[LRflex] Re: Olympus and Leica

PJQ,

Making a flat statement like "not in the same league" sounds like
a politician.  What do you mean by that? The Yankees are not
in the same league as the Dodgers is a true statement. Yours
is non specific.

Jerry

Peter.Quick@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:

> > Do you mean that this new Leica-lensed DSLR will compete with
> > the $10,000 DMR/ Leica R9 combination?
> "The Panasonic DSLR is not in the same league as the DMR"
>
> >
> > What are feelings about this?
>
> "they're very different beasties - only thing in common - they're digital
> cameras"
> "The Leica lens is a different story".
>
> That better?
>
> PJQ,
>
> Stop obfuscating like a politician! Stick to answering the question!
>
> I want to compare a $10,000 PLUS camera with the new Leica
> lensed Panasonic DSLR.  Don't bring up red herrings such as
> Canon or Olympus hybrids.  Stick to the subject, or do not answer
> at all. In other words, do not be like a politician.
>
> Jerry
>
> Peter.Quick@xxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
> > 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
> >
> > PS. Please ignore the corporate legal mumbo-jumb of this non-removable
> > footer...
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