[LRflex] Re: R10 fantasy
- From: "telyt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <telyt@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 11:48:51 -0400
David Young <telyt@telus=2Enet> wrote:
>Doug Herr suggested:
>
>>Here's one way Leica could shake up the market: a modular R10
>
> Not sure about that many modules, as it may make the camera [a] too=20
> big and/or [b] too expensive=2E However, your idea is great! Being=20
> practical (rather than just dreaming), imagine an R8 with the=20
> batteries, winder motor, etc=2E, all placed where the film used to=20
> be=2E And imagine an interchangeable back, with the display, buttons,=20=
> etc, and a small, extension, (say 3/8" or 10mm) below the base of the=20=
> camera, which contained the chips that would be dedicated to a=20
> particular sensor=2E Then, as technology improves, rather than buying=20=
> a new camera for $5000, you'd buy a new back, for say, half that=2E
Your suggestion is probably more practical; my suggestion is motivated by=20=
the desire for an SL-quality viewing system (including mirror box) w/o=20
leaving out those who prefer electronic focus assist or AF
Doug Herr
Sacramento
http://www dot wildlightphoto dot com
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