Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/19

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Subject: Re: Some thoughts on the R8 ...
From: FKemper@aol.com
Date: Sat, 19 Jul 1997 17:06:49 -0400 (EDT)

In einer eMail vom 16.07.97  07:09:17, schreiben Sie:

<< 2. How in the world could Leica introduce a professional level camera
 without having an accessory motor or winder available? I find this to be a
 major shortcoming. That Leica might be having actual design difficulties at
 this stage 
 is a bit alarming. >>

I find this strange, too. But I rather think that the reason for this was the
fact that Leica badly needed the new camera to show at the 96 photokina to
promote their going public. and IMHO electrical motordrives are the products
Leica has the smalles experience with. On the other hand: If you want a pro
camera, go for a Canon EOS 1 or a Nikon F5. Leica image quality is more than
you usually can see on a printed picture <g>.

Frank