[LRflex] Re: R10 fantasy
- From: Bob Shaw <rsphotoimages@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 18:52:41 -0700
I have to agree with Aram.
I've take one shot at 4000. That was a year ago. Turns out it would
have been fine at 1000.
Let's not forget simple integration with the existing R8/9 Motor Drive
for film shoots. I really like this motor drive and charger system.
As a matter of fact, anyone who I can get to stand still for 45 seconds
has heard me hit hard on the uniique Manual Wind Film/Motor Drive
Film/Digital Back capabilites of the R8 and 9
On close examination, I cant see why the camera base of the 8 and 9
could not be duplicated to accept thge existing motor drive for fast
film advance. I my narrow-minded view, with this concept Leica are
well on their way to the Modular Camera this forum has been positing.
Oh, and David; yes I will be sending my response to the survey.
Bob in Seattle.
On Oct 20, 2006, at 18:44, Aram Langhans wrote:
My thinking exactly. The components that will be improved quickly
(sensor/other taking hardware) that can be swapped at a relatively low
cost
would be a reall selling point. The bellls and whistles of the camear
world
are not needed. In the past, a good camera was a good camera for the
life
of the camera. The improvements came when new film was made. That
improved
the picture taking capabilities of the camera. What else is there to be
added to a camera? We already have very sophisticated and accurate
metering. Who needs shutters faster than 1/8000s? I have never gone
past
1/1000 on my R8. The real improvements will be made in sensor and
electronics, as it was in film before. Upgrading film was real cheap.
Didn't have to scrap the camera to take full advantage of the new film
So,
why not a digital with this capability (albeit more expensive)?
Aram
> From: David Young <telyt@xxxxxxxxx>
> Reply-To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: leicareflex@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [LRflex] Re: R10 fantasy
> Date: Fri, 20 Oct 2006 08:41:04 -0700
>
> Doug Herr suggested:
>
> 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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