[LRFlex] Re: Speculation on the R-10D

Hi David,

Recently, you wrote:

> From: David Young <dnr@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>
> All:
> I'd like to think that Leica will do well with the digi-back. Perhaps
> not making a fortune, but if they recover, from sales, enough money to
go
> on to build the R-10D, we might all win.
>
> Think of it...
>
> The R8/9 body, but with the wind mechanisms removed (shutter cocking
> is done by a motor in the base, as in the DM-R).
>
[...]
> A slight change in the finder optics to make the smaller format match
> the image size of the current screen would, of course, be needed.
>
> No need for a base plate, and much simpler internal connections, both
> electrically and mechanically, as the base would not be removable.
>
I think you've hit the nail on the head w/r/t the digi-back concept. I'm
sure they'll sell some of those beasts, but I can see a lot of problems
with the approach. The cost of a digi-back that can properly interface
w/an R8/9 vs. a self-contained digi-body makes me wonder why they persist
in that direction. Based on my experience with my Nikon digital, there is
little functional similarity between it and a film camera.

What do we owners/users really want? I want a digital body that can use my
Leica R lenses. Add to that I actually like the functionality of the
Leica/Panasonic/Lumix better than the Nikon (but not the performance), and
that I prefer the size and feel of my R5 to an R8/9 because it's closer to
the ergonomics of my Olympus OM cameras. I'd be more willing to pay for a
digital body than an R-back plus a camera body that I don't particularly
care for otherwise.

If Panasonic comes out with a digital body that accepts R lenses, there
would be no chance that I'd buy the Leica digi-back + R8/9. I think they
missed the mark on this one.

Regards,

Neil

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