On Fri, Sep 13, 2013, Boris Liberman wrote:
> On 9/12/2013 10:21 PM, Aahz Maruch wrote:
>>
>>Yes, particularly given the wastage for the benefit of modularity, and
>>double particularly given the lack of support for auto-focus of
>>non-module lenses.  But I'd still consider one if it had a built-in EVF,
>>which is why I put my comment in quotes to indicate that it wasn't
>>specifically my opinion.
> 
> Without disrespect, Aahz, but you appear to totally miss the point.

Nope, you're missing my point.  ;-)

> You have two choices
> 1. Modules with AF and non-replaceable lens
> 2. Module without AF and replaceable lens
> 
> It is on purpose. Also, Leica M-mount has no such thing as AF to
> start with...

Exactly!  Therefore anyone who isn't already invested in Leica will have
little to zero interest in that module.  Lacking an AF replaceable lens
module severely limits the market for the GXR.  If it had a built-in EVF,
the non-replaceable-lens modules would be more interesting.
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