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Originally Posted by mgcd
For once I agree with Puts.
Once the new R comes out kill the M line and let it rest in peace.... and concentrate on a vibrant re-invigorated R line. That should get many talking on this thread...  |
I don't think that would be a good idea. With the M system has a unique product (for the moment) and no competition. If you want a digital RF, you have to go Leica, unless you're willing to buy a used Epson RD-1.
If they restrict themselves to the DSLR market they are suddenly competing head to head with Nikon, Canon and the other smaller players; all of which have far more resources than Leica and will eat them for breakfast.
I think the R10 can succeed if it offers exceptional performance at the high end of the market in terms of price, where it would only have one or two competitors from Canon or Nikon. If Leica could move a few ten thousand units they would be giddy and could survive.