John, it's modeled on the classic compact RF and VF cameras of the late
60's early 70's. The best of them were elegant simplicity. A lot of
cameras have been designed to "look" like Leicas. This is designed to
evoke a general look a "Canon TL Hi-Matic Electro"* I'm only glad they
didn't take their inspiration from the Kodak 35 RF.
(An amalgamation of a number of different manufactures classic RF cameras).
On 1/14/2011 8:46 PM, John Sessoms wrote:
Who says it has to be a zoom?
Looks to me like it's modeled on a Leica range-finder and AFAIK the
Leica are prized for their prime lenses. I don't know if anyone ever
made a zoom for a Leica range finder. Google didn't show any.
From: "J.C. O'Connell"
using a zoom would ruin the performance of the lens
and the viewfinder
Just get a Fuki when it arrives, they get it:
>
> "About the time that the overall form and the positioning of dials
> were decided, several pro photographers strongly urged the inclusion
> of a 'lens aperture ring.' Without doubt, enabling the user to
control
> exposure ? the most important factor in photography, while looking
> through the viewfinder, is an indispensable function."
>
> http://www.finepix-x100.com/story/craftsmanship
I'm tempted.
The only thing holding me back (other than being broke as a convict
right now) is the hint in Miserere's blog that this is only the first
iteration and that the second iteration might be an interchangeable lens
version. That would be a killer!
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