Re: [Leica] Ted Grant's Ravings

[Javier Perez <japho@cunyvm.cuny.edu>]

>entry level model.     If the M camera is the profitable end of Leica why
>shouldn't a new electronic M be based on a successful format.  Seems to me
>that an "entry model" would surely be a way to non-acceptance.

>I know that it is difficult to believe that there are some of us that would
>welcome an electronic model.  It doesn't mean that it would replace what we
>have.

>Bob

I don't have a problem with an electronic M as long as it's solid.
Matter of fact I've been wanting one since before the M6
It was do-able by Leitz way before then. Only corporate foolishness
stopped it. The whole electronics pack including electromagnets could have been
housed where the present slow speed mechabnism and speed selector mechanism
reside. And a little extra below the shutter line. Speeds could have even been
indicated
on the bottom of the finder
with two arrows or something for manual override. The whole thing was a nobrainer
and right now they are probably kicking themselves, though not nearly hard enough
for not haven taken the obvious course. IE: M4-Electronic.

For those who disagree answer the following question.
Be honest....
How many fabulous shots have you missed because you couldn't
get the shutter speed or aperture set on time. This includes those
pics that would have been award winners if they hadn't been two
stops over or under.

Now imagine being able to use those incredible fast focusing M lenses in aperture
preferred mode..... With manual override if you need the excersize.

I know that some purists might still disagree.
I would invite them to fly across the Pacific without radar.

Best Regards
Javier