Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/12/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]We are hardly discussing the P&S and related little fry: we are discussing the SLR's and the G series. Again, why not READ what Kyocera themselves put out? The lenses are totally German in design and produced, for the most part, in Japan with all final inspection being done by Carl Zeiss employees in the so-called 'round-eye room' where no Japanese are permitted. (This, incidentally, is a Kyocera requirement and not one imposed by Carl Zeiss.) The cameras are designed jointly. Zeiss as part of this deal has pooled their electronic technology with Kyocera. I believe the electronics are primarily Zeiss and that Kyocera's principal benefit from the partnership is access to this technology. Please bear in mind that Zeiss is a MAJOR world defense contractor and that they are at the cutting edge of electronic as well as optical technology. Again, I would suggest that you discuss this with Kyocera or, at the least, read their publications. Marc Marc James Small FAX: +540/343-7315 Thalla, a Bhallagair!