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Subject: [Leica] Another shot across the S2 Bow... H4D-31
From: msadat at gmail.com (mehrdad)
Date: Wed, 11 May 2011 07:47:51 -0700
References: <AcwPEDMDFupYqxRERrKDgWQHGO4+2Q==> <006d01cc0f14$de976c90$9bc645b0$@earthlink.net>

that is a CHEAP price for such a package? does come with 80mm lens too?

Doug, i have handled both cameras and have access to both, the h4d is very
easy and comfortable to handle and with long lenses much easier. i.e 210 on
h4d work better for me than the s2 and 180mm. more balanced

On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 6:19 AM, Frank Filippone <red735i at 
earthlink.net>wrote:

> Hasselblad is certainly taking aim at the S2....  With a sensor about 5%
> bigger, 31MP, and including a lens, the new offering could cause Leica a
> problem.....
>
> http://www.hasselbladusa.com/products/h-system/h4d-31.aspx  $14,000 with
> lens.
>
> In the end, this may become a battle of optics and price point.
>  Hasselblad,
> with Japanese optics  gets the pros and the less than rich amateurs and
> Leica with German optics gets the really rich amateurs.
>
> Maybe that's what Leica want anyway.....?
>
> Frank Filippone
> Red735i at earthlink.net
>
>
>
>
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