Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]- -------------------- > > From: "Xavier Planellas" <00031001@rha.asertel.es> > Date: Tue, 10 Mar 1998 00:04:36 +0000 > Subject: [Leica] Leica R5 or R7 > > I have a Leica M2 and now I am considering buying a R -System camera. > > Which are the main differences between the R5 and the R7 ? > Which one is the best for starting with a Leica Reflex ?? > > Waht does it mean ROM lenses ?? > > Thanks, > > Xavier Planellas > Barcelona, > SPAIN > To me the big differences between the R5 and R7 is that the 7 has shutter speeds from 4 seconds to 1/2000. And It just a tiny bit taller than the 5 which I think is great, it makes the camera feel more solid. What I like about the 5, if you have a winder or motor on the body the camera takes it power from the drive power pack, whereas the 7 will not. HTH John