[Leica] New R Solution?

[imagist3 at mac.com (George Lottermoser)]

Whatever the case may be Geoff
it's still not so out of line with the competition
for those looking to achieve the "finest" image files
and top notch build quality.

The "high end" cameras:
Leica, Hasselblad, PhaseOne, Leaf, the best Nikon and Canon bodies, etc
have evolved to the point
where very serious, competitive work can be done
with 3 - 6 year old systems;
(assuming the performance and support exists)
they'll cost between $7,000 - $45,000 for the bodies.
So I don't see a $9,000 Leica 24x36 so far out of possibility.

Sure the pro-sumer stuff from N and C is amazing for the money.
Leica has never and will never compete in that market;
which depends entirely on huge sales numbers;
(without a total shift in culture and/or ownership).

Yet - we're both spit'n and piss'n into the wind here.
(taint no R10 or SR coming down the road)

;~)

Regards,
George Lottermoser 
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On Sep 8, 2010, at 5:44 PM, Geoff Hopkinson wrote:

> George that was 7,000 EURO (15 months ago). I make that USD 8907.73 on
> mid-rates here currently ;-)