[Leica] New R Solution?

[jbm at jbm.org (Jeff Moore)]

2010-09-06-22:32:30 Geoff Hopkinson:
> If this hinted solution eventuates and proves to be micro four thirds 
> based,
> you may want to avoid the internet forums for a couple of weeks!

Naah, I don't think they'd dare try that.

What I'm expecting, and daring to hope for, is some sort of
electronic-viewfinder camera, indeed similar in technical approach to
the micro-four-thirds camera, but with a 24x36mm sensor.

If they came out with something like that, properly implemented, I'd
very much want to use one for the sort of things SLRs are good for
for me (exact composition and focus).  Because I find focussing a
micro-four-thirds camera, through-the-lens and with electronic
magnification turned on, easier in many dimmish light conditions than
using a "real" optical SLR.  Not fast, not great for quickly-changing
situations, but good and precise for still subjects.

If they dared just issue a Leica-branded 4/3" camera, they'd be a
laughingstock.  I think they know that.

 -Jeff