Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2003/12/04

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Subject: Re: Re. [Leica] The LEICA DIGILUX 2 is announced
From: Clive Moss <chmphoto@sbcglobal.net>
Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 17:51:27 -0600
References: <Pine.GSO.4.05.10312041114460.29175-100000@mucho.2alpha.com>

Peter Klein said the following on 12/4/2003 4:01 PM:
> Clive wrote:
> 
>>This is not knocking Leica's approach to the D2 (or was it
>>Panasonic's?). Building a digital camera that handles like a film
>>camera is not a bad idea.
> 
> 
> Exactly. It's a great idea.  

Which is why I ordered a Nikon D100 today. Handles very much the same as 
my other Nikons.

...
> The 2/3 size may not be that much bigger than the 1/1.8 sensor used in
> most digicams, but the difference in overall quality seems significant. 

A DSLR will do better yet.

...

  Let's hope the
> Panasonic version is significantly more affordable.
...
I wait with bated breath.

...

> What makes the
> Leica brand unique in the public mind?

Price.

But when they build a D2 with a large sensor and a useful optical 
viewfinder -- I will likely buy it. Branding and price be damned! Even 
if it is a Cosina, I will buy it.

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In reply to: Message from Peter Klein <pklein@2alpha.net> (Re. [Leica] The LEICA DIGILUX 2 is announced)