Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2009/03/03
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]If you shoot mostly 1.4 and 2.0 lenses, that they are what you wish to use. They are, I assume from your M4 comments, M lenses. The only expedient solution then is a R-D1. They are simple cameras, melting into the hand for a perfect fit. Accepting M lenses, with only the sometimes flaw of the rangefinder alignment. But, if you use the outermost rectangle (the frame) for horizontal and vertical alignment, then it works a dream. But, just 6 megapixels. Problem in a reportage environment; I don't think so. Cost ? For one in good condition, I guess, ? $999. Good luck, B. On 3-mrt-2009, at 18:18, Philip F wrote: > Yeah, I was thinking about fast lenses too. My slowest lens is a > 135mm f/4.5 Hektor that I never use. So I guess my slowest > frequently used lens is my 105mm f/2.5 Nikkor, still faster than > the average "fast" f/2.8 lenses usually seen on Nikons & Canons. > Mostly I shoot f/1.4 and f/2.0 lenses, both of which will cost me a > pretty penny to replace were I to invest in a new system. And no, > sale of my Leica M4 is not an option either (I know the present > company won't ask that question, but friend of mine did and I had > to put him in his place in a way. The Leica stays). > Thanks. > Phil > > -----Original Message----- >> From: leo wesson <leowesson at gmail.com> >> Sent: Mar 3, 2009 12:13 PM >> To: Leica Users Group <lug at leica-users.org> >> Subject: Re: [Leica] Digital camera purchase conundrum >> >> Phil, >> >> Your budget will make the decision for you. What do you want to >> spend? >> What lenses suite your syle? The rd1 is a nice camera, as are the >> entry >> level nikon and canon and oly offerings. If you need fast lenses, >> go with >> the epson. >> >> Leo Wesson >> Photographer/Videographer >> 817.733.9157 >> www.leowessson.com >> >> >> On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 10:41 AM, Philip F >> <photo.forrest at earthlink.net>wrote: >> >>> So I need to "invest" in a digital camera soon. I'm shooting for >>> the Temple >>> University News now and next semester I'll be required to have >>> one for my >>> documentary photography class. Question is, do I go with the >>> outdated 6MP >>> Epson R-D1 and use the great lenses I already have or do I buy >>> into a new >>> system and invest in new lenses? Mind you, finds are rather tight >>> so I'm >>> trying to stretch my dollars as much as possible. I'm thinking >>> the Epson is >>> already outdated, but then again, aren't all digitals by the time >>> they hit >>> our camera bags? I can save $$$ with an Epson and not buy any new >>> lenses. If >>> I go for a Nikon or Canon, I'm also in for lenses, none of which >>> I own >>> anymore for either system. >>> Any opinions? M8 is out of the question. Try not to mention it. >>> Thanks, >>> Phil Forrest >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> 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