Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/02/28

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Subject: Re: [Leica] new M camera thoughts
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Fri, 28 Feb 2003 08:21:41 -0800
References: <NDEIJCBGJPIEPDFEENCMGEFDCKAA.kitmc@acmefoto.com>

Kit

I totally agree with you, but that "Villager" implied otherwise.

BTW, how does "this" one differ from the Japanese version?
Or does it?

Jerry

Kit McChesney | acmefoto wrote:

> Jerry--
>
> You know, I have not heard from any official source (meaning Leica USA or
> Leica AG) that this camera is limited to a few hundred for the U.S. That is
> something that is news to me. I have all the technical specs, as well as the
> delivery schedule, and the notes from Leica USA announcing the camera, as
> well as other materials including pictures, etc., and there is no mention
> made of its being limited. I'm not sure if people are confusing this camera
> with the one that is apparently being released in Japan (the other one that
> everyone assumed was "this" one a few days ago).
>
> We'll have to wait until Sunday, when the official announcement is out. I'd
> bet--though I'm no psychic and have no idea what Leica is up to--that they
> are releasing their initial run of these and then perhaps seeing how sales
> go, and then they'll go into full-fledged production on the camera once they
> see what the market is doing. That would be my prediction. (That's what I'd
> do if I were able to make such a decision!).
>
> Stay tuned. I'm going to do the same. ;-)
>
> Kit
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Jerry
> Lehrer
> Sent: Thursday, February 27, 2003 8:47 PM
> To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us
> Subject: Re: [Leica] new M camera thoughts
>
> Rich and Chris (maybe Kit too)
>
> Can anyone explain the merchandising concept of coming out with a desirable
> camera and then limiting production or distribution to a few hundred.
>
> Don't give me the "Exclusivity" bullshit.  Leica is out to make money, which
> means
> getting more sales, not restricting sales.  At the prices asked, I am
> certain
> that
> Leica can produce all the cameras that people want to buy.
>
> Jerry
>
> Christopher Williams wrote:
>
> > Gotta love him.
> >
> > Chris
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: <Photovilla@aol.com>
> >
> > Subject: [Leica] new M camera thoughts
> >
> > > Hi Folks,
> > >
> > > Of course if I saw any new Leicas cameras at my store recently it would
> be
> > a secret until next week. However,
> > >
> > >  ...wouldn't it be cool if Leica made a new camera called the MP that
> was
> > targeted right at professionals who still like to shoot film with a
> > rangefinder camera? (Not those majority of pro's who want a Canon 1Ds or a
> > Nikon D2x.)
> > >
> > > It could have an industrial pebbled leather and a black paint top and
> > bottom, making it look sort of "tough and generic." Not a piece of
> jewelry.
> > >
> > > It would also have a small SS dial that turned in the direction of the
> M6
> > classic and all metal PV lever, rewind knob like the Millennium/M3,
> advance
> > lever like the Millennium/M3 and a meter like the TTL with the green dot
> in
> > the middle.
> > >
> > > Of course if it is aimed at a these retro professionals, it would have
> no
> > markings at all on the front. Nothing that says Leica, no engravings, just
> > plain black paint from the front. They could save the script "Leica"
> > engraving for the top plate where it belongs as on M3/M2/M4's. Leave it
> > there with just "MP-"and the serial number.
> > >
> > > The camera would have to be all mechanical of course...but it should
> also
> > have low flare windows like the M7, and of course would be all brass. It
> > would be the size of an M6 of course, not with the windows that are 2mm
> > taller like the M6 TTL, but the original M3-4 size instead.
> > >
> > > It would have a black paint Leicavit made of brass shockingly similar to
> > Tom's rapid winder (would Tom make them? Me thinks YES!) ...but most
> > important THE RANGEFINDER WOULDN'T FLARE at all.
> > >
> > > They would have to finally get that one right so that no "white out"
> > occurs at any angle. Just like the good 'ol M3.
> > >
> > > Why not throw in a slotted battery cover along with the regular one for
> > those who like to use a coin to change batteries faster?
> > >
> > > The kicker is that only a couple hundred might ever make it to the US
> > though...that is if such a camera is made...
> > >
> > >
> > > ;-)
> > >
> > > cheers,
> > > rich
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