http://petapixel.com/2015/10/01/voigtlander-rangefinder-cameras-are-no-more/#more-184171
my very first RF is a R2M...
my very first RF is a R2M...
Are you starting a 10 years project?
it is indeed hard to get B&W film nowadays...
Tri-x, tmax, hp5, delta and even expired neopans are readily available in triple D and Ruby. Its actually easy to get these unless you prefer other b&w films.
First Rollei ... Now this. Sad to see voightlander rf no more...
When is Leica's turn
Leica almost went under some years ago cos she did not catch up with the trend but she received fund injection and branding exercise. For now Leica, like you mentioned, has strong branding, catching up with technology and managed to capture a niche market. Leica will be here for the foreseeable future.Not anytime soon. If film is the concern, Leica has already moved away from film. Iirc, the only film camera still in its stable is the MP. Even then, the MPs are the special editions.
Unlike Voigtlander, Leica has been marketing itself pretty well and cater to a very niche and loyal market. Their branding is also very strong. Will they go under? Possible just like any other company will but the odds don't seem very high at this moment
Not anytime soon. If film is the concern, Leica has already moved away from film. Iirc, the only film camera still in its stable is the MP. Even then, the MPs are the special editions.
Unlike Voigtlander, Leica has been marketing itself pretty well and cater to a very niche and loyal market. Their branding is also very strong. Will they go under? Possible just like any other company will but the odds don't seem very high at this moment
The present operation belong to Cosina Voigtlander.
This is not correct. Cosina is licensed to use the trade mark from its German owner RingFoto, which was previously called PlusFoto.
As such, you can see Voigtlander products with a more modern logo in Europe, most digital cameras and other photo related products, which are not related to Cosina Japan.
Cheers,