Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/09/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Leica friends, Today we would like to present two of our newest products to you a closer glance: __New: LEICA R9 __New: 90 mm f/2 LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R ASPH. __Impressions of photokina 2002 __New: LEICA R9 At photokina 2002 in Cologne, Germany, Leica Camera AG introduced the LEICA R9, a single lens reflex camera that incorporates numerous enhanced characteristics that are important photographically. Thanks to the use of new materials such as magnesium, the new camera is 100 grams (just over 3˝ ounces) lighter than the current top-of-the-line model LEICA R8, yet it retains the very same rigidity. A new exposure counter on the top cover and additional information shown on the display on the back cover give the photographer an improved overview of all the important parameters. An innovative multi-pattern exposure metering system that adjusts in tenths of an f-stop further increases the high precision exposure metering for which the LEICA R8 was already recognized. An even more balanced control of flash exposures in the Program mode and the new capability of using flash with ultra-fast shutter speeds up to 1/8000 second expand the creative possibilities. The reliability of the cam! era, which was already high, was enhanced even further by means of useful details, such as an operating mode selector dial that now locks firmly in place. Further information on the LEICA R9: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/rsystem/r9/index_e.html __New: 90 mm f/2 LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R ASPH. Leica Camera AG, Solms is introducing a new high-speed portrait and reportage lens for the Leica R SLR range at photokina 2002 in Cologne. Compared to the previous 90 mm f/2 LEICA SUMMICRON-R, the 90 mm f/2 LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R ASPH. features apochromatic correction and an aspherical lens surface, resulting in enhanced imaging performance and a more compact design. Weighing a mere 520 g, it is only slightly larger than the 50 mm f/1.4 LEICA SUMMILUX-R. “The new lens bridges the gap between the successful focal lengths 80 mm f/1.4 LEICA SUMMILUX-R and 100 mm f/2.8 LEICA APO-MACRO-ELMARIT. It sets new standards in the medium telephoto range of the LEICA-R SLR system“, says Stefan Daniel, Manager of System Products at Leica Camera AG. Further information on the 90 mm f/2 LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R ASPH. Further information on the 90 mm f/2 LEICA APO-SUMMICRON-R ASPH.: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/rsystem/objektive/index_e.html __Impressions of photokina 2002 Daily impressions of photokina 2002 await you at: http://www.leica-camera.com/markt/photokina/impressionen/index_e.html Seeing you soon at the photokina or on the internet! With best regards, Leica Camera AG Corporate Communications http://www.leica-camera.com/ ______________________________________________ Do you have friends, colleagues or acquaintances who might also be interested in this service? If so, please forward this communication to them, or kindly alert them to the free subscription service at the following address: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 You will receive this mail if you have entered your name on the distribution list offered by Leica Camera AG on the internet. If your mailing address changes, or if you wish to re-subscribe or cancel your free subscription, you can find the appropriate instructions at the following site: http://www.leica-camera.com/produkte/service/newsletter/index_e.php3 If you have questions or suggestions concerning Leica Camera AG offerings, please sent us an e-mail. http://www.leica-camera.com/mail/index_e.php3 Leica Newsletter v1.2 - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html