[Leica] New M mount Sonnar 1.5 50mm

[hoppyman at bigpond.net.au (G Hopkinson)]

Frank, if that's so for the Leica M production, it appears that CZ are doing
quite well if they sustain 1000 RF cameras a month.
Also interesting if you think that the CZ sales have not impacted Leica M
sales. Then there are the CV cameras. Some extra RF sandbags on the film
dyke against the digital tsunami. 
 
Interesting thought that the parting from the Hasselblad network may not
have been entirely consensual.
Everything I've read regarding Hasselblad's new direction suggests that they
are retaining very little of the tradition except for the name. Seems a
shame, but hardly unique.
I tend to vote with my money for companies that are persevering with
traditional film cameras and prime optics. Pretty concise list these days!
Just my personal protest/philosophy

Cheers
Hoppy
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Date: Sun, 18 Jun 2006 15:57:30 -0700
From: "Frank Filippone" <red735i@earthlink.net>
Subject: RE: Re: RE: Re: [Leica] New M mount Sonnar 1.5 50mm
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Last time I heard it is around 10K to 20K per year.  

Given the recent history and direction of Hasselblad, as run by a guy who
ran the digital back business, I doubt Zeiss decided to
run on their own.  More likely got thrown out with all the film stuff..

Frank Filippone
red735i@earthlink.net 


Still I think it is encouraging that they think the niche worth servicing.
I'm sure some knowledgeable LUG member would be able to tell me what the M
production comparison would be. Anyone?