Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/04/06
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Mark, glad you found the article despite my profligate transgression of your no acronym rule. Just for you, the Nikon equipment used in Erwin's test was the Nikon DSLR, equipped with a Nikkor AF-S VR Micro 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens with SWM. Or more properly, Nikon digital single lens reflex camera model D3 equipped with a Nikkor auto focus special purpose micro focusing 105 millimetre focal length with vibration reduction and a maximum aperture of 1/2.8th of the focal length, no aperture ring design series, internal focus operation with extra low dispersion elements and silent wave auto focusing motor. Kinda useful those acronyms on occasion doncha think ;-) Besides, it fitted my snappy thread title. Cheers Geoff http://www.pbase.com/hoppyman/e http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/gh/ -----Original Message----- Subject: Re: [Leica] D3 E3 M8 VR oh my > Erwin Puts has uploaded an interesting comparison and discussion on the > merits of VR and tripods. > > <http://www.imx.nl/photo/technique/vibration_reduction_compare.html> > > Cheers > > Geoff > Its nice seeing Erwin being impressed by some Nikon gear he's always seemed to have a Leica Canon orientation. VR on a macro! I'm there! The 100th of a second with a 100mm lens rule does not apply to macro. VR it a VERY BIG DEAL. It stands for Vibration Reduction. Also stands for Virtual Reality. I believe the second definition is no more all encompassing than the first definition... In its effects on the way we shoot and our results. Using a tele Lenes or longer focal lengths at night or indoors with lower ISO's and lower shudder speeds has got to be devastating to ones photographic identity. And results. We may not have to be wide angle creatures any more. We really don't need fast glass so much any more. We can stop down and smell the roses. Leave the Twinkie Lights defenseless And a technology Leica should try to incorporate. AF sure but VR no. Its the next frontier. Someone's gotta do it. We few, we...... Mark VR Rabiner. Very resourceful Also means Voice Recognition Variable Resistor Voter Registration Vulnerability Report Voluntary Restraint Visa Revocation (US immigration) The moral of the story being Don't use acronyms Mark William Rabiner markrabiner.com _______________________________________________ Leica Users Group. See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information