Who will be the first to copy the X100

wfektar said:

Nikon might. They had a series of very highly rated RFs which now go for nosebleed prices, and every so often release a "collector's edition" RF (most recently in 2003 IIRC). Put the D3x chip in it, make a limited run of 2000 units or so, I wouldn't put it past them. And no, you can't afford it.

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The sad part is that if they make one, it would stay in the shrink wrap and never get used.

wfektar said:

Canon made rangefinders, too, though that was a long time ago. They had a fixed lens version called the Canonet which is philosophically similar to the new Fuji. But I don't see them making a new RF these days.

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Nikon S3 Digital, which can use the old Nikon S mount lenses. That would be sweet. I still use a Nikon S as my carry everywhere camera. If I could get that thing digital, and use my lenses, I could close up my darkroom. Sweet, but it'll probably never happen.

Could you imagine the buzz? No advertising budget would be needed. And now the pro Hasselblad photog could have a pocket camera and still not be forced to mix with the rabble.

I'm sure somebody will do it. Leica is only company that I know of that regularly releases limited edition. It would be really cool if Canon released a digital Canonet or maybe an AE-1. The appeal to me would be to have a digital camera that basically acted like a classic film camera. The problem that I have with most digital cameras these days is that interface and menus get in the way of taking pictures. Simpler is better.

BLD367 said:

I'm sure somebody will do it. Leica is only company that I know of that regularly releases limited edition. It would be really cool if Canon released a digital Canonet or maybe an AE-1. The appeal to me would be to have a digital camera that basically acted like a classic film camera. The problem that I have with most digital cameras these days is that interface and menus get in the way of taking pictures. Simpler is better.

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I guess there are as many possibilities as there are old cameras (or old camera users with their own preferences).

Every once in a while, there is discussion about a Contax G2 digital. No need for 10+ lenses, just a few AF primes, 1 zoom, and that's all you'll need. The Contax G2 was the ultimate modern film rangefinger camera. A digital version, again using the same lenses mount from original, would be stellar. Of course, it'll never happen, because Kyocera/Contax legal stuff...I could dream.

Mr. T 3 why so much negativity? There is always something in any design that won't please everybody.The bottom line is that this Fuji camera has a very fine looking retro style body and I'm sure Fuji is going register good sale numbers with this new product.Why do you have to dig the hole too deep,you sound in a way like a man who already fell in it.Cheer up Mr. T3.
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I think he's a disgruntled Canon fanboy, hoping that Canon would be first to the table with their back-focusing model.

Berghof said:

Mr. T 3 why so much negativity? There is always something in any design that won't please everybody.The bottom line is that this Fuji camera has a very fine looking retro style body and I'm sure Fuji is going register good sale numbers with this new product.Why do you have to dig the hole too deep,you sound in a way like a man who already fell in it.Cheer up Mr. T3.
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Berghof said:

Mr. T 3 why so much negativity? There is always something in any design that won't please everybody.The bottom line is that this Fuji camera has a very fine looking retro style body and I'm sure Fuji is going register good sale numbers with this new product.Why do you have to dig the hole too deep,you sound in a way like a man who already fell in it.Cheer up Mr. T3.

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LOL!!! "So much negativity"!? Haha. I find this quite humorous when the original poster is the one who makes the following negative predictions:

"1. Canon. Don't think it will happen."

"2. Nikon...it just doesn't seem like something they would do."

"3. Olympus. Maybe."

"5. Sony. Nope, not happening."

"7. Sigma. Nope, no money."

"9. Kodak...I don't think it will happen."

Then I come along and say "Don't count any of these other companies out just yet" and I'm the negative one? Haha! The truth is that you really can't count these other companies out, regardless of all these negative "don't think it will happen...doesn't seem like something they would do...maybe...nope...nope...don't think it will happen" comments from the OP. Strange how you don't think any of his comments are considered "so much negativity". On the contrary, I take a more positive perspective rather than all these "nopes".

Gena2 said:

I think he's a disgruntled Canon fanboy, hoping that Canon would be first to the table with their back-focusing model.

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Are you afraid of a little competition in the marketplace? I'm not. If anything, you should hope that Canon (and Nikon) introduces their own version, because it will drive down prices for everyone!!!

How about a digital TLR?

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I would think that would be the easiest to do. You can fake one with a Sony NEX because of the LCD . Hmm, I wonder if you could hack a NEX 3 onto a Rolliflex. It actually shouldn't be that hard. Maybe I can find a broken Seagull on Ebay and try it out.

Kodak is an interesting company. Many stock analysts feel it has weathered the worst. It's sensor technology is obviously first rate and is used in both Leica M9 and S2. And it has a lot of capital that it could put into R&D and new product development. No one is sure how many patents Kodak has in the works. Time will tell if it will go with retro Fuji offering.