Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/01/13
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear LUGgers, I think I should apologize for not researching about Leica lens mounting patents before conveying my ignorance to the subject. However, I agree with Dominique that these rumours about new M compatibles are indeed rumours. Let's make a market research: Would you buy a compatible rather than a second hand genuine? I would not. (At least without specifications.) Furthermore, what features should this device have? Let's look what's possible: Feature Auto Focus <- I dont want Automatic exposure, <- Nice, but you can live without programs Diverse Schnickschnack (priniting exposure data, data backs, alarm clock, microwave oven in the space between lens and shutter, camera beeps when you whistle (if you don't know where you left it), ...) I think, the ,,modern'' Leica would come out to be a contax G2 (which I do not have _any_ experience with). For the price of a single Leica M6 body (DEM 4500,-) you already get this G2 offer, complete with 28mm, 45mm and 90mm, which is all you want (basically) for DEM 5000,-. I think then no one who wants a ,,modern'' camera would buy a compatible. I do not see the market for a M compatible. Cheers, Peter.