Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/02/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Tony, You have the experience of a reflex and a rangefinder. The leicaflex will be closer to the OM than the m3 to the 3a. The M3, in terms of viewer is far superior to the 3a. The m3 will give you also compatibilty with current leica lenses (easier to find lenses) I think I will go for the m3. But you are the only one to decide if you want a rangefinder or a reflex. Anyway, you can always try and change afterwards. krgds, logan >From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net> >Reply-To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >To: leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us >Subject: Re: [Leica] Leicaflex or Leica M ? >Date: 12 Feb 2001 05:17:51 -0800 > >On Mon, 12 February 2001, "Tony Salce" wrote: > > > > > Could list members proffer a view as to the merits of using an SLR like >the > > Leicaflex as opposed to a Leica M. > > > > I presently use a Leica IIIa and an Olympus OM1and am considering the > > purchase of either a Leicaflex SL or an M3. Having held a Leicaflex SL >in my > > hands, it is absolutely no comparison to the Olympus. Similarly the feel >of > > say an M3 is lovely. However I really don't know whether to stick with >SLR's > > or to launch into rangefinders. > > My photography is centered upon family and travel. > > > > Are a Leicaflex and an M compatible if one was to get both ? > > > > Your thoughts would be appreciated. > > > > Kind Regards, > > > > Tony Salce > >Compatible in what way? The lenses are similar in color rendition but if >you're thinking of the 2 camera bodies sharing lenses, that's only possible >with significant loss of functions, like RF focussing using R lenses on the >M3, or auto-aperture using Visoflex lenses on the SL. > >Before replacing the OM1 with an SL be sure to walk around with big rocks >in your camera bag so the transition won't seem too severe. > > >Doug Herr >Birdman of Sacramento >http://www.wildlightphoto.com >___________________________________________________ >The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe > Better! Faster! More Powerful! > 250 FREE hours! Sign-on Now! > http://www.compuserve.com/trycsrv/cs2000/webmail/ > > > > _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com.