Re[2]: [Leica] Leicaflex, Leicaflex SL or R3? Need help ag

[seungmin@luxmail.luxcom.com]

     Hi,
     
      I currently have all the Leicaflexes and the R3 and used to use the 
     R3MOT with winder and grip.  Some people mentioned several times that 
     the R3 were problematic, that I cannot agree with.  I had no problem 
     with the R3MOT and current R3 at all except the crumbled foam around 
     the back door window.
      The great advantage of the R3 over the Leicaflexes is that it has 
     autoexposure capability in selective and integrated modes.  I have 
     found that the R3MOT with winder and grip was really well balanced 
     while the Leicaflexes could hurt your middle finger if you use it for 
     a while.  I always had sore middle finger after using any of the 
     Leicaflexes for more than an hour because my middle finger sat on the 
     self-timer.  Other than that I do not have any complaints at all.
      Another thing I want to mention is the Leica feel.  The feel of the 
     Leicaflexes is totally different because they have the traditional 
     mechanical Leica design while the R3 has a feel of Japanese 
     electronics mixed up with Leica mechanics.  In a nutshell, whatever 
     your choice would be, you would not be dissatisfied.
     
     Regards,
     David

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex,  Leicaflex SL or R3?  Need help again
Author:  leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us at Internetmail
Date:    12/1/97 11:33 PM


At 09:35 PM 12/1/97 -0800, you wrote: 
>Hello there.
>
>I am trying to decide between a Leicaflex,  Leicaflex SL or an R3. 
>Obviously cost is a factor right now so these are the choices.   Here's how 
>I see it;   If I get the Leicaflex,   I can get those 1 Cam lenses which 
>are substantially less money.  Now, if I do that....am I sacrificing lens 
>quality?  Are the 1 cams glass as good as the 3 cam?   Now as for the SL, 
>I can get the 2 cams...yes less than 3 cam,  but is the SL THAT different 
>than the Leicaflex?  Now,  as far as the R3 goes....I still have to get 
>those expensive 3 cam lenses.  As you can see a small dillema.   As usual, 
>any help would truly be appreciated as I am going to a camera show this 
>weekend and I'd like to hunt around.
>
>Thanks
>Gabe
     
The Leicaflex is mechanical and does not have a TTL meter. But it does have 
Mirror Lock Up. You will not be sacrificing lens quality.
     
The SL is also mechanical but with TTL metering. It has no MLU.
     
The R3 is electronic and TTL but no MLU.
     
I've had both an SL and R3's. I personally liked the R3 better, but many 
LUGgers like the SL better. You should look through both and see which one 
feels best and which GG screen you like best. They are all great cameras.
     
Jim