Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/01/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Scott, I'm sorry I've never used the VF 0,58, I can't have an opinion. I think that sometimes the photographers, included myself, we are so much influenced by technology, and the important is our capability to take pictures not the instrument, the only important point for me about the instrument is that it should be comfortable for our use, and we should be "in love" with it. Saludos cordiales, Luis -----Mensaje original----- De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org [mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de Scott McLoughlin Enviado el: martes, 11 de enero de 2005 3:03 Para: Leica Users Group Asunto: Re: [Leica] .54 Mag? - was: 2nd body decisions Thanks Luis. I asked about the R3a over on PN, and several folks there seemed to experience quality control problems. The AE feature of the M7 and R3a isn't that big a deal for me. I have an FM3a and end up using AE rarely with that camera. I'm wondering if another M6TTL might not the best (features, budget) solution for me, using that for my 28/2 and my .72 for my 50/1.5. Are there any .58 mag VF shooters here on the LUG, happy or otherwise? How are the .58 M6TTLs vs. the later M7s quality wise? Did they make these in chrome finish? Also, I do think about a meterless camera. I have made use of a small Sekonic incident meter and have enjoyed the experience (other than that particular meter sucking for low light use). My experience with manual flash hasn't been so great, but I have a new big Vivitar 285 to give it another whirl :-) Scott Luis Ripoll wrote: >Hi Scott, > >I think that more or less many Leica photographers have the same questions >as you and everyone should answer depending of his own experience and needs, >and budget. > >On my case I've never tried neither R3A nor M7. But as we have already >discussed on the LUG I prefer the manual control over the automatic, before >to have Ms I had Leica R3 and R4 and I was finally always using them in >manual mode. > >I have a M3 too, for me is the best VF on M, if you use the 50mm as your >main lens, but with the M3 or any other without metering you should always >take care about the changes of the light, on the other hand it has an >advantage for me, you can be concentrated on the image without the >"disturbing leds". > >I've neither found a really advantage with the TTL Flash, maybe because I'm >an "old" photographer user and I've used automatic flash during a while, but >some years ago all was manual. > >For my preferences I'm very happy with a "solid" MP 0,85, but if you shoot >28 - 50 for you will be better with a 0,72 or 0,58. > >Other points depend of your personal budget.... > >Saludos cordiales, >Luis > >-----Mensaje original----- >De: lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org >[mailto:lug-bounces+luisripoll=telefonica.net@leica-users.org]En nombre de >Scott McLoughlin >Enviado el: domingo, 09 de enero de 2005 7:47 >Para: Leica Users Group >Asunto: [Leica] 2nd body decisions > >I'm a fairly happy M6TTL .72 user and am considering a 2nd M body. I'm >pretty >much a 28/50 shooter, with a smattering of 21mm and lately 35mm. I have >an SF24 >flash and have been happy with the results so far. Unlike many of us, >I'm do like using >flash sometimes when shooting indoors. > >I'm considering a 2nd body, and deciding among the options has been >challenging. > >R3a. Fun 50 shooting with a 1.0 VF. AE. Low cost. But no easy TTL flash. > >M6TTL. Familiar territory. Approx $1200 price point. TTL flash. Maybe an >.85 for nicer 50mm shooting? No AE. Did they make a .54? Don't seen them >listed anywhere in used goods. > >M7. AE. TTL flash. Maybe a .54 VF for 28mm shooting? Or a .85 for >better 50mm >shooting? Or another .72 to keep it simple? New gets me Passport >warranty. New is >$2,600 and used aren't that much less, maybe $2,100 or so on average. > >MP. Don't know. High price. No TTL flash. Might just rather opt for an >M6 classic >or use my Sekonic incident meter with a nice CLA'd M3/M2/M4. > >So I guess I'm wondering how folks like their M7's vs. M6TTL's and whether >folks find that the other mag finders really do enhance either their >28mm or 50mm >shooting. And then, there's alwasy the intriquing R3a for its >attractive price and >1.0 finder. > >And of course, any other words of wisdom folks might provide. > >Thanks! > >Scott > > > > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information