Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think an R9, in production simultaneously with the R8, is a grand idea. Pascal's comments, "matrix (zone) metering for flash (at this time: only average); hi-sync flash; digital focus-assist; integrated motorized film transport" are right on. Is it heresy to suggest that more than one body in production simultaneously is not one too many? Gary - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Steve Barbour" <kididdoc@cox.net> To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 5:11 AM Subject: [Leica] R9 scoop...digital > > > So, if all that will be happening at Photokina appears to be a cut-down R8, > > without any clear indication of a true R9 (not an AF but rather as described > > above) and without clear commitment towards a digital R body, I fear the > > worst for the R line in a couple of years. > > > > Pascal > > NO ARCHIVE > > > what the R9 needs is a digital back... and continued use of the front and the lenses... > if a digital back is to be made, will it be based on the current R8 build....or on some > new smaller build..... I think the former...Steve > > > -- > To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html