Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Greg, Some light shedding for you. Leica admitted that they had been working hard on the M system of late but that shouldn't be taken to mean the R system was dead or dying, there will definitely be some new product sometime soon (Leica terms, some years...) Autofocus was explained as impossible, as was focus confirmation. Either of the facilities requires the installation of contrast measuring equipment within the R8 body, at present that is not possible (through lack of space within the design) and Leica recognise they need to run the R8 body for some time to get their investment back from it. The R8 shape will be developed, you could read that as there being an R9 coming in some shape or form... Plans to reproduce the original Leicaflex to celebrate 35 years of reflex production were thought to be rather unnecessary! Jem - -----Original Message----- From: gbicket [SMTP:gbicket@email.msn.com] We know there were no new R products shown, but for those who attended, talked with Leica staffers, etc., what's the word on R? Any news about R developments, new products, R future, lens updates, AF, Focus Confirmation, more on the mysterious R8 connectors, R8.2, R9, RWhatever? Any light you can shed would be enjoyed. Greg