[RobMac]

Re-cap for from link:

Designed to appeal to photogs who have MF kit and DSLR - sort of hybrid between the two

Is 'long-term investment' for Leica (aka betting firm on it me thinks)

37MP
30mm x 45mm sensor - 56% larger than FF
SLR-esque body
New lenses, some leaf shutter for higher flash sync

$$$ - unknown but assured to be nasty.

Tech will eventually 'trickle down' to a new R
No word on if will take R glass, but will likely need adapters if will take them in any crop mode.

Logic - assuredly debatable.

IMHO - will have a TOUGH time permeating professional MF user market due to (in no order) only (I assume) Leica lenses can be used, cost, Leica service & support, penetration into rental houses, etc. Neat concept, but....