[LRflex] Re: R10 fantasy
- From: David Young <telyt@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:41:04 -0700
Doug Herr suggested:
>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
Good Morning Doug!
Not sure about that many modules, as it may make the camera [a] too
big and/or [b] too expensive. However, your idea is great! Being
practical (rather than just dreaming), imagine an R8 with the
batteries, winder motor, etc., all placed where the film used to
be. And imagine an interchangeable back, with the display, buttons,
etc, and a small, extension, (say 3/8" or 10mm) below the base of the
camera, which contained the chips that would be dedicated to a
particular sensor. Then, as technology improves, rather than buying
a new camera for $5000, you'd buy a new back, for say, half that.
Given that Leica's are built for a 30+ year life, this would make it
much more tenable for people (pros or amateurs) to buy into a $5000
camera which, while it may last forever, has a relatively short cycle
before obsolescence. As camera technology improved, later camera
models would have more features, etc, but still employ the same
backs... essentially the Hasselblad system in a 35mm sized digital camera!
If Leica want to shake up the market, I think that would do it. And
I'd buy one!
Whadya think?
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