Re: Leicaflex vs. R

["Dan Post" <dwpost@email.msn.com>]

I am not sure if the Leicaflex + is the earlier or like the SL of which I
have two. The Leicaflex SL is not at all cumbersome, but should he get to
use the R5 or R6, the 2 cam lenses will work but the TTL metering for
aperture priority will not. I often use a handheld meter anyway, so I never
notice. In fact, I usually use my R4 and R7 in manual mode. After thirty odd
years of either handheld meter or no meter at all, I am just now beginning
to trust the TTL meters!
Check with Ted Grant and he can send you his "Leica Cam 101" course by
private e-mail. Makes all things cams known, discloses the arcana of the "R"
Cheers,
Dan
- -----Original Message-----
From: Bert Keuken <b.k@pi.net>
To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Sunday, 23 November, 1997 11:54 AM
Subject: Leicaflex vs. R

>A friend of mine has to use a Leicaflex + lenses for his job.
>His boss does have a Leica R5 and R6, he wants to persuade his boss to use
>these two bodies. He finds working with the Leicaflex cumbersome.
>Can the Leicaflex lenses be used on a Leica R camera? I remember once
>having read about 2 and 3 cam lenses and converting Leica Reflex lenses,
>does any of this apply here?
>
>Bert
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>Bert Keuken