Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/04/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I was thinking about why this was an issue, then I realized, it is the workflow. My usage of the Rollei is on a tripod most of the time, and I use strobes majority of the time as well, including on location. Unless I am shooting still life I also use a prism. I meter. I set the aperture and shutter speed. I also take polaroid(s) of each different shot, and also switch backs each time I change a setting to have a reference frame tied to the particular roll. So, speed is not an issue at all. Of course there are times you can't be this deliberate and that's where the grip and in camera metering (with bracketing options) come into play. I also shoot transparency film most of the time. If I were using a Hassy, I don't think my use or method of working would be any different. So, I wouldn't call them different cameras for different uses, at least in my case. Of course, your methods work for you, and what you like about the 205 might not suit me. Obviously 6008 doesn't suit you. I'd say each to his/her own. Now, as far as M is concerned, of course it is lighter and easier to "lug" around. That's why I like it as a personal (as opposed to work) camera. But comparing the M to a medium format SLR is going even beyond comparing apples and oranges. 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 That certainly isn't true for me...I change my shutter speed and or aperture all the time once I've metered. Also, having both aperture and shutter speed right next to each other certainly makes it much easier to change either or both. > If you are using the built-in metering then you are either in aperture or > shutter priority (or A), You may, but some people like to manually meter and not use any automatic mode. As you probably know, the M6 doesn't have any automatic modes at all... > Now, as far as focusing is concerned I don't feel it is awkward at all. ... But, I find it just does not handle near as well as a Leica M, or a Hasselblad. It is a different camera for a different use.