Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/21

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R9 scoop
From: "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com>
Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2002 08:19:12 -0700
References: <B9890EAB.185B5%cyberdog@attglobal.net> <001401c2490b$e3ba4ae0$5ee16344@ph.cox.net>

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
>
>
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