Why would Canon do this? They would need a new lens mount, and all new lenses. If you think the L series lenses are expensive, think how much they would be if Canon started selling low-volume leaf shuter lenses with the added cost of the shutter in each lens. Think $3K+ per lens. I'm not even sure Canon is capable of making a truly pro series of lenses. The current L lenses are a mixed bag, and they've had years to improve them. How can Canon then compete with the existing MF players which all have a healthy supply of used lenses to keep the system price down?
If you want leaf shutter lenses just get a proven leaf shutter system! There are a couple of proven platforms already.
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Why would they need anew lens mount.. sorry if I may ask.
They already have it electronically connected to the camera. I believe that is what the new mamiya one does also. It is through the lens with the camera operating it. Not like the older ones that the whole thing happen by the mirror slapping...?
Then it would need to be programmed.
I do not think it is as difficult as you think and there a huge market of fashion guys and advertising guys that would use it for sure.
I could be wrong but I do not think it is hard as you may think..:+]
But whatever, I know you have your Rollei and can sync at what you want...:+}
Lucky bastard...
Snook