[Leica] Re: Leica going digital - BJP Report

[Cummer Family <cummer@asiaonline.net>]

Dear LUGGERS
From the latest BJP Report:
>Pentax camera cousins
>In traditional photokina style, Pentax showed two SLR cameras that will
>not only be unavailable until next year, but also are as yet unnamed. 
>One, a brand new 35mm autofocus camera, is set to compete with models
>such as the Canon EOS 3, Nikon F100 and the new Minolta Dynax 7. The
>second camera is a pro-spec digital SLR jointly developed with the
>electronics giant, Philips.
>Details of both new models were fairly scant, but Pentax did reveal key
>specifications. The 35mm SLR has similar dimensions to the
>manufacturer's MZ-3 camera and may replace the Z1-P at a later date. The
>digital SLR will feature a six million pixel resolution CCD
>incorporating a **full frame** 35mm image sensor. (** mine)
>The 35mm camera is expected next spring, with the digital model
>following in the summer. Prices have yet to be decided, but a Pentax
>spokesperson told BJP that the company is currently looking at a figure
>of $7000 for the digital model. 
The point is that an (expensive) full frame 35 mm sensor is going to be
available shortly. In a few years time it will be much cheaper and I hope
Leica will be on the band wagon with sets for both M and R.
Cheers
Howard.