Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 1998/03/08

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Subject: RE: [Leica] contax g2 lenses - comparable to Leica M?
From: "usinet.srlond" <srlondon@ibm.net>
Date: Sun, 08 Mar 1998 11:11:54 -0500
 
Eric Welch wrote:

>Does it use an active or passive AF system?

Both.  It defaults to passive AF, but if it's dark and the subject is 
close enough (<15ft), the infared (invisible) assist light kicks on.  
Although I find the M much more convenient in terms of focus confirmation 
and ease of framing due to its brighter viewfinder in dark situations, I 
have never been unable to focus a G2 due to low-light conditions.