Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Thomas, I don't get these comments either. I used the EOS gear before my switch to Leica and really don't see that much difference inthe R8 and EOS 1. Both are about the same thickness.The EOS 1 was a larger camera. The R8 fits my hands as well as any other camera has. IMHO it fits the hand MUCH better than say the R4,5,6 Nikon FM2, F3, F2 without motors do. These cameras I have always found almost impossible to use with out the accompanying grips on the motors esp when used with long lenses. For those who claim the R8 is so HUGE I want to know Have you looked at it side to side with the F5 and EOS 1n??? At least with the R8 you can manually advance the film, manually rewind the film. This is a HUGE plus when shooting in places like court rooms where noise is a major factor. Thomas J. Donovan wrote: <color><param>7F00,0000,0000</param>> And another thing; the handling comfort of the R8 is a sheer > joy! I just don't get all the pejorative comments. Are my hands > that unique ;-)? <nofill> Harrison McClary http://people.delphi.com/hmphoto