Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/09/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tom; Perhaps a different tack...why not look at getting a clean used R6...a mechanical backup body??? A thought. MH - -------------------- Begin Original Message -------------------- Message text written by INTERNET:leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us "Message text written by Tom D: "Lugnuts, I own a R7 & a R8 w/ the 24, 35 f2, 90 f2.8., 100 apo, & the 180 apo f2.8 lenses. My R7 has the winder/strap & I have the R8 winder as well! So far so good ;-)! I'd like to get a third SLR; either a R7 or the R8. The R7 is light weight, great reliability, & great balance w/winder/strap. The R8 has features that merit attention; viewfinder brilliance, better tripod balance w/ 100 & 180 apos, & easy bracketing. However, R7s are nigh impossible to purchase. Opinions please, as to optimal path: a.) Buy an R8; get it over with! b.) Locate a new/"good" used R7; any ideas? c.) Do nothing & just get on with my photography. Two camera bodies are more than enough ;-)! Appreciate any & all input!" - -------------------- End Original Message --------------------