Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/12/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Larry, Oskar's babies have grown up :-) The S2 is somewhere closer to the size of a Pro-DSLR rather than an MF camera with a digital back, very compact for what it offers. Benz probably never imagined that his light carriage with wire-spoked wheels would one day turn into an E-Class limousine. I'm still looking forward to seeing what Leica will bring out next. Cheers Douglas Lawrence Zeitlin wrote: > > On Dec 20, 2008, at 11:00 PM, Hoppy wrote: > >> Steve , in my opinion, the purpose of the S2 is to offer a superb medium >> format LEICA system at the top of the quality tree for pros. The lens >> specifications are simply stunning. I very much look forward to >> seeing the >> first results as they come into service. > > > For true believers, the S2 is not a Leica. It shares none of the > heritage of Oskar Barnack's inspiration. With few exceptions, Leicas > were designed to be portable, indeed pocketable. The camera was > intended to be a photographic companion on hikes and trips. An S2 and > lens kit will require a pack mule. There has always been a continuity > between camera generations. One of the features of the 35 mm Leica RF > design is that all LTM and M mount lenses made for the last 70 years > can be mounted on the modern film and digital RF Leica cameras. Almost > every bloated Leica failed in the marketplace. Leica makes (or made) > first class optical equipment, binoculars, surveying gear, etc.) and > the S2 specs are ambitious indeed. It may be a great professional and > studio camera, and possibly a Hassleblad killer - BUT IT IS NOT A LEICA. > > Oskar must be spinning in his grave. > > Larry Z > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >