Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/13

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Bessa R2 VF vs M6/7
From: Jeffery Smith <jls@runbox.com>
Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2002 09:09:08 -0500

Oh my! This won't go over too well on the LUG. Some things are best left 
unsaid.

Uhhh...why don't you keep the M6 and use it as a spare body for your Leica 
lenses. [I'm not sure that's much better, though] ;-)

Jeffery

At 12:01 AM 7/13/2002 -0400, you wrote:

>I just hung out with Rich Pinto at Photovillage. After comparing my M7
>and Rich's M6's there is no question in my mind. I hate to admit it but
>I like the Bessa R2 better. Its definitely cooler and brighter! The
>leicas VF have a dim yellowish tint to them. How can a $500 R2 beat the
>M6/7? No idea. This is what Steven Gandy says: "VERY Bright Viewfinder,
>Rangefinder spot, and framelines, many photogs find it as bright as or
>brighter than the Leica M6, believe it or not. The Bessa R or R2 do not
>have the occasional Rangefinder Patch flare of the M6 which can make the
>M6 patch virtually disappear under some lighting conditions. However,
>you do have to be careful to keep your eye centered in the R2 RF/VF for
>optimum viewing". I am seriously thinking of dumping my .58 ttl M6 for
>one. Any comments are welcome, thanks. BTW Rich has them in for $500 a
>pop, can't go wrong! Also Rich, (in case you're reading) it's a .7 VF
>not .72. I knew it was a bit wider!
>
>Regards,
>John
>
>
>
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