Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/10/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Roger, The problem was that they needed a challenge and developing a new motor for a new camera seemed the best way to go. After all the R4,5,6,7 motor worked just to damn well so they wanted a new body and new motor. Just wait till it comes out. You'll never miss another shot as the long awaited and rumored decisive moment automatic firing mechanism on the way (this is what is causing the hold up in the R8 motor). Once this is in top flight working condition it will be a MUST to own a Leica as ALL future Pulitzer and World Press photos will be Leica R8/Motor shots. Roger Beamon wrote > R7 didn't have to take much >room due to reduction in component sizes. > >So, what happens...The bloody elves in Solms came out with a >whole new design. Enter R8! Harrison McClary http://people.delphi.com/hmphoto new book at http://www.volmania.com