Re: [Leica] Leica M vs. R lenses thought

[Dan Cardish <dcardish@microtec.net>]

At 04:18 PM 08-03-98 -0600, Eric wrote:
>I've heard more photojournalists speak favorably about Leica, since the R8
>came out, who knows? Many of them are disgruntled with what Nikon isn't
>doing, and what Canon IS doing to cameras. They're getting too complex.
>Getting in the way of shooting. Maybe amateurs need, or more likely want,
>all those dials, modes, settings and custom functions. AF is great for
>sports pros, some of whom are so good they're still as good, and a few
>better, than AF. But when it comes to straight, down to earth documentary
>photojournalism, like your book, nothing beats simplicity that doesn't get
>in the way, or make you think just what the heck button was I supposed to
>push to get this effect, shutter speed, or metering pattern?

Gee Eric, I can recall posting something to the Nikon Digest soon after the
introduction of the F5, saying in effect that all the Bells and Whistles of
the camera had most appeal to amateurs, that professionals didn't need
them.  And it seemed that the entire list membership (I don't remember if
you were included) jumped on me as if I had made a pact with the devil.
Glad to see that you are at least partially agreeing with me.

Dan C.