Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/04/30
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I do a lot of night photography and I find the mirror lockup useful. I also like to use the timer. One of the things I like about the R8 versus the Canon 1N and its recently released replacement is that the mirror lockup is set through use of a lever on the front of the camera. The Canon has commands to do the same, but nothing as convenient as obvious as a lever. Convenient to use, I dare say whereas the Canon's command for this is part of its electronic nightmare. The R8's timer is also easy to use. I like it a lot. In fact, I like the camera a lot. I had thought at first that it would be too heavy. It isn't. It feels great to hold, and I like using it on a tripod for studio work as well. The lenses are wonderful as well, especially the 100mm and the 70-180. doug nygren