eleskin
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Well, the pre Photokina rumors are flying, but from what I am reading, it seems Leica is about to show the world a totally new kind of camera based on the autofocus system of the Contax AX. It looks like there will be a full frame EVIL camera with autofocus that can take M lenses, R lenses, or any lens ever made for that matter. Rumors have it the sensor will move for the autofocus function. This will be "THE" hot item. Leica could market it as a universal camera that can use any lens, and if you like, the premium M and R mount lenses if you want top quality. It will probably have the M9 sensor.
I own an M8, and would probably buy an M9 0r M10. This solution would be very attractive in that it would give a rangefinder shooter the flexibility of autofocus if they wanted it. Immagine wedding photographers and others using M glass with this new camera, and then having the M9 when they want to use a rangefinder. This could even add even more value to used aand new Leica M and R lenses (boy am I glad I invested in glass when I bought my first M 20 years ago and when I bought an M8 in 07).
Lets hope this rumor is true. It would be very smart for Leica, and may very well show the world that Leica has just built the most intelligently designed 21st century camera yet, and was the first camera and lens maker to make a truly universal camera body that can take ANY lens!!!
My mouth just waters thinking about the possibilities. For me, Lenses are where it is at, and I can just see all the old glass (Minolta 58mm f1.2, etc,,) coming back to life and increeasing in value!
I own an M8, and would probably buy an M9 0r M10. This solution would be very attractive in that it would give a rangefinder shooter the flexibility of autofocus if they wanted it. Immagine wedding photographers and others using M glass with this new camera, and then having the M9 when they want to use a rangefinder. This could even add even more value to used aand new Leica M and R lenses (boy am I glad I invested in glass when I bought my first M 20 years ago and when I bought an M8 in 07).
Lets hope this rumor is true. It would be very smart for Leica, and may very well show the world that Leica has just built the most intelligently designed 21st century camera yet, and was the first camera and lens maker to make a truly universal camera body that can take ANY lens!!!
My mouth just waters thinking about the possibilities. For me, Lenses are where it is at, and I can just see all the old glass (Minolta 58mm f1.2, etc,,) coming back to life and increeasing in value!
