Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/05/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I would argue that the F5's matrix metering system is more sophisticated than that of the R8/9, as is the flash metering system. Does it really matter? Not if you don't miss it. YOUR not missing it, however, Feli, has nothing to do with my point - there are plenty of people still using LTMs and collapsible Elmars from the 40s and 50s who don't want anything more - nor should they. The point I am trying to make is that by not offering additional features, Leica limits its market. Just as by offering a digital BACK for the R8/9 - at apx $4000 US - with a magnification factor of 1.3, they make themselves completely non-competitive in the high-end digital world. Yes, there will be a number of units sold to diehard Leicaphiles, but I guarantee you that back will be ultimately viewed as an intriguing artifact, rather than as a serious offering. For someone who doesn't now have an R9, Leica will be selling a less-than-full frame, non-autofocus digital camera, with a comparatively low top iso, for just under $7000 - that isn't marketing, it's comedy. B. D. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Feli di Giorgio Sent: Wednesday, May 05, 2004 1:25 PM To: Leica Users Group Subject: RE: [Leica] Ten years behind? I think not. On Wed, 2004-05-05 at 10:14, B. D. Colen wrote: > BUT...And I am NOT looking for a fight with the R crowd...by modern > SLR standards, those same R8s with what you say is great metering and > that great Leica glass, are definitely at least a decade behind the > curve in terms of features. R8 aficionados may not want those > features, but they are a given in the rest of the photo world, and > that - and pricing - severely limits the R market. > > BTW - to what Nikon are you comparing the R8's metering? > > B. D. What metering features is the R8 lacking and does it really matter? Feli _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information