Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/25

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Subject: Re: R 9 Suggestion
From: aglang@sprynet.com
Date: Fri, 25 Jul 1997 09:35:58 -0700

So what if Leica coppies Canon.
Canon, that immense conglomerate, got it's start copying Leica...

On Fri, 25 Jul 1997, Richard Clompus <rclompus@voicenet.com> wrote:
>Dear Fellow LUGnuts,
>
>When Leica Solms gets around to putting together a new R9, due to improved
>mirrors, coatings and pentatprism technology - they should use a pellicle
>mirror like Canon has done. I know everyone will think Leica copied Canon -
>but I'm sure Leica would add some tricks they have up their collective
>sleeves. 
>
>Why do SLRs have to have a mirror that flaps?  It was a good idea when the
>internal viewfinder needed all the light it could get.  But today's
>technology points to a permanently fixed mirror with the light divided
>between the viewfinder, meter and the film.
>
>I like the Leicaflex SL.  Always wanted one.  Now I got it.  I should have
>a used 100mm Elamr macro by 4:30 PM this afternoon for my vacation.  
>
>Can't wait.  Just one more day of work with patients and I'm out of here!!!
>
>Best regards,
>
>Richard
>----------------------------------
>Richard Clompus, OD
>West Chester, PA, USA
>