Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/29

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Subject: [Leica] New Digital (?) Rangefinder Rumor
From: robertmeier at usjet.net (Robert Meier)
Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2010 22:48:46 -0500 (CDT)
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Leica screw mount for the X1 would be absolutely wonderful!


>
> And even more I think they'll be looking at the X1 and if the
> interchangeable lens / live view phenomenon holds up how to come in  
> at the
> highest price point in that market -- ie a interchangeable lens small
> camera, maybe 2 to 3 dedicated lenses a la the CL
>
> Not bayonet mount. Though one wishes it would be.
>
> That would be the smart way to go. Not that this ever dictates their
> marketing decisions.
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 29, 2010 at 11:11 PM, Mark Rabiner  
> <mark at rabinergroup.com>wrote:
>
>>> Yeah, but rumors don't cost $7K.  :-)
>>>
>>> Regards,
>>>
>>> Dick
>>
>>
>> The point is well taken that someone whose done well shooting with  
>> M6's in
>> the 90's and now wants too continue in digital Leica experience  
>> but does
>> not
>> have seven grand to pay for the new M body and is maybe "looking" for
>> answers. Wants to be delivered from the perhaps impossible load of
>> acquiring
>> seven grand and then spending it on a camera body.
>> Maybe Canon will come out with a camera with the rangefinder  
>> focusing we
>> loved with our M's and with real affordable glass or with an  
>> adaptor for
>> your Leica glass? Except we all know that's not going to happen.
>> The best place to keep us in gear with our Leica shooting is Leica.
>> And its not rumors we're interested in its announcements from the  
>> company.
>> The problem with looking to Canon or Nikon for our Leica shooting
>> continuance is that when we go there we are no longer shooting  
>> Leica. We
>> are
>> shooting Canon Nikon. Me I'd rather be shooting Leica. And when I  
>> think
>> "Leica" I don't  think Canon. Or nikon.
>>
>> I think Leica may come out with an M9s for a bit less money. Modified
>> specs.
>> Less megapixels.
>>
>> [Rabs]
>> Mark William Rabiner
>>
>>
>>
>>
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