Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]David Young wrote: > > The photos at Erwin Puts' site are fascinating. From what I've seen, I > think the camera is gorgeous! But, Roger, I have one question: > The body looks quite different than what I've seen in the local shops. > Is it based on another makers body (as were the R4 thru 7) or is it > entirely a LEICA design? It doesn't really matter - just curious. > > Thanks for this and any other *fun* R8 information you can share. > ----------- > David Young: youngs@IslandNet.com I believe Erwin Puts has already posted the answer to this question, but at the risk of being redundant, I will restate it. The R8 is a completely new 100% Leica-designed body. The new body style was necessary in order to accomodate the larger, high-speed shutters which the market demanded. As for other *fun* R8 info, how about multi-spot (matrix) metering, electronic mirror pre-release, flash-sync on either the 1st or 2nd shutter curtain, and new ultra-quiet motor winder and drive. For more info the the R8 see the new Official Leica Camera AG web site: http://www.leica-camera.com Regards, Roger