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Subject: Re: [Leica] Digital Leica M
From: "Gary Williams" <nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com>
Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2003 07:40:35 -0400
References: <200309020352.UAA14419@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> <1062487766.3f5446d698814@webmail.t-online.de>

Subject: RE: [Leica] Digital Leica M


> One charming aspect of current "prosumer" digital cameras is indeed the
> small sensor. So you can have f2.0 7-50mm zoom lenses.
>
> But I am still looking for the digital prosumer camera that gets
> somewhat close to an M:
>
> acceptable image quality when set to 400 or 800 ASA,
> fast lens, minumum f2.0, preferably f1.4
> quick start, no moterised zoom that takes 10 seconds to rake out and
> makes funny noises
> no exotic and expensive memory cards or batteries, compact flash and AA
> (rechargeable) batteries
>
> Any suggestions?
>
> HP


May I suggest a time machine?  I don't know much about the new Olympus 4/3
system, but I believe your digital dream camera is still (at least) several
years away.

Gary

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