From: Larry Colen
This subject line is fodder for great fantasies around which to spin
rumors:
Ricoh is in negotiations to buy Kodak, or their sensor business, so
that they can get the 645D sensors at cost. This will enable them to
drop the price of the 645D to $7,000. Meanwhile, they are working on
developing the "E-mount", a large diameter mount big enough for
medium format, but with mirrorless registration distances. The first
camera to come out will be the 645E, which will initially have two
adapter modules, one for 645 mount lenses, and one for K mount. The
adapter will have an integral SDM style motor that will drive a
focusing screw. They are working on licensing agreements with a third
party to develop adapters for other medium format and 35mm based SLR
mounts, including pentax 6x7. Their hasselblad adapter will allow
use of either the lenses internal shutter, or the camera's focal
plane.
The second body, in early stages of development, will be the 362E, a
mirrorless 36x24mm sensor.
Just out of idle curiosity, have you heard this rumor or are you making
this rumor up?
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