Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/14
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Here are some of differences between the SL and SL-2: - - Different shapes. I like the SL-2 best. - - SL-2 has hot shoe. I don't use it with my big Metz flash. - - SL back opens by a sliding lock whereas the the SL-2 opens by moving a lock aside and pulling up on the rewind knob. I prefer the SL approach. - - SL-2 has much more sensitive metering system. SL-2 much better - - SL has a bigger and brighter viewfinder which does not have the split image screen of the SL-2. Note that the SL screen is superb for macro and telephoto work but not as good as the SL-2 for shorter lenses at normal reproduction ratios. - - SL will accept some of the newer lenses that won't work on the SL-2 and vis versa. - - SL-2 has a light for the meter needle in dim light so it has two seperate battery locations. I never use this feature on the SL-2. - - Different winding levers. I prefer the SL-2. Biggest drawbacks of the SL are the lack of meter sensitivity and the lack of split image screen. Bud Cook SL, SL/2, M3 - -----Original Message----- From: thibault collin <tc-lnc@u-picardie.fr> To: Leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us <Leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> Date: Sunday, December 14, 1997 12:49 PM Subject: [Leica] leicaflex >Hello, >I have a few questions concerning the leicaflex models. I know the >differences between the leicaflex and the leicaflex SLx but I'd like to know >the differences between the leicaflex SL and the SL2. If anyone knows... >I also would like to know what kind of light measuring system does exist in >both of these cameras and how to use it. >My last question is about the R lenses. What are the differences between the >leicaflex R lenses and the new R lenses. Are the new one better? or is it >just a difference of the mounting system. >Thank you in advance. >Thib. > >