Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/05/30

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Re: R8 design, Erwins design review
From: Eric Welch <ewelch@ponyexpress.net>
Date: Sat, 30 May 1998 22:56:57 -0500

At 08:44 PM 5/30/98 +0200, you wrote:

>It's no secret that I prefer mechanic Leicas for myself, but 
>I'm interested to learn: Are there any pictures the R8 can 
>take and the R 6.2 will not -  or is it a matter of individual 
>preference, like favoring a digital over a mechanic wrist watch ?

The only think I can think of off hand is using the matrix metering in fast
moving situations. The R6.2 is certainly going to be much slower in
sporting events where the light is constantly changing. And in other
situations where auto exposure is called for. Depends on how you shoot.

Oh, yeah, on other thing. The R6.2 doesn't have a built-in flash meter that
will meter ANY flash (tripped via cord). So if studio flash, or location
lighting are something you do, that could be very important.
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Eric Welch
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