JC OConnell wrote:
Huh? The whole point of a M42 DSLR is to get the convenience
of the M42 automatic aperture function which WAS invented over
50 years ago. There is no M42 DSLR or DSLR adapter on the market
that enables the M42 lenses to operate fully (yet). That's my point.
This M42 DSLR would fill a demand that already exists, not
create a new one or expect buyers starting from scratch to
use M42 bodies and lenses althought there could be a good
argument to do that too. Its nothing more than a better M42 camera
to use the massive quantity of M42 lenses ALREADY in circulation.
Necessity is the mother of invention...
JC O'Connell
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My thought is that a manufacturer builds a body so that he can sell his rather
expensive lenses for it, not the other way around.
Sort of like a manufacturer practically gives away a printer, because you sell
tons of paper and ink cartridges ~ that's where the profit, your R.O.I. is.
Isn't it that way with a body? Isn't the much profit in the interchangeable
lenses?
That's why the question mark. I suspect it to be true, but don't know.
Leica comment below John's message.
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John Celio
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Subject: RE: ANY M42 DSLR rumors (yet)?
Leica is an exception, but for good reason: their M system is used
primarily by professionals and wealthy amateurs who are more concerned
with status symbols than convenience. Also, if I recall correctly,
Leica has been on the brink of bankruptcy for ages. They're not exactly
a good example of old tech turning a big profit.
John
I've an opinion on this too. (Full of 'em tonight! :-D
Does anyone believe Leica's bodies and lenses justify their obscene prices, from
a manufacturing and assembly cost standpoint? Is there THAT much labor in either
one?
Are they essentially hand made, like some outrageously expensive cars are? Some
of the well-known marques are essentially hand made and hand fit, with
incredible number of man-hours in them. Is it like that way with Leica? At least
their renown M series rangefinders and lenses?
It seems to me they're on the perpetual brink of bankruptcy because they're too
bloody expensive except for those professionals (well off or otherwise) who
simply must have a Leica, not because they're honestly that good...
Capable and durable? So it seems, but worth the tab? That's the question.
It seems you're primarily paying for the name, as with many products, but the
purchase price of a Leica seems untoward, for what you're getting...
Just my opinion...not necessarily the truth. <g>
keith whaley
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