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Subject: [Leica] Save up your pennies... Quickly
From: hopsternew at gmail.com (Geoff Hopkinson)
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2015 09:39:32 +0000
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Das Wesentliche is the general theme since the centenary last year rather
than a reference to the new camera. You may have to learn a new acronym
Mark......EOVF. ;-)
On Thu, 24 Sep 2015 at 4:52 am Richard Man <richard at richardmanphoto.com>
wrote:

> THis is why you have 2 arms and 2 legs: you can decide which one is
> optional.
>
> On Wed, Sep 23, 2015 at 7:51 PM, <red735i at verizon.net> wrote:
>
> > The issue to me is whether the new camera will handle the obtuse angle
> > issues of the WA M lenses. The EVF Is required for me.
> >
> > I really do not care about AF nor weather sealing.
> >
> > If it will use R lenses AND provide auto diaphragm operation, I'm in.
> >
> > Assuming it is priced such that I can keep all appendages.
> >
> > Frank Filippone
> > Red735i at verizon.net
> >
> > On 09/23/15, Doug Herr wrote:
> >
> > This is expected to be the introduction of the Leica SL, a 24mm x 36mm
> > interchangeable-lens mirrorless system camera.
> >
> > The rumor mill says:
> >
> > autofocus
> > SLR shape, slightly bigger than M or Q
> > viewfinder similar to Leica Q viewfinder
> > sensor similar to Leica Q sensor
> > adapters for M and R lenses
> > IBIS
> >
> > my speculation:
> >
> > weather resistance similar to Leica S
> > lens mount derived from the Leica T
> >
> > If the adapter for R lenses is any more than a dumb tube I'm in. Pennies
> > being saved... and you'll hear more from me once Brian's friday
> declaration
> > is posted.
> >
> > Doug Herr
> > Birdman of Sacramento
> > http://www.wildlightphoto.com
> > http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > >From: red735i at verizon.net
> > >Sent: Sep 23, 2015 10:20 AM
> > >To: Lug at leica-users.org
> > >Subject: [Leica] Save up your pennies... Quickly
> > >
> > >
> > >Leica ?Das Wesentliche? event on October 20th
> > >By LR ADMIN | Published: SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
> > >
> > >leica-camera-ag-logo
> > >A new Leica "Das Wesentliche" event will take place on October 20th,
> 2015
> > in Leitz Park (Wetzlar). Here is the text of the invitation (this event
> is
> > not opened to the public):
> > >
> > >
> > >For more than 100 years, our thoughts and actions, and our passion, have
> > been dedicated to only one thing - creating the perfect picture. With
> > products that are always focused on "Das Wesentliche", the essentials, we
> > provide photographers around the world with the ideal tools for capturing
> > the decisive moment and for bringing their own vision to life. This
> > tradition is what drives us to achieve and gives us the power to reinvent
> > ourselves time and again. The outcome is a portfolio of cameras and
> lenses
> > that redefine the status quo as we know it and have one thing in common,
> > despite a century of progress: a focus on ?Das Wesentliche? - in other
> > words, the picture.
> > >
> > >We cordially invite you to a celebration of photography in the the
> spirit
> > of "Das Wesentliche". From October 20, 6:30 p.m. on until October 21,
> > approximately 1:00 p.m, everything in the Leitz Park in Wetzlar will
> > revolve around the fascinating nature of pictures and the exclusive
> > presentation of a new milestone in the Leica Camera product range. Be one
> > of the first to experience the next chapter in the history of
> professional
> > photography, a historic moment that begins right here and now and will
> > shape the future. Enjoy a delightful atmosphere and a special
> photographic
> > program with friends of Leica, photographers, artists, media, and
> prominent
> > and international guests - in other words, with all those who, just like
> > you, breathe life into the fascination that is Leica.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >Read more on LeicaRumors.com:
> >
> http://leicarumors.com/2015/09/23/leica-das-wesentliche-event-on-october-20th.aspx/#ixzz3maDDpJ1o
> > >
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