David Young <dsy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: Neil Gould wrote: But the big key would be the sensor. Let's assume that the first one would be 14 megapixels (this is all speculation - I have no knowledge of this). Two years later, they introduce an 18mp model. But with the "smaller" model remaining in the line at a lower price ... so that buyers would have a choice of pixel count and price levels. Two years later still, the 22mp sensor is introduced... and the 18mp becomes the lower cost option, with the 14mp model being discontinued. The advantages, to Leica, aside from lower cost/ quicker time to market would be that they could offer pros the one thing that Leica's competition is not offering them. Protection from obsolescence. That alone, might be enough to make many pros move from brands N & C to brand L. David If you really look at the N&C's-All they are really doing is upgrading the electronics in their cameras-- the basic body stays the same with a few cosmetic features to give it a look of new at least in the prosumer lines. Ofcourse they market them as entirely new and must have fantastic. Will Leica build such camera? I have absolutely no idea. But to me, it makes a lot of sense, as a way for a "niche player" to increase the size of their niche. Makes alot of sense to me also--question being by introducing such a perpetually upgradable camera wouldn't Leica be alienating the retailer. I believe that may have been part of the reason Mr. Lee was dismissed. Rumor has it that he should not have leaked that info regarding the M8 --- David Young, Logan Lake, CANADA Limited Edition Prints at: www.furnfeather.net Personal Web-site at: www.main.furnfeather.net Stock Photography at: http://tinyurl.com/2amll4 ------ >-- Regards YXAndy