Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1997/12/17
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Van T. Barletta wrote: > > >simon_ogilvie@ionica.co.uk wrote: > >>Jeff Moore wrote: > >I experienced the same problem with the Nikon 35Ti I borrowed recently. > >The problem is especially frustrating in light of the "mission" for which > >cameras of this type are designed. If I want to do serious > >work, I will use my "first string" equipment. I save P&S cameras for > >impromptu people snaps. For the "moment" to pass while the camera > >selects focus is intolerable given the price of these titanium marvels. > > > >Aside from this problem, I found the 35Ti to be a pleasing package. The > >lens was sharp and I liked the camera's retro styling. > > > >Paul Walsen > > > I realize the Contax G-1 isn't a P&S, but I sold mine almost as soon as I > had bought it for the same reason. Each time you shoot it moves the lens > only after you press the shutter all the way. And then as soon as the shot > is taken it resets it back, so that even if your subject-camera distance > doesn't change, the camera is constantly moving the lens in and out. For > someone used to the M shutter release the delay is intollerable. The salt > in the wound was that the G-1 focusing is very noisy to boot. > > I understand the G-2 is "better," but still works basically the same way. > If anyone knows of a good P&S that actually moves the lens at focus lock > time, I'd love to hear about it. Thanks. > > Van Barletta Since this is the Leica list, it is my pleasure to inform you folks that both the Leica Mini-lux and the current Leica mini-3, both incorporate the no delay shutter. A slight repression on the shutter release, actually focuses the lens...then the final downward part of the depression releases the shutter. Thus you can easily "prefocus" on a point in front of you...and then complete the release of the shutter at the "decisive moment." This doesn't take a lot of getting used to. These two minis are the only ones that I know of that have this timesless feature. Of course, however, they will not hold that focus point between shots...so there is a "back of forth" of the lens as the "motor" winds the film during a shooting sequence. No, you won't want to sell your m-6 and its motor drive. But there is an improvement in the new "mini-s" by Leica. Cordially, Jack Hamilton Milwaukee, Wisconsin USA