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Leica answer their critics + directions 2000
At the end of September 2000, members of the LUG met with Leica executives in Cologne at Photokina 2000. The following topics (amongst many others!) were discussed:
- R series directions (new products & autofocus)
- Leica concede that the R8 is too bulky and heavy
- Null series & collector edition notes
- Leica and digital capture
- M super-wide lenses & hints of a new smaller, lighter 15mm R
- Quality control on new equipment
- New distributors and online-sales
A detailed outline of the discussion, is presented at:
See also the one page article published in Forbes Magazine in November 2000:
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