[Leica] Erwin telling it like it may be

[wildlightphoto at earthlink.net (wildlightphoto@earthlink.net)]

Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp@gmx.de> wrote:

>The only solution for a digital camera that lasts "For Ever" is modular 
>construction to ensure that the electronics/processor and the sensor are 
>always up to date. (interchangeable sensors would be a good idea: choose 
>your own size, pixel count, IR filter, anti-aliasing or not)  Software 
>on a card (like for cellphones) and the sensor as an assembly to slot in 
>(can't be all that more difficult than changing a focus screen).

As I see it, digital camera design is still in its infancy.  The only thing 
standing between the designs presently on the market and a camera with an 
upgradable sensor/electronics card is standardization and cost... and the 
cost will come down.

Doug Herr
Sacramento
http://www.wildlightphoto.com