Re: [Leica] R series entry level.

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

The R4sP (USA) or R4s Mod. 2 (the rest of the world) is the best entry
point. It has refinements that make it a best buy. Lowest mirror vibration
and bracketing control. It is very robust and has very few, if any,
lingering 4-series problems. I've used two since 1986 (when they were
introduced,) sold one for an R7, but still have the other. It's one of
those cameras that you just hang on to. The one I kept (I've posted this
before) is dead-on, 0% error, on all shutter speeds. And remains that way.
Whenever Leica comes to town (K&S Photography) I have it tested again. I
also had an R6 that I sold for an R7. My son uses the R4sP most of the
time. I use the R7's because they not only have mirror lock up (as did the
R6) but have 1/2 shutter speeds. 99% of my R leica work is on a tripod, and
I usually bracket. Half shutter speeds are a godsend for bracketing when
you want to keep the aperture unchanged. Which is always.

Jim



At 01:19 AM 2/16/98 +0000, you wrote:
>I was thinking about giving the R series a try, but I'm not sure which
>model to choose as an experiment.
>
>I don't want to spend too much money (I suspect I won't like the fixed
>prism), so a new body is out of the question.
>
>I was wondering about the R4S. What do people recommend as a 'way in'?
>
>*IF* I like it, I think I'd be heading off towards a pair of R6.2 or R8
>bodies. If this is the final destination, how many cams should my lenses
>have? What's the difference between the R6 and the R6.2 and what do R6
>bodies sell for s/h?
>
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