Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/09/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Len I can only offer negative information from Stefan Daniel in June. > Nothing to do with S2 > Not a dSLR > Not before next Photokina > >> From the most recent interview just prior to the M9 announcement > (reiterating what was said in June) > Leica will not make a dSLR. > > 2009/9/17 Leonard J Kapner <kapner at earthlink.net> > >> Forgive me if this issue has been raised and discussed to conclusion, but >> I'm at a point with my photography where this question is of importance to >> me. >> >> I am a long-time Leica user and fine art photographer, working primarily >> outdoors in the always fluid margin between civilization and nature. I >> have >> an M9 on order. I chose to order it after dithering for several years on a >> digital body to complement My M7 and full range of lenses. I think I am >> glad >> I waited and have little doubt that I will be pleased with my choice, for >> certain kinds of photography I enjoy that are not in my "kill" zone. >> >> But I also have a significant investment in R-series: Several M8s and a >> range of prime lenses from 18-280mm. I was very happy a while back when a >> Leica factory executive mentioned an R10 in development, only to learn >> less >> than a year later that it had been decommitted. I have tested the DMR >> solution extensively and find it clumsy, obsolescent and wanting. >> >> Now, I understand there is recently available an adapter line for current >> Canon and Nikon full-frame bodies, as well as a Novoflex solution to mate >> Leica lenses to micro/3rds format that preserves aperture priority >> automation when used with Panasonic reflex digital bodies. And there are >> rumors of some sort of subterranean project involving Leica in the works, >> to >> bring us a full-frame reflex solution that takes full advantage of the >> hard-coded R-series lenses. >> >> To my mind, a solution of the best kind would be a Leica-designed >> full-frame digital body, with all the functionality of the film R9, plus >> focus confirmation. To use my R-series lenses to full advantage in the >> kind >> of photography I enjoy most, I think I need little else. >> >> To our expert commentators and Leica watchers on the list, what do you >> think is the most likely probability for the R-series, going forward? And >> if >> it's not a Leica-based solution, what's next best? >> >> If you prefer, responses off line also would be welcome. >> >> Len Kapner >> kapner at earthlink.net >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > Could be you'll be so pleased about shooting your Leica glass on the M9 you'll stop thinking about your R stuff. Put it in a different closet. Mark William Rabiner