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Originally Posted by john_f
Finally, I asked about the Sinar deal made between Leica Camera and Jenoptik (the owner of Sinar AG). The deal was announced just prior to Photokina (Sept 25). Strangely, the Sinar booth at Photokina had a big sign that read "Sinar AG - A Jenoptik Company". The Leica rep was somewhat puzzled as to the strategy behind Leica Camera's purchase of Sinar. Both the MF and LF markets are getting smaller and smaller and pros used to MF are indeed moving toward high-res "35mm format" D-SLR cameras. About Sinar's expertise in digital, I am not sure where it really lies. Correct me if I am wrong but I believe the design of their digital backs often involved other outside firms, including Jenoptik and Kodak (sensors). Perhaps other members could provide info on this.
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That's not true. It's actually the other way around. As the prices go down many photographers will want to use MF and LF again. And many are taking this route or want to do so. Sure, many will want to stay with 35mm but for ultimate image quality MF or LF is still the answer no mather how good 35mm sensors or lenses that will be made.