[Leica] DMR versus Canon plus R lenses

[grduprey at mchsi.com (Gene Duprey)]

Same experience  as George, Canon with R lenses was totally not the way to 
go.  Sold the Canon after 1 month.  Now use Nikon D4 and the DMR.  When DMR 
dies will convert my R lenses to Nikon mount

Gene

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On Jul 5, 2013, at 3:21 PM, Aram Langhans <leica_r8 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I would have gone DMR except for one thing - the weight.  I went Canon, as 
> it was the only game in town other than DMR, and then Nikon when it became 
> possible to change the mount.  DMR would still be a consideration, even at 
> 10mp compared to the 24 I am using now.  Even at 1.3 crop compared to the 
> full frame now, but weight is even more a factor as I am a bit older now.  
> I could not see carrying it on the 8 mile hike , 3200 foot elevation 
> change, I just took, along with all the lenses I would have needed.  But 
> no one can argue with the results and that is is really the only way to 
> have a fully functioning R system today for all the reasons you listed.  
> Would be fun to try it out on a local trip.
> 
> Aram
> 
> -----Original Message----- From: George Lottermoser
> Sent: Friday, July 05, 2013 8:42 AM
> To: Leica Users Group
> Subject: Re: [Leica] DMR versus Canon plus R lenses
> 
> In my experience there's little to compare.
> 
> The DMR as part of the R SYSTEM is a fully functional component within 
> that well designed system; which includes: bright, clear viewfinder for 
> precise manual focus; auto diaphragm; precise, accurate metering; use of 
> any and all R lenses; etc.
> 
> Canon + adapter + R lens: Significantly dimmer viewfinder; difficult to 
> manually focus even wide open; metering issues when stopping down; not all 
> R lenses will work - at infinity; etc.
> 
> a note off the iPad, George
> 
> On Jul 4, 2013, at 10:28 PM, John McMaster <john at mcmaster.co.nz> wrote:
> 
>> Anyone care to comment on his or her experiences using Leica+DMR versus 
>> Canon+adapter?
> 
> 
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