[LRflex] Re: R10 fantasy
- From: "Dave Saalsaa" <dsaalsaa@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2006 12:01:06 -0500
Except for the digital capture module, it sounds a bit like the Minolta XK-M
that was introduced in 1973. :-) It failed due to poor marketing but was
far ahead of its time. I would love to have a Leica R10 such as Doug has
described. Now if they would just make it at a price I could afford. ;-)
Dave
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Subject: [LRflex] R10 fantasy
> Here's one way Leica could shake up the market: a modular R10
>
> Suppose they could make a R8-sized (or smaller=3F) modular body - modules
> to include viewing system/metering module, upgradeable shutter/capture
> module, expandable buffer, shutter cocking module=2E
>
> The viewing/metering options could include an SL-quality viewfinder
> module w/ simple metering options, a focus-confirmation module with
> multiple metering options, and an (upgradeable) AF module for those who
> prefer this option; the shutter cocking modules could be a simple 2 fps
> winder and faster 4- or 6-fps motors for those who need it, and the
> upgradeable shutter/capture module doesn't need much explanation=2E
>
> The lens mount would be the basic ROM R-bayonet with additional AF
> contacts on the AF viewing module; AF motors are in the AF lenses; AF
> and MF lenses would fit on any of the viewing modules=2E whaddya
> think=3F=
>
>
> Doug Herr
> Birdman of Sacramento
> http://www=2Ewildlightphoto=2Ecom
>
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