Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/03/28
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]John, the R4 has produced wonderful pictures ans still wil, depending of course on many other factors - if price is an issue then go for an R4, you'll enjoy a convenient and efficient program mode but no TTL flash. Phil...x J. Newell wrote: >I've been thinking about buying a second reflex body as a backup for my >(knock on wood) trusty R6. I've found an R4 that looks like a good >candidate at $200. It has some cosmetic issues but overall is not bad. >The serial number is over the 1,6xx,xxx level that seems to be the cut-off >for early electronic problems. The only real functional gripe I've got is >that not having the shutter speeds back-illuminated seems like a handicap, >especially in lower light or against dark backgrounds. Then again, this >would just be a backup body, and an RE or R5 is going to be a lot more >expensive, I think. >The question is: is $200 such a good price, considering the intended >purpose, that I should live with the R4's ergonomic limitations (compared >to an RE, R5 or even an R4s-P, all of which seem to be a good bit more >expensive)? There is no right answer, but if anyone has opinions I'm >interested in hearing thoughts. >Thanks - John Newell > >_______________________________________________ >Leica Users Group. >See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > > >