Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1999/11/11
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug Herr wrote: > > Rich wrote: > >>> > I listened to a lot of the anti-hype on the R8 until about a year ago when > I > actually used one. The truth is, it is a REALLY nice camera. I wonder if a > lot of detractors have actually owned one, or even used one, for any amount > > of time. > <<< > > I, Mechanical Engineer, long-time SL devotee, and despiser of all things > battery-dependant, am looking forward to trying an R8 this weekend in > Monterey so that I may form my own opinions. The real test is how well it > works with my beloved f/6.8 Telyts. > > Doug Herr My wife Karen shot two rolls with a R8 the rep gave here last month in Chicago on the Boat trip. She loved it. Didn't think it was too big. I shot a few and missed the no winder. I would want a winder with mine. My thumb was an issue. Mark Rabiner