Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Given that Barnack was a great innovator of his time, I do not at all think he is spinning in his grave over the M8, the R10 to come, the S2 etc. I think he would have appreciated the new technologies. He may have spun a couple of times over some of the silly collector editions, though. Nathan Nathan Wajsman Alicante, Spain http://www.frozenlight.eu http://www.greatpix.eu http://www.nathanfoto.com Books: http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/search?search=wajsman&x=0&y=0 PICTURE OF THE WEEK: http://www.fotocycle.dk/paws Blog: http://www.fotocycle.dk/blog On Dec 22, 2008, at 4:40 AM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote: > Larry it certainly wasn't designed by Oskar Barnack, but Dr Kaufmann > and Maike's design team would disagree with your assertion, as does > this customer ;-) I'm not sure what you'd like, are all of the M's > not Leicas? The M8? What is it you want from the S2? LTM size? > Cheers > Leica Hoppy > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lawrence Zeitlin" > <lrzeitlin@optonline.net > > > To: <lug@leica-users.org> > Cc: "Lawrence Zeitlin" <lrzeitlin@optonline.net> > Sent: Monday, December 22, 2008 1:47 AM > Subject: [Leica] Re: The S2 is not a LEICA > > >> >> On Dec 20, 2008, at 11:00 PM, Hoppy wrote: >> >>> Steve , in my opinion, the purpose of the S2 is to offer a superb >>> medium >>> format LEICA system at the top of the quality tree for pros. The >>> lens >>> specifications are simply stunning. I very much look forward to >>> seeing the >>> first results as they come into service. >> >> >> For true believers, the S2 is not a Leica. It shares none of the >> heritage of Oskar Barnack's inspiration. With few exceptions, >> Leicas were designed to be portable, indeed pocketable. The camera >> was intended to be a photographic companion on hikes and trips. An >> S2 and lens kit will require a pack mule. There has always been a >> continuity between camera generations. One of the features of the >> 35 mm Leica RF design is that all LTM and M mount lenses made for >> the last 70 years can be mounted on the modern film and digital RF >> Leica cameras. Almost every bloated Leica failed in the >> marketplace. Leica makes (or made) first class optical equipment, >> binoculars, surveying gear, etc.) and the S2 specs are ambitious >> indeed. It may be a great professional and studio camera, and >> possibly a Hassleblad killer - BUT IT IS NOT A LEICA. >> >> Oskar must be spinning in his grave. >> >> Larry Z >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information