Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/07/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I think that the correct analogy is with the Nikon D1. That camera had some serious firmware issues for a pretty long period of time. But, as the only professional grade DSLR under 10K it sold everyone that Nikon could make. Don don.dory@gmail.com On 7/28/05, Ben Marks <benjaminmarks@verizon.net> wrote: > Sigh. Would all Leica M and SM users making digital images without film > using their M and SM lenses raise their hands? Thank you. Now, how many > of you are using a . . . wait, there is only _one_ current digital camera > that will take those lenses. > > I understand that the comment below is hyperbole intended to illustrate > the QC problems that ESPON has had with this camera. And I did indeed > return the first one that I had. But I have made many satisfying images > with its replacement. If Leica had made and marketed a digital camera to > take advantage of their great glass, I'd be using it. They haven't; but I > am glad to have the tool I've got. > > If the QC problems spook you, don't buy one. If you want to take > direct-to-digital images with your M- and SM-mount glass, jump right in, > the water's fine. > > Ben Marks > > > >Yes, but the 30D worked and did not have to be returned 4 times by >the > >majority of users. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >