Hasselblad to Distribute New Zeiss Ikon Camera System

#1 guy villeneuve

very interesting but also very scary as it might be too expensive with hasselblad. the rollei35 rf died as it could not compete with the bessa. if it is to be popular it has to make sense for the interested people like me.i gave previous comment and never received reply. when the camera and when the lenses. thanks guido

3:09 pm - Tuesday, October 19, 2004

#2 Mark Goldstein

I don't know anything more than is stated in the press release - "available from spring 2005"...

12:14 pm - Wednesday, October 20, 2004

#3 Mark Goldstein

According to About Photography.com, the camera will be available in May 2005.

http://photography.about.com/b/a/2004_10_21.htm

9:09 am - Thursday, October 21, 2004

#4 guy villeneuve

i am very impressed by your reply and am glad someone is professional. thanks guido

4:37 pm - Friday, October 22, 2004

#5 Mark Goldstein

No problem

5:27 pm - Friday, October 22, 2004

#6 Huck Finn

There has been extensive discussion of this camera on [url=http://www.rangefinderforum.com]http://www.rangefinderforum.com,[/url] on [url=http://www.photo.net]http://www.photo.net[/url] under the Leica section, on [url=http://www.photod'image.com]http://www.photod'image.com[/url] & on leica-camera.com.

Four of the lenses will be shipped out of Sweden in November - 25, 28, 35, & 50. The other 3 will be available in 2005 15, 21, & 85. Prices will be at least 40% less than Leica - except the 15 & 85 lenses, which will be built in Germany & therefore more expensive. All others will be built n Japan. Camera is expected to be $1500+ USD.

3:58 am - Monday, October 25, 2004

#7 Huck Finn

Let me try again:

[url=http://www.rangefinderforum.com]http://www.rangefinderforum.com[/url]

[url=http://www.leica-camera.com]http://www.leica-camera.com[/url]

[url=http://www.photim.com]http://www.photim.com[/url]

4:19 am - Monday, October 25, 2004

#8 Mark Goldstein

Thanks for the info Huck

7:15 am - Monday, October 25, 2004

#9 guy villeneuve

thank you very very much as only you seem to have info and i would add interest in. i am 65 years old have digital camera but nothing yet would make me quit film. it is important that it continues thanks again guido. the new bessa r2a r3a will be a hit for sure.

1:49 pm - Monday, October 25, 2004

#10 guy villeneuve

very strange that the lenses come out first and the body will follow next year. i am following this very closely as i have reserved interest as it is a strange move unless a digital body is in the oven thanks guido

1:13 pm - Tuesday, October 26, 2004