[LRflex] Re: One more rumour...
- From: Thomas Schofield <tdschofield@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:47:19 -0700 (PDT)
A couple of observations regarding the rumors:
A 16:9 sensor wouldn't necessarily require a mirror
that would interfere with R or ROM lenses, as the
shorter dimension doesn't have to be bigger, just the
long width a little wider -- the axis it's swinging on
can remain the same length. The aspect ratio could be
switchable, like on the D-Lux, to accomodate lenses
without sufficient circular coverage. You just
woldn't use the pixels on the edges.
When the R8 was introduced, Leica said that the ROM
contacts wre designed for the possibility of future AF
use (IIRC) -- why would more or different contacts and
mount be necessary? If the AF motors are all in the
lenses, which seems to be the preferred technology,
perhaps the ROM mount will be compatible. This could
also drum up a LOT of business for ROM conversions of
older lenses, and the body may be with or without
automatic diaphragm control of 3-cam or R-cam
lenses!!!!! We could see ROM necessary for
automation, R-cam but not three cam necessary for
auto diaphragm, etc. Many possibilities to speculate
on -- every permutation of 1, 2, 3 or R cam + non-AF
ROM + AF-ROM!
Again, when the R8 body shell was introduced, Leica
said it was designed to have room for AF, digital,
etc. (IIRC). It could remain the same, which I would
be happy with!
Tom Schofield
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