I know that discusssions between Alpa and Phase One with regard to how they wouod implement the X Shutter have been going on for quite some time, well over a year. It's unfortuate that the native XT body mount is based on the Cambo WRS Lenspanel, which does give Cambo an advantage for those who wish to use the XT body itself. Outside of that advantageous starting point (for now), it does appear that Alpa will at least have the same opportunitis that Cambo enjoys for their user base, albeit at perhaps a slightly later time frame. And who knows what unique aspects Alpa will bring to the table? What often unnerves interested parties is silence amidst what appears to be a disadvantageous situation. And yet, most of the time, whoever we thought had the short end of the stick, ended up being right back in the mix in their own way, in due time. I try to be patient, and take some breaths when I encounter this, though I have in the past encouraged certain parties in our industry to create some communication, no matter how vague.
Steve Hendrix/CI