Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/02/24

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Subject: Re: Re:Mr. Love' thoughts
From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i@worldnet.att.net>
Date: Mon, 24 Feb 1997 15:23:44 -0800

> I think an obvious direction to go with the M, without changing the
chassis,
> would be to build a digital back. The big picture is still the internet.
> 

Keep in mind that a digital camera has no use for a shutter or, for that
matter, a diaphragm.
So the Electronic Leica becomes an oatmeal box  with Leitz Optics.
On this note, the newest Leica Photographie does state that there will be a
digital M.  It will use EITHER M or R lenses.

Cost TBD.