Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/03/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Just think it through, Javier, and figure out just how to accomplish > the functions of a digi-back coupled to a M body and lens. Hi Jerry, Oh, I could make a digital back for the M, it's not rocket science...even though there is no shutter coupling or anything. Problem is, it's not practical nor would it be fully usable as the M is with film. Also, as you pointed out, at this point in time, given the battery needs, and storage media needs, it would be quite a large proposition compared to the little M. Note how big the digi35mmSLResque beasts are! The M camera works so well with film anyway. What you would get is the inability to use wide angle lenses. Slower ISO speeds. MUCH larger package. Also, reduced resolution...as film has a higher resolution than any current digital sensor (and probably will for any digital sensor that provides the same fidelity that film does). Tied to batteries, batteries, and more batteries... Fa-get-about-it! Regards, Austin - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html