[LRflex] Re: Olympus and Leica

Xavier,
Do you mean that this new Leica-lensed DSLR will compete with
the $10,000 DMR/ Leica R9 combination?

What are feelings about this?

Jerry

Hi Jerry,
The Panasonic DSLR is not in the same league as the DMR (R8 or R9), not 
even near the parking lot of the ball game (my opinion, held out as a 
target to be shot down, but they're very different beasties - only thing 
in common - they're digital cameras). The Leica lens is a different story.

From the Panasonic side of things, the camera will compete with sub $1500 
Olympus offerings (E330, E500).
The Panasonic camera doesn't offer anything new or outstanding and will 
compete on looks (it becomes a fashion thing). 

BUT!  It's very great/wonderful/fantastic to see the 4Thirds standard 
moving and not fizzling out. 

Oly E owners are lusting over the lens already, and my dusty crystal ball 
says it'll be more expensive than it's Oly or Sigma equivalents.
There'll be a kit deal - which makes the lens seem cheaper - but if you 
already own an E body, (especially an E1) you probably can't see value in 
the Pana body). 

*IF*  the Leica lens turns out sharper than an Oly "Pro" digital, the 
forum lusting in 4Thirds land is justified and it will be a spectacular 
piece of glass.

Regs,
PJQ

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