Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Austin, I have not used a 200 series a Hassy, so I won't make comparisions. However, I use Rollei 6008is on a regular basis and as a result I can't see your point. The only time you would change both the shutter speed and aperture is if you are metering externally (which I would gather that the camera is on a tripod unless you have a lot of hands). So, in that case speed would not be an issue. If you are using the built-in metering then you are either in aperture or shutter priority (or A), in which case you have already decided on one of the parameters and letting the camera make the other choice for you. Even if you have to make a fine adjustment, you still would be changing one or the other, not both simultaneously. Now, as far as focusing is concerned I don't feel it is awkward at all. The caveat to the above is that if one is hand holding, one should use the hand grip. Which also means you can adjust the shutter speed with your thumb very easily. I think it is a matter of what one is used to. I am sure that if I started using Hassys, they would feel very strange to me at first. I actually find the M cameras harder to use then the Rollei, when it comes to focusing and changing apertures/shutter speeds, especially when you switch from a 35mm to 90mm lens. Of course I have been using one for years the other just for months. As far as fast lenses are concerned the only focal length that 200 series has a faster lens (by a stop) is 300f2.8 (of course take a number so you can spend $15K+ later). The rest of them are balanced by fast Schneider lenses (execept 150f2.8 in 200 vs 1802.8 Rollei etc.). Of course Zeiss makes the excellent 110f2 for both. Regards, andy - -----Original Message----- From: owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us [mailto:owner-leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us]On Behalf Of Austin Franklin The Rollei is awkward to focus, the Hasselblad is very easy with the wide band that isn't stuffed against the body. The Rollei is awkward to change shutter speeds, where the Hasselblad has a coupled shutter speed/aperture ring, far far easier to use.