Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2004/11/29
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Why not get a 1D Mark II? Much better viewfinder, faster focusing. I do agree that a slow 4.5/5.6 IS lens is not worth $600. Chris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ken Lassiter" Subject: [Leica] Digital Module R > Like many of you, I am disappointed at the new delays for the Digital > Module for the R cameras. I do not want to wait up to another year to > get a digital SLR and I don't want to deal with the limitations of my > Canon G5 digital for serious work for that long either. So I am > considering a Canon 20D with adapter for my R lenses. I think I will > get the basic Canon 17-85 mm zoom with Image Stabilization although it > is a bit slow. (The G-5 has an f/2.0 lens!) > > I have not yet been able to find and handle a 20D. So I have some > questions: > > Has anyone used a 20D yet with R lenses? > How is the viewfinder? > Is the viewfinder bright enough for manual focussing? > How is the shutter lag? > What are the advantages and downsides of this approach? > > Any experience and advice anyone can offer will be much appreciated. > > Ken Lassiter, Boynton Beach, FL