Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/04/19
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]>> Who knows, perhaps Leica will even come up with a way to use the current M-mount and have autofocus, by using a small motor in the lens. Either way they could also have an << That's the whole problem. They gave up the self-timer to put a meter in the M6. There is no way they're going to produce lenses the size of the M lenses and motorize them. The Contax RX idea, of focus assist is a good one (but no beeps please! Very unLeicalike if you ask me!), if they can find a place for not only the electronics to run it, but another LED in the viewfinder. And the focus detector as well. The Contax G-1 is the perfect example of why I don't think Leica will go that way. It's got too many compromises, and weaknesses to justify autofocus, built-in motor and all that other stuff. The viewfinder is horrid, it's noisy and the AF takes forever after you press the shutter release. -- Eric Welch ewelch@gp.magick.net 04/19/96 10:47 [ Grants Pass Daily Courier ]