Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/10/22
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> On Sun, 22 October 2000, "Dan Honemann" wrote: > >> > <SNIP> >> >> I made the mistake of trying the R8. >> Oh, my my my... that is one _beautiful_ SLR. The viewfinder is bright and >> fully visible, even for an eyeglass wearer like me, and mercifully >> uncluttered. And the focusing action on the lenses was incredibly smooth >> and precise. >> >> Having looked through so many Nikon and Canon AF bodies lately, I'd >> forgotten what a thrill it is too focus on ground glass. Somehow, I just >> can't get excited about an F100 or EOS 1v anymore. >> >> Ruined for life, >> Dan > > Dan, > > The R8 does that. Until I tried it for a few hours I thought I'd never > consider any SLR but a Leicaflex SL. > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/telyt > -------------------------------------------------- I was at the Leica DC Day too and played with the R8 (first time I ever touched one), very, very impressed. But for me I have been moving away from SLR's toward the M and my Nikon kit will handle my modest SLR needs. Steve Annapolis