Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/06/25

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R8/R9 Digital Back announced
From: "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 22:17:04 -0400
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Subject: Re: [Leica] R8/R9 Digital Back announced


> Unfortunately, I think Leica got it backwards. They should have developed
a
> digital M body that takes M lenses, and sell it for about $1,200. No
> viewfinder issues, and a "disposable" technology for those who have
invested
> in the glass, but want the immediatcy of digital.


How many times does this have to be repeated.  IT'S NOT POSSIBLE WITH
CURRENT TECHNOLOGY to make a digital back for the M body.  The rear lens
element would be too close to the sensor.

Gary

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