Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/03/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]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 >> >> >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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