Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/08/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leica M digital back
From: Jerry Lehrer <jerryleh@pacbell.net>
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 14:53:03 -0700
References: <280DBC68-CDD2-11D7-B1FA-0003938C439E@btinternet.com>

Frank

Yes I have.  A 300s and a Ghibli.

Jerry



Frank Dernie wrote:

> I am a massive M fan, I like the layout, feel, lenses, everything (even
> the loading system). I have used digital and with the exception of
> ultimate resolution I find it superior to film. The reason I would like
> a digital M back is so I can continue to use my camera with what I
> consider to be a superior medium, not because there is an inherent
> fault in any way in the camera.
> What I would like is my M camera with the largest digital sensor that
> will fit in the film gate so I don't need to use film any more. I am
> using an EOS 10D and I hate it compared to my M but my M doesn't take
> digital so it moulders in its bag unused. It is the first time it is
> filmless since 1986. There is no need for the back to be heath
> robinson, if well engineered and fitting any M it would suit a lot of
> people. I really did not want digital to be any good, I fought against
> it, but the experience is real. I f there is no digital possibility for
> my M6 then I will not be using Leica rangefinders much, if at all, any
> more after 35 years. Sad.
> Frank
> BTW have you driven a Maserati........... :)
>
> >  Afterswift noted
> >
> > The whole idea is for the M to be an M. And an R to be an R. Why
> > convert a
> > Masarati into a Toyota Prius?
> >
> > br
>
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