[Leica] The End of Bayer Sensors Is Nigh, But What’s Next? or use your A7R while you can

[alal at poly.edu (Akhil Lal)]

Two interesting quotes from
http://www.the.me/the-leica-predicament-2014-outlook-and-beyond/


"Leica, clearly irked by the ascent of Fujifilm (and increasingly Sony I
assume), in November 2013 acquired Swiss medium format camera maker Sinar.
The details of the transaction have not been disclosed and the strategic
goals of the acquisition aren?t any more apparent. In this context
increasing tensions between Leica and its strategic investor Blackstone are
noteworthy. The investment fund reportedly expressed dismay with some senior
Leica management decisions."

"The acquisition of CMOSIS, producer of the Leica M imaging sensors, by a
private equity firm might weaken Leica?s supply chain."


Not sure how reliable their sources are; time will tell.