Re: [Leica] R5 vs. R7

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

R7 has the TTL function, and I believe the 45CT-4 will accept the SCA350
module; I have the R4 and R7, and really, the R7 is not all that big- if you
get a good deal on one, go for it!
dwpost@msn.com
- -----Original Message-----
From: Bud Cook <budcook@ibm.net>
To: Leica_Post <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Date: Saturday, January 17, 1998 1:27 PM
Subject: [Leica] R5 vs. R7

>Hello Folks,
>I'm an amateur who's hobby has been photography since I bought a used
Contax
>IIa in 1955.
>The two reflex cameras I own are an SL and an SL/2.  I'd like to replace
the
>SL in order to obtain a winder/auto exposure/data back etc.  I originally
>thought about an RE or an R5 rather than an R7 because the R7 seems too big
>and heavy.
>However, I have been photographing my wifes extensive figurine collection
>using a Metz 45CT-4 and it became apparent that having a TTL flash
>capability would be nice.
>I'd appreciate any information on the differences between the R5 and R7 and
>if the R7 has a TTL flash capability as I believe it does.
>TIA,
>Bud Cook
>