Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/04/16

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Subject: re: M6 Dilemma v Nikon
From: "Lucien_vD@compuserve.com" <Lucien_vD@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 16 Apr 1997 13:12:19 -0400
 
Jim Zietz 

<>the consensus of responses generally were that my dealer was indeed doing
me a
<>favor. Those who own both Ms and Nikons seem to find they complement each
<>other
<>and, like my dealer, most recommended keeping the Nikons and trying an M
as a
<>second camera.
<>

<On the contrary, I have always found Leicas and Nikons to be very
<uncomplementary. Infinity is in the opposite direction and opening the
<aperture is also opposite.

<This is why I sold all of my Nikon equipment in the late 70's and have
<never really looked back.

I agree partly with you, but sinds autofocus it is not so important.


Lucien
Belgium