Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/10/02
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]They're not moving; they won't be moving; they've never been moving. Leica has always been a very stodgy company, anchored to its past and traditions. Luckily, it was a tradition of precision engineering and optical excellence - but neither of those have much to do with innovation. -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+bdcolen=earthlink.net@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Jeffery Smith Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 6:44 PM To: 'Leica Users Group' Subject: RE: [Leica] Re: Zeiss Ikon Maybe it will get them....moving (on something other than designer cameras.) Jeffery Smith New Orleans, LA -----Original Message----- From: lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+jls=runbox.com@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of Emanuel Lowi Sent: Saturday, October 02, 2004 5:20 PM To: lug@leica-users.org Subject: [Leica] Re: Zeiss Ikon Didier Ludwig wrote: > > I would have agreed with you until I have seen the > viewfinder > http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/static/image/2004/09/30/zeiss106.jpg > Didier, were they showing a black version of the new Zeiss Ikon at Photokina? And were you able to look through the viewfinder of any sample cameras? I agree this is potentially an exciting M camera, if Cosina can build it (despite their clunky shutters) -- and price it -- right. Apparently, the new camera has taken the folks at Solms somewhat by surprise. Emanuel Lowi Montreal ______________________________________________________________________ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information