Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/09/06

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Subject: [Leica] New R Solution?
From: photobynelsch at gmail.com (Bill Nelsch)
Date: Mon, 6 Sep 2010 21:28:17 -0600
References: <AANLkTimTfzcfKv+NGPd3Dtas4Hy1jziSPQfdAsg8ewJ4@mail.gmail.com> <AANLkTinNWeM-SFCd8KjDNtickG9nPx2mEuBFwYcC8NxC@mail.gmail.com> <20100907031645.GC28637@jbm.org>

Besides, it's already been done - the Panasonic GH1 with the LR/MFT adapter
already exists.  And while it works, it isn't all that satisfactory.

Bill in Denver

On Mon, Sep 6, 2010 at 9:16 PM, Jeff Moore <jbm at jbm.org> wrote:

> 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
>
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In reply to: Message from rbaron at concentric.net (Robert D. Baron) ([Leica] New R Solution?)
Message from hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson) ([Leica] New R Solution?)
Message from jbm at jbm.org (Jeff Moore) ([Leica] New R Solution?)