New Leica S2 dSLR in new format sensor and 37mps.

[johnastovall]

30mm x 45mm sensor - 56% larger than FF, SLR-esque body,
New lenses, some leaf shutter for higher flash sync

Article here.

[Joe_Lorenzini]

Very exciting!! Can't wait to hear more about this new system as the days go on.

Here's another link to look at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/2978242...15170/sizes/l/

Joe

[AndrewCCM]

Agreed. Very interesting...

[Jake]

Very cool!
I wonder what the price of this thing will be.....?

[Joe_Lorenzini]

Originally Posted by thejakestir

Very cool!
I wonder what the price of this thing will be.....?

If the rumors are to be believed, somewhere around $40,000.

[AndrewCCM]

Can't wait to see John's images from this thing!

[Jake]

Originally Posted by Joe_Lorenzini

If the rumors are to be believed, somewhere around $40,000.

Perfect! I'll take 2 please.

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by andrewccm

can't Wait To See John's Images From This Thing!

Lol!

[JohnT]

Originally Posted by Joe_Lorenzini

If the rumors are to be believed, somewhere around $40,000.

I can't imagine blowing that much money on a camera.

[johnastovall]

US$25k is what speculations is running on LUF with maybe one lens. No word on lenses. That makes it in the 'Blad body range.

[AndrewCCM]

Sounds like a nice camera though... If only I could justify such a beast...

Oh well, I do still like to read about them. Perhaps EL "PIC" will get one and let us all know how it makes him a real photographer. (hehe...couldn't help myself).

[venchka]

So what happened to the S1?????????????????????? Grinning. Why start with S2??????????????????????

Will you need $100+ UV/IR cut filters for the lenses?

When will Cosina/Panasonic/Etc. make 3rd party lenses?

[jeffkohn]

I think they have to price it substantially lower than the current MF offerings if they really want to sell to professionals as opposed to just a few rich dilettantes. Hassy, Sinar/Leaf, and Phase/Mamiya are all pretty well entrenched and well-known entities. Working pros aren't going to drop their current gear (and workflows) just for the red dot, especially given Leica's less-than-illustrious track record in the digital era. They're either going to have to offer substantial savings or substantial improvements in functionality and image quality to be taken seriously.

[johnastovall]

Originally Posted by venchka

So what happened to the S1?????????????????????? Grinning. Why start with S2??????????????????????

Will you need $100+ UV/IR cut filters for the lenses?

When will Cosina/Panasonic/Etc. make 3rd party lenses?

No cut filters and no 3rd party lenses. I want to know if they'll make a Nocti for it.

[jeffkohn]

Originally Posted by venchka

So what happened to the S1?????????????????????? Grinning. Why start with S2??????????????????????

There actually was an S1: http://photo.net/leica-rangefinders-forum/00GqzV

Will you need $100+ UV/IR cut filters for the lenses?

No you'll need the special MF version that costs $1000.