Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/01/04
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Doug, Can't wait to see what you think of this combo. Also I assume they are also repairing your lens, correctly this time. Gene On Tue, Jan 3, 2017 at 9:45 PM, Jim Nichols <jhnichols at lighttube.net> wrote: > I look forward to seeing some great wildlife shots! > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > > On 1/3/2017 8:12 PM, Doug Herr wrote: > >> Last year I had an opportunity to test-drive a Leica SL for a few months >> and I concluded it wasn't quite ready for me. My primary complaints were >> an inability to keep the viewfinder in 'exposure preview' mode and a lack >> of sensor stabilization. >> >> You may also recall the saga of my 280 APO that had been sent to Leica >> for service and returned after 8 months un-repaired and looking like it >> had >> been dropped on the rear lens cap. My words for Leica were not kind. >> >> Leica's appeasement is a one-month loan of an SL and 90-280 APO, which >> should arrive by the end of the week. The lens has an optical >> stabilization feature which would eliminate one of my complaints about the >> camera, at least in the 90-280mm range. To be continued. >> >> BTW, I recommend Leica dealer Tony Rose (popflash.com) for all your >> Leica needs, including prodding Leica USA. >> >> Doug Herr >> Orangevale, Sacramento County >> http://www.wildlightphoto.com >> http://doug-herr.fineartamerica.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >