Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/04/16

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Thoughts on Leica Remaking The Classic IIIf or IIIg With Modern Lenses?
From: "Greg J. Lorenzo" <gregj.lorenzo@shaw.ca>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 2003 17:51:46 -0600
References: <3E9DDDE4.7060506@shaw.ca> <3E9DE51E.21CC9141@hale-pohaku.com>

Hi Dennis,

It was a disaster! I don't know who thought that a camera that you had 
to recap the lens before winding would sell but I hope they are not in 
the marketing department at Leica anymore. I want a modern and usable 
LTM not a collector's piece.

Regards,

Greg

Dennis Painter wrote:

>Hi Greg,
>
>You are probably not "alone" in your wants but I really think it will never
>happen. Consider the sales of the Leica "O", and I think you have your
>answer.
>
>Dennis
>
>"Greg J. Lorenzo" wrote:
>
>>Tired of the recent what bag? musings and having just purchased a second
>>Leica IIIf screw mount: Am I alone in wanting Leica to begin making
>>these truly pocket size 35mm cameras again with modern materials (but
>>little or no plastic) and modern lenses?
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Greg
>>
>
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