Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/08

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Subject: Re: [Leica] R future
From: Lucien <lucien@ubi.edu>
Date: Wed, 08 Sep 1999 14:31:19 +0200

Nathan Wajsman wrote:

> So, in summary, I do not see an obvious market segment to which the R8
> would appeal. 
snip
> evidently there just aren't enough of such people to make
> the R8 a viable product as it stands now.

Nathan,

You make me think that if Leica come with a R9 with AF for
new USM lens and focusing aid for older lens + a mechanical
R10 with the SL feeling, the R8 will not be regretted.
;-)

Lucien