Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/01/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Snipped from the Leica Forum: >Yes - We all knew this a while ago (The Leica Rep here had written specs from Leica a few months ago!) BUT ....Just think ..IF the initial specs are correct.... (and they may not be) 1-A higher speed shutter with higher flash synch, but the downside; Possibly all electronic and less reliable than the time proven rubberized cloth. 2- A full hinged back - maybe nicer to load, but definitely not as tough as a one piece shell. 3 - Arp. Priority - Nice - I like that - BUT if I need automation, I'll pull out an R8 or use a Hexar body. 4-Built in motor - Nice - but again I can add a motor to my M6 or if I need a motor, most likely I should be using an R for the shoot. All in all - Leica HAS to do this, they need to keep "up to date' in order to sell cameras. I just hope that the M^ sticks around for a while, and does not follow the demise of the R6.2 sooner than later. Jay Burleson "It is now the moment when by common consent we pause to become conscious of our national life and to rejoice in it, to recall what our country has done for each of us, and to ask ourselves what we can do for our country in return. " Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. UPDATED 5-30-01: http://www.jayburleson.com/ Any word on top shutter speed - or flash sync? B. D. - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html