At 03:18 PM 10/7/98 +0000, you wrote:
>Yes but the main reason for its neglect is surely the lack of AF.
>I know its not a problem for us but it is for the market place, given that
>the available system is still
>more comprehensive than Leica's or Contax MF. I know they've brought out
>the rear focusing
>thing, but its always sounded like an overcomplicated engineering solution
>to me, all that
>extra moving mechanical gubbins in the camera, I wouldn't buy it for that
>reason, moving parts remember. Leica camera bodies are not particularly
>exceptional, but the lenses are in the top 3.
>
>
Neither Contax nor Leica is neglecting MF. I agree the engineering of the
Contax AX is a scary thing, but if I wanted AF I'd use others. I'd have to
say that the Leica R8 is pretty exceptional, although huge. The Contax Aria
is tiny and lighter than a 4t including batteries and winder (though of
course it accomplishes this by use of the dreaded plastique).
Neither Leica, Contax, or Oly has a complete system; significant holes
appear in each. However one has higher hopes (unfortunately) that the holes
will be filled first by Leica or Contax...
Regards,
Denton Taylor
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