Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/07/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Just as when it tried to abandon the M in favor of the R, after "paying attention" to the photographic world? That didn't seem to work out too well. That is why the M digital, not an R digital. No plans at all for R digital according to latest word from our local rep. Leica is "behind" in slr (no autofocus, no digital, etc.), and they feel that there is no need for R digital now, instead a super high end M digital that uses existing lenses and similar body shape. Remember, they are now packing 4 megapixel cameras (with lenses!) into spaces smaller than an M body. So a 6+ mp in 12 months should be a walk in the park for the gnomes of Solms... Jay Burleson "There is a thin line between coincidence and fate, my friend." UPDATED 5-30-01: http://www.jayburleson.com/