dhsimmonds Posted July 21, 2008 Share #1 Posted July 21, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) The latest LFI Newsletter carries this request: "Are you proud of your Leica photographs? Let's see them! Leica is looking for the best M8, C-Lux and D-Lux pictures." I replied asking why R users are not also invited as the R9 is still a current production camera. I received the following reply: "Hi David, we cannot speak for Leica, but the reason why we ask for M8, D-Lux and C-Lux shots is just because right now there is a particular interest focused on these systems." Where does this leave the R system then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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andybarton Posted July 21, 2008 Share #2 Posted July 21, 2008 Waiting for Photokina. They want to showcase Leica's current digital line, not film. They still make M7s and MPs too, but don't want entries from them, either. Don't forget, this isn't an official Leica publication. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosuna Posted July 21, 2008 Share #3 Posted July 21, 2008 Leica has no choice. They will present a new reflex system based on a new medium-format sized sensor and autofocus lenses. Leica cannot compete against Canon, Nikon, Sony and Pentax in the 35mm market. The format could be smaller than 645 and 36x48mm, but larger than 24x36mm... which allows for smaller lenses and a small body. The concept is great, but the pricing is key for the success of this strategy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted July 21, 2008 Share #4 Posted July 21, 2008 You sound very confident, Ruben! I think the Kodak development of the new sensor for Hasselblad (50MP, 48 * 36mm) shows a possible direction. If it's a new MF system, it really does make you wonder where the R is headed; maybe the new camera can take R lenses in cropped mode. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 21, 2008 Share #5 Posted July 21, 2008 If it's a new MF system, it really does make you wonder where the R is headed; maybe the new camera can take R lenses in cropped mode. But what about the mirror? Wouldn't the mirror foul the back of the R lenses if it was designed to work with a large sensor? If the new R _is_ 'larger than full frame', then surely it can't be that much larger - provided backwards compatability is seen as important. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknorton Posted July 21, 2008 Share #6 Posted July 21, 2008 Good point, Steve, if the frame is taller than 24mm, it's likely to be a problem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stunsworth Posted July 21, 2008 Share #7 Posted July 21, 2008 Advertisement (gone after registration) Maybe it'll be a 16:9 sensor 24mm high? Or a sensor with the same proportions as a sheet of A3/A4? That would allow the full frame to printed on standard sized paper. Guess it depends on someone making a sensor with those side ratios Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob_x2004 Posted July 21, 2008 Share #8 Posted July 21, 2008 Maybe they got sick and tired of the M8 nose debate and will use a pellicle? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevelap Posted July 21, 2008 Share #9 Posted July 21, 2008 You sound very confident, Ruben! I think the Kodak development of the new sensor for Hasselblad (50MP, 48 * 36mm) shows a possible direction. If it's a new MF system, it really does make you wonder where the R is headed; maybe the new camera can take R lenses in cropped mode. Given the same pixel size, presumably a full-frame (24x36) 'R' sensor derived from Kodak's Hasselblad offering would be circa 25mpx. Is that correct mark? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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