Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2010/10/08
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I've loved the R8 as my SLR for quite some time. The view finder is bright. The ergonomics are perfect for my hands. The DMR delivers the superb fine detail and micro contrast the R lenses are capable of; as well as usable dynamic range significantly greater than my 5D The DMR is a very capable tool. The CCD sensor delivers crisp "film-like" image files. It is the "only" digital solution which maintains complete system integrity with R lenses. The R8/DMR is large and heavy (as are the lenses - as you already know) in most cases this feels like a plus to me. Down sides: lousy battery life (but folks are working on solutions). no new batteries available (folks are working on rebuilds). lacks high ISO performance (as do most CCD sensors) 400 is very useable (800 is the next choice and requires careful processing) and for some the crop factor of 1.37 If you have specific questions I'll try and answer them. Regards, George Lottermoser george at imagist.com http://www.imagist.com http://www.imagist.com/blog http://www.linkedin.com/in/imagist On Oct 8, 2010, at 9:58 AM, Wayne Serrano wrote: > I understand that the R/DMR is an option that today exists but going > forward support is a concern. I have worked with R6.2 bodies for many > years with the R lenses and M6 bodies with the M lenses. When digital was > needed I would rent it, Canon normally. With the M9 getting heavy, heavy > usage I am ready to make full use of my R lenses and I do like full frame > as well as CCD. The DMR back has always looked interesting but I have > never talked with anyone at length who owns one. I wanted to get some > real DMR user opinions.