Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/03/27

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Subject: Re: Antw: [Leica] Autofocus & Leica
From: Lucien <lucien@ubi.edu>
Date: Sun, 28 Mar 1999 00:13:34 +0100
 
Pascal wrote:

> Jeez, what are they waiting for re electronic focus confirmation that could
> be done with a simple upgrade to existing R8 bodies, since the ROM lenses
> already have all the necessary electronic functions? It would also give
> extra "upgrade" revenue for Leica.

Pascal,

In don't see why they will need ROM lens for that.
The Nikon F5 or the Contax RX (?) offer that possibility
with old lenses without any electronic inside.
IMO it will work with the previous lenses without ROM also.

Lucien