[Leica] why wait for the DMR?

[leica_korenman at hotmail.com (eric korenman)]

So we wait. April isn't that far off.

But lordy, the reviews of the 1DS mkII are impressive.
It will be wonderful to see that sensor technolgy come down in price and 
make its way into some leica gear.  A full size and affordable hassy back 
would be nice too.
Well that's my wish list for next year, St. Nck..

Cheers and Hapy New Year all.
Eric

>From: Jim Hemenway <Jim@hemenway.com>
>Reply-To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
>To: Leica Users Group <lug@leica-users.org>
>Subject: Re: [Leica] why wait for the DMR?
>Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2004 08:45:25 -0500
>
>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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