Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dan C. asked concerning the pellicle mirror in a SLR camera: <snip> >Isn't light loss to the film plane a problem? <snip> Dan, I think the EOS1n RS (hard to keep up with the abbreviations) loses about 1/2 f stop due the pellicle mirror. I am sure Leica could build one that only lost 1/4 to 1/3 f stop with a pellicle mirror. Just think of it. A new SLR with all the new exposure options and no mirror noise when you press the release button. It would sound closer to an M camera. Since I have been using my 1962 era Leicaflex SL, I wonder why Leica never put that shutter in an M camera. The Leicaflex SL shutter's top speed is 1/2000 sec. Why doesn't Leica put the same cloth focal plane shutter in an M6 and call it a Leica M6.2. Maybe I just invented something? Richard - ---------------------------------- Richard Clompus, OD West Chester, PA, USA