J Mitchum Posted September 15, 2006 Share #1 Posted September 15, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) Did anyone see this quote on Leica's page for the Digilux 3? "As the first Digilux camera with an interchangable lens, the Digilux 3 is the basic model of the Leica D system" Leica Camera AG - D-System Basic model? Now just what do you suppose that means? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Advertisement Posted September 15, 2006 Posted September 15, 2006 Hi J Mitchum, Take a look here Interesting quote about the Digilux 3. I'm sure you'll find what you were looking for!
leicapfile Posted September 15, 2006 Share #2 Posted September 15, 2006 The cheapest digital camera with interchangable lenses that has a red dot. Jerry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Mitchum Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share #3 Posted September 15, 2006 They specifically mention it as the "Basic model of the Leica D System" when it is currently the only model. The "Leica D System" does not refer to their digital cameras in general. Their website is quite specific as to where each camera model fits. The M8 is part of the M System. The Digital-Modul-R is part of the R System. The other digitals are under the Compact Cameras category. To me this indicates they will be introducing a higher end Digilux model in the future to compliment the Digilux 3. Maybe it will be similar to the Digilux 3 but have a 10mp 4/3 sensor and prism instead of mirrors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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dugby Posted September 15, 2006 Share #5 Posted September 15, 2006 I believe what we are seeing is the emergence of a "D system range" of bodies and lenses to protect the buyer's investment in 4/3 D lenses. Just like anyone who bought M or R lenses, knew that as the M3,4 ,5,6,7,8 and R5, 6, 7, 8, 9 respectively would protect their glass investments as the bodies evolved. So one would expect in a couple years a D4 to replace the D3 and ....and later a D5 to replace the D4 etc... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbretteville Posted September 15, 2006 Share #6 Posted September 15, 2006 I believe what we are seeing is the emergence of a "D system range" of bodies and lenses to protect the buyer's investment in 4/3 D lenses. According to LFI (6/2006) Leica sees this as a more reasonably priced system "for beginners".. Rather than compromising quality and manifacturing stds in the M and R lines they chose 4thirds as the path to new markes. Actually a sound decision. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Mitchum Posted September 15, 2006 Author Share #7 Posted September 15, 2006 Advertisement (gone after registration) I believe what we are seeing is the emergence of a "D system range" of bodies and lenses to protect the buyer's investment in 4/3 D lenses. Just like anyone who bought M or R lenses, knew that as the M3,4 ,5,6,7,8 and R5, 6, 7, 8, 9 respectively would protect their glass investments as the bodies evolved. So one would expect in a couple years a D4 to replace the D3 and ....and later a D5 to replace the D4 etc... That's what I was thinking except maybe the Digilux 4 would be sold side by side with the Digilux 3 rather than replacing it just as the M7 and MP fill different needs. Maybe the Digilux 4 would have a 10mp sensor and a prism instead of mirrors but lack liveview on the LCD. Well, now that they are done with the Digital M (M8) it's time the started working on a Digital CM to compete with the Ricoh GR-D. Give us a small P&S with a fixed prime lens like the CM only digital. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffel Posted September 15, 2006 Share #8 Posted September 15, 2006 ... Well, now that they are done with the Digital M (M8) it's time the started working on a Digital CM to compete with the Ricoh GR-D. Give us a small P&S with a fixed prime lens like the CM only digital. AMEN to that, AMEN to that! Hoffel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest stnami Posted September 15, 2006 Share #9 Posted September 15, 2006 amen but D is for dreaming as well, won't hold my breath I prefer breathing for now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggabo Posted September 15, 2006 Share #10 Posted September 15, 2006 Leica will release primes for this system, right? I don't know where I read that . . .maybe dpreview. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertwang Posted September 15, 2006 Share #11 Posted September 15, 2006 Nice... the D system is so f******g right. Why didn't Leica do this earlier. Okay, bygone them Zeiss lenses for the alpha system... the D lensesbots are coming, buster brown. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackart Posted September 15, 2006 Share #12 Posted September 15, 2006 Probably they rename Digilux to D-series M6, M7, M8 and D3, makes sense -Jaak Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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