Leica Press Conference "The Future of Memories" at Photokina Köln (Cologne) Mon 22th

[rolleistef]

answer : it's a 34MP Reflex, named "Leica S2", with both a focal plane and a curtain shutter, on which you can mount numerous lenses, out of which 10 are new Leica lenses. impressive!

 

[ocean7]

Pictures of the new system. Sorry if it has been posted before...

http://www.1854.eu/2008/09/leica_s2_13_photos_of_the_new.html

Looks like a massive beast 😀

 

[johnastovall]

The just-announced medium-format Leica S2 will feature sensor, software, and firmware developed by the experienced engineers of Phase One and will be distributed exclusively through Phase One channels.
This promises the quality and sophistication of Leica with the engineering prowess and medium-format experience of Phase One.

 

[SolaresLarrave]

At the cost of 20,000 euros, of course.

Not that bad, considering it's the body alone. 🙂

 

[veraikon]

http://www.bjp-online.com/public/showPage.html?page=816266

Leica signs partnership with Phase One, says R10's coming
The German firm held an exclusive press conference in Cologne, BJP's editor Simon Bainbridge was there

 

[sirius]

Oh, well. Another Leica product that's way out of my class and price range.

 

[veraikon]

just to solve the riddle of
"The Future of Memories"
L´avenir de la mémoire / Die Zukunft der Erinnerung/ o futuro da memoria/ El futuro de la memoria /something in japanese/ chinese
is the title of the Leica product catalogue photography 08/09