Leica Digital SLR

Can somebody tell me which SLR camera is the best and describe all the different specs?

For instance this camera costs $27,995.00. What is so good about it?
Leica S2 37.5MP Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3 inch LCD with Sapphire LCD Cover Glass and Platinum Service Package
http://www.amazon.com/Leica-Interchangeable-Sapphire-Platinum-Service/dp/B002NPCJ0Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1274923965&sr=1-1
This Olympus camera costs $4,352.55. How is this so much cheaper than the previous camera?
Olympus Evolt E-3 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with Mechanical Image [...]

Which SLR digital camera: Nikon or Leica?

I’m looking at either Nikon D200 or Leica M8: any feedback?
One thing is I would rather have manual focus as I get sick of the camera deciding what I want to focus.
Also, Leica M8’s body is cheaper, but the lenses are more expensive: I like fixed lenses better than getting a range.
Any feedback is appreciated!
The [...]

I wonder if this would be possible?

What if a company decided to design a completely new DSLR with a 35mm sized sensor with the following features:
1) Only three modes: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and full Manual control.
2) User or Auto controlled white balance.
3) A screen just to check your results. No "Live View".
4) The ability to change ISO at will just [...]

What kind of digital SLR camera should I buy?

I have a Panasonic Lumix. It’s a great non-SLR (has a built in Leica lens with 12x zoom), but its missing some things. I want to shoot in raw mode, and also would like to get something with rear curtain flash, fill flash, interchangeable lenses, and stuff of that sort. In [...]

Panasonic Lumix DMCFZ28 with a Leica lense would be better for me to buy then the Canon rebel xti 10mp?

i was told the Panasonic Lumix DMCFZ28 with a Leica lense would be better for me to buy then the Canon – EOS Digital Rebel XTi 10.1MP Digital SLR
is this true. I am a beginner
SlR user
WILL BE DOING MACRO SHOTS AND PORTRAITS
I'm with David. You can easily tell the difference between a [...]

Which Camera to buy.?

I'm undecided on what camera to buy — I would like the image quality of a digital slr but I dont want the bulk size of one. I am currently thinking about the Canon A640, the Fujifilm FinePix E900, the Leica Digilux 3, Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX2 and the Canon PowerShot G7. I am leaning [...]

Sony Introduces Full-Frame Alpha 900 (24.6 MP) at Photokina

The Sony A900 digital SLR sets a new benchmark for serious photo enthusiasts who demand the unrivalled quality and creative possibilities of full-frame imaging. The groundbreaking sensor delivers extraordinary image detail and wide dynamic range with its 24.6 megapixels.
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Leica V- Lux 1 ?

I got some good price quotes on this camera and am considering getting my wife a Leica she has 2 Nikons,Cannon, Minolta, as well as a slew of vintage cameras. All of them are 35m except for a Nikon S9 pocket camera for on the go with my kids. She always says that the Leica's [...]

Any photographers out there?

I am looking to puchase a digital camera for my girlfriend's birthday. She has a lot of equipment but doesn't yet have a good digital slr. The 35mm camera she uses is a Leica brand. I first looked into trying to buy the same brand that she uses but they seem to be much more [...]

Digital Cameras- Point & Shoot models only (NO slr): Rate Brand overall based on (Performance, Reliability etc?

rate the following brands in order from what you have read or understand to be the best rated camera BRANDS in the POINT & SHOOT camera segment. (performance, reliability general performance rated scores etc.) SLR cameras are NOT A FACTOR in this question.
Canon
Fujifilm
Kodak
Leica
Nikon
Olympus
Panasonic
Pentax
Sony
I have used a lot of Canons, and they have all been built [...]