Re: Leica at the crossroads: a photographer's perspective
- From: Feli <feli2@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leica@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Tue, 17 May 2005 23:28:10 -0700
On May 17, 2005, at 10:42 PM, Mark Bohrer wrote:
Expecting a digital M with APS-sized sensor next year,
I think it will be more like x1.3ish, like the DMR. At least that's
what Leica hinted at, at the LHSA meeting.
Heck they might surprise us with a 10MP full frame chip. One can dream.
As far as Leica missing the digital boat, we'll I think it's a little
more complicated than just a yes or no answer.
Leica's missed the digital boat, to the alienation of their customer
base. They're a specialty camera line without much hope of expanding
their market share. I have a sentimental attachment to M-series
equipment, but I can't justify the expense of gear that won't pay its
way. And that's too bad.
Depends. It sounds like you already have several Canon digital cameras.
Do you need one more?
Do you really need a $8000 1Ds II? If you make your living as a
photographer then the answer may be, yes.
Otherwise I hope you are a very wealthy man. ;-)
But if using the M in addition to your digital gear makes you happy,
then buy one and don't worry what the
rest of the world is shooting. I don't think that every purchase that
we make has to necessarily be a financially
sound or a wise investment.
feli
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