[LRflex] Re: Fictitious scenario based on the latest news
- From: Juan Gea-Banacloche <banacloj@xxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 4 May 2007 21:03:02 -0400
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> Anyone else care to gaze into their crystal ball???
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> Cheers!
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> David Young,
> Logan Lake, CANADA
The easy prediction is that the R system (with its present lens
mount) will be terminated.
For one thing, it has never been very profitable (if at all).
For another, several of the answers from this forum make the point
that AF is mandatory. Historically, only Nikon kept the F-mount when
they moved to AF-- and it cost them dearly. Plus, if they want to
sell more lenses, they may conclude that backwards compatibility may
not be the best business decision (alienate old followers vs. capture
new-- someone must have the numbers to do the math). Why stick with
the R system? (hey-- they switched from screw to M)
Finally, they have the perfect opportunity/excuse after the DMR's
demise (to be blamed on Imacon).
One does not even need to doubt the good intentions of the current
leadership at Leica when they talked to you, David (although one
could). It is simply that, after studying the reality of the market,
they may decide that there is more future in the M system and that
the 4/3 is a less risky proposition.
Which would be fine-- a number of posters seem to be itching to buy
new gear anyway... And those of us who are still enjoying film are
perfectly happy with the very capable Leica SLRs from the past.
Juan
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