Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/08/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Chris, Leica wants to emphasise the additional support vital to try to convince Pro shooters to buy into a new system. This ain't no digi-LOMO you can buy on eBAY, from Gadgets R Us Or GreyMarket.com ;-) 2009/8/17 Chris Williams <zoeica at mac.com> > Probably a max iso like Mamiya's 645 digital at 1600iso. Useable if needed > but not recommended. Most MF digitals are not made to perform well over > 400iso. The camera is designed for studio type use, not low light > photography. > > Nikon does the same to small dealers who want to retain the "pro" supply. > Camera store I worked at was required to stock 3 - D2x's at all times, > before that 3 - D1x's. For a small store, $15K in pro cameras can be allot > of money tied up. I know the Leica is more $$$. Now with the internet, > selling S2's online may be very helpful to smaller stores. And I'm sure > Leica won't be able to stock everyone at first. Nikon had D2x's on back > order for months when it was first released. They did much better meeting > the demand of the D3. > > > Chris > > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "mehrdad" <msadat at gmail.com> > To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> > Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:36 PM > Subject: [Leica] leica s2 spec on dpreview > > > besides the price, the lcd is low res 46 as opposed to the 920, so low rez >> and the the max iso is 1250. i will make a guess based on m8 and kodak >> digital history from my previous digital back that this cam is no good >> past >> 400. it will be interesting to see the market reception. also it seems >> that >> all qualified dealers must have at least a full set in stock. for store >> and >> b&h and etc it is ok, but all local store who are a leica dealer will have >> a >> tough time to come up with 40~50 for just one set even with payment due in >> 90 >> >> -- >> ------------------------------------- >> regards, mehrdad >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > -- Cheers Geoff Alles was eine gute Kamera braucht / Everything a good camera needs: http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman