Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/07/25
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Dear Fellow LUGnuts, When Leica Solms gets around to putting together a new R9, due to improved mirrors, coatings and pentatprism technology - they should use a pellicle mirror like Canon has done. I know everyone will think Leica copied Canon - but I'm sure Leica would add some tricks they have up their collective sleeves. Why do SLRs have to have a mirror that flaps? It was a good idea when the internal viewfinder needed all the light it could get. But today's technology points to a permanently fixed mirror with the light divided between the viewfinder, meter and the film. I like the Leicaflex SL. Always wanted one. Now I got it. I should have a used 100mm Elamr macro by 4:30 PM this afternoon for my vacation. Can't wait. Just one more day of work with patients and I'm out of here!!! Best regards, Richard - ---------------------------------- Richard Clompus, OD West Chester, PA, USA