[Leica] Coenen's interview on Asahi Camera

[enitka1 at comcast.net (ernie nitka)]

But ya gotta love the consistency - you and I could do a Leica Interview 
and be on the money with our answers.  The reason Leica has a bottom 
loading film and not the standard swing out door is that they've always 
done it this way and see no reason to change.

here's hoping that consistency doesn't drive them out of business

ernie nitka

At 11:56 AM 4/22/2005, you wrote:
>The last answer is SO typical of Leica arrogance.
>Douglas
>
>MIKIRO wrote:
> > Hi, folks. Here are some of Mr. Ralf Coenen's comments in his interview
> > on the latest issue of Asahi Camera. Are you :-) or :-( ?
> >
> > MIKIRO
> >
> > ---
> >
> > Asahi: Many of us want digital cameras to be convenient tools. R cameras
> > are MF and bulky. In addition, they will be very expensive with the 
> > module.
> >
> > Coenen: Convenience is important, but it should also be a choice to
> > enjoy focusing by yourself.
> >
> > Asahi: Are you developing digital backs for the current M bodies?
> >
> > Coenen: No. the digital M will be an integrated model.
> >
> > Asahi: When do you plan to release it?
> >
> > Coenen: In 2006 as previously announced. Now our lens engineers consider
> >   that its digital part works just fine .
> >
> > Asahi: Do you have any plans for future film cameras and lenses?
> >
> > Coenen: Yes, we will release new products, both M and R.
> >
> > Asahi: What about small size M cameras?
> >
> > Coenen: Low-cost models are incompatible with our brand image. If you
> > want something less expensive, you can buy used ones. Current M models
> > are compact enough as high quality 35mm film cameras.
> >
> >
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> >
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