Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2014/01/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Jan 12, 2014, at 4:35 AM, Marty Deveney <benedenia at gmail.com> wrote: > On Sunday, 12 January 2014, Steve Barbour wrote: > >> >> On Jan 11, 2014, at 4:02 PM, Marty Deveney <benedenia at >> gmail.com<javascript:;>> >> wrote: >> >>> It's great (potential) news; having choice is good. The Zeiss lenses for >>> these cameras are incredible, but there aren't enough - I'd love a camera >>> like this, but there is no 28 or short tele, the latter of which I >>> particularly need. >> >> use the R to E adapter and R lenses > > > Sure, I already have 28 and 80 R lenses, but I like native lenses - > adaptors always have problems. I also like a familial lens set where I can > get different focal lengths with matching rendition - and the 80 Summilux - > although probably my favourite short tele, is almost the complete opposite > of the 55/1.8 FE lens for the A7 in native rendition. I also don't see > much point using an autofocus camera with manual focus lenses, especially > when you'd already be dealing with the problems above. what problems? s > > Marty > > > > > >> >> >> s >> >> >> >>> >>> Marty >>> >>> >>> On Sunday, 12 January 2014, Adam Bridge wrote: >>> >>>> I read this report yesterday. I?m not sure what to do with it. Leica?s >>>> experiment with the monochrom seems to have come years too late. >>>> >>>> There are many reasons, of course, why a monochrome sensor makes sense >> for >>>> those of us who want to shoot black and white. But will Sony make the >>>> gamble? Is there enough of a market to make it worthwhile? >>>> >>>> On one hand Sony is trying to up its stake in the high-end market so the >>>> monochrome model of the A7 (or whatever) would make sense. But they >> would >>>> probably need to see sales in the 10s of thousands for it to pay off for >>>> them. Is the market large enough? >>>> >>>> With the low end of the market being eaten up by camera phones (many of >>>> which are quite good - I?m sure impressed by the cameras in the iPhone 5 >>>> and most especially that of the iPhone 5s) the upper end is the chance >> for >>>> camera companies to compete and perhaps prosper. >>>> >>>> I?m hopeful but not optimistic. >>>> >>>> Adam >>>> >>>> On Jan 11, 2014, at 9:15 AM, Douglas Nygren <douglasnygren at >>>> yahoo.com<javascript:;> >> <javascript:;>> >>>> wrote: >>>> >>>>> I don't know whether it's been noted yet on the lug, but a friend sent >>>> me a link to a story >>>>> reporting a rumor that Sony is working on a black and white digital >>>> camera. >>>>> >>>>> This would make sense. The Monochrom is priced to invite competition to >>>> undersell it, >>>>> and if it allows Leica lenses to be used on it, the rival makes itself >>>> all the more appealing. >>>>> >>>>> Here is the link: >>>>> >>>>> >>>> >> http://petapixel.com/2014/01/10/sony-supposedly-working-full-frame-camera-shoots-black-white/ >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> Cheers--Doug >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>> 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 >>>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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 >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information