Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/01/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]It always comes down to the right tool for the job on hand. An "M" camera, no matter how good, would not allow me to do the photography I want to do in a convenient fashion. The R8 fits my style and gets the job done. Been 25+ years since I handled an SL that by friend had. Can't remember much about it other than I was impressed and wanted Leica, but could not afford it then. I think the R8 comes close to my memory of SL quality, and for me I want the option of aperature prioroty metering and a bright, easy to read viewfinder for "over 50" eyes. Aram > Date: Wed, 07 Jan 2004 05:25:37 -0800 > From: Doug Herr <telyt@earthlink.net> > Subject: Re: [Leica] The amazing Leicaflex SL > Message-ID: <BC2148D1.14C2B%telyt@earthlink.net> > References: > > on 1/6/04 8:28 PM, Gary Williams at nasmformyzombie@mindspring.com wrote: > > > With all due respect to the SL, the SL compares to an M much like a mule > > compares to thoroughbred. > > In the back country of the Sierra Nevada I know which I'd rather ride: > > http://www.wildlightphoto.com/family/cadillac.jpg > > "Cadillac" was sure-footed, smooth, stable, and responsive without being > twitchy. No fuss, no nasty surprises. BTW in the saddlebag was a Leicaflex > SL with 35mm, 60mm, and 100mm lenses. > > Doug Herr > Birdman of Sacramento > http://www.wildlightphoto.com - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html