[Leica] a "pro-hobbyist" evaluates an M9 . . . ICK

[rgacpa at gmail.com (Robert G Adler)]

Knowing the type of impulse buyer you are, be sure to try before you buy, 
Paul. ;-)

The key to Leica being so superb is, in my opinion, the great optics as well 
AND the beautiful engineering of the lens mount that keeps the lens to 
sensor distance superbly accurate.

Medium format is even more demanding. To achieve equivalent detail results 
you will definitely need to ensure that whatever system you buy has terrific 
control over the lens to sensor distance. Any inaccuracy there (even 1/100th 
mm) will degrade the image quickly. 

I hope the Pentax lets you use your Rollie lenses. I found that the 
Hasselblad lenses mounted on the 500 series did not have this tolerance 
capability.
Best,
Bob

Bob Adler

On Dec 31, 2012, at 1:40 PM, Paul Roark <roark.paul at gmail.com> wrote:

> Bob wrote:
> 
>> Not too sure about it rivaling medium to large format...
> 
> Film.  :-)
> 
> There is now an adapter for my SL66 optics to fit a Pentax digital MF.
> I confess I have some curiosity.  I love the detail my multi-frame M9
> stitched pano's have.
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
> 
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