[rollei_list] Re: OT Cosina Voigtländer - sign of hope for MF?!

Eric G. wrote:

>> Just curious Bob... would tooling costs for MF be greater than for 35?
>> 
> 
> Yes, but only because Kobayashi's recent rangefinder cameras are all
> based on an SLR chasis that he has been building for years.  The only
> new parts are the rangefinder and a slightly different shutter module
> from Copal.
> 
> He would have to start from scratch on any sort of medium format camera.
> 
> Bob


Ok, now I understand your point, and I'd add his recent SLR as well. Yes,
his cameras all use a common shutter, meter, and probably other components
that would not be available for an MF camera.

There's been speculation about his producing an MF folder for several years,
but I suspect it will remain just that... speculation and wishful
thinking...


Eric Goldstein

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