[Leica] Re: R body recommendation (was: R lens recommendation)

[Jim Brick <jim@brick.org>]

And if you need Mirror Lock Up, it's R6, R6.2, R7, or R8. If you want
settable 1/2 shutter speeds, it's R7 or R8.

Jim


>
>Ray,
>
>I know of no web site better than this list.  Not only can we explain the
>features of the various R bodies but the cumulative experience of LUG
>R-users is unmatched on any web site.
>
>Of the R3 through R7 bodies, the R7 is clearly the most "mature" and has
>the most useful features.  Some early R3 and R4 bodies had serious
>reliability problems but one that has been used much and is still
>functioning either has been repaired or didn't have a problem to begin
>with.
>
>If you need TTL flash or built-in eyepiece diopter correction you want an
>R5 or RE, or newer.  For 4 f/s motor you want R4 through R7.  If you want a
>mechanically-timed shutter you want either the R6 or R6.2.  If a
>user-changable viewscreen is nessesary, forget the R3.  For
>shutter-priority automation, look at the R4, R5 or R7.  Starting with the
>R4sP, dust-proofing and idiot-proofing that the R4 and R4s don't have was
>added.
>
>If you want the most awesome viewfinder clarity ever seen in an SLR, you
>want either an old Leicaflex or the R8.
>
>Does this help?
>
>Doug Herr
>Sacramento
>