[Leica] Fwd: Who is winning "digital via adapter" race, was ....Re: [IDCC] Will the price of usable film cameras fall further? now...using old lenses

[vick.ko at sympatico.ca (Vick Ko)]

I posted this on IDCC, but from a Leica perspective....


So, what is winning the "digital via adapter" race? My thoughts, please 
tell me whether I'm mistaken:

1. Nikon D800/D800E - amazing FF sensor, but need "tools required" 
Leitax adapter for my R lenses. And some of my best R lenses interfere 
with the mirror

2. Canon FF DSLR - I can't even keep up with the model numbers, but they 
take R lenses with adapter. Again, some R lenses need the mirror shaved.

3. 4/3rs options - seems like lots of them for M glass.

Which one is winning the war for image quality and ease of usage?
Thanks all Vick


======from IDCC:
On 8/15/2012 9:50 AM, R.C.Booth wrote:
 > Rather than grouse about the cost of new lenses for digital bodies why
 > not pick up an adapter or two and use the old lenses on the digital
 > body of your choice. There are affordable adapters to mate nearly
 > every 35mm SLR lens mount to any number of digital bodies. I've even
 > found an adapter to mate Compur mount lenses from leaf shutter
 > Voightlander and Kodak SLR's to Pentax DSLR's. A Canon DSLR body
 > seems to give the most lens mount options and most adapters are
 > available with a focus confirmation chip for $25 or less. Micro four
 > thirds bodies can be used with Nikon rangefinder and LTM lenses via
 > adapters. Sony NEX bodies are another option.
 > > RCB