[Leica] why wait for the DMR?

[Jim at hemenway.com (Jim Hemenway)]

Hi Frank:

That's my understanding of the situation as well.  I'm going to wait for 
the DMR, but may go ahead with another solution if Leica announces 
another delay.

I've tried a Pentax *isD and am impressed with its features, light 
weight and resulting images. I can use all of my AF lenses on it and 
also my "old but good" screw mount Takumars.

Gubbins... is that a UK technical term?  :-)

Jim



http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=gubbins&r=67

Frank Dernie wrote:

> The reason the sensor in the DMR is smaller than a standard 35mm frame 
> is so that the various bits of gubbins round the sensor fit into the 
> film gate. Until a sensor with rear connections and very different 
> geometry is developed a 36x24 surface sensor will not be able to fit 
> into a camera designed for film. This will also be true for a back for 
> an M, which would still have been my favoured option had it been practical.
> Frank
> 
> 
> On 30 Dec, 2004, at 07:30, Rick Dykstra wrote:
> 
>> I'm also hoping there will be a full screen sensor upgrade from Leica
> 
> 
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