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...
Voigtlander is no more...
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MichaelLee
Senior Member
i am still hesitate whether I shall get a film RF. would there be film supply anymore ?
or merely buy one for collection purpose....
or merely buy one for collection purpose....
MichaelLee
Senior Member
it is indeed hard to get B&W film nowadays...
mambo ferido
Member
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.
MichaelLee
Senior Member
that is the assumption that I am based in Singapore. good to have these shop still carry films.
First Rollei ... Now this. Sad to see voightlander rf no more...
When is Leica's turn
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
silver blade
Member
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.
Dont forget the Leica MA =)..But yeah they finally moved on into the digital age..and maybe soon the Megapixel race too?
zk-diq
Senior Member
Voigtlander sold to the Carl Zeiss in the mid of 50s. They were one of the best/advance and high quality optics company.
can't make money. The present operation belong to Cosina Voigtlander.
I have one of the apo-lanthar made in the 50s. The "lanthar" in the Voigtlander lens name
evidently originated from the Lanthanum used to create the needed high refractive index glasses
needed for these lens designs. (weak Radioactive)
Today we only talk about style/branding, no more quality build and long lasting. haha
Imagine you continue to use a camera/lens 20 to 50 years, all manufacturer have to close shop.
can't make money. The present operation belong to Cosina Voigtlander.
I have one of the apo-lanthar made in the 50s. The "lanthar" in the Voigtlander lens name
evidently originated from the Lanthanum used to create the needed high refractive index glasses
needed for these lens designs. (weak Radioactive)
Today we only talk about style/branding, no more quality build and long lasting. haha
Imagine you continue to use a camera/lens 20 to 50 years, all manufacturer have to close shop.
benny
Senior Member
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,
zk-diq
Senior Member
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