[LRflex] Re: OT:Ricoh GXR M Module on dpReview
- From: Aram Langhans <leica_r8@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 6 Aug 2011 15:33:43 -0700
Richard. In regards to your last sentence, even if there is an 100%
compatible R solution from Leica, I doubt I would be interested anymore. I
still have all my R lenses, but most have been converted (not irreversibly)
to Nikon, and I have amassed an arsenal of Nikon glass, too. The solution
works for me. The D7000 is a nice camera and I am getting good results from
the Nikon glass and the few Leica lenses I use often (35-70/4 and 100/2.8),
thought the stopped down metering has its problems. I have become accustom
to autofocus for many tasks as my eyesight has hit 61 years old. Leica
would have to really pull a rabbit out if its hat to get my business back in
the short term. In 5 or 6 years when I may be ready for a body upgrade,
we'll see, if I still have my R glass and if they have a nice solution and
they have some really great optics to replace the Nikon AF glass I have now
that fills in my gaps.
They snoozed and they lost, I am sorry to say. I drooled for Leica for 30
years before I could afford it, then I was a very happy customer for about 8
years before I was abandoned. I know many of you on the list have a much
longer history with Leica than I do, so I am guessing you feel it more than
I.
Aram
-----Original Message-----
From: Richard Ward
Sent: Saturday, August 06, 2011 12:25 PM
To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [LRflex] Re: OT:Ricoh GXR M Module on dpReview
David,
I wouldnt be entirely surprised if the pending Leica Mirrorless camera
doesn't bear a strong resemblence to the Ricoh GXR with M Module. Sans
Modularity of course. Whether it would have the stop down actuator every one
wants is an open question. If Leica's R solution doesnt have it I frankly
wonder how many R users would pony up Leica Level Money for it when so many
have already went with one of the many Nikon-Canon-Sony-4/3 Sensor
"solutions" already.
Richard
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On Aug 6, 2011, at 12:15 PM, "David Young" <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> In a message dated 06/08/2011, Richard Ward said ...
>
>> http://www.dpreview.com//previews/ricohgxrmounta12/
>
>> With A nod to the reasonable criticisms of digital viewfinders:
>
>> The website dpReview has posted their preview of Ricoh's M Mount Module
>> for
> the
>> GXR Camera.
>> It's not a hack job cut-n-paste of the press release, it has real
>> thoughts
> and
>> words in it and some nice sample images they've shot with it, too.
>> Looks like a fun AA-Filterless design to me.
>
> Y'know, Richard. A "module" like this, with an R mount, and a solenoid
> driven "do-dad" for auto-aperture control could be interesting. Of
> course,
> I'd want an add-on viewfinder, such as the separate EVF for the Pen
> cameras.
>
> I don't really imagine it will happen in my lifetime. Too few "R" users,
> compared to "M" users to make it financially worthwhile for Ricoh.
>
> Pity.
>
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