Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/18
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thanks a lot Bud, I did not know all these differences between the SL and SL2 I know that the SL has 2 cds cells for light measurement but I don't know what kind of cells has the SL2. I think these are also cds because they are relatively slow, at least when compared to the R6 for instence. I also would like to know whether it is possible to change the focusing screen on both SL and SL2? Thib. At 15:11 14/12/1997 -0600, you wrote: >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. >> >> > >