Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Ah, the R9 is really the R8-1.8!:-) Leave it to Leica to think that the way to save the R line is to come out with a camera that abandons what those who like the R8 have called fabulous ergonomics and balance, and move it in the direction of a camera they already killed off. Prediction - There will not be a Leica reflex line within 30 months of this unveiling at Photokina - unless the R9 turns out to either incorporate autofocus, using present lenses, or is a digital - using present lenses. B. D. - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Don Dory Sent: Tuesday, August 20, 2002 4:07 PM To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us Subject: Re: [Leica] R9 scoop The Leica rep for the Kansas/Missouri region was telling dealers that the R9 as going to be much smaller and lighter than the R8. Photokina is about a month away so all will be revealed soon. Don dorysrus@mindspring.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html