Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Len I can only offer negative information from Stefan Daniel in June. Nothing to do with S2 Not a dSLR Not before next Photokina >From the most recent interview just prior to the M9 announcement (reiterating what was said in June) Leica will not make a dSLR. 2009/9/17 Leonard J Kapner <kapner at earthlink.net> > Forgive me if this issue has been raised and discussed to conclusion, but > I'm at a point with my photography where this question is of importance to > me. > > I am a long-time Leica user and fine art photographer, working primarily > outdoors in the always fluid margin between civilization and nature. I have > an M9 on order. I chose to order it after dithering for several years on a > digital body to complement My M7 and full range of lenses. I think I am > glad > I waited and have little doubt that I will be pleased with my choice, for > certain kinds of photography I enjoy that are not in my "kill" zone. > > But I also have a significant investment in R-series: Several M8s and a > range of prime lenses from 18-280mm. I was very happy a while back when a > Leica factory executive mentioned an R10 in development, only to learn less > than a year later that it had been decommitted. I have tested the DMR > solution extensively and find it clumsy, obsolescent and wanting. > > Now, I understand there is recently available an adapter line for current > Canon and Nikon full-frame bodies, as well as a Novoflex solution to mate > Leica lenses to micro/3rds format that preserves aperture priority > automation when used with Panasonic reflex digital bodies. And there are > rumors of some sort of subterranean project involving Leica in the works, > to > bring us a full-frame reflex solution that takes full advantage of the > hard-coded R-series lenses. > > To my mind, a solution of the best kind would be a Leica-designed > full-frame digital body, with all the functionality of the film R9, plus > focus confirmation. To use my R-series lenses to full advantage in the kind > of photography I enjoy most, I think I need little else. > > To our expert commentators and Leica watchers on the list, what do you > think is the most likely probability for the R-series, going forward? And > if > it's not a Leica-based solution, what's next best? > > If you prefer, responses off line also would be welcome. > > Len Kapner > kapner at earthlink.net > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Cheers Geoff The new LEICA M9 Passion for perfect pictures. http://www.m.leica-camera.com http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman