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About 30 years after going out of business, Zeiss Ikon is coming back with a new camera. It uses the popular M-mount lenses, and Cosnia and Carl Zeiss will make a range of T* lenses for it. The FAQ blatantly claims that “ZI lenses better than other M bayonet lenses on the market” (obviously implying Leica).

They are taking 1200 special orders for a limited edition camera right now with wide availability in 2005. Expected price should be around $2000 for the body only (ouch!). Another toy to add to the list of stuff I am getting the next time I win a lottery…

The really good thing is that all over the website they are hinting at future digital compatibility. This clearly indicates a digital camera in the pipeline…