In a message dated 11/13/2000 9:49:20 PM, WKato@xxxxxxx writes:
<< Report in Leica Photography 8/2000: Leica will develop no further SLR
models. The SLR line is planned to be transferred into digital; a
Leica digital SLR is planned for the next Photokina (2002). According
to the Leica management, the traditional camera market is well
covered with the M6-family, whereas the SLR lineup will only have a
future in combination with digital technology. >>
Oh well. Leica resisted developing an SLR model until competition forced
them to rethink their position. The SLR never has been their preferred
platform. It was deemed a niche market necessity.
Robert
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