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Subject: [Leica] Zenit Leica M 5500 Euros why in the world would I buy one
From: photo.philippe.amard at gmail.com (Philippe)
Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2018 19:52:23 +0200
References: <70B77D81-11EA-42F3-82E9-5A1A45497763@teleport.com>

Well, I?m told it can also vote for you - saves you fuel and ordeal - at 
that price point I find it a bargain 

;-)

Amities

Philippe



> Le 2 oct. 2018 ? 18:25, Mark Kronquist via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> a 
> ?crit :
> 
> Unless I collected Leica copies?I can?t see the reasoning for this camera 
> at this price point?
> 
> Does anyone?
> 
> ?Leica Rumors?
> 
> 
> The Zenit representative is saying that the new Zenit M camera has a 
> "different structure of components" and Russian software (really?). Even 
> the image quality is supposed to be different.
> Limited edition confirmed 
> <https://leicarumors.com/2018/09/26/is-the-zenit-m-digital-rangefinder-camera-only-a-limited-edition-run.aspx/>:
>  only 500 pieces will be available worldwide (50 in black and 450 in 
> silver).
> ?5,500 price confirmed.
> Zenit is working on a new camera - with a new design, new electronics and 
> new lenses.
> Two new Zenitar lenses 
> <https://leicarumors.com/2018/09/28/zenitar-21mm-f-2-8-and-zenitar-50mm-f-1-0-lenses-for-leica-m-mount-to-be-released-in-the-future.aspx/>
>  are expected in early 2019.
> The new camera is expected at the end of 2019.
> Zenit will start making Nikon and Canon lenses as well.
> 
> 
> Read more: 
> https://leicarumors.com/2018/10/02/interview-with-zenit-rep-at-photokina-more-lenses-and-a-new-camera-coming-in-2019.aspx/#ixzz5Sn8Oci3O
>  
> <https://leicarumors.com/2018/10/02/interview-with-zenit-rep-at-photokina-more-lenses-and-a-new-camera-coming-in-2019.aspx/#ixzz5Sn8Oci3O>
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