[Leica] Might as well forget the S2 even EXISTS - and hope foran R10

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

Vick FWIW, Camera and lenses by Leica in house, sensor cooperation with
PhaseOne, firmware with Fuji.
Oh and a body 10,000 to 20,000 Euro, aiming for 15 or less. An adaptor will
be available to use some current R glass.
 I don't need/can't afford one either, however I join you in congratulating
Leica and Dr Kaufmann. Gutsiest move I ever saw. I'll be happy when the new
M lenses hit the streets. Already low res shots from those Summiluxes wide
open look smooth smooth, flare resistant and very asph like plus zero
visible vignette effect (on M8)
Dr Kaufmann also said that there will be an R10 but would not be drawn on
timeframe.
LFI says the initial blueprints exist and it will be 24x36 and AF 


Cheers
Geoff
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[mailto:lug-bounces+hoppyman=bigpond.net.au@leica-users.org] On Behalf Of
Vick Ko
Sent: Tuesday, 23 September 2008 22:30
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Subject: Re: [Leica] Might as well forget the S2 even EXISTS - and hope
foran R10

As an "armchair executive of Leica Solm's", I can't imagine anything
otherwise.

I would like to know which company is really collaborating with Leica 
for the R8/9/10 and S2 development.   Superb fine mechanics skills and 
knowledge does not lead to software / firmware / electronics greatness.  
And there aren't many companies these days doing between the lens shutters -
Zeiss bought up the last one, didn't they?

I would anticipate that Leica would have produced the optical designs of the
glass and coatings.  That would ensure the colour balance, focus transition
and the "look" of the Leica lenses. That would be priceless - the reason why
we still buy Leica, when Zeiss and Cosina offer competing focal lengths,
comparable speeds and stunning price savings.

I applaud Leica for stepping into the 21st century, with whomever they have
joined with.  I am guessing it is Panasonic.  Someone rumored it was Canon
(so I only pass on that rumour).

I hope to be able to shoot with an S2, or even to touch one. 

I don't imagine being able to afford one.

My lottery numbers have never come up.  And today looks like it will be
gloomy on the financial markets.

....Vick