Riley
New member
we just heard yesterday, that Leica will be a part of mFT, but its a mixed blessing it seems. No firm statement on a Leica RF type mFT. But at least they are still along side.
[Interview] Matsushita Discusses Development of Mirrorless Digital SLR -- Tech-On!
Nikkei Electronics
Are you planning to cooperate with Leica Camera AG of Germany on Micro Four Thirds cameras?
Matsushita
Yes. We prioritized modest price in the development of the "Lumix G lens," an interchangeable lens that we have just announced. However, we have a plan to sell Leica-branded products, which are characterized by very high image quality.
Nikkei Electronics
Are you considering making rangefinder cameras, like the ones developed by Leica, based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard?
Matsushita
There aren't enough interchangeable lenses available, and that's the problem. When a telephoto lens is used, an image in the finder is difficult to see because it's too small. With a super-wide angle lens, the entire shooting area does not fit in the finder. That's why users of rangefinder cameras are those who really like cameras. For other users, they are difficult to use.
and theres more inf here
Matsushita Takes Out 'R' from Digital SLR Camera -- Tech-On!
[Interview] Matsushita Discusses Development of Mirrorless Digital SLR -- Tech-On!
Nikkei Electronics
Are you planning to cooperate with Leica Camera AG of Germany on Micro Four Thirds cameras?
Matsushita
Yes. We prioritized modest price in the development of the "Lumix G lens," an interchangeable lens that we have just announced. However, we have a plan to sell Leica-branded products, which are characterized by very high image quality.
Nikkei Electronics
Are you considering making rangefinder cameras, like the ones developed by Leica, based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard?
Matsushita
There aren't enough interchangeable lenses available, and that's the problem. When a telephoto lens is used, an image in the finder is difficult to see because it's too small. With a super-wide angle lens, the entire shooting area does not fit in the finder. That's why users of rangefinder cameras are those who really like cameras. For other users, they are difficult to use.
and theres more inf here
Matsushita Takes Out 'R' from Digital SLR Camera -- Tech-On!