aspx/#ixzz3maDDpJ1o
> >
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