Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/04/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi, folks. Here are some of Mr. Ralf Coenen's comments in his interview on the latest issue of Asahi Camera. Are you :-) or :-( ? MIKIRO --- Asahi: Many of us want digital cameras to be convenient tools. R cameras are MF and bulky. In addition, they will be very expensive with the module. Coenen: Convenience is important, but it should also be a choice to enjoy focusing by yourself. Asahi: Are you developing digital backs for the current M bodies? Coenen: No. the digital M will be an integrated model. Asahi: When do you plan to release it? Coenen: In 2006 as previously announced. Now our lens engineers consider that its digital part works just fine . Asahi: Do you have any plans for future film cameras and lenses? Coenen: Yes, we will release new products, both M and R. Asahi: What about small size M cameras? Coenen: Low-cost models are incompatible with our brand image. If you want something less expensive, you can buy used ones. Current M models are compact enough as high quality 35mm film cameras.