Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/08/21
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> > what the R9 needs is a digital back... > > Steve, > > There are many reasons that is "impractical" to say the least. Digital SLRs > are designed from the ground up FOR digital sensors, controls, storage etc. > Simply taking an existing 35mm body and slapping a "digital back" on it > won't work the same (if at all) as designing it from the ground up. The > digital backs for MF cameras are entirely different, as well as their use is > entirely different, than 35mm cameras are used for. > > Austin Yup... I know what you say is basically true Austin...but don't give up....I sure don't know if it will "happen" .....but fairly direct rumors from Germany have it, that Leica has......for several years now......been building a digital back for the R8.... Steve - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html