Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/09/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The Leica web site says the R8 utilizes the "LEICA R-bayonet with additional electrical contacts." Any ideas on the purpose of these 8 new contacts? I could understand communicating info on aperture, but it looks like the f-stop window is still present. Maybe they're for electronic aperture control, and new lenses won't use cams. Do the lenses just released have reciprocal contact points? Is there a possibility of focal length communication, or maybe a hint of some AF ability to come? The auto film-load and auto-bracketing features are welcome additions. I don't understand how auto film load works without the motor. Ha--maybe it's really just an APS camera! Cheers, cdhoover@pacbell.net