[LRflex] Re: Erwin Puts on the DM-R


On 30/08/2005 at 10:25 AM Neil Gould wrote:

>I would be happier if the R10d would use a smaller form factor. The bulk
>of the R8/9 is a definite turn-off for me. Then again, I spent most of my
>35mm years with Olympus OM-1 & 4 cameras, and appreciate their ergonomics
>even above the R5 (blasphemy, I know!). An R10d with a full-frame sensor
>and the form factor of the R5 would be a serious temptation to me!

Obvioulsly, Neil, you haven't used the R8 or 9!  I used to own the R5 % R6=
 (amongst others) as well as the OM-1.

And, yes, it's true that the R8 & R9 are bigger. But they are so much=
 better laid out, that every control falls to hand, exactly where you think=
 it should be.. and every function works as you think it should.

The R8/9 have that weird sloping top... originally meant to convey the=
 illusion of a flat top plate - like the "M" series.  This makes them look=
 a lot larger than they really are, which is rather too bad... I think it=
 cost them sales.  

But the R8/9 cameras are the slickest things with which to take picutres=
 that I've ever seen.  I wouln't trade my R8 for anything... except,=
 perhaps, the mythical R10d.

Lastly, I don't see the R10d being any form factor than the R8/9, as Leica=
 do not have the money to design and tool a new body, and I fear the older=
 R4/5/6/7 casting will not allow enough space for the electronics in a=
 digital body.

Dream on, my friend!



David Young,
Logan Lake, BC    
CANADA. 

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