Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2013/12/26
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Begin forwarded message: > From: Scott Gregory > Subject: Re: [Leica] The "R" Solution (from Sony) > > Bill sounds great. You are making me wish I had some R lenses sitting > around! > Scott > >> On Dec 26, 2013, at 5:59 PM, Bill Nelsch <photobynelsch at gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >> After seeing Steve's and Adam's images with the a7R (the "R" in the model >> name is prophetic), I took the plunge and purchased the Sony a7R along >> with >> the Metabones ($99) R to E adapter. I am ecstatic! All of my R lenses >> now >> have a proper home on a full frame, 36 megapixel body. The focus assist >> works like a charm and the focus magnification is amazing. Plus the >> small >> size is a relief after lugging the DMR for the past 8 years. I don't >> notice any shutter delay, although there must be a little. And the best >> part? It sounds like my original Leicaflex. :) >> >> A sample of happy snaps from Christmas are here: >> http://photobynelsch.smugmug.com/Family/Night-Before-Christmas-2013/i-WHcSd3B/A >> >> Bill in Denver (who is thrilled to be using all 8 of his R lenses as they >> were intended) >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information