Re: [Leica] Leica R camera?

["ross mcleish" <cram@bigpond.com>]

Jim,
When I decided to get into Leica (also from EOS....which I still have, but
is mostly used by my partner), I went straight to the R6.2.
The R6.2 is a truly beautiful instrument, simple to use, solid, well
balanced, perfect size, quiet shutter (well slightly quieter than the R6,
IMHO) -- and with the R system you will be getting access to some great
objectives -- the 15mm Super-Elmar, 19mm Elmarit, 100mm Apo-Elmarit Macro,
etc etc. This camera is totally manual (which I really wanted, after years
of AF and mindless 'snapping' -- not that I denigrate AF -- it has its place
and uses-- and I will look again when Leica brings it out ( in 2 years ?) ).
You are already aware what can be done with a Leica system ( your M6), so
the R6.2 will present no surprises -- other than the great tactile reality
of the camera and lenses, after the much lighter Japanese objectives (EOS).
Later this year I intend to get into the M6 system, so that I can access the
Noctilux, and the ASPH 35mm f1.4.  I don't see any conflict or doubling-up
between the M/R systems -- they 'compliment' each other perfectly -- that, I
believe is one of the main reasons many photographers eventually do use them
both -- although many, indeed choose to specialise in the rangefinder
system... Also Eric and others can advise you eloquently about the virtues
of R8 -- I haven't yet had the pleasure!(and I needed a fully manual
camera...)
Best of luck and great photos!
Ross

- ----- Original Message -----
From: <JimmyVenus@aol.com>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Thursday, 29 April 1999 10:03
Subject: [Leica] Leica R camera?


> Hello Fellow Lugger's, I have purchased an M6 w/ a 35 & a 50mm in the last
> year.I am so happy with the lenses that I am thinking of swapping my Eos1N
> setup and getting into a Leica SLR setup.I would appreciate any feedback
or
> suggestions that any of my fellow Luggers might have.I am unfamiliar with
any
> of the Leica R gear but would prefer an SLR with as simple of a setup as
the
> M6.Thanx in advance...Jim Volkert