Ricoh GXR Leica M-mount module gets a September ship date, helps you to swap lenses with one sensor

Sure, you’ve seen cameras with interchangeable lenses — you possibly can even own one or two — but a cam that allows you to swap out the sensor with the lens? Now that’s pretty unique. Ricoh’s GXR have been around since 2009 and does exactly that , with four lens / sensor combos, including two zooms and 2 fixed lenses. Now, the corporate has confirmed that its new Leica M-mount module will ship on September 9th, letting you employ your existing Leica lenses with the GXR. The module incorporates a 12.3 megapixel APS-C sensor and has a 27.8mm Leica M bayonet mount, with support for RAW image capture and 720p video. It also has an “open” price, that means it’s still anyone’s guess as to how much you can be shelling over. But when you own a set of Leica glass and have an interest in experimenting with any such unique sensor-swapping camera system, you’re probably somewhat open to open pricing.

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