Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1996/03/27
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]R8? What's an R8? Let us in on what you may know, including release date. We're in complete agreement that lenses are what the game is all about, and at that game Leica is tops. But, whether I look at the R6.2 or the R7, I always am dissatisfied. I'm not sure what it is exactly, but "feel" is the best summary, not features. My Nikon F4 has "feel", the M6 does in spades, but the Rs just don't. Among other cameras that "feel" right to me are the Contax RTS bodies and Rollie 6000 series. If I had to I could elaborate, but since it's a personal thing I'll just describe it here as an "all of a piece" rightness, a certain gestalt. Sorry to be so vague. By the way, for me the EOS cameras don't appeal because I prefer "analogue" cameras. I hate LCDs and multifunction thingees. I know some people can do it, but I need to get to know a camera so well that with my eyes closed, or in total darkness I can set every control intuatively just by feel. "Modes" on cameras with multifunction dials where you have to check to see what mode you're in, leave me frustrated. I'm not a luddite because I make my living in a high tech industry (telecom and computers), but when it comes to phtography I guess I'm a purist and a throwback. On the other hand, I'm really eager to see what the Nikon F5 will be like. Hopefully no LCDs. Michael At 07:29 AM 27/03/96 -0800, you wrote: > >Have your tried the R7? Half-stop speeds (too bad it's not 1/3) TTL >flash, fill flash (minimal, yet very good). I had to give up because I >found Auto Focus helpful for all the sports I cover. And the auto rewind >is wonderful, not to mention 1/250 flash synch. I hear the R8 addresses >all these problems except Autofocus. But if Contax can make an autofocus >body that works with all their lenses, Leica no doubt will go that route >too. Talk about smart way to go! >