Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/05/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Fri, 26 May 2000, "Frank Filippone" wrote: > <SNIP> > > What happens to the R8 if I use non-Rom lenses? WHat features remain > useable? What features do I lose? I am most concerned with metering, auto > diaphragm operation and general "fit". > > Basically I am considering using 3 or 2 cam lenses with a R8. > > > Frank Filippone > red735i@earthlink.net In my limited experience with 3-cam and dumb nul-cam lenses the R8 didn't lose anything. Obviously the R8 can't do program or shutter-priority stuff with a non-auto lens like the f/6.8 Telyts but with my 3-cam 250 the camera's metering and auto-aperture functions were happy. Metering may not be accurate with 2-cam lenses. Doug Herr Sacramento http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt ___________________________________________________ The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/